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Nebraska Online Sports Betting Opponents: Commercial Operators Do Not Care About State’s Athletes, Traditions, Or Families
Less than two weeks before voters to go the polls to determine it, iconic former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne joined 44 other Univer…
Sweeps Operators Comply With Cease-and-Desist Orders as States Turn to Lawsuits
Sweepstakes casinos have responded to state cease-and-desist orders by leaving or restricting play, not by suing regulators. As Kentucky an…
Svenska Spel ups core brand investment as profits locked-in for 2026
Svenska Spel has backed the simplification of its business structure and focus on core brands as it fulfils its remit as Sweden’s state-own…
Minnesota Millionaire Raffle to offer more million-dollar prizes
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — The Minnesota Millionaire Raffle will offer more chances to win big on New Year's Day.
The annual raffle, which debute…
Inspired Virtual Sports Expands the Massachusetts Lottery’s Digital Offering
NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provid…
How a fake pollster may have moved some 2026 elections
A new company whose polls had influenced campaign decisions and helped shape the midterms narrative admitted that it was faking its polling…
National Lottery CEO sounds 'corrosive' lottery betting product warning
The chief executive of the National Lottery has cautioned that lottery betting products offered by bookmakers remain a significant concern…
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Brightstar Lottery Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension with ONCE for Lottery Technology Enhancements in Spain
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LONDON, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today…
Illinois proposes ID checks for video gambling machines
Machines would stop taking cash directly, and every voucher purchase would verify age and self-exclusion status.
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A Maryland court ruling has given Intralot another opportunity to challenge its disqualification from the 2025 bidding process to manage the state lottery system
A Maryland court ruling has given Intralot another opportunity to challenge its disqualification from the 2025 bidding process to manage th…
Svenska Spel Interim report January – September 2026
During the third quarter, the positive development continues with growth and good profitability. This shows that our focus on sustainable g…
Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries name new CEO
Andreas Bierwirth will succeed Erwin van Lambaart next March ahead of upcoming regulatory changes and the opening of the online market in A…
Scientific Games Receives WLA Level 2 Information and Security Management Certification for U.S. Instant Game Production Facility
Company Reinforces Commitment to Security and Integrity Across Global Lottery Operations
ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientif…
TEXAS LOTTERY DELIVERS $1.85 BILLION FOR TEXAS SCHOOLS AND VETERANS IN FIRST YEAR UNDER TDLR
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Idaho Lottery's $1 million raffle returns for 20th year with two top prizes
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Lottery’s annual $1 Million Raffle is back for its 20th year, once again offering two guaranteed $1 million…
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Pennsylvania Skill Game Retailers Propose Lottery Boycott Strategy Ban on illegal gaming machines now in effect
Pennsylvania Skill Game Retailers Propose Lottery Boycott Strategy Ban on illegal gaming machines now in effect, no clear timeline for any…
China lottery sales rise 27.3% in September
China’s lottery sales rose to US$10.04bn in September, with sports betting sales up 73.1 per cent.
China.- Chinese lottery sales rose 27.3…
Get Ready, Minnesota: The Raffle That Makes Millionaires Is Back — And Bigger Than Ever
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (Oct. 20, 2026) — Minnesota’s favorite New Year’s tradition is back — and this year, it’s bringing even more reasons to ce…
New York Lottery Wins Multiple First Place Honors at the 2026 NASPL Awards
Creative Campaigns for the Million Dollar Raffle and Year of the Horse Earn Top Recognition
The New York Lottery today announced it won mu…
IAGR 2026 Conference keynote - Sarah Gardner speech
21 October 2026
This speech was delivered by Acting Chief Executive Sarah Gardner at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (I…
Utah AG Sues Kalshi Over Alleged Violations of State Gambling Laws
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Utah Attorney General Derek Brown today announced that the Utah Attorney General’s Office has filed a civil lawsuit…
Greece to ramp up illegal gambling crackdown with new enforcement hires
The regulator is expanding its powers as authorities target criminal networks, social media promotion and lost tax revenues.
