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Friday's Mega Millions jackpot is the 10th large…
Tennessee Education Lottery Reports Increase in Education Funding
NEWS UPDATE July 16, 2026
LOTTERY REPORTS INCREASE IN EDUCATION FUNDING
NASHVILLE - The Tennessee Education Lottery today announced its f…
New Jersey Lottery contributes more than $1 billion to state pension fund for ninth straight year
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Lottery contributed an unaudited $1.01 billion to the state’s public employee pension fund during fiscal yea…
A Question Sparks Big Dreams in Allwyn Powerball Lottery Campaign
VCCP campaign invites Britain to imagine what they'd do with a life-changing Powerball win
Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has l…
Powerball set for UK debut as Allwyn equips retailers nationwide
Allwyn has issued launch materials and in-store support to its 43,500 retail partners ahead of Powerball going on sale on Tuesday, bringing…
Lottery sales slipping among young adults, but Manitoba hopes smaller prizes will win them over
Forget the yacht — high cost of living tempers dreams of lottery winnings for young adults, expert says
The corporation that runs lottery…
Florida Lottery Marks National Lottery Week, Citing $51 Billion Raised for Education Since 1988
The Florida Lottery has joined jurisdictions across the country to mark National Lottery Week, highlighting the agency’s long-term economic…
Mississippi Lottery returns just under $126.6 million to state treasury for fiscal year 2026
MISSISSIPPI (WCBI) – Mississippi’s lottery winnings grew this past fiscal year.
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation returned just under $1…
Michigan AG hits back after CFTC orders Kalshi to honor Michigan trades
Michigan’s Attorney General has hit back after the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ordered prediction market operator Kalshi to…
State lottery celebrates Lottery Day at the California State Fair with wheel spin
The California Lottery will celebrate National Lottery Day this week at the California State Fair. The celebration will be held Friday, Jul…
The Delaware Lottery launched self-service sports betting kiosks
The Delaware Lottery launched self-service sports betting kiosks at all 89 Delaware Sports Lottery retailers and the state's three casinos…
No liability exemption for Google in Italian YouTube spat, EU court says
BRUSSELS, July 16 (Reuters) - Alphabet (GOOGL.O), opens new tab unit Google is not immune from liability for videos uploaded to YouTube by…
Ionut-Valeriu Andrei, CEO of Loteria Română: “A mission expanding beyond old beliefs”
The role of leading a national lottery is, as it turns out, not just about pushing products to the market. It transcends an important missi…
Virginia Lottery releases June 2026 casino activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of June 2026. There are five operating…
Aristocrat Interactive Completes Canadian Lottery Footprint with Loto-Québec Content Launch
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Aristocrat Interactive Completes Canadian Lottery Footprint with Loto-Québec Content Lau…
YouTube may lose EU liability shield over partnered gambling channels
The closer YouTube gets to the business of illegal gambling videos, the less protection it may have from lawsuits, the European Union’s top…
Indian Gaming Association Chairman David Z. Bean to Testify Before U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Sports Event Prediction Markets
Indian Gaming Association Chairman David Z. Bean to Testify Before U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on Sports Event Prediction Markets…
Tribal leaders urge Senate to bar sports prediction markets under CLARITY Act
Tribal gaming leaders are urging U.S. senators to amend the CLARITY Act to restrict sports and casino-style prediction markets and clarify…
Congressman, Rep. Josh Gottheimer, wants facial recognition to verify age of bettors, predictions users
Rep. Josh Gottheimer is leading a legislative effort in Congress to ensure prediction markets and online sportsbooks to verify they accept…
Idaho Lottery Returns $90 Million in Historic Dividend for Schools
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Brightstar Lottery Spotlights Achievements in 2025 Sustainability Report
07/15/2026
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LONDON, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") ann…
Bally’s Intralot announces the extension of its contract with Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) through 2034
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Bally’s Intralot S.A. is pleased to announce that its subsidiary Intralot Ireland Limited has signed a seven year (7) contra…
Fennica Gaming launches eInstants with Brightstar Lottery in Italy
Fennica Gaming launches eInstant portfolio with Brightstar Lottery in Italy Fennica Gaming, a leading provider of lottery and gaming solut…
Tribe and State Interests Align In The Fight Against Prediction Markets, Says UNLV Law Professor Danielle Finn
UNLV Professor Danielle Finn says tribal and state gaming interests are aligning against prediction markets, an unusual alliance since the…
CFTC tells Kalshi to defy Michigan court order and continue offering sports
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken one of its boldest steps yet in its conflict with states over prediction markets…
Jackpots Soar as Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Celebrates National Lottery Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – For more information, contact Gabrielle Davis at 501-580-9738.
