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PGRI LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE October 20-22, 2026 Graduate Hotel
PGRI LOTTERY EXPO 2026 Oct 20-22
PGRI Lottery Expo Nashville, co-hosted with Tennessee Lottery Graduate Hotel Oct. 20 – Opening Night Re…
Michigan Gaming Control Board partners with gambling blocking app
Michigan Gaming Control Board has partnered with gambling blocking app Gamban in an effort to promote responsible gambling.
The initiative…
Bally’s Intralot awarded new lottery contract in Chile by Polla Chilena de Beneficencia
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April 24, 2026
Bally’s Intralot S.A. is pleased to announce the signing of a new contract with Polla Chilena de Beneficen…
Nevada regulators approve new anti-money-laundering regs for casinos that paid $32
Coming off a tumultuous 12 months that saw four Las Vegas Strip casinos fined a combined $32 million, the Nevada Gaming Commission Thursday…
Oneida Nation Statement on DOJ Action on Prediction Markets
The Oneida Nation has issued a statement regarding the recent action taken by the Wisconsin Department of Justice to enforce state gambling…
Meta is accused of allowing ads linked to illegal gambling on its tech platforms
Meta is accused of allowing ads linked to illegal gambling on its tech platforms
The Facebook parent claims it works to block ads relate…
Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Defending States’ Gambling Laws Against Prediction Markets
AG James and 37 Other Attorneys General File Amicus Brief in Support of Massachusetts’ Lawsuit Against Kalshi for Violating State Gambling…
Wisconsin announces lawsuits against prediction markets
Wisconsin’s top law enforcement official has sued a group of fintech and crypto platforms, including Kalshi, Robinhood, Coinbase, Polymarke…
Q1 2026: Svenska Spel leans on online as retail decline continues
Svenska Spel reported a steady Q1 performance as growth in its online and lottery segments offset the continued decline of its land-based o…
Colorado Senate abandons plan to ban slot-style lottery games
The Colorado Senate passed a bill Thursday that would ban the use of credit cards for lottery purchases, although senators abandoned the id…
Canadian Lottery Coalition Names New Executive Director
The Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) has a new Executive Director, with the appointment of Molly Cormier to that role, as the igaming indus…
US soldier charged for prediction market bets on Maduro capture
Indictment accuses Army soldier Gannon Ken Van Dyke of using confidential information for personal profit
The US Attorney’s Office has ind…
Senators Could Be Barred from Prediction Markets if New Resolution Passes
Bernie Moreno introduced a resolution to bar senators from trading on prediction markets
Resolution looks to modify existing rules
It c…
Alchemy3 Secures Atari® Licensing Deal for U.S. and Canadian Lotteries
Alpharetta, GA — April 24, 2026 — Alchemy3 has announced a new licensing
partnership with the iconic Atari® brand. Through the agreement…
Tennessee Targets Sweepstakes Casinos and Prediction Markets
Perhaps the most significant updates came from Tennessee, where lawmakers advanced separate bills targeting sweepstakes casinos and predict…
Ticking time bomb goes off: Seeing the impact of sports betting on college athletes and integrity
In January, federal authorities indicted 26 individuals in a college basketball point-shaving conspiracy involving more than 39 athletes ac…
UK Lawmakers Call for Dramatic Advertising Reforms to Protect Kids Online
A cross-party group of UK lawmakers has published a set of proposals that would dramatically curb gambling advertising in the country, comp…
AGEM launches redesigned website and introduces new logo
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has introduced a redesigned website featuring a revised interface and expanded too…
Malta’s Bill 55 could escape EU court scrutiny, for now
The CJEU’s advocate general declined to rule on the legality of Malta’s controversial gaming law shield Bill 55, but said that if he had to…
Intralot Gaming Services Pty Ltd awarded 15-year Electronic Gaming Machine Monitoring Licence in Victoria, Australia
Athens, April 22, 2026
Bally’s Intralot S.A. (Bally’s Intralot) is pleased to announce that its Australian subsidiary, Intralot Gaming Ser…
FDJ UNITED, a leader in betting and gaming in Europe, announces its revenue for the first quarter of 2026
Boulogne-Billancourt (France), 21 April 2026 (6:15 p.m.) – FDJ UNITED, a leader in betting and gaming in Europe, announces its revenue for…
Will transparency fold under Gov. Pritzker's plan to revamp the Illinois Gambling Board?