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Pennsylvania Police launch skill game reporting channel
Police say switching off or unplugging a machine does not count as removal, and businesses face seizures and criminal charges.
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The Dutch Gaming Authority KSA imposes record fine on EOD Code
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Dutch Gaming Authority is imposing a fine on EOD Code SRL for offering illegal gambling. The illegal party offers ga…
Auburn legend Charles Barkley says legalized sports betting and a state lottery could generate revenue for Alabama’s public school system.
Charles Barkley says Alabama should legalize sports betting and establish a state lottery, arguing that gambling revenue could benefit publ…
Massachusetts Tops U.S. Lottery Spending Rankings With Eye-Popping Total
Massachusetts residents spend nearly three times the national average on lottery tickets, according to a new LendingTree study.
Massachuse…
FDJ UNITED Third Quarter Results Report
Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of FDJ UNITED said "FDJ UNITED’s performance at the end of September reflects fac…
DraftKings Lawsuit Seeks Discovery Into Gambling Algorithms, Bonuses and VIP Rewards
An Illinois man seeks access to data on the DraftKings algorithms he says were used to drive him into gambling addiction and nearly taking…
Brightstar Lottery Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with the New York Lottery
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LONDON, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today…
New York Regulators Want Sportsbooks To Spot Problem Gamblers
The New York State Gaming Commission is pushing sports betting operators to better identify players who may be at risk for problem gambling…
Fredrik Ögren appointed as chief technology officer at Allwyn
Formerly of Betsson Group, Ögren will oversee digital transformation at the global lottery operator.
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Allwyn has appointe…
Kansas Lottery sales increase by 6% in September
The Kansas Lottery Sales Report reveals that total sales reached $46.5 million in September 2026, driven primarily by continued expansion i…
Powerball Cup Crowns DGPT Champions, Features Record $350,000 Purse
Powerball Cup Crowns DGPT Champions, Features Record $350,000 Purse
Championship Caps First Year of Powerball's Partnership with the…
Field Narrows to 10 in NASCAR Powerball – The Chase to $1 Million
Field Narrows to 10 in NASCAR Powerball – The Chase to $1 Million
Advancing players have now won $10,000 and move one step closer to the…
Brightstar Lottery PLC to Host Third Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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LONDON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brig…
Brightstar Lottery 2026 Third Quarter Results Inbox
Brightstar Lottery 2026 Third Quarter Results
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IWG Rolls Out Daily Streak with Five North American Lotteries
New retention feature rewards consecutive daily play
October 19th, 2026: Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eInstant…
Switzerland’s Loterie Romande overhauls sports betting product
OpenBet is making good on its ambitions to build closer links with the global lottery industry, specifically by providing sports betting so…
Italy awaits Meloni verdict on scratchcard tender
Lottery consortiums are monitoring Italian government developments as ministers finalise outstanding measures for the Budget Law 2027.
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UK National Lottery self-exclusion under review
Allwyn UK and the Gambling Commission are evaluating whether the GamStop self-exclusion scheme should be expanded to cover more National Lo…
Aristocrat Interactive’s NeoGames Studio Powers Kentucky Lottery with eInstant Games
Five-year agreement brings top-performing digital content to players across Kentucky
LAS VEGAS (October 16, 2026) – Aristocrat Interacti…
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY 'Chart Your Path'
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States Review Sportsbook Draft Bets, But Not Kalshi’s 598,464 Contracts on Cardinals’ Pick
Kalshi customers traded more contracts on Jeremiyah Love going third in the NFL draft than on any other player, most of them on draft day…
Independent retailers raise £10bn for National Lottery good causes
Independent retailers across the UK have raised more than £10 billion for Good Causes by selling National Lottery tickets, new data from Al…
Finland threatens €1.2m fines in illegal gambling marketing crackdown
Head of group at the National Police Board emphasised that the purpose of the fines was to reinforce compliance, not to punish.
The Finnis…
Lottery Corporation Annual General Meeting Continuing our evolution to a digitally led entertainment company
We held our Annual General Meeting in Sydney today.
