34 Quotes by Tom Shaheen

We're going to move forward until we're told differently.

We want to see first how the lottery is received. Based on all of the polls, we're making the assumption that it's going to be very highly received. But a poll is a poll, and until we actually see what happens when tickets go on sale, we'll have a better idea by then.

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.

We're just going to keep moving forward. We're not going to do anything differently.

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.

If it's issued, we have to stop. That's the law. We can't do anything.

When they see that, they know exactly what it is without having to read it.

I wouldn't say it's scientifically an absolute, but I believe it personally from my experience in the lottery.

I would venture to say we are one of the top startups in the U.S. as far as total sales.