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Betting firm OPAP says CFO to step down by September
Greece’s OPAP, Europe’s fourth-largest betting firm by revenue, said on Tuesday its chief financial officer would step down by the end of S…
SAZKA Group’s Acquisition Of OPAP
“OPAP announces that it has received the tender offer by Sazka Group. In accordance with the Greek Takeover Law, OPAP shall appoint a finan…
James Bond’s latest repositioning should be a lesson to brands looking to adapt to a new era
By unveiling that 007 will be a black woman in the next James Bond movie, the producers of the franchise have learned a lesson all brands s…
Hoosier Lottery studying chances for online sales
Lottery studying chances for online sales
Indiana moves slowly as neighbor states embrace it
INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers might someday be a…
eSports Industry Set To Top 3 Billion?
It is a widely accepted truism that the eSport industry is on the rise. Okay so there are those who doubt that (a bit more on that later)…
APPLE’S restrictive gaming APP guidelines are little more than an IOS tax
It’s really hard to figure the reason why the Apple App Store released new guidelines last month saying all real-money gaming apps must be…
SugarHouse Casino Finds Way to Include iOS Users in PA Mobile Gambling Frenzy
Rush Street Interactive, the digital arm of casino operator Rush Street Gaming, has found a way around Apple App Store’s new guidelines on…
Pollard Banknote expands Galaxy of Arcade Game Brands with GALAGA™
WINNIPEG, July 17, 2019 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") a leading lottery partner that provides instant ti…
Idaho Lottery Celebrates 30th Anniversary, Raises Historic $60 Million for Education
Friday, July 19, 2019
CONTACT: David Workman
www.idaholottery.com …
Around-the-Clock Online Gambling Now Available in Pennsylvania
Parx Casino in suburban Philadelphia, Penn National's Hollywood Casino near Hershey and SugarHouse Casino in Philadelphia are now operating…
Illinois Lottery at age 45: Raising billions of dollars for schools, roads, veterans and more
Opinion | Harold Mays: Lottery Week celebrates our contributions to Illinois
In its first year of existence, 45 years ago, the Illinois Lo…
Governor Northam Announces Record-Breaking Year for Virginia Lottery Sales and Profits
Commonwealth of Virginia
Office of Governor Ralph S. Northam
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: July 17, 2019
Office of the Governor
Conta…
Officially Amazing! Gluck Games break a Guinness World Record at iGB Live
Officially Amazing!
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CLICK HERE TO WATCH Breaking a Guinness World Record: the largest number of…
Connecticut Lottery Corporation Has Its Best Year Ever, FY2019 Results in $370 Million to Connecticut General Fund
Connecticut Lottery Corporation Has Its Best Year Ever, FY2019 Results in $370 Million to Connecticut General Fund Keno Sales Also up Near…
Missouri State gambling regulators say slot machines spreading across Missouri are illegal
JEFFERSON CITY — In the latest attempt to slow the rapid-fire spread of untaxed and unregulated slot machines in Missouri, state gambling r…
Georgia Lottery Raises $1.2B for Education, Kemp’s Office Calls it “Historic”
The Georgia lottery has collected record profits.
Governor Brian Kemp announced last week that the Georgia Lottery has transferred its fis…
Lottery Week: Florida Lottery celebrates billions donated to education in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- The Florida Lottery says billions of dollars have been contributed to education in Florida since 1988.
They say that…
GLMS 2019 mid-term intelligence-monitoring report
GLMS 2019 mid-term intelligence-monitoring report GLMS reported 64 matches to its partners in the first 6 months (January-June) of 2019<…
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Four New Members Join Organization
LAS VEGAS (July 15, 2019) – The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced today that its Board of Directors has approv…
Dutch Gambling Market Generates €2bn Revenue in 2018
The Dutch gambling market has generated €2.05billion revenue in 2018, making it the first national sector to surpass the €2bn mark.
The fi…
Twin River Worldwide acquires two casinos from Eldorado Resorts
Twin River Worldwide acquires two casinos from Eldorado Resorts
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. announced today th…
NBA Poaches Twitch Exec for CMO Role
Kate Jhaveri will start Aug. 15
Twitch’s CMO Kate Jhaveri is taking her talents to the NBA, stepping into the league’s chief marketing rol…
What It Means for Advertisers as Accenture Ventures Further Into Agency Turf
WPP is the first to respond saying it won’t participate in the consultancy’s pitches anymore
In the famous story, the smaller, weaker Davi…
The Missouri State Lottery Commission Is Pleased with Lottery Performance
The Missouri State Lottery Commission held its quarterly meeting last week in Jefferson City, where the five-member board commended the Lot…
State of New York Leaves Online Gaming Hanging
Nearby states, like New Jersey and Pennsylvania have recently embraced online gaming, but New York seems oddly uninspired to jump on board…
The South Carolina Education lottery enjoyed its best year ever setting records for prizes paid and money for education
South Carolina Lottery has best year yet
The South Carolina Education lottery enjoyed its best year ever setting records for prizes paid a…
Internet-based casino games are set to start in Pennsylvania July 15
Come Monday morning, Pennsylvania becomes the fourth state in America to move into the world of legal, online casino gambling.