You can watch the webcast and read the addresses from our Chairman Doug McTaggart and…
Dutch Government sets 2027 timetable for Nederlandse Loterij sale review
The study of possible privatisation will examine player protection, support for charities and the legal changes needed before any decision…
Two Days With Nearly $1.5 Million In The Cup Holder
Winning Powerball® Waited Patiently To Deliver Some Joy
SACRAMENTO – What is in your cupholder right now? A receipt or two? Some spare cha…
Blumenthal demands answers from FanDuel over personalized videos to gamblers
Sen. Richard Blumenthal is demanding answers from the sports betting app FanDuel, which he claims targets “problem gamblers” with personali…
Brightstar Lottery Gains Exclusive Omnichannel Lottery Licensing Rights to Pan Am Brand
LONDON, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it has signed a five-year exc…
Daily Fantasy Sports: More than a dozen states ban this kind of sports wager — except when they don’t
Labaron Philon Jr. led Alabama in assists in the second round of March Madness earlier this year. Cameron Boozer scored more than a quarte…
Pennsylvania Skill Game D-Day Looms as Legislative Fix Fails
Today (Oct. 13) is the final day for Pennsylvania skill games, as the state Supreme Court’s ruling that the controversial devices are illeg…
Finland proposes amendments to allow scratch cards as gifts
Regulations could be amended to allow an adult other than the person who purchased the ticket to claim scratch card winnings
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Regulator needs public response on UK Powerball wagering ban
The Gambling Commission has notified UK lottery stakeholders and the public that feedback is being sought on a consultation to ban third-pa…
Canadian Lottery Coalition takes on new name to reflect new environment
The Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) has taken on a new identity to reflect the changing nature of Canada’s betting, gaming and lottery spa…
Allwyn UK and the Gambling Commission evaluating whether GamStop self-exclusion scheme should be expanded
Allwyn UK and the Gambling Commission are evaluating whether the GamStop self-exclusion scheme should be expanded to cover more National Lo…
Alec Thomson, Executive Director, Arizona Lottery and Department of Gaming launched a statewide campaign to build a culture of responsible play
Alec Thomson, Executive Director, explains how the Arizona Lottery and Department of Gaming are promoting limits, treatment access and safe…
YouTube will allow certified igaming ads in masthead placement
Google has not yet said which markets will be covered, and only operators with mandatory gambling registration will qualify.
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Spain Introduces Stricter Checks on Online Gambling Payments
The measures form part of updates to the regulations supporting the country’s framework for preventing money laundering and terrorist finan…
Genting Bhd Rights Issue Draws Maybank Sell Call
Malaysia’s Genting Bhd has proposed a rights issue that could raise the company about MYR1.25 billion ($306.1 million). The company is prop…
US Online Casino Market Being Shaped by Sweepstakes, Faster Verification, and AI
An industry interview highlights how sweepstakes, mobile access, faster verification, and AI are reshaping the US online casino market
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Seminole Tribe Sues DraftKings Over Prediction Markets, DFS in Florida
The Seminole Tribe of Florida has filed a lawsuit against DraftKings, alleging that DraftKings' prediction market and DFS offerings violate…
National Lottery must lead on player protection, says Sarah Gardner
Sarah Gardner, Acting Chief Executive Officer, UK Gambling Commission, says the National Lottery must demonstrate best practice in player…
Alberta's transition window closed Oct. 13, and gray-market operators had to exit to remain eligible for AGLC registration
Alberta's transition window closed Oct. 13, and gray-market operators had to exit to remain eligible for AGLC registration.