July 14, 2026
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — This week, the…
Brightstar Lottery PLC to Host Second Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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LONDON, July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") will hos…
Kansas Lottery reports 44% jump in June sales
The Kansas Lottery reported a 44 percent jump in total sales for June, reaching $42.5 million, which was mainly driven by strong iLottery p…
AGA files motion to join ongoing lawsuit between CFTC & Wisconsin
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is attempting to intertwine itself in a legal dispute between the Commodity Futures Trading Commissio…
Brightstar Lottery Signs Seven-Year Contract Extension with Washington's Lottery
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Brightstar will deploy new lottery terminals and self-service vending machines, upgrade the Lotte…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs': The Doors Are Closing on the "Prediction Markets Are Not Gambling" Charade
For the past two years, prediction market operators have built their rapid expansion around one central proposition: they are not offering…
What can team Lottery do to fight off Prediction Markets and other substantial new threats.
By Lorne Weil, Executive Chairman, Inspired Entertainment and Simon Jaworski, Chief Executive Officer, Lotto Research
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David Gale, Executive Director of NASPL, Announces Retirement
Letter from David: Serving as NASPL's Executive Director has been AMAZING!! If you had told me years ago that I would have the opportunity…
Georgia Lottery big jackpot games total more than $1B
ATLANTA (July 7, 2026) – Georgia Lottery big jackpot games have reached a collective total of more than $1 billion, while players continue…
'Not an Investment': Prediction Markets Face More Scrutiny
"If I buy a contract on the outcome of the Padres game tonight, that's not an investment," Former Congressman Mick Mulvaney said. "That is…
Tom Seaver, Senior Director of the Colorado Lottery, has been selected for induction into the PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
Tom Seaver, Senior Director of the Colorado Lottery, has been elected for induction into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame, courtesy of the…
All Systems Go: Scientific Games Launches New, Advanced Technology for Arizona Lottery
Jul 09, 2026
All Systems Go: Scientific Games Launches New, Advanced Technology for Arizona Lottery
Tech Project Brings Most Exciting Dra…
A Happy Little Addition! Bob Ross Joins Pollard Banknote’s Licensed Games Portfolio
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 7, 2026 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) has a “happy little announcement” that Bob…
Powerball® launch set in the UK for July 21, first drawing to follow
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Powerball® launch set in the UK for July 21, first drawing to follow
U.S. ticket price and game odds remai…
Notice Of Pollard Banknote Second Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call
WINNIPEG, MB, July 9, 2026 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote" or "the Company") will release its second quarte…
Doors close for prediction markets in Europe -Polymarket blocked in another European country
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency is the latest European gambling regulator to block the prediction market platform.
Italy.- It…
By Bill Miller: 'Prediction markets' siphon $1 billion from state and tribal economies — including Nevada
By Bill Miller
The FIFA World Cup is underway across the United States, drawing millions of fans to stadiums, watch parties and legal spor…
Texas Medical Association proposes age limit on prediction markets to prevent gambling ‘addiction’
An association of Texas doctors wants state lawmakers to implement more regulations and safeguards on “prediction market platforms” that pe…
Jumbo Interactive remains on a strong growth trajectory
Jumbo Interactive has reduced its FY26 EBITDA guidance for recently acquired UK prize draw business Dream Car Giveaways (Dream UK) amid inc…
Kalshi’s New York Loss
A federal court’s rejection of Kalshi’s preemption arguments in New York became the leading prediction market story of the week. Several st…
The Danish gambling regulator has revealed it blocked 172 more unlicensed online gambling websites in 2025 than in 2024 – a rise of 106.2 per cent
The Danish Gambling Authority’s Report on Illegal Gambling 2025 showed it blocked 334 websites offering illegal gambling in 2025, up from 1…
Svenska Spel welcomes new chief people and culture officer, Katarina Borstedt
Katarina Borstedt to take up the position in September after a stint at air treatment and climate solutions supplier Munters.
