10 PUBLIC GAMING INTERNATIONAL • SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2025 Continued on page 42 Continued on page 43 Continued on page 43 Continued on page 43 Continued on page 42 Continued on page 42 Congratulations to the six newest members of the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame The 111 members of the PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame have voted for and elected six industry leaders to be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame for 2025. The Lottery Industry Hall of Fame was founded in 2005 as a means of honoring those who have done the most to promote excellence and integrity in our industry and make the world lottery industry the great success. The recipients of this award are all a credit to that ideal and are joining a select and distinguished group of world lottery industry professionals. Visit the “Awards” section of PublicGaming.com (or LotteryIndustryHallofFame.com) to read more about the Hall of Fame. The Induction Ceremonies to induct the newest members of the Lottery Hall of Fame will be held at the NASPL Annual Conference at 4:45 pm on Weds Sept 10 at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre and a second ceremony will be held at the EL (European Lotteries Association) Congress at 3:45 pm on Tuesday September 16. Visit LotteryIndustryHallofFame.com for info about the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame and its members. Thank you for your support of the Lottery Hall of Fame. Since 2017, Elisabeth RömerRusswurm has served as Managing Director, overseeing the development, marketing, sales, and secure operation of all traditional products of the Austrian Lotteries. Elisabeth graduated from The Vienna University of Economics and Business and began her lottery career at the Austrian Lotteries in 1990. As the long-time Head of Marketing and Product Development, she launched major campaigns for the Austrian Lotteries’ brands. Among her achievements, she led the development of A distinguished and successful leader in our industry, Richard Bateson has more than 20 years of experience in the industry as both an operator and more recently a vendor. His rare combination of commercial expertise, digital innovation, and collaborative leadership has delivered measurable, lasting value to lotteries across Europe and North America. Charlie Scannella has spent over 40 years shaping the success of lotteries across North America through his leadership, innovation, and trusted partnerships. His deep industry knowledge, strategic vision, and dedication to client success have set the highest standard for excellence. Charlie’s contributions have fueled lottery growth, mentored future leaders, and strengthened the industry at every level. His legacy of service and achievement deserves our highest recognition. Michelle Carney is a highly respected colleague within the lottery industry experienced in cultivating partnerships that contribute to Brightstar’s global lottery leadership. In her 25-year career with the Company, she has spent much of that time collaborating with customers and industry associations to drive the evolution of lottery forward. Michelle holds herself and her Stephen began his career in the gaming industry in 2004 as Assistant Attorney General assigned to the Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission. In 2008, Stephen transitioned to leading the Kansas Lottery as General Counsel. In 2018, in his role as Executive Director, Stephen streamlined operations to boost efficiency and profitability. Under his leadership, the Lottery achieved record sales and state fund transfers, solidifying Kansas as a leader among progressive lotteries and launching innovative programs to propel KSL’s player offerings forward. Piet Van Baeveghem is a seasoned legal and public affairs executive whose lottery career spans over fifteen years, with deep expertise in regulatory frameworks, public procurement, and European legal affairs, and how all these affect and shape the lottery sector. Until June 30, Piet served as Secretary General and Head of Legal & Regulatory Affairs at the Nationale Loterij (Belgium), where he was also Company Lawyer. Piet joined ELISABETH RÖMERRUSSWURM Managing Director, Austrian Lotteries RICHARD BATESON Chief Executive Officer, Intralot, Inc. CHARLES SCANNELLA Vice President of Commercial Sales and Client Relations, Scientific Games MICHELLE CARNEY Vice President of Global Lottery Marketing, Brightstar STEPHEN DURRELL Executive Director, Kansas Lottery PIET VAN BAEVEGHEM Secretary General, EL (European Lotteries Association) PGRI LOTTERY INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME LOTTERY INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME FOR 2025
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NTg4MTM=