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The Netherlands renews attempts to amend to remote online gambling bill
The Dutch Parliament’s long-pending efforts to amend the country’s Remote Online Gambling Bill are getting a new fillip. Sander Dekker, N…
Gambling operators can expect requests for data for research into harm
The Gambling Commission said the research will look into "whether some gambling products and environments are more harmful than others". Th…
Kentucky Lottery Sales and Proceeds Set New Record in Fiscal 2018
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KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES AND PROCEEDS SET NEW RECORD IN FISCAL YEAR 2018 In today's meeting of…
James Carey Appointed Executive Director of the New Jersey Lottery
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New Jersey AG’s Office Veteran James Carey Appointed to Helm the Lottery
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Ghostbusters Fans: We got one! This Slot's for You - IGT's Ghostbusters 4D Video Slots
LONDON, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) is giving Ghostbusters fans a paranormal reason…
Scientific Games Congratulates Pennsylvania Lottery On Record-breaking Year Of $4.2 Billion In Sales, $2.7 Billion In Prizes
Scientific Games Congratulates Pennsylvania Lottery On Record-breaking Year Of $4.2 Billion In Sales, $2.7 Billion In Prizes
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Publicly Releases “GLI-33 Event Wagering” Technical Standard
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Publicly Releases “GLI-33 Event Wagering” Technical Standard
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Maryland Lottery and Casinos Break All-Time Records in Fiscal Year 2018 - Record-setting total of $1.252 billion contributed to the state
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Ohio Lottery Reports Record Sales of $4.1 Billion Sales results in record transfer of nearly $1.1 billion to Education
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Inspired extends VLT and Virtual Sports Agreements with OPAP
Builds on Success in Greece with Additional VLTs and Virtual Sports Channel
NEW YORK, Aug. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment…
Florida Supreme Court to weigh in on greyhound racing ban
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Supreme Court will decide the fate of a dog-racing amendment that is supposed to be on this year’s ballot.
O…
Tribal Gaming Ruling: Betting on “Desert Rose Bingo” Violates UIGEA
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently rendered a decision based on the Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act…
New York mulls paying league fees for sports betting
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (Reuters) - A top New York state gaming official said on Tuesday that paying fees to professional sports leagues is…
“Today Italy sets a record in Europe: The first country to have abolished gambling advertising.”
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Pennsylvania Lottery introduces pro football second-chance drawing
Middletown >> Players of the Pennsylvania Lottery’s two new pro football-themed Fast Play games can enter non-winning tickets for sec…
Australia's Tabcorp has swung to a net profit of $28.7 million in 2017/18 following its merger with Tatts Group
New-look Tabcorp back in profit
Tabcorp has returned to profit in 2017/18 as the enlarged gaming giant reports a 71.7 per cent jump in rev…
The Kansas Lottery is betting players will cheer its new Racetrax® electronic virtual horse racing game
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DATE: August 8, 2018
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NCEL Lottery announces chance to win a Panthers luxury suite for the 2019 season
DATE: AUG. 7 2018
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Lottery announces chance to win a Panthers luxury suite for the 2019 se…
ITB: Invtitation to Bid: Provide Intralot Gaming Terminal Consumables for use by the Ohio Lottery Commission
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1.1 OBJECTIVE: The State of Ohio (“State”), via the Ohio Department of Administrative Services ("DAS"), Office of State…
Pollard Banknote Announces 2nd Quarter Results 2018
WINNIPEG, Aug. 8, 2018 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard") today released its financial results for the three and six m…
Casino Arizona Launches 'Talking Stick' Casino App Utilizing Scientific Games' SG Universe
Casino Arizona Launches 'Talking Stick' Casino App Utilizing Scientific Games' SG Universe
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The Florida Lottery introduced four new Scratch-Off games
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DraftKings, Resorts casino go live with N.J.'s first legal online sports betting
Resorts Casino Hotel and DraftKings Inc. on Monday became the first companies to offer online and mobile sports betting legally in New Jers…
William Hill eyes Penn National Gaming acquisition
British Bookie Wants Bigger Piece Of U.S. Sports Betting Action Via Deal With Casino Operator London-based betting firm William Hill is in…
CBS is already seeing the benefits of sports gambling ads
One CBS-owned station has begun to air gambling ads, and the company is reaping the benefits.
