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Powerball jackpot INCREASED to $1.0 BILLION for tomorrow night’s drawing
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August 11, 2026
Powerball jackpot INCREASED to $1.0 BILLION for tomorrow night’s drawing
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Powerball jackpot rolls to $905 million for Monday drawing
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Powerball jackpot rolls to $905 million for Monday drawing
JOHNSTON, Iowa (August 9, 2026) – The Powerball®…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs" Winning the Next Generation of Lottery Players: Focus on Instant Games
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Winning the Next Generation of Lottery Players: Focus on Instant Games
Instant games ha…
Hoosier Lottery Wins Two National Responsible Gaming Awards
In recognition of its responsible gaming programs, the Hoosier Lottery recently received two awards from the National Council on Problem Ga…
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery talks Ravens scratchoffs and Home Run Riches wins as Powerball soars
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It's not always about having all of the numbers in order to win big. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery talks Ravens…
Powerball jackpot soars to estimated $856 million for Saturday drawing
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Powerball jackpot soars to estimated $856 million for Saturday drawing
Eighth-largest jackpot in Powerball hist…
This year, the Arizona Lottery hit a new record in sales.
Arizonans bought a record $1.52 billion in lottery tickets this year, fueling hundreds of millions of dollars for state programs ranging fr…
New Mexico Lottery offers new Zoltar scratcher
When summer is here, road trips are in full swing, which means you’ve likely come across the famed fortune teller, Zoltar, at travel stops…
BETTER MARKETS: The CFTC is Now Telling Prediction Markets How to Avoid Resembling a Sportsbook
Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with the Commodity Futur…
FY 2026 Results: Iowa Lottery Proceeds to State Causes Exceed $95 Million
Annual lottery sales top $400 million for sixth consecutive year
JPEG and EPS images of Iowa playslips and tickets in the Mega Millions ga…
Maryland Lottery, Casinos, Sports Wagering Contribute $1.637 Billion to the State in FY2026
August 7, 2026
The Maryland Lottery and the state’s casinos, sportsbooks and fantasy sports operators combined to deliver $1.637 billion i…
Allwyn UK became the Official Volunteer Learning & Development Partner for Glasgow 2026
Watch CEO Allwyn UK and The National Lottery, Andria Vidler said, "I had the honour of presenting medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth…
Michigan Lottery renews Detroit Lions charity game pull tabs for 2026 season
Nonprofits that sell the Detroit Lions charity game tickets can make 15 per cent profit per box, the Michigan Lottery said, providing a sam…
Partnership is a big part of what keeps the Idaho Lottery moving forward
Partnership is a big part of what keeps the Idaho Lottery moving forward. This week, members of our team joined industry partners at the 2…
Inspired Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
Inspired Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
August 5, 2026
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Second Quarter Revenue of $60.8 mil…
Iowa Lottery sales grow by 12% in June
The Iowa Lottery reported $37.9 million in sales for June, marking a 12% year-on-year increase.
This strong final month helped propel the…
Canada's online gambling market keeps setting records while the share of Canadians who gamble at all keeps shrinking
Canada's online gambling market keeps setting records while the share of Canadians who gamble at all keeps shrinking.
Ontario's regulat…
FASTPLAY™ CONTINUES TO DELIVER FOR WITH $3.3 MILLION JACKPOT IN ILLINOIS
Latest $3.3 million prize marks the second-largest FastPlay™ jackpot win in Illinois history, reinforcing the category's continued momentum…
New York State Bar Association to host webinar on sports betting and prediction markets
The free online session will examine the differences between mobile sports betting and prediction markets while raising awareness about pro…
Italy’s land-based gambling reforms dropped from government agenda
The draft Land-based Gambling Reorganisation Decree no longer appears on the agenda for this year.
