TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Lottery announced today that it has successfully shut down an unauthorized online courier service, The Lotter, which was unlawfully selling Florida Lottery tickets to consumers.
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The Lotter, which operated in conjunction with lottery retailer ZaZa Accessories, illegally acted as an intermediary for purchasing lottery tickets.
“We are fully committed to supporting the integrity of the Florida Lottery, which benefits education in our state while ensuring that every player has the opportunity to participate in a fair game,” said Secretary for the Florida Lottery, John F. Davis. “Bad actors, beware.”
“The actions of this online courier service and lottery retailer not only violate state law but also compromise the experience of our loyal players and retailers who operate with integrity,” added Director of Security for the Florida Lottery, Steven Harriett. “We will continue to work closely with law enforcement to root out illegal activities and maintain the public’s confidence in the Florida Lottery.”
The Florida Lottery encourages participants to purchase tickets through authorized retailers only, as purchasing tickets from a third-party service is illegal.
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