Tom Shaheen
Tom Shaheen
business chances foot people traffic type
Once in a while one of them does very well, but for the most part you need foot traffic in your business. If you're the type of business that's going to draw, oh, say 100 people a day, chances are you're not going to keep up.
early means million sales
We got a five-day early start. That means $25 million in sales that you never would have had without an early start.
best price
We got the best price of any state.
kinds people tired
We've got a lot of tired people around here. People have been working all kinds of hours.
achieved best evaluation greatest integrity
We conducted an evaluation that was fair, comprehensive, had the greatest integrity and achieved the best results.
both companies concern integrity lottery proven quality track
I don't concern myself with the things that are swirling around. My concern is to get this lottery started up with integrity with a quality organization. And both of those companies ... have a proven track history.
moving
We're just going to keep moving forward. We're not going to do anything differently.
agencies areas assistance behind computers education event giant hard help historical include money numerous people pieces providing puzzle raise sales scenes software state testing ticket together training
There are many different pieces of this giant puzzle that need to come together. The pieces that must come together include installation of ticket terminals, training retailers, testing software applications and so much more. There are many people working very hard behind the scenes in such areas as administration, finance, sales and computers to help raise money for education and make this historical event happen. In addition, numerous state agencies are providing assistance to us, as necessary.
lottery measure stroke tough
I think it's tough to measure a lottery on the first stroke of a brush.
came launch overall pleased together
Overall we are very pleased with the way everything came together on launch day.
identify late possible staff trying
Our staff has been working very late trying to identify any possible situation.
benefit focus games happen hit home radio tv
On the TV ads, we really want to hit home and focus on the educational benefit that will happen over time. On the radio ads, they'll focus on the games and how to play.
law
If it's issued, we have to stop. That's the law. We can't do anything.
exactly
When they see that, they know exactly what it is without having to read it.