Greg Smith leaving Connecticut Lottery Corporation. Board announces search committee for new leader after technology transfer calamity.

The imminent departure of Connecticut Lottery Corporation President and CEO Greg Smith was not announced at Thursday’s board meeting. The first hint of a major change came near the end of the meeting when the board approved a motion to form a search committee for a new leader.

The lottery, which has a long history of troubles accompanied by intense finger-pointing often ending in lucrative settlements, continues to endure an embarrassing year. Its new point-of-sale technology was launched in May and has alienated lottery retailers and customers with a series of troubles that the quasi-public agency has been reluctant to highlight.

Published August 10, 2023.