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European lotteries deliver a record €29.4 billion to society
Brussels, 25 March 2026 – The European Lotteries (EL) today publishes the 19th edition of its Report on the Lottery Sector in Europe, revea…
Iowa Lottery sales grow to $34.9 million in February
Lottery CEO cites big jackpots as driving force behind 9% sales increase
Mar. 26, 2026 at 8:17pm
Iowa Lottery sales have continued to ou…
Illinois Lottery posts $299.7 million in February sales
The Illinois Lottery generated sales revenue of $299.7 million and related prize expense of $114.7 million up 6% in February.
The proceed…
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PGRI LOTTERY EXPO 2026 Oct 20-22
PGRI Lottery Expo Nashville, co-hosted with Tennessee Lottery Graduate Hotel Oct. 20 – Opening Night…
California Governor Bans State Officials From Insider Trading on Prediction Markets
Gavin Newsom is taking action against public officials who profit from prediction markets. Key Takeaways
Gov. Gavin Newsom said his of…
New President confirmed for Rio de Janeiro State Lottery
Cláudio Castro, the Governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro, has replaced the president of the state lottery, the LOTERJ.
As reported by S…
Peter Knutsson appointed gambling regulator of Sweden's Spelinspektionen
The government of Sweden has appointed Peter Knutsson as director general of the Swedish Gambling Authority for a six-year term.
Knutsson…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) First to Achieve iGaming Accreditation as an Independent Gaming Testing Laboratory by PAGCOR
Accreditation enables GLI to test and certify iGaming platforms in the Philippines
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (March 23, 2026) – Gaming Laboratorie…
Maryland Sweeps Ban Nears Passage as iGaming Falters
Maryland lawmakers are set to approve legislation that bans sweepstakes-style casinos in the state. They remain far from passing a proposal…
UK government provides extra support for gambling harms services
The UK government has rolled out a last-minute program to provide funding to gambling harms support services that were not allocated monies…
Behind Kalshi’s political influence machine as D.C. lobbying heats up
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) introduced a bill this week proposing to ban federally regulated prediction marke…
Player data leaks: Inside iGaming’s cyber crisis
Player data leaks: Inside iGaming’s cyber crisis With sensitive player data under attack, why isn't the industry able to maintain control…
Washington sues online betting platform Kalshi for illegal gambling
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Mar 27 2026
Attorney General Nick Brown filed a lawsuit today against Kalshi, a company that violates state law by…
Mass. Gaming Commission to launch Playwell
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Iowa Senate Unanimously Approves More Powers for Gaming Regulator
The Iowa Senate has unanimously approved legislation that would significantly expand the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission's enforcement au…
'Public health crisis': Experts weigh the stakes of youth gambling in America
How the rise of a new form of online betting is threatening the nation's youth
Rob Minnick was a New Jersey high school student scooping i…
Lawsuit accuses sportsbooks of using addictive technology
Hours after a Los Angeles jury found that Meta and YouTube harmed a young user by utilizing addictive features, attorneys involved in the c…
BetMGM Hit With $100,000 Fine In Pennsylvania
BetMGM got thwacked with a $100,000 fine by the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) Wednesday for failure to "prevent fraudulent behav…
Panel considers possible expansion of slot machines to OTB facilities.
A trio of off-track betting operators are betting on a proposal to allow them to offer slot machine gambling.
