(Providence, RI)--Nearly half-a-dozen public hearings have now been held over the proposed lottery contract extension for IGT after the latest Tuesday.The Senate Finance Committee's hearing took public testimony from employees of both IGT and Twin River Casino.Twin River is trying to convince the state to open the bidding process for the lottery and consider its proposal.But the IGT employees testified how much they valued their jobs, which could be at stake if IGT does not receive the extended contract.