Under Gov. JB Pritzker, casinos and video and sports gambling have exploded across the state — and video poker could expand even more if an…
Pollard Banknote Announces Planned CFO Retirement
WINNIPEG, MB, April 22, 2026 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote” or “the Company”) announces the planned retir…
Tracking illegal gambling is harder with rising VPN use, UKGC says
Tracking illegal gambling is harder with rising VPN use, UKGC saysThe tools built to protect consumers are making it harder to catch illega…
IWG Launches InstantFuse, a First-of-Kind Jackpot Innovation
Enables multiple jackpots to combine into a single, time-limited prize, creating unprecedented moments of anticipation and value for player…
Tribes warn CFTC push on sports prediction markets threatens gaming compacts
A proposal by the U.S. derivatives regulator to expand prediction markets tied to sports outcomes is drawing sharp opposition from tribal l…
Attorney General James Sues Coinbase and Gemini for Running Illegal Gambling Platforms in New York
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today sued Coinbase Financial Markets, Inc. (Coinbase) and Gemini, Titan LLC (Gemini) fo…
Brightstar Lottery PLC to Host First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, May 12, 2026
LONDON, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") will host a conference call and live webcast on T…
Scientific Games Technology to Power the Minnesota Lottery’s Omnichannel Sales
Apr 20, 2026
Company’s Innovative Tech Solution Selected Based on Partnership and Growth
ATLANTA – April 20, 2026 – Scientific Games and…
GLI Welcomes Approximately 300 Regulators to its 26th Annual Regulators Roundtable
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Welcomes Approximately 300 Regulators to its 26th Annual Regulators Roundtable® LAKEWOOD, N.J. (…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs' Winning When You Don’t Control the Game'
How lottery competes in a policy environment driven by money, influence, and speed
If the first part of this discussion establishes the co…
Panel Discussion: Moderator: Khalid Jones, Executive Director, Virginia Lottery and Lead of the Mega Millions Consortium 'Panel Discussion 2: What does it mean to be a “Lottery” in 2026 and beyond?
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Panelists: Blake Goldman, Vice President Business Development, Intralot, Inc. Rhydian Fisher, Chief Executive Officer…
Panel Discussion 1: Moderator: Tom Seaver, Director, Colorado Lottery 'Portfolio Management 2.0'
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Panelists: Gretchen Corbin, President & CEO, Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) Justin Rock, Deputy Secretary, Prod…
Montana AG: Online prediction platform Kalshi violates state gambling laws
You might not want to place an online wager on who wins this court case if you live here in the Treasure State, but as of right now, you st…
Hong Kong Warns Prediction Markets May Count as Illegal Gambling
Hong Kong’s Investor and Financial Education Council has put prediction market platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi in the spotlight, sayin…
Malta’s Freedom Of Movement Arguments Are Rejected By The EU Court Justice
Malta’s defense of its gaming legislation and licenses against challenges from EU member states has suffered yet another setback from the E…
UK High Court sides with Gambling Commission in lottery licence dispute
Richard Desmond loses £1.3bn damages battle over national lottery licence
Media tycoon vows to appeal after dismissal of action against Ga…
ECJ says German players can reclaim losses from unlicensed operators
Users of online gambling services within the EU can sue the betting operator for reimbursement of their losses if such gambling was prohibi…
Tribal Casino Leaders Say Prediction Markets Are Affronts to Sovereignty
Tribal casino leaders aren’t bullish on the current state of prediction markets regulation and worry that lax attitudes at the federal leve…
Congress grills CFTC Chair Selig on prediction markets, insider trading
Members of the House of Representatives Committee on Agriculture held a stern and occasionally scathing interrogation of Commodity Futures…
Senator Presses Sports Leagues On Game Integrity, Addiction, Prediction Market Deals
Sen. Richard Blumenthal Expresses Concerns About Betting, Event Contracts
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D) is pressing major American pro sport…
The Tennessee Education Lottery Proceeds for Education UP 3.5 Percent Over Previous Fiscal Year
April 16, 2026
LOTTERY PROCEEDS FOR EDUCATION UP 3.5 PERCENT OVER PREVIOUS FISCAL YEAR
Third Quarter Transfer Brings Total Raised for Edu…
Presidential decree to impose new restrictions on online gambling in Brazil
A presidential decree is expected to prohibit access to online gambling for certain people and introduce new advertising rules.