That proposal was the subjec…
Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries confirm Robert Zadrazil as chairman
The Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries Group have confirmed the appointment of Robert Zadrazil as chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Z…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First International Gaming Lab to be Accredited in Ukraine
HAARLEM, NETHERLANDS (March 25, 2026) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has become the first international gaming lab to be accred…
New US bill proposes ban on sports prediction market contracts
The Prediction Markets Are Gambling Act proposes to prohibit any CFTC-registered entity from listing a contract that closely resembles a sp…
Allwyn establishes global lottery lead as OPAP merger closed
Allwyn has set itself up as the world’s largest publicly listed lottery company after the merger with OPAP – the operator that is responsib…
5% Federal Sports Betting Tax Could Raise Nearly $100B, Says Policy Group
Plenty of states aren’t shy about raising sports betting taxes or considering such moves. It may be time for Uncle Sam to consider doing th…
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iLottery 2.0 (Part 1): From Experiment to Infrastructure
This article is based on a panel discussion held at PGRI Lottery Expo Nashville on November 6
iLottery 2.0 (Part 1): From Experiment to In…
The Future of MUSL: New Games, New Partners, and a Bigger Vision for Powerball®
This article is based on a panel discussion held at PGRI Lottery Expo Nashville on November 5
The Future of MUSL:
New Games, New Partner…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs' Regulating Gambling in America, Part 2: Real World Regulatory Models
Here is Part 2 of our series, moving from policy frameworks into real-world regulatory models across U.S. states, with analysis of strength…
Gaming giant Valve accused of fostering ‘loot’ gambling
Valve was accused in a lawsuit last week of operating a system that too closely resembled gambling, violating Washington state law. The co…
Twenty Years of Winning for North Carolina "Two Decades, One Dream"
North Carolina Education Lottery is celebrating 20 years of operation (2006–2026), having raised over $1 billion for NC Pre-K programs and…
MLB’s Polymarket ‘Integrity’ Deal Has Limitations
MLB announced a partnership with Polymarket on Thursday that includes integrity monitoring, data sharing and the right to use intellectual…
Arizona Files Criminal Charges Against Kalshi
State Is First To File Criminal Charges Against A Platform
In the ongoing battle between state gambling regulators and prediction markets…
Kentucky House passes bill to ban sportsbook-prediction market deals
The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a bill on Thursday that would attempt to take one of the firmest stances on prediction markets…
Kalshi ordered to stop offering sports in Nevada for at least 14 days
A Nevada state court judge has blocked Kalshi from offering sports event contracts in the state for at least two weeks.
According to court…
Tipico ECJ opinion supports member states’ local licensing requirements
Questions remain as to how the broader player-losses trend will progress, but in this case, the ECJ appears to side with local licensing re…
Allwyn on hunt for new sportsbook M&A after Novibet deal collapse
Despite Allwyn's withdrawal from the deal to acquire Novibet earlier this month, the company is still pursuing other solutions to bring its…
Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), Germany’s gambling regulator, Pins Rate of Black Market Operations in Germany at 23%
The black market in Germany is continuing to gain ground across GGR, while overall market channelization appears relatively stable rather t…
Bill introduced to ban prediction markets on government actions, war, and events
(PRESS RELEASE) -- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and U.S. Representative Greg Casar (D-Texas-35) on Tuesday unveiled the Banning Even…
Brightstar Lottery: accelerating success for North America’s fastest-growing iLottery customers
In 2025, Brightstar Lottery had the fastest growing iLottery customers in North America, embraced innovative technologies using AI, and sec…
Who Owns Polymarket? Founders, Investors & Key Backers in 2026
In October 2025, ICE, the parent company of the New York Stock Exchange, announced a $2 billion investment in Polymarket. That was how a bl…
Florida Ends Session Without Passing Illegal Gambling Measure Despite Multiple Bills
Florida lawmakers advanced multiple bills targeting illegal gambling, but failed to reconcile key differences before the 2026 session ended…
Allwyn lifts lottery revenue after digital upgrade boosts online gaming
Allwyn International reported €4.1bn net sales for 2024, up 4%, with adjusted profit reaching €1.58bn. UK net sales rose 6% as the operator…
AGA Projects Record March Madness Betting Amid Integrity Concerns
Ads From Prediction Markets Pushing Sportsbooks' Advertising Aside
Following Selection Sunday, the American Gaming Association (AGA) estim…
Gambling PACs Flood Alabama Campaigns
State of Play’s TL;DR
Out‑of‑state gambling PACs have poured significant money into Alabama campaigns as operators prepare for a potentia…
Polish lottery Totalizator Sportowy becomes latest ULIS member
The Polish national lottery, Totalizator Sportowy, has stepped up its commitment to sports integrity by joining the international organisat…
Danske Spil reports record profit as lottery continues as biggest contributor
The lottery business continues to be a cornerstone of the Danish gaming market, and in 2025, it once again proved its importance for Danske…
New Games Director to lead UK National Lottery portfolio
A new person has been put in charge of overseeing Allwyn UK’s National Lottery games production process.
