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New Mexico State increases Lottery Scholarship allotments
Each year the New Mexico Department of Higher Education is required to send out a letter announcing the next school year’s Lottery Scholars…
N.J. Sports Gambling Bill May Not Pay Leagues
New Jersey could allow sports wagering as soon as June 9.
The New York Post reports that New Jersey lawmakers are considering an updated b…
Florida Tribal Casino Revenues Subject to Federal Taxes, 11th Circuit Says
In a published decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a trial judge's decision holding that a South Florida…
Pennsylvania Lottery Introduces PA iLottery Interactive Online Games
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery has launched PA iLottery, interactive games played onli…
Mary Meeker’s View Of The Digital World In 2018 — And Beyond
Digital is turning us into freelance workers whose worries about healthcare costs could finally help drive down those prices, and whose onl…
Geoff Freeman to leave American Gaming Association in August
The man who has led the gaming industry’s fight to bring nationwide sports wagering across the country will become the new president and CE…
Pennsylvania Online Casino Operators Prepare For A Very High Tax Rate On Slot Machine Revenue
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Sports betting in New York: The latest on if and when it will happen
ALBANY -- If and when New Yorkers will be able to bet on sports remains uncertain with just 11 days left in the legislative session.
The u…
iGaming Market keeps growing in Spain
Spain’s revenues of the online gaming market, or GGR, for the first quarter has touched 163.3 million euros. The figure, while drop of 5.69…
Lottery specialists Brendan McCarthy and Edwin van Zon join the ABACUS Solutions International sales team
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London, June 2018 - Lottery specialists Brendan McCarthy and Edwin van Zon join the ABACUS Solutions…
Battle begins to shape future of sports betting
The Supreme Court decision clearing the way for states to legalize sports betting has set off a scramble to influence new laws and regulati…
Gambling world descends on Albany to get sports betting law OK'd
ALBANY – On Thursday, at a private club two blocks from the state Capitol, a group of executives from casinos, racetracks and off-track bet…
France: Mission "Heritage at risk": presentation at the Elysée Palace of the FDJ games that will finance the monuments in danger
On the occasion of a reception at the Elysée Palace in the presence of the 269 project holders of the "Heritage in Danger" mission, FDJ pre…
Ohio Lottery's Cash Explosion donates food to Second Harvest
Lottery fans from around Ohio are helping to alleviate hunger in Lorain County and its neighboring counties.
On June 1, Ohio Lottery Direc…
Swiss vote to ban unauthorized gambling websites set to pass
A vote on 10 June 2018 on a plan to shake up gambling in Switzerland has widespread support, according to a recent poll run by gfs.bern and…
Switzerland Close To Making Online Gambling Legal
A new law is being put forward in Switzerland that will allow local casinos the chance to offer online versions of poker, roulette, and…
GAMBLING IN THE USA Lobbyists push Albany to pass sports gambling law
As expected after the recent US Supreme Court order that allows individual states to make decision on gambling legislation, lobbyists are p…
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Online Gambling Addiction: the Relationship Between Internet Gambling and Disordered Gambling
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Int’l sites increase control of Austria’s online gambling market
International online gambling operators continue to dominate Austria’s online market, putting further pressure on the government to legisla…
Slovakia to open online casino market to int’l operators
Slovakia is preparing to open its online casino market to internationally licensed operators.