Brazil…
Former CFTC chair talks prediction markets: ‘Betting on sports is gaming’
The former chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) said prediction markets weren't initially intended to offer sports e…
Tony Balfour Appointed as Chair of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board
Internal Affairs Minister Brooke van Velden has today announced Tony Balfour as the new Chair of the New Zealand Lotteries Commission Board…
Hong Kong Scraps Basketball Betting Plan Over Prediction Market Fears
-Hong Kong halts basketball betting rollout amid prediction market concerns -Government fears legalization may unintentionally boost illega…
Powerball jackpot set to grow faster with expansion to the UK this summer
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Powerball® jackpot set to grow faster with expansion to the UK this summer
$2 ticket price and jackpot odds fo…
Bally’s Intralot signs new contract with British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Shared Services
Bally’s Intralot signs new contract with British Columbia Lottery Corporation for Shared Services Athens, April 14, 2026 Bally’s Intral…
UK: Two huge new National Lottery games launching this summer to create hundreds more millionaires & offer the world's biggest jackpots
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 14 APRIL 2026
TWO HUGE NEW NATIONAL LOTTERY GAMES LAUNCHING THIS SUMMER TO CREATE HUNDREDS MORE MILLIONAIRES &…
Allwyn International 2025 Annual Report
Allwyn International 2025 Annual Report
14/04/2026
Allwyn International 2025 Annual Report
Allwyn AG has published the 2025…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs' "How does lottery win the policy debate in a system where money sways votes and lottery cannot lobby for itself?"
How does lottery win the policy debate in a system where money sways votes and lottery cannot lobby for itself?
If public policy were desi…
Canada: Lotto Max game changes will go into effect this weekend, including bigger $90 million jackpots
More prizes to be won and a jackpot of up to $90 million!
Tickets now on sale
TORONTO, April 11, 2026 /CNW/ - Get ready, Canada -- your f…
The Hoosier Lottery hosted its 2nd Annual Women in Lottery Leadership (WiLL) Indiana Chapter meeting
The Hoosier Lottery hosted its 2nd Annual Women in Lottery Leadership (WiLL) Indiana Chapter meeting, an internal employee group dedicated…
NASPL is highlighting the significant and ongoing contributions that U.S. and Canadian lotteries make to society, collectively generating billions of dollars each year to fund vital public programs and services.
U.S. and Canadian Lotteries Generate Billions Annually to Support Communities Across North America
CONCORD, Ohio (April 8, 2026) – The Nor…
DraftKings-linked super PAC bets $1M on ads backing favorite Ohio GOP candidates
COLUMBUS, Ohio—A super PAC funded by sports-betting giant DraftKings has placed more than $1 million worth of ads backing Republican legisl…
California tribes argue a federal court decision would effectively nullify IGRA
A group of three California tribes contends that should a federal appellate court accept arguments from prediction platforms Kalshi and Rob…
Governor vetoes bill to legalize skill games in Virginia
Skill games will continue to be illegal in Virginia following a Friday afternoon veto from Gov. Abigail Spanberger (D).
On Friday, April 1…
State lottery ticket sales nearly double to over $100B
State lotteries are bringing in more money than ever, but states are paying more in prize money and keeping slightly less of it themselves…
CFTC intervenes in Arizona’s legal fight with Kalshi
CFTC chairman says he will defend against any attempt to weaponize preempted state law against prediction markets
The Commodity Futures Tr…
Hoosier Lottery: Hit a Home Run with the Grand Slam VIP Baseball Experience
Batter Up: The Hoosier Lottery will send one myLOTTERY member and three guests on a trip to Pittsburgh for a VIP baseball experience to see…
Minnesota is considering new legislation that would make it illegal to engage in any activities associated with prediction markets.
The bill, which has been filed in the Minnesota State Senate for the present legislative session, is designed to classify different activit…
Pollard Banknote First Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call
WINNIPEG, MB, April 9, 2026 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote” or “the Company”) will release its first quarte…
Sports betting overhaul would ban mobile bets, college wagering in Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A group of Republican lawmakers is proposing sweeping changes to sports betting in Ohio, aiming to curb what they describe…
Mississippi Lottery Tops $3 Billion in Sales, Delivers More Than $790 Million Back to State
Fiscal Year 2026 Total Transfer Nears $100 Million
JACKSON, MISS. – Fueled by strong player support across the state, the Mississippi Lott…
Illinois Lottery bets big on growth, games, and community
In an exclusive interview with LotteryUSA, Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays reveals his 2026 plans and what's next for players.
The I…
$11.8 Million in Proceeds Raised for Nebraska Lottery Beneficiaries
The Nebraska Lottery has distributed more than $11.7 million to state beneficiary funds as part of its latest quarterly transfer.