Swedish gamb…
Carl Icahn reportedly considering fresh bid for Caesars
Carl Icahn is reportedly preparing to make another bid for Caesars Entertainment, and Wall Street is watching the debt market first.
Accor…
Wall Street Banks Tighten Employee Rules on Prediction Markets
Several major Wall Street banks have introduced or updated internal rules governing employee participation in prediction markets as concern…
Ithuba withdrawals from National Lottery of Uganda licence
Ithuba Uganda Ltd, the operator of Uganda’s National Lottery, is no longer operational, leaving major infrastructure subsidies in the pipel…
UK Commission to introduce Financial Risk Assessments in staged approach
07 July 2026
A streamlined approach to identifying and supporting high-spending customers in financial difficulties is to be introduced…
Michigan Gaming Control Board Ends NCPG Membership Over Kalshi Affiliation
The MGCB will also skip the NCPG's annual conference, citing concerns over the organization's growing ties to prediction markets The Michig…
Mega Millions jackpot surpasses half a billion days before July Fourth
Will a $5 Mega Millions ticket make you a multimillionaire tonight? The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed half a billion ahead of Fourth…
Ohio lawmakers introduce landmark bill to repeal online sports betting
Some Ohio lawmakers believe drastic changes are needed for the state’s sports betting market.
State Representatives Beth Lear an…
Spotify deletes streams of chart-topping song after suspicious Kalshi bets
Spotify has removed 500,000 streams from a global number-one hit due to a suspicious bet on the online prediction market Kalshi.
The track…
South Africa Orders Sports Bookmakers to Remove Casino-Style Games
South Africa’s gambling regulators (NGB) are drawing a firmer line between legal sports betting and casino-style online gambling.
Bookmake…
Germany Gambling Regulator Prepares for Landmark Treaty Review Under New Chair, Christian Hochgreb
Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL) has entered a new leadership cycle with Christian Hochgrebe taking over as c…
The Pennsylvania Lottery recorded a 1% year-over-year increase in total sales during the first quarter of 2026, reaching a total of $1.26 billion
The Pennsylvania Lottery recorded a 1% year-over-year increase in total sales during the first quarter of 2026, reaching a total of $1.26 b…
Ageeth Bakker is joining the Executive Board of Nederlandse Loterij as Chief Financial & Risk Officer (CFRO).
Ageeth Bakker is joining the Executive Board of Nederlandse Loterij as Chief Financial & Risk Officer (CFRO).
Effective November 1, 20…
Aristocrat Interactive welcomes new COO
Daniel O’Donoghue has announced that he accepted a role at Aristocrat Interactive as the company’s new chief operating officer.