Italy.- Following the rejection of It…
Sri Lanka’s new gambling regulator blocks 24 unlicensed sites
The banned sites including popular brands such as 1xBet, Betway, bet365, Dafabet, Unibet, and Stake
Sri Lanka is clamping down on unlicens…
Senators and tribal gaming regulators are pushing to keep sports betting under state jurisdiction
Senators and tribal gaming regulators are pushing to keep sports betting under state jurisdiction, resisting efforts by a federal regulato…
Massachusetts online lottery records US$1.6 million handle on debut day
Massachusetts’ online lottery has recorded US$1.6 million in wagers from players in its first 24 hours of operation, with thousands of doll…
DraftKings Dragged Into Prediction-Market Lawsuit Wave
DraftKings got into prediction markets to compete with the likes of Kalshi and Polymarket. It has now found something else in common with t…
Judge rejects Kalshi's bid to dodge Utah's anti-gambling laws
Utah just won a big round against prediction market operator Kalshi. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the company can’t hide behind commo…
Gambling ads are everywhere in Alberta right now, experts weigh in on their potential impact
Alberta government acknowledges ad increase, says it's necessary to phase out black market operators
Online gambling advertisements seem t…
Estonia’s Twenty-Year Head Start: A Preview of What Finland’s Gambling Market Is Building Toward
Estonia was one of the first countries in the world to establish a formal regulatory and licensing framework for online gambling. Since it…
Chris Lyman has confirmed that he will depart his C-level position at Allwyn UK
Lyman joined the company as its Chief Operating Officer back in April 2023. His LinkedIn page states that he vacated the position in June 2…
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
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Revenue of $584 million reflects sustained growth in global lottery…
Brightstar Lottery 2026 Second Quarter Results
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Powerball jackpot climbs toward historic territory
Powerball jackpot climbs toward historic territory
August 03, 2026
The Powerball jackpot continues its impressive climb and is now dr…
The African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA) announced Yodit Wolde, former executive at the Ethiopian Lottery Service, and John Mutua have officially joined the ALGA Board of Directors
The African Lotteries & Gaming Association (ALGA) is honored to announce the addition of Ms. Yodit Wolde to its Board of Directors. As…
Denmark invites new land-based casino bids to renew declining retail GGR
On Monday, the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) announced its licensing window for land-based casinos has reopened, inviting a…
Australia: Gaming industry representatives faced questioning over advertising and promotions
Gaming industry representatives faced questioning at a Senate inquiry over advertising and promotions feeding those with a betting addictio…
Gambling Commission newsletter – 3 August 2026
The latest fortnightly update highlights enforcement action, regulatory developments, industry consultations and operational news from acro…
Scientific Games Announces CEO, Pat McHugh, will retire September 8, 2026, following more than 20 years with the company
Kevin Schneider Named Interim Chief Executive Officer as Board Conducts Search for Permanent Successor
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Austria's gambling reform enters EU review, paving the way for a 13-license casino market by 2027
Austria's Ministry of Finance has formally submitted its gambling reform package to the European Commission, beginning a mandatory three-mo…
Brazil: State lottery launches online games in São Paulo after $105 million concession
São Paulo’s state lottery, Dá Sorte, has started offering instant games through “dassorteloteria.bet” since July 1, using an Android-only a…
FDJ to review online gaming business two years after Kindred acquisition
FDJ United will conduct a market review, signalling potential divestment and market exits, the operator announced during its H1 2026 resul…
The Irish National Lottery announces first draw date with new Lotto game changes!
Less Balls in every Lotto draw from Saturday 5th September
The National Lottery has today confirmed that the first draw under its enhanced…
Phil Satre, Wynn chairman, recalls his years with Harrah's
Few executives in the history of American gaming can boast of a resume like Phil Satre's.
Satre, a star linebacker for Stanford's 1971 Ros…
Switzerland: The Loterie Romande is proud to contribute, alongside other lottery companies, to the development and influence of women's sport
The Loterie Romande is proud to contribute, alongside other lottery companies, to the development and influence of women's sport. On t…
PANEL DISCUSSION: The jackpot hits. The phones light up. The world is watching … Now what?
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Moderator: Sharon Strong, Executive Director, Arkansas Lottery…
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a $36 billion civil enforcement action against Kalshi in Manhattan state court Friday morning
NEW YORK – New York Governor Kathy Hochul and Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York has sued KalshiEX, LLC (Kalshi)…
Tribal Gaming Leaders Urge Senators to Reject Clarity Act
Indian gaming groups are pressing US senators to vote no on the Clarity Act, H.R. 3633, a bill meant to set federal rules for digital asset…
The Tax Reasons For New York To Treat Kalshi Like A Sportsbook
New York wants to treat Kalshi like a sportsbook to capture high net gaming revenue taxes, eliminate an unfair tax advantage over licensed…
FDJ United sees lotto GGR drop 2% in H1
FDJ UNITED - H1 2026 Gross gaming revenue of €4,314m, down
Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer of FDJ UNITED, said: "T…
New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
New York’s attorney general sued Kalshi on Friday, claiming that its prediction market platform violates state laws against illegal gambli…
Federal Judge denies CFTC’s bid to shield Kalshi from Wisconsin gambling law
Kalshi’s fight to keep its sports prediction contracts under federal protection just hit a major roadblock. A Wisconsin federal judge has r…
China’s World Cup frenzy: 70 billion views, 83.3 billion yuan in lottery football sales
Sales of the China Welfare and Sports Lotteries reached a record RMB75.98 billion (€9.87 billion) in June, driven by a 40% increase from st…
Rhode Island Lottery posts 6% sales rise in June
The Rhode Island Lottery reported $25.4 million in June sales, marking a 6 percent increase from the same month last year. June Performance…
New York sues Kalshi for illegal gambling
The lawsuit asks the court to order Kalshi to pay fines, forfeit all illegal gains, and pay restitution to consumers who were harmed
New Y…
Illicit Iranian gambling network helped pull off a $4 billion sanctions dodge
A Dubai-based crypto exchange serves as a hub for moving illicit Iranian money. The exchange, Shelbit, links a vast gambling network fronte…
A new lawsuit claims that DraftKings and Polymarket are violating South Carolina’s ban on gambling with prediction market products that allow people to wager on the outcome of sporting events.