Accordin…
New Jersey Lottery to Host Second Annual “Rock Paper Scissors Throwdown”* at American Dream
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
WHO: Former All Pro New York Giants running back Tiki Barber joins the New…
Michigan Gaming Control Board Issues Cease-and-Desist Orders to 45 Illegal Offshore Gambling Operators
DETROIT, April 7, 2026 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) announced that over the past four months it has issued cease-and-desist o…
US Gambling Legislation News 2026: Bills, Hearings & Regulatory Changes
2026 is shaping up to have a greater impact upon U.S. gaming laws than any other since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision (PASPA) which open…
Sports bets on prediction markets ruled to be “swaps,” exempt from state laws
A federal appeals court ruled that New Jersey cannot regulate sports bets on prediction markets because the US Commodity Futures Trading Co…
Michigan Lottery Launching Back to the Future Themed Instant Game
Michigan Lottery players have a chance to win up to $500,000 with the new Back to the Future instant game!
Launching April 7, each $5 Back…
The Publicis-Microsoft Deal is Bigger Than You Think
As well as winning Microsoft’s media account, which a senior industry source told ADWEEK is worth $1.2 billion, the pair have kicked off an…
New law in Maine bans the use of credit cards in online wagers.
Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a new strict gambling law on Friday that would ban the use of credit cards in online wagers.
The law is…
Inside Government with PoliticsNY: A Q&A with New York State Gaming Commission Chair Brian O’Dwyer
PoliticsNY is excited to introduce the first Inside Government special edition, Inside Government: Racing, Gaming & Wagering. This spec…
New Hampshire Lottery launches $30 scratch-off ticket offering record $3 million top prize
CONCORD – The New Hampshire Lottery recently dropped the curtain on a spectacular new scratch ticket: the $30 $3 million Cash Spectacular…
Maine Governor signs bill banning online sweepstakes casinos
Governor Janet Mills has signed LD 2007.
US.- Governor Janet Mills has signed a bill banning online sweepstakes games in Maine. LD 2007, t…
Taiwan lottery releases limited edition scratch games
Four new lottery scratch cards have entered the Taiwan lottery market, with players looking at potential prizes of more than NT$1.97bn (£45…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs' 'The Real Drivers of Gambling Policy'
The Real Drivers of Gambling Policy
Why Regulatory Decisions Don’t Always Maximize Public Value
Prompt to AI: The problem with regulatory…
iLOTTERY 2.0 (Part 1) From Experiment to Infrastructure
Moderator: Khalid Jones, Executive Director, Virginia Lottery; Panelists: Shannon DeHaven, Vice President of Digital Engagement at Pollard…
Public Gaming International Magazine March/April 2026
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Louisiana Lottery Corporation Kicks Off 35th Anniversary Celebration with New Scratch-Offs, Second-Chance Promotions, and More
BATON ROUGE, La. (March 31, 2026) – The Louisiana Lottery Corporation is celebrating 35 Years of Reasons to Smile with a year-long annivers…
Prediction market roundup: CFTC files suit vs. three states; NFL advises ban on manipulative sports trades
CFTC Chair Michael Selig had a busy week in dealing with a lawsuit against three states and heightened discussions with the NFL.
During a…
FLORIDA LOTTERY SURPASSES $50 BILLION TO SUPPORT EDUCATION IN FLORIDA
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, the Florida Lottery highlights a significant milestone in educational funding with the announcement of more than…
North Carolina Education Lottery celebrates 20 years of wins
For two decades, the North Carolina Education Lottery has provided life-changing educational opportunities and winning moments for our stat…
Hoosier Lottery Promotes Positive Play for Financial Literacy Month
The Hoosier Lottery is again participating in National Financial Literacy Month awareness efforts to emphasize the importance of planning a…
NH Lottery Begins Selling $30 Scratch Ticket With Record $3 Million Jackpot
A 70-foot banner in downtown Manchester marked the launch of the New Hampshire Lottery's new scratch game on Monday.
MANCHESTER, NH — The…
Minnesota Lottery: Saving Tamarack Forests
ROSEVILLE, Minn. (April 1, 2026) – A native beetle has killed huge stretches of tamarack across the state, taking a toll on wetlands, wildl…
Brightstar Lottery PLC Announces Posting of Notice of 2026 Annual General Meeting and 2025 Annual Report and Accounts
LONDON, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") today announced the posting to shareholders of the…
Virginia Lottery releases February 2026 sports wagering activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of Fe…