Katie Harbron has been named as t…
Indiana Officially Bans Sweepstakes Casinos as Gov. Braun Signs HB 1052
Indiana has officially moved to ban sweepstakes casinos. Gov. Mike Braun recently signed House Bill 1052, effectively making the "gold coin…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs' ''Regulating Gambling in America" Part 1: How Public Policy Shapes the Rules of the Game
Regulating Gambling in America
Part 1: How Public Policy Shapes the Rules of the Game
Gambling regulation in the United States is often…
Loto-Québec Drives Massive Revenue Growth Across All Provincial Gaming Sectors
Loto-Québec reported steady financial growth across its gaming operations recently. The operator generated approximately 1.68 billion dolla…
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AGA Estimates Americans Will Bet $3.3 Billion on March Madness
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is projecting that Americans will wager $3.3 billion across legal sportsbooks on the March Madness NC…
Commercial gaming revenue was record $78.7 billion in 2025
The U.S. commercial gaming industry reached $78.7 billion in gross gaming revenue, a 9.2% increase over the previous year and a record, acc…
U.S. senator proposes bill to add guardrails to prediction markets
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has introduced legislation aimed at tightening oversight of prediction markets, proposing new safeguards to…
Indiana Gov. Braun Signs Anti-Sweepstakes Bill
Hoosier State joins the growing list of markets where sweeps operators are no longer welcome
Indiana became the latest state to ban sweeps…
U.S. senator proposes bill to add guardrails to prediction markets
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal has introduced legislation aimed at tightening oversight of prediction markets, proposing new safeguards to…
New US bill proposes federal funding for responsible gaming
The Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need of Treatment and Support (POINTS) Act proposes to expand prevention, treatment and reco…
Scratch And Roar Your Way To Tokyo! Pollard Banknote Unveils Blockbuster Godzilla-Inspired Trip Prize
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 12, 2026 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is thrilled to present an unforgettable…
Colorado bill would ban credit card lottery ticket purchases and online sales
By Kate Northrop
Colorado legislators have introduced a bill that would roll back credit card purchases for lottery tickets and ban direct…
CFTC updates prediction markets policies in latest guidance
The Division of Market Oversight released a staff advisory, designated as CFTC Letter No. 26-08, to clarify expectations for registered exc…
Virginia Lottery releases February 2026 casino activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Today, the Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of February 2026. There are five…
Finland’s state-controlled gambling operator aims to become global player
Veikkaus plans to go international as it loses its monopoly on online gambling at home.
Finland. The Finnish state-owned gambling operat…
Lottery leading GGR topline for Veikkaus ahead of Finland transition
Lottery has once again proved to be a revenue making machine in Europe, this time seen in the FY25 financial report of Finland’s state-owne…
Pollard confident state lottery contracts will drive further growth after record 2025
Pollard Banknote reported a record year of revenue for 2025, as the renewal of some prominent partnerships with state-run lotteries proved…
Gambling and lotteries markets grew in Lithuania in 2025
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The gross income of the Lithuanian gambling market in 2025 amounted to €274.1 million, which increased by 13% compared…
Digital Gaming Dominates As OLG Releases 2024–25 Annual Report
Digital gaming was the dominant narrative as the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) reported an increase in proceeds in that line…
Massachusetts committee passes bill to tax sports betting at 51%
A piece of legislation that would overhaul the regulated gaming market in Massachusetts is moving forward after receiving a favorable vote…
Ohio Lottery launches new campaign promoting responsible gambling
The Ohio Lottery is launching a new gambling campaign in association with Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
WellPlayed Ohio aims to provi…
Colorado Bill Seeks to Ban Use of Credit Cards at Lottery and Halt Digital Sales
A Colorado Senate committee narrowly advanced a bill to roll back the Colorado Lottery’s recent allowance of credit card purchases and pr…
Brightstar Lottery Receives First Score as Pure Play Lottery Company in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment
The Company scored nearly double the industry average and was included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook as a Member
LONDON, M…
BRIGHTSTAR 2025 Annual Report Form 20F
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Lottery leads the way for Greek gaming giant OPAP
Greek gaming firm OPAP is adopting similar ambitions to Allwyn following its multi-billion-euro merger with the multinational lottery compa…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs" 'Going Forward: Why Lottery Still Competes'
Going Forward: Why Lottery Still Competes
Consumer Behavior, Legitimacy, and the Enduring Role of Lottery in a Faster Gaming World
The ce…
Lottery Corporation shakes up leadership with digital-first strategy
The Lottery Corporation unveils a fresh operating model and executive leadership team shake-up, aiming to accelerate its strategy and foste…
Does the CFTC’s opinion on prediction markets even matter?