That’s when…
SW Kansas woman appointed to Lottery Commission
TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly appointed three members to the Lottery Commission.
“This team will play an integral role in enhancing the Ka…
Swedish Gambling Regulator Calls A Meeting In September As Operators Demand Clarity On Gambling Laws
The Swedish gambling regulator has agreed to hold a meeting with all licensed gambling operators in the country after the casino operators…
Lottery gets win in Pennsylvania casinos' gambling lawsuit
Harrisburg) -- Pennsylvania's casinos have lost a bid to shut down online lottery games that they say are too much like casino gambling, ju…
1 year, $3.2 billion later, New Jersey sports betting soars
New Jersey gamblers plunked down more than $3 billion on sports betting in the first full year it became legal, helping the state challenge…
New Hampshire Governor Sununu signs sports betting bill
CONCORD — Gov. Chris Sununu made sports betting legal in the state Friday, signing off on a bill that gives authority to the New Hampshire…
United States of sports betting: An updated map of where every state stands
After New Jersey's Supreme Court victory last year, any state that wishes can legalize sports betting.
At the same time various state lawm…
Proposed North Carolina gaming commission OK'd by House and Sports Betting Bill Finds New Life
The idea of a consolidated state commission to regulate all gambling-related activities and boxing in North Carolina has advanced through t…
Ohio state lottery officials say annual gambling revenue from slot machines at Ohio’s seven racinos has topped $1 billion for the first time
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COLUMBUS — State lottery officials say annual gambling revenue from slot machines at Ohio’s seven racinos h…
Scientific Games and Blue Ribbon Partner to Offer Game Expanding Features on Open Gaming System Content
Scientific Games and Blue Ribbon Partner to Offer Game Expanding Features on Open Gaming System Content
LAS VEGAS – July 12, 2019 – Scien…
RFP: Michigan Lottery Certification of Draw Games Software & Hardware
Solicitation: 190000002697
Title:
MI Lottery Certification of Draw Games Software & Hardware
Status:
Open
Purch…
Washington D.C. Council approves USD 215 M sports betting contract with Intralot
The sports wagering platform will be available by January and temporary licensees for private sportsbook operators should be issued by Sept…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Presents 30 Years of iGaming Leadership at iGB L!ve 2019
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Presents 30 Years of iGaming Leadership at iGB L!ve 2019
GLI’s iGaming experts demonstrate winni…
Keeping lottery winners private could increase fraud, lottery director warns
MADISON - The director of the Wisconsin Lottery suggested Wednesday that keeping the names of lottery winners private could hurt player sec…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2019 Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 1, 2019
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2019 Results Conference Call on Thursday, August 1, 2019
LONDON, July 10, 2019 /P…
Arkansas Lottery Sets New Records In Proceeds for Scholarships and Sales
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Contact Kara Lee Ford at 501-683-1646 for more information.
Arkansas Lottery Sets New Records In Proceeds for…
Abacus Solutions International Group becomes Associate Member of The European Lotteries
Abacus Solutions International Group becomes Associate Member of The European Lotteries
London, 10 July 2019 - Abacus Solutions Internati…
Massachusetts Lottery to celebrate inagural LOTTERY WEEK
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Christian Teja Office: (781) 849-5600 Mobile: (781) 664-7168 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
MASS LOTTERY TO…
Wisconsin bill allowing anonymity for lottery winners heading to committee
MADISON, WI (WSAU) -- A bill that would allow lottery winners to remain anonymous in Wisconsin will go before a State Assembly committee ne…
Legal Sports Betting Seen as Driving Force For Live Television Viewership
Bettors with skin in games are more likely to watch those contests on television, indicating increased legalization of sports betting acros…
SaskGaming is reporting profits of $44.9 million coming from the province's two casinos for the fiscal year
SaskGaming is reporting profits of $44.9 million coming from the province's two casinos for the fiscal year but it is a continuation of a d…
Mass must compete in the new playing field -We either get the lottery online now or miss the boat completely
We either get the lottery online now or miss the boat completely.
