Arkansas scholarship lottery
Sharon Strong Named Director of Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (Super Mover)
Her past roles include senior assistant attorney general in the office of Attorney General Tim Griffin. read more >
Arkansas Universities Announce Tuition-Free Programs Amidst ‘Last Dollar’ Scholarship Trend
Some of Arkansas’ biggest universities are offering scholarships to make tuition essentially free for some students. read more >
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Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Advertising Contract Goes to CJRW
After several delays for the award announcement, the incumbent agency CJRW will be keeping the business. read more >
Scholarship Lottery Ad Contract Announcement Delayed
No ad agency has been chosen yet, even though the tentative date for contract announcement was March 27. read more >
Justin Webb Promoted at Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (Movers & Shakers)
Webb has been promoted to director of security and compliance. read more >
Slots Most Problematic for Gambling Helpline Callers
That's according to data reported by Arkansas Scholarship Lottery. read more >
Mobile Sports Bets May Be Just a Tap Away
The state has three glittering gambling halls and a fourth on the drawing board, but Arkansas sports bettors could soon have a mini-casino in their pockets: their cellphones. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Lottery Reports Record $106M in Annual Proceeds
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced Tuesday that it raised a record $106.6 million in proceeds for Fiscal Year 2021, which ended June 30. read more >
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Launches Microsite
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery recently launched a microsite designed to help educate players on how to participate responsibly, understand game odds and get any needed help for problem gambling. read more >
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Hires Brent Standridge As Chief Legal Counsel
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has hired Brent Standridge as its chief legal counsel, effective Feb. 8. read more >
Bishop Woosley Hired as Consultant for SCA Lottery Division
Arkansas' former lottery director has been hired to consult for one of the industry's biggest vendors. read more >
Mark Hearn Named Sales Director at Lottery
Mark Hearn has been appointed sales director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, a division of the Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration. read more >
With New App, Lottery Director J. Eric Hagler Starts From Scratch
J. Eric Hagler was appointed director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery in August. read more >
Mobile App Lets Arkansans Play Lotto Remotely
Arkansans have a convenient new way to play lottery draw games without a trip to the convenience store in these days of COVID-19: an app called Jackpocket that players can download to their smartphones. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
J. Eric Hagler Appointed Arkansas Lottery Director
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has appointed J. Eric Hagler the new director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, replacing Bishop Woosley, who officially stepped down on Monday. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Arkansas Lottery Chief Bishop Woosley to Resign
Bishop Woosley, director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, has submitted his resignation, effective Aug. 3. read more >
Update: Heathcott v. CJRW: Will Extra Time Bring Deal?
Facing a $1.3 million breach-of-contract suit from longtime Little Rock adman Gary Heathcott, marketing agency CJRW is taking a few weeks to answer the legal complaint and may be considering settlement talks, several observers suggest. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
AEDC Names Mitch Chandler Director of Executive Communications
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission names Mitch Chandler to a new position, director of executive communications. read more >
Woosley Accepts Leadership Role in Lottery Association (Movers & Shakers)
Bishop Woosley has been elected first vice president of the North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries in Concord, Ohio. read more >
CJRW, Waymack & Crew Hit Award Jackpot for Lottery Spots
CJRW and its neighbors and frequent partners across Main Street, the video production team at Waymack & Crew, brought home some shiny trinkets last month at the Hermes Creative Awards and Telly Awards. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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