CHARLESTON, S.C. (CN) — A lawyer is taking aim at Polymarket and other prediction markets he claims are violating South Carolina’s anti-gam…
NC Lottery August promotions will rock you like a Hurricane
Get ready to beat the heat with lots of chances to win cash prizes in August.
Are you ready to see the champs in person?
A Hurricane warn…
Is Kalshi in trouble after oral arguments at Sixth Circuit court?
A panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit heard oral arguments from representatives of Kalshi and the states of…
Court of Appeal rejects latest UK National Lottery challenge
The Court of Appeal has rejected a bid from The New Lottery Company (TNLC) and Northen & Shell to overturn a High Court judgement over…
Massachusetts State Lottery launches online games on mobile app
Playing the lottery in Massachusetts is now easier than ever.
The Massachusetts State Lottery has launched new online games through its mo…
Allwyn announces inaugural Player Protection Lab funding
Funding will enable two research projects aiming to develop innovative solutions for player protection
Allwyn has announced the recipients…
West Virginia Lottery Announces Highlights from Fiscal Year 2026
WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY ANNOUNCES HIGHLIGHTS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2026 (FY26)
CHARLESTON, W.VA. -- The West Virginia Lottery held its monthly co…
Mega Millions ticket holder in Florida wins massive $800 million jackpot
Someone in Florida had a great start to their Wednesday after Mega Millions announced that a single jackpot-winning ticket worth an estimat…
More than $72 million already spent in midterm elections by sports betting industry
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Online sports betting companies are starting to become a major player in the 2026 midterm elections.
Betting sites have steer…
NCLGS Urges Congress to Classify Prediction Markets as Illegal Gambling
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States has come out against prediction markets, providing comments on their stance at its s…
Gambling Commission moves for DCMS’ Gambling and Lotteries lead in latest shakeup
The Gambling Commission has made another change to its executive leadership with the appointment of a senior Department for Digital, Cultu…
Scientific Games and Iowa Lottery Expand to Primary Scratch Game Partnership for Portfolio Management
Growth-Focused Partnership Includes Enhanced Iowa Lottery Player Loyalty Program
ATLANTA, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific G…
Aristocrat Interactive™ launches first-ever iLottery Solution for the Massachusetts State Lottery
The full service iLottery platform and related services underscores Aristocrat Interactive’s ability to assist leading Lotteries, to meet e…
MASS LOTTERY PRODUCES ESTIMATED $1.045 BILLION IN NET PROFIT FOR THE COMMONWEALTH IN FISCAL YEAR 2026
MASS LOTTERY PRODUCES ESTIMATED $1.045 BILLION IN NET PROFIT FOR THE COMMONWEALTH IN FISCAL YEAR 2026
Multiple $1 billion Powerball jackpo…
Judge Signals He’ll Let DraftKings California DFS Suit Move Forward
A federal judge said Thursday, July 23, that he is likely to deny DraftKings’ bid to dismiss a class-action lawsuit alleging the fantasy sp…
Brightstar Lottery Named a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business by the 2026 Disability Index®
Brightstar Lottery Named a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business by the 2026 Disability Index® LONDON, July 28, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Br…
Better Markets urges the CFTC to withdraw the Proposal in the interest of the American people and to uphold its core mission to regulate financial instruments that can legitimately be used to hedge economic risk
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy at Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with th…
Bally’s Intralot has secured a senior debt note facility to support its acquisition plans
Bally’s Intralot has secured a senior debt note facility to support its acquisition plans, with a new financial pipeline established amid t…
NASPL calls for urgent predictions regulation to protect US lotteries
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NASPL Statement on Prediction Markets – July 2026 For more than a century, public policy and laws have defined and provide…
Mega Millions jackpot has surged into the game’s all‑time top 10
The Mega Millions jackpot has surged into the game’s all‑time top 10 after no ticket matched all six numbers in Friday night’s drawing, set…
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds appointed Stephen Waymire as the new administrator of the Iowa Lottery
Waymire, who has served on the Iowa Lottery’s executive team since 2022, has 30 years of law enforcement experience with the Des Moines Pol…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Jeremy Baker as Acting Director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of Jeremy Baker as Acting Director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency, re…
