"I am grateful to have worked alongside so many talented colleagues and to have partnered with lottery customers around the world throughout my career, many of whom I consider friends," said McHugh. "I am proud of what we have accomplished together, achieving new heights and many industry firsts, and I am grateful for the trust our customers and business partners have placed in Scientific Games.

John Martin has served as the agency’s director for six years and will assume the role of senior adviser until his planned retirement at the end of the year.