46 PUBLIC GAMING INTERNATIONAL • JULY/AUGUST 2026 NORTH AMERICAN NEWS MUSL Board Officers and Product Group Chairs Elected for Fiscal Year 2027 The Board of Directors of the Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) unanimously elected Brian Rockey, Executive Director of the Nebraska Lottery, as its new Board President. Rockey and the Association’s other newly elected Board and Product Group officers assumed their duties on July 1 and will serve through the end of Fiscal Year 2027. “Our focus is on helping member lotteries get the most out of the national games category by proactively managing our strategic direction and evolving our portfolio to meet changing player expectations,” Rockey said. “Whether it's strengthening existing products, forging new partnerships, or developing the games of the future, we're committed to ensuring our portfolio continues to deliver meaningful value for our lotteries and the beneficiaries they support.” Adam Prock, Executive Director of the Minnesota Lottery, and Rose Hudson, President & CEO of the Louisiana Lottery Corporation, will serve as Board Vice President and Secretary, respectively. Additional Board leadership appointments include: • David Barden, CEO of the New Mexico Lottery, as Chair of the Legal Committee • Mark Furcolo, Director of the Rhode Island Lottery, as Chair of the Finance Committee • Frank Suarez, President & CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, as Chair of the Marketing and Promotions Committee In addition, members of the Powerball Product Group unanimously elected Stephen Durrell, Executive Director of the Kansas Lottery, and Frank Suarez, President & CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, to serve as Chair and Vice Chair, respectively, of the Powerball Product Group. The Powerball Product Group enters Fiscal Year 2027 from a position of strength, building on successful national partnerships with NASCAR®, the Disc Golf Pro Tour and the Professional Pickleball Association (PPA), while advancing a new NFL-themed product and preparing to launch the first national promotional prize program in Powerball history. The game is also set to launch ticket sales in the United Kingdom next week, marking another milestone for the iconic brand. “Powerball is entering one of the most exciting periods in its history,” Durrell said. “With our expansion into the United Kingdom and several major initiatives on the horizon, we’re focused on growing the brand into a global entertainment powerhouse that will continue delivering long-term value for our member lotteries for decades to come.” Additional Product Group leadership appointments include: • Sharon Strong, Executive Director of Arkansas Scholarship Lottery, as Chair of MUSL’s Mega Millions Product Group • Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery, as Chair of the Lotto America Product Group • Jon Clontz, CEO of the Wyoming Lottery, as Chair of the 2by2 Product Group • Randy Burnside, Executive Director of the DC Lottery, as Chair of the Fast Play Product Group Together, these Board officers and Product Group Chairs will guide MUSL’s strategic initiatives and product portfolio throughout Fiscal Year 2027, advancing innovation, collaboration, and excellence in multi-jurisdictional game management on behalf of member lotteries. MUSL Board and Product Group Officers Board President – Brian Rockey (NE) Vice President – Adam Prock (MN) Secretary – Rose Hudson (LA) Past President – Drew Svitko (PA) At-Large Member – Rebecca Paul (TN) Audit Committee Chair – Lester Elder (MO) Development Committee Chair – Sarah M. Taylor (IN) Finance Committee Chair – Mark Furcolo (RI) Legal Committee Chair – David Barden (NM) Marketing and Promotions Committee Chair – Frank Suarez (CT) Powerball Product Group Chair – Stephen Durrell (KS) MUSL Mega Millions Product Group Chair – Sharon Strong (AR) Powerball Xs & Os Product Group Chair – Jay Finks (OK) Millionaire for Life Product Group Chair – Tom Seaver (CO) For more information, visit www.musl.com. Media Contact: Anna Domoto | Multi-State Lottery Association California Lottery Director Harjinder K. Shergill Chima Elected Lead Director by Mega Millions® Consortium As she accepted this role, Director Shergill Chima expressed her gratitude to those who held the position before her. “The directors who have served in this role before me have set a high bar, and I am thankful for their leadership, service, and guidance. It’s a true honor to build on the foundation they created, and the California Lottery is committed to carrying their work forward in collaboration with our partners across the country in service to California public education.” Allwyn appoints Khalid Reede Jones as Chief Executive Officer of Allwyn North America Jones brings a rare combination of commercial discipline, regulatory credibility and digital first thinking. This is built through over two decades of experience and senior executive roles spanning lottery, gaming enforcement, licensing and private investment. Khalid has a proven and impressive track record of creating value in highly regulated environments, navigating multi stakeholder systems, and turning strategy into measurable outcomes. Most recently, he served as Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery. He will now focus on the future growth of Allwyn North America, delivering excellence as the operating partner of the Illinois Lottery and as a technology and games provider to North American lottery customers, as well as expanding Allwyn’s footprint across the lottery sector in the U.S. PULSE of the Industry These news stories comprise a very small fraction of the gaming and lottery news stories posted every day to PublicGaming.com. Too, these stories are the highly edited short versions. You can visit our news website PublicGaming.com and access all of its departments for free, including search to read the full version of the articles. Sign up for our free e-newsletter by sending your e-mail address to sjason@publicgaming.com.
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