Powerball expands to the UK, Saturday’s jackpot hits $600 million
LANSING, MI -- The largest Powerball jackpot of the year is up for grabs Saturday night, but the winner might not even be from the United S…
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots reach combined $1.3 billion
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Georgia lottery jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball surpassed $1.3 billion as multiple local players hit massive secondary…
National Council on Problem Gambling Announces Recipients of 2026 National Awards
Washington, DC – The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) is honored to announce the recipients of the 2026 National Awards. Each ye…
Montana Lottery Announces New Annual Sales Record
(HELENA ) — On Thursday, the Montana Lottery announced a new annual sales record, closing the fiscal year with just over $165,000,000 in to…
Nevada Gaming Control Board Shuts Down Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Market Business in Nevada
For Immediate Release LAS VEGAS, NV July 24, 2026
Nevada Gaming Control Board Shuts Down Kalshi’s Sports Prediction Market Business in Ne…
Senators urge sports, casino prediction markets ban in CLARITY Act bill
A dozen Democratic Senators are imploring members of two key committees to ban “prediction contracts that resemble sports bets or casino-st…
How Europe is calling time on prediction markets’ regulatory free ride
On 16 July the president of France’s regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux, ANJ, ordered the country’s internet service providers to bloc…
Powerball ticket sales launch in UK, first drawing held
Powerball is now an international lottery.
Ticket sales began this week outside of the U.S. for the first time in the multi-state lottery…
New House bill seeks to end sports prediction markets
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) and Congressman Mark Amodei (NV-02) introduced the Prediction Markets Are Gambling A…
CME CEO Duffy Says Sports Prediction Markets Are Gambling, Foresees Supreme Court Case
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Duffy says many “prediction markets on sports are gambling”
He believes the Supreme Court will eventually hear a case on the…
Aristocrat Interactive Successfully Launches Comprehensive iLottery Solution for the Michigan Lottery
Successful launch marks a new era for one of the top-performing iLottery programs in the U.S. LAS VEGAS (July 22, 2026) – Aristocrat I…
Lottery players eye billion-dollar payday as Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots soar
CHICOPEE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Powerball and Mega Millions are both sitting on jackpots of at least $600 million this weekend and lottery play…
Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act, a bipartisan bill stop federally regulated trading platforms from offering sports betting and casino-style gambling under the guise of financial products
Horsford and Amodei Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Ban Sports Prediction Market Contracts and Protect Jobs July 23, 2026 Press Release
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Lotteries praise 2026 World Cup betting monitoring success
United Lotteries for Integrity in Sport (ULIS) has praised FIFA’s revelation that the 2026 World Cup went by without any signs of suspiciou…
Prediction markets and their opponents are spending more to influence Congress in 2026
Kalshi, along with groups representing the casino and gaming and online sports betting industries, all are increasing lobbying spending…
UK players joining Powerball could drive US jackpots even higher
Powerball ticket sales in the United Kingdom will begin Tuesday, giving players across the Atlantic a chance at winning the same massive ja…
House lawmakers question sports prediction markets as tribes defend gaming authority
House lawmakers questioned Tuesday whether federally regulated sports-event prediction markets are operating outside state and tribal gamin…
Washington judge finds Kalshi’s online gambling violates state law
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A King County Superior Court judge found that Kalshi likely violated the Washington Gambling Act and the Consumer P…
The Tennessee Lottery reports increase in education funding
The Tennessee Education Lottery announced its fiscal year-end results Thursday, which show an increase of $15.2 million in total education…
MEGA MILLIONS CLIMBS IN ‘HOTTEST MONTH’ FOR JACKPOTS
Charleston, W.Va. – Just like the temperature outside, the Mega Millions jackpot continues to steadily climb, reaching an estimated $707 mi…
MUSL Board Officers and Product Group Chairs Elected for Fiscal Year 2027
New leadership takes the helm following MUSL's third-highest sales year on record
JOHNSTON, Iowa – July 15, 2026 – The Board of Director…