Lottery and Gaming reports FY24 sales growth, kiosk transition and raises questions about vendor settlement disclosure

Interim OLG Executive Director Eugene Vlasenko told the Committee on Feb. 19 that fiscal year 2024 marked the first year total lottery sales exceeded $300 million, reaching about $324 million, and that growth was driven largely by online sports wagering. OLG reported fiscal‑year transfers to the District General Fund of about $39.4 million, up roughly 17.6% from the prior year.

Sports wagering and kiosk program: OLG said online sports wagering sales reached about $118.6 million in FY24, an increase of about $50.2 million compared with FY23. The agency described a district‑wide transition of the kiosk program (in‑store betting kiosks) from Gambit to Caesars in October 2024; OLG told the committee the transition was managed with technical training and field support and that Caesars kiosks generated roughly 85% (by one OCFO/OLG comparison described to the committee) of the earlier Gambit monthly take during the initial months of operations while the kiosk network was smaller.

Retail network and product strategy: OLG said the office added 34 new retailers in FY24, paused a multi‑year decline in retail partners and aims to add about 35 more in FY25, prioritizing small businesses and grocery chains (Harris Teeter and Walmart were mentioned as new or pending retail partners). The office also described new game launches and a monthly marketing cadence (three new instant‑ticket games per month under a “first Wednesday” theme) and moves to diversify multi‑jurisdictional game play.

Lottery procurement and settlement disclosure: Committee members asked about settlement agreements the Attorney General announced with Intralot and Veterans Services Corporation (VSC). OLG officials said the Attorney General publicly posted settlement announcements and that the office has sought additional underlying documents and records; OLG said OAG has provided some information but did not share the full settlement materials with OLG, and OLG has requested consents from the vendors to obtain documents through the Attorney General. OLG said VSC had consented to document release; Intralot’s consent status was described as in process. OLG counsel said the settlements’ public text alleges covered conduct but that the companies deny the allegations; OLG said the agreements did not include immediate recommendations to debar or suspend contractors but that OLG will continue to evaluate any contract‑management implications.

Lottery contract RFP timetable: OLG told the committee the lottery procurement RFP was published Nov. 21, 2024, and committee discussion indicated the expected proposal due date is April 10, 2026 (OLG said the proposal and review process includes detailed questions and an extended review timeline for such a large, complex contract). OLG staff said normal procurement review and suitability analysis will proceed and that the office is coordinating with OCFO and other District counsel on next steps.

Quote: “For fiscal year 20 24, total sales exceeded $300,000,000 for the first time reaching $324,000,000,” Interim Executive Director Eugene Vlasenko said in prepared remarks.

Follow up and open items: The committee asked OLG to coordinate with the Attorney General and OCFO on any contract compliance or CBE (Certified Business Enterprise) implications raised by the settlement language and to provide further detail on retail counts, kiosk performance and any documents it receives via consent or OAG disclosure.