Stake receiv…
Report: FTC Reviewing Online Sports Betting Industry
The Federal Trade Commission has started a review of online sportsbooks, including U.S. sports betting leaders DraftKings and FanDuel, acco…
Scientific Games Earns 2026 Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility
Company's Unique Wooden Shipping Pallet Recycling Project in Germany Partners with Social Service Organization Serving Disabled Community…
New York Moves to Restrict AI Use in Sports Betting
New York gaming regulators have advanced proposed rules that would restrict how mobile sportsbooks use artificial intelligence and other au…
Korean police reportedly referring Polymarket users to authorities for possible indictment
Korean police have reportedly begun referring individuals found to be using global prediction platform Polymarket to the recently created P…
More than $10.5 billion was traded over the two weekend days, with Kalshi leading all operators with $7.87 billion in notional volume and $1.76 billion in taker volume
Prediction Markets Exceed $10B in Notional Trading Volume on Weekend of NFL Week 5
Prediction market notional volume grew week over week f…
Ohio Lottery Launches Major Transformation with New Equipment and Gaming System
CLEVELAND – The Ohio Lottery is set to begin a major upgrade to a new gaming system and all new state-of-the-art lottery equipment beginnin…
Las Vegas Casino Uses AI To Catch Advantage Players
Treasure Island Expanded A Partnership With AI Firm To Catch Players Who've Won Too Much
Gaming companies targeting advantage players to k…
Prediction markets could cost tribal, commercial gaming up to $39.4B a year: report
Tribal and commercial gaming could lose anywhere from $7.3bn to $39.4bn in gaming revenue each year if prediction markets continue operatin…
Public Gaming International Magazine September/October 2026
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Hoosier Lottery And Walgreens Bring Greater Convenience To Indiana Customers And Players
Hoosier Lottery and Walgreens announced that Hoosier Lottery products are now available at nearly all Walgreens locations throughout Indian…
Totalizator Sportowy, Poland’s state-owned gambling operator, is seeking a crisis communications agency
Totalizator Sportowy, Poland’s state-owned gambling operator, is seeking a crisis communications agency to review its procedures and provid…
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RFP: Société de Gestion de la Loterie Nationale, national lottery of Morocco
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RFP: Maine Lottery Gaming System and Instant Ticket Printing RFP - 18L - 202512163
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Lottery Gaming System and Instant Ticket Printing
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Michigan Regulator Sends C&Ds To 33 Offshore Operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board issued cease-and-desist letters to 33 offshore operators Thursday, accusing them of illegally offering on…
Quebec Sets Stage for Private iGaming Market Following Election
(Quebec).- Following the October 5th provincial elections, the Parti Québécois won 59 seats and aims to end Loto-Québec's monopoly by openi…
NFL, 39 states join NJ push for Supreme Court review of Kalshi case
The National Football League and attorneys general from 39 states and the District of Columbia filed amicus briefs this week urging the U.S…
Lotterywest bets on 303 as lead creative agency
Its work will focus on continuing to build distinctive brands across the Lotterywest portfolio, while highlighting Lotterywest’s unique pos…
NFL files amicus brief with Supreme Court over regulation of prediction markets
The NFL has taken a unique approach when it comes to US sports leagues interacting with prediction markets, filing an amicus brief with the…
Lottomatica to absorb CIRSA with €744m shareholder payout plan
The boards of Lottomatica Group and CIRSA Enterprises have approved a ‘common merger plan’ to settle the terms of their proposed combinatio…
Finance or gambling? Prediction-market players push for regulatory clarity in Asia
Fintech industry executives have stepped up lobbying for clearer regulations regarding prediction markets as they attempt to distance the b…
Gaming Laboratories International approved as independent testing service provider in New Zealand
Global testing group Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been approved to “provide independent testing services in support of New Z…
Gaming Laboratories International approved as independent testing service provider in New Zealand
Global testing group Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has been approved to “provide independent testing services in support of New Z…
NBA commissioner says league wants access to prediction market data to detect manipulation
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NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said having access to prediction market data can help the league catch insider trading beh…
New York regulators seek to close problem gambling gaps, establish AI regulations
New York gaming regulators are seeking to prohibit sports betting operators from using artificial intelligence to personalize promotions an…
Supreme Court probes Ontario’s cross-border igaming plan
Justices pressed Ontario on how it would enforce its rules against players abroad, and one said the appeal ruling looked backwards.
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