This Monday, Mass Lottery Executive Director Michael Sweeney and State T…
Lotería de Córdoba recibe certificado de WLA 2019
The Responsible Lottery Game Program of Córdoba SE has a level 3 certification in the Responsible Gaming Framework of the World Lottery…
Veikkaus: Innovating through collaborative competition
Innovation is critical to keeping lotteries profitable, and finding new ways to innovate is just as important. Finland’s Veikkaus tackled t…
UK Digital Minister Says Loot Boxes Aren’t Gambling
UK Digital Minister Says Loot Boxes Aren’t Gambling
UK Parliament’s Investigation Committee on gaming, the UK Minister for the Digital and…
Puerto Rico Sports Betting House/Senate Bill Passes, $87m Revenue Expected
Puerto Rico House and Senate pass sports betting bill
Gov. Nevares signature needed
PC2038 establishes all details about the future bet…
MLS Gives Sports Gambling The Green Light
Major League Soccer (MLS) altered its commercial sponsorship regulations by allowing clubs to sign sponsorship agreements with sports betti…
Portugal’s online gambling posts record 1Q19
During the first quarter of the year, Portugal’s online gambling segment posted record revenue of €47.3 million, the local regulator reveal…
Arizona Lottery Adds to Industry Research on Growing Incremental Revenue Through “Fast Play” Games
Media Contact: John Turner Gilliland
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (480) 921-4438…
Kambi Group plc: Invitation to Kambi Group plc’s second quarter 2019 result
Kambi Group plc: Invitation to Kambi Group plc’s second quarter 2019 result
Malta, 3 July 2019
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s secon…
MUSL Board and Powerball Product Group Officers Elected for FY20
For Immediate Release
July 1, 2019
Contact:
Anna Domoto
Multi-State Lottery Association
515-453-1401
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MUSL Board and P…
Kambi and Rank Group add Spain to sportsbook deal
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Kambi and Rank Group have agreed to a multi-year extension to their sports betting partnership, in a deal which will als…
Reorganized Swiss Online Gambling Industry Goes Live
On July 1, Switzerland’s legal online gambling under the new regulatory regime finally went live. The country’s new Money Gaming Act offici…
Wyoming tribe funded effort to kill gambling regulations; sides dispute who created the group
A casino managed by the Northern Arapaho tribe gave thousands of dollars to a highly secretive organization trying to kill regulated gamb…
Legal Sports Betting Goes Live In Arkansas At Oaklawn Racing
On Monday morning at the Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort in Hot Springs, Ark., general manager Wayne Smith placed the state’s first legal spor…
Sports Betting Legislation Introduced In California
Lawmakers in California introduced legislation that could bring legalized sports betting to the Golden State after the 2020 election cycl…
Hoosier Lottery to study online games
INDIANAPOLIS — The Hoosier Lottery is set to consider whether players in Indiana should be allowed to purchase tickets online for Powerbal…
Will Brexit have an impact on the Malta iGaming industry?
The possibility of a 'hard' departure could have a positive as well as dentrimental impact on the industry. Which is it most likely to be…
Digital Transformation is a Safe Bet to Positively Impact the Gambling Industry
As the millennial generation increasingly becomes the dominant force in today’s global economy, more and more businesses are embracing digi…
Illinois enacted legislation will legalize land-based and mobile sports betting, while increasing the number of video gambling machines, as well as the maximum bet on the machines
Part of a broader spending package that earmarks billions for investment in infrastructure, the newly enacted legislation will legalize la…
Macau Casino Shares Rise Most This Year on Improved VIP Outlook
Macau casino operators rallied the most since December on signs that the world’s largest gaming hub is weathering a slowing Chinese economy…
Nebraska voters may vote on casino gambling
Nebraska voters may decide next year whether to legalize casino gambling in a ballot measure that could tip the number of states that allo…
RFP: Pennsylvania Lottery Play Stations
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Department for this solic…
Canada: PQA and PLATO Testing receive $2.6m from FedNor for Testing Lab
Sault Ste. Marie positioned for Centre of Excellence in Lottery and Gaming Software Testing
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON, July 2, 2019 /CNW Telb…
June 2019 Index from the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM)
June 2019 Index from the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM). The report is a valuable resource that gives a look at the f…
Win trip to ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’, chance to be first Powerball millionaire of 2020
DATE: JULY 1, 2019
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
PHONE: (919) 301-3308
Win trip to ‘Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’, chance to be first Po…
RFP: Pennsylvania Lottery Play Stations
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THIS RFP
GLMS Welcomes IGT as an Associate Member
