Media & Publishing / Conference Organizer

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  Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI, Inc.)

  Washington state, USA (area code 425; exact address not publicly disclosed)

  The Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI, Inc.) is a specialized B2B media and conference company serving the global government-sponsored gaming sector, particularly lotteries. Founded in June 1971, PGRI has operated for over five decades as a central information hub for public policymakers, lottery executives, regulators, and commercial vendors. Its flagship publication, *Public Gaming Magazine*, has been in continuous print since 1973, and is complemented by titles such as *Public Gaming International Magazine*, *The Lottery Journal*, and *Casino Gaming Magazine*. In the digital realm, PGRI produces a daily news digest, the weekly e‑newsletter *The Morning Report*, and the video platform PGRITALKS.com, which features interviews with lottery leaders worldwide. The institute organizes two annual industry conferences: the SMART‑Tech Spring Conference in New York City and the larger LOTTERY EXPO held each fall in Miami (with the 2026 edition co‑hosted by the Tennessee Lottery in Nashville). Headquartered in Washington state (area code 425) and led by CEO Paul Jason, PGRI operates as an independent, privately held company that does not sell gaming technology. Its revenue comes from subscriptions, advertising, and conference registrations, and it remains a trusted voice on regulatory change, player engagement, and the evolving digital landscape for government-sponsored gaming.