As sports gambling grows thanks to this year…
Illinois State Representative Bob Rita renews online gambling legislative effort
Online gambling is back on Illinois’ legislative discussion agenda with the sponsor of one of several 2017 bills on the topic announcing th…
Online sports betting may boost more than Atlantic City casino revenue
ATLANTIC CITY — Online sports betting will not only boost revenue for casino operators, some gaming experts believe it also may contribute…
Nigeria: NCC, NLRC sign MoU on lottery regulation
The Nigerian Communications Commission on Monday signed a new Memorandum of Understanding with the National Lottery Regulatory Commission f…
West Virginia Lottery Commission files sports betting rule, allowing process to move forward
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Two days before the deadline, the West Virginia Lottery Commission filed legislative rules for public comment with the…
New Jersey Lottery Renews Its Commitment to Prevention of Underage Lottery Play
New Jersey Lottery Renews Its Commitment to Prevention of Underage Lottery Play
“Not 18 Yet? No Bet” Awareness Campaign Underway
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Jennifer Anderson selected as Deputy Director of the Colorado Lottery
Aug 6, 2018
Colorado Lottery Director Tom Seaver today announced the appointment of Jennifer Anderson as the Deputy Director of the Col…
IGT Wins 700-Unit Video Lottery Terminal Contract with Western Canada Lottery Corporation
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IGT Wins 700-Unit Video Lottery Terminal Contract with Western Canada Lottery Corporation
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Wendover Resorts Chooses Scientific Games Casino-Based, Online And Mobile Technology Solutions
Wendover Resorts Chooses Scientific Games Casino-Based, Online And Mobile Technology Solutions
Scientific Games to deploy its online pro…
Female CEO departures, why are so many leaving?
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Kentucky Lottery launch "Missed it by THAT much!" Game enhancements mean players can win by being close to winning numbers drawn
"Missed it by THAT much!" Game enhancements mean players can win by being close to winning numbers drawn Several enhancements are taking p…
Scientific Games digital CEO on the tech behind sports betting
Matt Davey, Scientific Games digital group CEO, discusses the quick proliferation of legalized sports betting in the U.S. and how the tech…
State-by-state sports betting bill tracker August 2018
Sports betting is increasingly getting the attention of state lawmakers.
The uptick in legislative activity for traditional sports betting…
As serverless computing starts to take shape, cloud tech experts sketch out its futur
As serverless computing starts to take shape, cloud tech experts sketch out its future Sinha, lead product manager, Google, discusses serve…
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Scientific Games Board Of Directors Elected Kneeland C. Youngblood As Director
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "C…
Pricing revealed for US$5.46-bln Sands China debt issue
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp and its Macau subsidiary Sands China Ltd have announced pricing for the debt issue first announced on…
Lottery of the Province of Buenos Aires will assume the presidency of ALEA
Lottery of the Province of Buenos Aires will assume the presidency of ALEA
On Thursday, August 2, at the Meeting Center of the Association…
The Stars Group & Resorts Casino Hotel Partner to Enter New Jersey's Online Sports Betting Market
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, Aug. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - The Stars Group and Resorts Casino Hotel today announced the extension of their existing partne…
William Hill announces major expansion in United States
(PRESS RELEASE) -- William Hill U.S. today announced major expansion plans with the signing of sports betting agreements with 11 casinos in…
2017-2018 annual report of ARJEL the french Online Gaming Regulatory Authority
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South Africa National Gambling Board Strategic Plan 2018-2023
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MGM Resorts’ sports betting app could go online in a week
Large-scale access to mobile sports betting could begin as soon as next week, the owner of Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa s…
Sports Betting Spurs Lobbying Efforts In Congress
The gambling industry has raced to cut deals, expand facilities and lobby lawmakers in a growing number of states with legalized sports bet…
Gov. Malloy: Connecticut close to agreement on sports betting
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Gov. Dannel Malloy says he thinks Connecticut is close to coming to an agreement on allowing sports betting.