Last week, Slovakia’s Ministry of Finance un…
Scratch to save a castle: France launches new heritage lottery
French President Emmanuel Macron launched a new lottery Thursday to raise funds for the restoration of endangered heritage sites, including…
U.S. Interior Dept. gives nod to East Windsor casino; MGM vows fight
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it will accept at least one of the two amendments to Connecticut’s tribal gaming c…
Scientific Games Will Support Delaware Lottery In First U.S. Full- Scale Sports Betting Expansion After PASPA Ruling
Scientific Games Will Support Delaware Lottery In First U.S. Full- Scale Sports Betting Expansion After PASPA Ruling
LAS VEGAS a…
OPAP Q1 growth provides solid start to 2018
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ATHENS, Greece – May 30, 2018 – OPAP S.A. (OPAr.AT, OPAP:GA), the leading gaming operator in…
Kambi Group plc Summary of Resolutions AGM 2018
Published: 14:00 CEST 31-05-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107
Kambi Group plc Summary of Resolu…
INTRALOT announces y-o-y Revenue (+4.3%) and EBITDA (+1.9%) growth for 1Q18
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INTRALOT Group ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
for the three month period ended March 31…
Opinion: By Béatrice Haeny Swiss gambling law protects players
By Béatrice Haeny
The new law on gambling meets the constitutional requirement that makes these activities subject to authorisation and re…
Bermuda: Lottery concerns ignored
Legal brief: Anthony Cabot, Distinguished Fellow in Gaming Law at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Lotte…
Arkansas Attorney General has approved a ballot measure that, if passed by voters, would allow construction of four casinos
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has approved a ballot measure that, if passed by voters, would allow construction of four casinos…
Japan lawmakers take up casino bill
May 29, 2018 8:45 AM ET
The House of Representatives in Japan passed a bill on gambling addiction countermeasures seen as an important fir…
Colorado Lottery extension means more protection for open space, wildlife
At the beginning of this month, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed SB18-066 into law, which extends the operation of the Colorado Lottery anothe…
The World's Second Largest Lottery -- In China -- Is Set To Become Even Bigger
The China Sports Lottery is one of the few legal avenues for betting in the country, but it’s a pretty big avenue and it’s growing. Sales c…
Pennsylvania has officially launched the online lottery component of its expanded gambling initiative
Pennsylvania has officially launched the online lottery component of its expanded gambling initiative. The Keystone States joins a handful…
GLMS welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding sports betting and recalls the importance of measures against manipulations of sport competitions and illegal betting
GLMS welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding sports betting and recalls the importance of measures against manipulations of sp…
The complete guide to AI (Artificial intelligence) in retail - Insider Trends
Artificial intelligence. AI. The stuff of sci-fi right? Well if sci-fi is about speculating what might be, then it could very well be right…
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Big Data is Merging Ecommerce and Brick-and-Mortar Retail in Exciting Ways
Omnichannel marketing is redefining everything that we ever knew about retail. Here are some reasons that big data is invaluable to the new…
National Conference of State Legislators Webinar Sports Gambling is Legal: Now What?
SPORTS GAMBLING IS LEGAL NOW WHAT
5/14/2018
NCSL WEBINAR
Sports Gambling is Legal: Now What?
DATE
Tuesday, Jun…
Fintech Laws and Regulations 2018
The ICLG to: Fintech covers The Fintech Landscape, Funding For Fintech, Fintech Regulation, Other Regulatory Regimes / Non-Financial Regul…
U.S: the list of states willing to offer legal sports betting -Here follows a state-by-state breakdown of where things stand
As the Supreme Court finally rendered a decision allowing for legal sports wagering throughout the United States on Monday, an increasing n…
South Dakota Lottery launches mobile app
For Immediate Release: Friday, May 25, 2018 Contact: Wade LaRoche, Public Affairs Manager 605-773-5869
PIERRE, S.D., -- The South Dakota…
States Are Pushing to Keep Federal Regulation Out of Sports Gambling
In the wake of a United States Supreme Court ruling striking down a ban on sports betting, state gambling regulators are fighting suggestio…
New equipment should boost Florida Lottery revenues, agency says
The Florida Lottery projects an increase in sales from new vending machines and other equipment provided through a new multi-million dollar…
If Sports Gambling Is Legal, Where Does the Money Go?
With many states set to legalize betting on sports, a showdown is set over how the pie gets divided—but no group may be happy with the size…
FanDuel plans to merge US business with European gaming giant PaddyPower, enter sports ...
FanDuel is getting into the U.S. sports betting game, and it is partnering with European gaming giant PaddyPower to do it.