“I am very…
State Bans, Lawsuits Put Sweepstakes Casinos and Vendors on Thin Ice
Indiana and Maine push the sweepstakes casino ban count to eight as lawsuits and California rules widen pressure on vendors
State of Play’…
How Regulatory Changes Reflect Competing Theories of Governance
The evolution of gambling regulation is often described as though it were simply a matter of responding to technology, consumer demand, the…
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Brightstar Lottery Signs Five-Year Extension with Sony Pictures for Exclusive Omnichannel Lottery Licensing Rights to Ghostbusters
Jul 01, 2026
LONDON, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it has signed an…
Rhode Island Lottery sales grow to $26.7 million in May
1st July 2026 10:38 am
The Rhode Island Lottery had its best month of 2026 so far with sales of $26.7 million in May, up by 2 per ce…
Ohio Lottery reports $139.3 million in May VLT revenue
30th June 2026 8:53 am
The Ohio Lottery reported 6 per cent growth in VLT revenue for May to $139.3 million, a total that has not been bet…
Greenbrier's casino gets renewed license, but must undergo financial review
West Virginia Lottery officials opt to renew a license for the Greenbrier Resort's casino after consulting with an independent auditing fir…
Brand Insider – Backstage Exclusive with Arizona Lottery CMO Chris Rogers
Regulation is often seen as a creative barrier. This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Chris Rogers, Chief Marketing Officer, from Arizona…
Fanatics first gaming foray outside US comes through UAE Lottery, iGaming site
Fanatics will be the new platform provider for the United Arab Emirates Lottery and the country’s first approved iGaming operator, in what…
Pennsylvania Lottery Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Special Second-Chance Drawing Offering $305,000 in Prizes
7/1/2026
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Maryland gaming regulators urged federal officials last year to crack down on sports prediction markets
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland gaming regulators urged federal officials last year to crack down on sports prediction markets using a letter dr…
Seneca Resorts & Casinos extends partnership with Buffalo Bills
New multi-year deal sees the casino operator named a founding partner of the NFL team’s new Highmark Stadium in Western New York
Seneca Re…
Allwyn names Nikki Vadera as director of scratchcards
Allwyn strengthens its retail leadership team with the appointment of Nikki Vadera to lead the strategically important Scratchcards categor…
Great Canadian Entertainment faces CA$120,000 penalty order in Ontario
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued C$120,000 (US$84,328) in monetary penalties to Great Canadian Entertainment…
GLI promotes three executives to director roles in quality assurance and engineering
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (June 24, 2026) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has named three new director-level promotions. Mary Sim has been…
How Kalshi sports loss in Michigan court fits into big picture
Days after losing a bid to move into federal court, Kalshi suffered another defeat Monday when a Michigan judge temporarily barred the comp…
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited to pay £900,000 for regulatory failures
30 June 2026
An online gambling business is to pay £900,000 after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility failures.
Pet…
UK government announces 25% increase in gambling license fees
The UK government has announced a significant increase in annual gambling licence fees, which will rise by 25% effective from 1 October.
T…
Virginia Lottery winners can now remain anonymous under new state law
(WAVY) — The Virginia Lottery is reminding players to verify their contact information following a new state law that will allow lottery wi…
Austria confirms plans to open online gambling market
Coalition government agrees on major reform of gambling laws which will open up the country’s iGaming market to private operators
The Aust…
The UAE’s only licensed operator of lotteries, sports betting and iGaming, Momentum Group, has revealed it will transfer its licenses
The UAE’s only licensed operator of lotteries, sports betting and iGaming, Momentum Group, has revealed it will transfer its licenses to a…
Colorado Lottery celebrates state's big 150th birthday with new games
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — To celebrate the state’s 150th birthday and the Colorado Proud program, Colorado Lottery announced the launch of new scra…
UK Labour MP calls for new Gambling Act
Alex Ballinger, Labour MP for Halesowen, has called for work to begin on a new Gambling Act.
Speaking at an SMF Panel on machine games dut…
Online casinos surpass lotteries as largest Danish gambling segment in 2025, regulator reports
The gross gaming revenue of online casinos stood at 38% of the market, more than double the figure since 2012.
Online casinos have overtak…
Polymarket Faces CFTC Probe and Lawsuit After WSJ Exposes Fake-Win Ad Campaign
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market platform, paid social media influencers to…
Meta Developing Prediction Market App ‘Arena’ to Rival Polymarket and Kalshi
Meta is reportedly developing a prediction market app called Arena as Zuckerberg pushes into one of tech’s fastest-growing sectors.
Meta i…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs': 'All Markets Are NOT Local'
One of the most persistent and intellectually unhelpful tropes in the lottery industry is the phrase, “All markets are local.” The statemen…
China retail sales dropped in May for first time since 2022
China's retail sales fell last month for the first time in more than three years, data showed on Tuesday, as leaders of the world's second-…
Kalshi Loses Bid To Keep Mich. Gambling Suit In Fed. Court
Michigan federal court to Kalshi: Go back to state court. Judge Maloney cancels oral argument and remands the Michigan Attorney General's…