Lausanne, 1 July 2019: The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) announced today that IGT has joined GLMS as an Associate Member. IGT is…
Florida Gov. DeSantis vetoes Lottery ticket warning bill, cites impact on school funding
In one of his final decisions involving the 2019 Legislature, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday vetoed a bill that would have required Florida Lo…
New York Lottery to Join Multi-State Lottery Association
For Immediate Release
June 28, 2019
Contact:
Anna Domoto
Multi-State Lottery Association
515-453-1401
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New York Lotte…
RFP: Mississippi Lottery Corporation Online Lottery Gaming System and Instant Ticket Lottery Game Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 27, 2019
CONTACT
Tom Shaheen
601.961.9900
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RFP: New York State Gaming Commission for a Gaming Market Study C190013 - Due July 31, 2019
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THIS RFP
RFP: New York State Gaming Commission for a Gaming Market Study C190013 - Due July 31st, 2019
Bidde…
Thailand: The Government Lottery Office (GLO) board will make a decision whether or not lottery tickets will be sold online within a month
BANGKOK, (NNT) - The Government Lottery Office (GLO) board will make a decision whether or not lottery tickets will be sold online within a…
Mainland China's lottery sales down 12.7pct in May
Mainland China’s sales of official lottery products in May fell by 12.7 percent year-on-year to CNY35.52 billion (US$5.16 billion), accordi…
Did Florida lawmakers legislate “responsibly” when they passed a measure that would require Florida Lottery tickets to warn buyers about the addictive nature of gambling?
It’s a gamble: Will new Lottery warning labels shortchange Florida’s education budget? Did Florida lawmakers legislate “responsibly” when…
Rhode Island has reached an agreement to extend the contract of the company running its lottery systems and sports betting.
Rhode Island has reached an agreement to extend the contract of the company running its lottery systems and sports betting.
Democratic Gov…
Mississippi lottery tickets will go on sale by Dec. 1
MISSISSIPPI (WLOX) - With a definite date in place, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation is now accepting proposals for authorized vendo…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Qualified to Provide Independent Testing Services for the Online Gaming Market in Belarus
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Qualified to Provide Independent Testing Services for the Online Gaming Market in Belarus
HAARLE…
Kansas Lottery launches program for vending machine sales
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -- The Kansas Lottery is setting up four lottery ticket vending machines around Topeka as part of a pilot program to in…
Iowa Lottery looks to record-smashing year
DES MOINES — The Iowa Lottery is on track to break several yearly records when it closes the fiscal year Sunday.
Marks for sales, proceeds…
Nominations for the annual Arch L. Gleason Award for Responsible Gambling Leadership now are being accepted by the Kentucky Council on Problem Gambling (KYCPG)
Nominations Accepted for KYCPG’s Gleason Award
Tags: Kentucky Lottery
Nominations for the annual Arch L. Gleason Award for Responsible…
EL reiterates that grassroots sport is a vehicle for inclusion and empowerment of refugees
On World Refugee Day 2019, EL reiterates that grassroots sport is a significant and important tool for social inclusion and empowermen…
INTRALOT’s Annual General Shareholders Assembly
INTRALOT’S ANNUAL GENERAL SHAREHOLDERS ASSEMBLY
Re-organization, New Strategy and Operational Efficiencies are the key drivers for INTRALO…
Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) Selects Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) for Consultancy, Regulations and Standards Drafting
Seychelles Financial Services Authority (FSA) Selects Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) for Consultancy, Regulations and Standards D…
FDJ Gaming Solutions acquires Sporting Group
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
FDJ Gaming Solutions acquires Sporting Group
24 June 2019, Boulogne-Billancourt, France - FDJ Group through its…
National legislative activity relating to Sports Betting
Match
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Bill
Status
Summary/Title
Last Action
43%
RI
H5151
Intro
Relating To Making Appropri…
Current national legislative activity relating to lotteries
Match
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Bill
Status
Summary/Title
Last Action
99%
OR
HB5030
Intro
Increases amount of lottery bonds autho…
Cash4Life lottery game expanding to daily drawings
Beginning in July, the multi-state lottery game Cash4Life is expanding to hold drawings seven nights a week, the Pennsylvania Lottery annou…
IGT s PlayDigital Receives G4 Responsible Gaming Certification
IGT s PlayDigital Receives G4 Responsible Gaming Certification
Company becomes first gaming supplier to be certified by G4 for its Digital…
New Hampshire and Maine could soon approve sports betting
The sports betting market in New England is about to get more crowded. The Maine Legislature this week passed a bill to legalize wagering…