The daily fant…
Connecticut Gov. Malloy, tribes could negotiate online gambling as well as sports betting
Hartford — Sports betting might not be the only form of gambling that’s on the table during upcoming negotiations between Gov. Dannel P. Ma…
IGT Signs Long-Term Contract with Norsk Tipping to Provide New Online Bingo Solution
IGT Signs Long-Term Contract with Norsk Tipping to Provide New Online Bingo Solution Contract for up to 11 years includes Room/Game, Chat H…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC Announces Variable Forward Transaction By De Agostini S.p.A. And Pricing Of Related Registered Public Offering Of IGT Ordinary Shares
LONDON, U.K., May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) has been advised that IGT's majority s…
The New York State Gaming Commission today announced yet another monumental year marked by a record-breaking Aid To Education contribution totaling $3.37 Billion
NEW YORK TRADITIONAL LOTTERY & VIDEO LOTTERY GAMING SET NEW RECORD WITH $9.97 BILLION IN SALES/NET WIN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Alexander Haberl Regulatory Development Manager
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Alexander Haberl Regulatory Development Manager
LAS VEGAS, NV (May 23, 2018) – Gaming Labo…
AGA Outlines Sports Betting Priorities in Letter to Congress
AGA Outlines Sports Betting Priorities in Letter to Congress
Gaming industry committed to shutting down vast illegal market through sen…
Roger Goodell, NFL ask Congress for 'uniform standards' on sports betting
In response to last week’s Supreme Court ruling that struck down a 1992 federal law prohibiting sports gambling, NFL Commissioner Roger Goo…
Lottery giant IGT is sole bidder to run sports betting in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — IGT, the company that runs Rhode Island’s electronic lottery systems, is the sole bidder for a contract to run the state…
Rules coming soon for sports gambling in New York, regulators say
ALBANY - New York's gambling regulators are working on rules that would allow sports betting even if state lawmakers don't act.
Ron Ochrym…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE RELEASE to view all of the financial results and tables.
Net loss of $103 million includes $97 million of ne…
Canada's OLG Extends Instant Games Contract With Scientific Games
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today…
SG Digital Expands Technology and Development Center in Stockholm
SG Digital Expands Technology and Development Center in Stockholm
LAS VEGAS – May 21, 2018 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS)…
Delaware Lottery Plans to Introduce Full Sports Betting in June
DOVER, DE. - In Delaware, first state has decided to move forward with allowing full-scale sports betting after the Supreme Court ruling pa…
The Bettor’s State-by-State Guide to Legal Sports Gambling
The Bettor’s State-by-State Guide to Legal Sports Gambling
U.S. Supreme Court Rules States Can Legalize Sports Gambling
Now that the Su…
SG Digital Accelerates Customer Engagement Strategy with Appointment of Chief Commercial Officer
SG Digital Accelerates Customer Engagement Strategy with Appointment of Chief Commercial Officer
Industry veteran Steve Schrier joins SG…
Kambi and U.S.-based Rush Street Interactive Sign Sportsbook Deal
Malta, 17 May 2018
Kambi and U.S.-based Rush Street Interactive Sign Sportsbook Deal
Kambi to provide its market-leading sports bettin…
Washington mulls whether to legalize sports gambling
SEATTLE - The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting.
A decision Monday struck down a 1992 law prohi…
Pennsylvania Lottery: Keno ready to launch
Keno ready to launch in Freeport, elsewhere
How to play Keno
Players choose up to 10 numbers, or spots, from 1 to 80. A computer randomly…
How The Ruling Impacts Esports
From Unikrn To Skin Betting: How The Supreme Court's Sports Gambling Ruling Impacts Esports The crowd at the Spring Split Finals of the Nor…
Could legalized sports betting fund Texas education?
AUSTIN (Nexstar) - State Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville, wants to legalize sports betting in Texas, and has drafted a bill to do it. T…
Charlie McIntyre, executive director of the NH Lottery, said that agency is ready and willing to administer sports betting were it to be made legal
CONCORD — While gambling supporters in New Jersey, Delaware and several New England states are poised to pounce on the U.S. Supreme Court d…
Oregon Lottery officials say they are open to the possibility of bringing sports betting back to the state
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a nationwide ban on betting on college and professional games on Monday, Oregon Lottery officials…
Hoosier Lottery operator (IGT) on track to earn first incentive payment under privatization deal
INDIANAPOLIS — IGT Indiana, the company hired five years ago to manage Hoosier Lottery sales and marketing, is poised to earn its first inc…
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine urges Ohio lawmakers to act swiftly on sports betting
COLUMBUS, OHIO
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging state lawmakers to get in front of a potential ballot issue by legalizing spor…
Hogan Brown appointed Executive Director of the South Carolina Lottery
Here's the new head of SC's education lottery
There's not that much new about the S.C. education lottery's new executive director.