As the federal and state court cases pile up around prediction markets and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) takes a lenient…
Michigan sues Kalshi, alleges app is skirting state’s gambling laws
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has sued the parent company of Kalshi, the so-called prediction market platform that allows users to…
Senators introduce bill to ban prediction market trading for officials
Prediction markets are drawing fresh scrutiny in Washington as lawmakers move to restrict how elected officials and senior government staff…
Veikkaus CFO Regina Sippel to step down
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Regina Sippel will be leaving Veikkaus by mutual understanding. Sippel’s last working day at Veikkaus will be…
UKGC CEO Andrew Rhodes to take commercial gambling sector role
The news – reported by Sky News yesterday (5 March) – confirms widespread rumours that Rhodes was planning on taking up a position in the c…
Bally’s Intralot announces Executive leadership changes
Bally’s Intralot S.A. announces that its executive Mr. Nikos Nikolakopoulos, President, Lotteries and Executive Board Member, will step dow…
Prediction Markets Face Renewed Insider Trading Scrutiny After Super Bowl Fraternity Rumors
College betting rumors tied to Jeff Bezos and Mark Wahlberg have reignited concerns about insider trading on prediction market platforms su…
Kalshi and Polymarket appeal after federal court returns Nevada gaming dispute to state court
A federal judge has ordered lawsuits involving prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket against the Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) to r…
Louisiana lawmakers to review prop bet restrictions, sweepstakes ban and iLottery legislation
Louisiana lawmakers will review multiple gambling policy changes when the 2026 legislative session opens March 9 in Baton Rouge. Legislator…
Lottomatica reports double-digit growth in full-year revenue and profit
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The company credited a strong pipeline of product innovation for the growth of its share in the Italian gam…
Brightstar Lottery Becomes First Lottery Industry Supplier to Financially Support the International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization
Company showcases responsible gaming leadership through funding for problem gambling counselor certifications
LONDON, March 3, 2026 /PRNew…
Nasdaq seeks approval for prediction markets options on major stock index
Nasdaq has sought approval from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to roll out prediction markets options on a major stock index…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs' 'The Story of Lottery’s Enduring Appeal'
The Story of Lottery’s Enduring Appeal Durable, Legitimate, Under-Leveraged
The future of lottery is not about becoming more like gambling…
PANEL DISCUSSION: Engaging Stakeholders, Owning the Narrative, and Getting Loud About the Mission!
Moderated by Harjinder Shergill Chima, Director of the California Lottery
• Dolly Garfield, Executive Director, South Carolina Lottery
•…
Idaho bulk lottery bill heads to the Governor's desk
A bill that would keep large amounts of Idaho Lottery winnings in-state is headed to the Governor's desk to wait for a signature or veto…
The introduction of instant lottery tickets - WATCH Dr. John Koza
Dr. John Koza, the co-founder of Scientific Games Corporation, grew up in Redford Township, Michigan, is credited with introducing the inst…
Possible Insiders Earned $1.2 Million on US Strike Prediction Market
But on Polymarket, six wallets appeared to be ahead of the curve.
According to blockchain analytics firm Bubblemaps, six accounts collecti…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Test Lab to be Granted Accreditation by the Caja de Asistencia Social – Lotería de Santa Fe
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Test Lab to be Granted Accreditati…
Indiana Set to Pass sweepstakes-style casino ban
Indiana lawmakers overwhelmingly approved a sweepstakes-style casino ban bill Thursday, practically assuring the prohibition will pass into…
This FDJ new Lottery Promo Unfolds Like a True-Crime Doc
BETC creatives behind the work unravel the mystery
WATCH HERE https://cdn.musebyclios.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/24081439/Loto-Grandma…
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA) Leads Opposition to Illegal Prediction Markets
The Indian Gaming Association (IGA), alongside tribal leaders and national organizations, issued a unified call to action at the 29th Annua…