He says the deal…
Colorado Attorney general: Sports betting won't require constitutional change
Attorney general: Sports betting won't require constitutional change
Cynthia Coffman says decision falls on legislature
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Pennsylvania Lottery Sales and Prizes Hit New Record; Proceeds to Benefit Older Pennsylvanians Top $1 Billion for Seventh Year
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery sold a record of more than $4.2 billion in games in the 2017-18 fisc…
William Hill 2018 Half-year results
2018 Half-year results
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Good performance during period of substantial change…
Smartplay International Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
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Smartplay International Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
EDGEWATER PARK, NJ (Thursday, August 2, 2018) – Smartplay…
Kambi accepts first U.S. wagers following ground-breaking DraftKings Sportsbook debut
Kambi accepts first U.S. wagers following ground-breaking DraftKings Sportsbook debut
Kambi becomes first sportsbook supplier active in Ne…
Q2 2018 Scientific Games Corporation Earnings Conference Call
Q2 2018 Scientific Games Corporation Earnings Conference Call Aug 2, 2018 at 8:00 AM EDT
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Texas Lottery Commission today announced that Bob Biard, general counsel, was a recipient of the 2018 Powers Award @ NASPL
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Scientific Games Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
Growth achieved across every business reflects continued momentum
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corp…
Giant Eagle grocery store chain in Ohio offering new mobile way to play the lottery
Giant Eagle locations in Ohio are saying they have a new way that's easier than ever to hit a jackpot playing the lottery…
UK Gambling Commission to crackdown on operators who don't treat consumers fairly
New rules from the Gambling Commission, which come into force from 31 October 2018, mean gambling companies that break advertising rules or…
Why We Won’t See A Federal Sports Betting Bill Soon
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IGT Receives 10-Year Contract Extension From The Michigan Lottery
IGT Receives 10-Year Contract Extension From The Michigan Lottery
LONDON, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PL…
Grover Gaming Electronic Pull-Tab System Approved in North Dakota
Grover Gaming Electronic Pull-Tab System Approved in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D., Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Grover Gaming, Inc…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces Opening of Swedish Gaming Market to Operators
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces Opening of Swedish Gaming Market to Operators
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Yggdrasil to supply Intralot with gaming and slots content in Italy
Yggdrasil agrees Intralot Italy content deal Leading provider to supply best-performing content in major regulated market
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Apple blocks out gambling apps – Popular gambling apps banned from the App Store
Apple blocks out gambling apps – Popular gambling apps banned from the App Store
July 31, 2018
Spell papers from companies such as Folkea…
MGM Strikes Online Gaming Deals with GVC, Boyd Gaming
MGM Resorts International announced two big partnerships Monday, setting the stage for it to potentially become a major player in the onlin…
Spectrum ISP kicked out of NY for allegedly throttling online games and streams
The New York Public Commission issued a letter revoking its approval of the 2016 merger between Charter Communications and Time Warner Cabl…
CrownBet, William Hill form BetEasy
CrownBet is set to become BetEasy in the coming weeks, with it and William Hill Australia merging as the 'new' brand. CrownBet accounts wi…
What you need to know about the NBA's new gambling partnership
The NBA announced a deal on Tuesday that will make MGM the league's official gaming partner.
It's the first time a major U.S. sports leagu…
Commissioner Gary Bettman says NHL wants cut of gambling action
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league wants a cut of gambling profits if its intellectual property, data or video from games are us…
Macau gambling revenues jump 10 percent in July
(Reuters) - Gambling revenue in the Chinese territory of Macau rose 10.3 percent in July from a year ago period, bolstered by demand from C…
Florida Lottery moves draw time for PICK games Drawing will be 2 hours later
ORLANDO, Fla. - You will soon have more time to pick and play some of your favorite Florida Lottery games.
Starting Sunday, Aug. 5, the Fl…
Arkansas launches New Instant Game Offers $3.7 Million in Top Prizes
New Instant Game Offers $3.7 Million in Top Prizes
More Than $6.9 Million Awarded Lottery Winners Last Week
July 30, 2018
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RFP: CAMELOT ILLINOIS SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF INSTANT TICKET DISPENSERS
CAMELOT ILLINOIS SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR
DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF INSTANT TICKET DISPENSERS
CHICAGO (August 1, 2018) – Camelot Illinois tod…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
- Adjusted EBITDA outlook confirmed at $1,700 - $1,780 million, despite approximately $26 million of negative currency translation, on impr…
New Gaming System Positions Kansas Lottery for Continued Success and Growth
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New Gaming System Positions Kansas Lottery f…
Illinois new lottery game to help families of fallen police officers
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV.com) -
A new lottery game will benefit police officers and their families.
Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill Monda…
RFP: MINNESOTA LOTTERY - UPDATED See Addendum The Supply and Maintenance of an Internal Control System (ICS)
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MINNESOTA STATE LOTTERY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE SUPPLY AN…
Scientific Games Signs Sports Betting Deal With Caesars Entertainment
Scientific Games Signs Sports Betting Deal With Caesars Entertainment
OpenBet's Market-Leading Technology to Power Caesars' Sports Wager…
IN MEMORIAM: Jack Boehm
Obituary for Jack Boehm
Jack A. Boehm passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from pulmonary fibrosis.
A graduate of Michigan State U…
SG Digital's OpenBet™ Sportsbook Empowers Partners at the 2018 World Cup, Processes more than 177 Million Bets
LAS VEGAS, July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") processed more t…
Valve Now Lets Dutch Players Preview What's Inside Dota 2's Loot Boxes Before Buying
Players in the Netherlands can now see what’s inside a Dota 2 loot box before opening it. The change is part of Valve’s shifting approach t…
China's lottery sales up 19.6 pct in H1
BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery sales rose 19.6 percent year on year to about 245 billion yuan (36 billion U.S. dollars) in th…
Video gambling on past horse races likely at Illinois tracks
CHICAGO • The Illinois Racing Board is moving ahead with plans to introduce a form of video gambling on past horse races despite legal…
FanDuel plans sports-gambling TV shows as betting parlors open
FanDuel, moving quickly after its merger with sports-book operator Paddy Power Betfair, plans to create sports betting TV shows to coincide…
Oklahoma Lottery sends more money than expected to education
The Oklahoma Lottery’s annual education contribution rose 19 percent last fiscal year to $63.2 million, and officials are crediting a yea…
The New Mexico Lottery Authority is looking into the possibility of offering a game tied to the outcomes of sporting events
The New Mexico Lottery Authority is looking into the possibility of offering a game tied to the outcomes of sporting events, the authorit…
EquiLottery, Penn National Reach Content Agreement for Kentucky Lottery Pilot
EquiLottery, Penn National Reach Content Agreement for Kentucky Lottery Pilot
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SG Digital's OpenBet™ Sportsbook Empowers Partners at the 2018 World Cup, Processes more than 177 Million Bets
SG Digital's OpenBet™ Sportsbook Empowers Partners at the 2018 World Cup, Processes more than 177 Million Bets
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EquiLottery Teaming Up with NTRA for #JustifyAndI Selfie Contest
One lucky racing fan and their guest participating in the NTRA’s #JustifyandI selfie promotion will win a free trip for two to Miami for th…
LVL, traditional games take West Virginia Lottery beyond $1 billion in sales again
The reason the overall revenues in 2018 ($1.09 billion) exceeded 2017 revenues ($1.08 billion) was due to a significant increase in Limited…
Women in Lottery Leadership Reception @ NASPL PDS July 25 5:30pm
Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Reception Sponsored by Scientific Games held in Orlando July 25 at the
Professional Development…
Google Drive is about to hit 1 billion users
Google Drive, the company’s flagship file storage service, is in its sixth year running, and now, according to the company, Drive is about…
Mississippi Sports Betting Misses Target Launch, Delayed by At Least Two Weeks, Says Gaming Commissioner
Mississippi Sports Betting Misses Target Launch, Delayed by At Least Two Weeks, Says Gaming Commissioner
Mississippi sports betting became…
A casino in Washington state will be the first in the U.S. to deploy a new online gambling app that allows users to play anywhere on their smartphones
A casino in Washington state will be the first in the U.S. to deploy a new online gambling app that allows users to play anywhere on their…
West Virginia Sports Betting Overcomes Latest Hurdle
West Virginia Sports Betting Overcomes Latest Hurdle
West Virginia gaming officials are confident a delay in the governor’s office will no…
Tennessee’s New Governor Could Hold The Key To Legal Sports Betting
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