The Lo…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Offers Proven Sports Betting Testing & Consultancy Services
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Offers Proven Sports Betting Testing & Consultancy Services
LAKEWOOD, NJ (May 16, 2018) – W…
Casino Stocks Rally After Ruling Opens Up $4 Billion Market
(Bloomberg) — Shares of casino companies soared after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law that bars gambling on individual spo…
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U.S. overturning ban on sports betting means Canadian gaming could fall behind; experts
A U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn a decades-long ban on sports betting might make it even harder for Canada’s gaming industry to co…
Churchill’s entrance into the NJ market will be facilitated by two separate partnerships
CHURCHILL DOWNS INKS DEALS AIMED AT LAUNCHING NJ ONLINE CASINO, SPORTS BETTING
GOLDEN NUGGET PROVIDING LICENSE, SBTECH THE PLATFORM
Churc…
6 winners and 4 losers from the Supreme Court’s big sports gambling decision Loser: sports leagues. Winner: sports leagues
6 winners and 4 losers from the Supreme Court’s big sports gambling decision Loser: sports leagues. Winner: sports leagues.
On Monday, t…
Scientific Games Announces Doug Albregts as New EVP and Group Chief Executive Officer of the Gaming Division
Scientific Games Announces Doug Albregts as New EVP and Group Chief Executive Officer of the Gaming Division
Derik Mooberry to become EV…
GLMS and the TIU join their forces to keep tennis free of manipulations
Lyon, 15 May 2018, The Tennis Integrity Unit (TIU) and the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) have signed today an MoU agreeing to wor…
U.S. high court paves way for states to legalize sports betting
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for states to legalize sports betting in a defeat for the major Ameri…
Supreme Court win in NJ sports gambling case: CEI statement Inbox x
Great news from the Supreme Court today in the New Jersey sports gambling case, in a win for the state, rule of law, and consumer freedom…
AGA Applauds Supreme Court Decision to End the Sports Betting Ban
AGA Statement on Supreme Court Ruling on Murphy v NCAA
Federal Ban on Sports Betting Found Unconstitution…
Ikea Created the ‘Sleepiest Print Ad Ever,’ Complete With Scented Ink and White Noise
Memac Ogilvy invents the next best thing to the brand's beds
kea promises you a good night’s sleep, but short of buying a bed from the glo…
Gen Z's need for speed and how retailers can keep up
The two youngest generations aren't necessarily the same, but they do have a lot in common: in particular, a taste for Amazon, Nike and soc…
Kansas legalizing vending machine sales of lottery tickets
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Kansas has legalized vending-machine sales of lottery tickets, and state officials expect the machines to start popping…
West Virginia sports betting bill could affect legislation in Kansas, Missouri
West Virginia sports betting bill could affect legislation in Kansas, Missouri
A new twist to the legislation designed to regulate sports…
Another Hole In PASPA: One Type Of Sports Betting Is Legal In Washington State
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Florida - Disney, Seminoles sink $10m into gambling issue
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NSF) - In a major escalation of their support, Disney Worldwide Services and the Seminole Tribe of Florida each plowed…
West Virginia Gov. Justice stands firm on sports betting integrity fee, state will pay nothing
Gov. Justice stands firm on sports betting integrity fee, state will pay nothing
5/10/2018
CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice said today t…
UK: ASA rules against Paddy Power Games and Kwiff
CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP
United Kingdom May 10 2018
The ASA found that PPG's ad did not condone or enco…
Bill Aiming to Restrict Gambling Advertising in Bulgaria Gains Support from Two Major Parties
Bill Aiming to Restrict Gambling Advertising in Bulgaria Gains Support from Two Major Parties Gambling advertising could be restricted furt…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2017 Results
- Revenues increased by 9.1% on a constant functional currency basis[1], driven primarily by growth in Server Based Gaming ("SBG") deployme…
Pollard Banknote Announces 1st Quarter Financial Results
WINNIPEG, May 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard") today released its financial results for the…
Great Canadian Gaming Announces First Quarter 2018 Results
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The Stars Group Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
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How Legalized Sports Betting Would Impact the Future of Horse Racing
Gambling on horse racing may be down in the United States overall, but the interest in major races and marquee events like the Kentucky Der…