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Arizona Lottery rolls out new jackpot-scratcher hybrid game
PHOENIX — The Arizona Lottery has added a new category of games that combines jackpot and scratcher games to give players something fresh…
Missouri Lottery teams up with Bass Pro Shops for new scratcher game
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (News Release) -- Two Missouri powerhouses have once again teamed up to offer players a chance to win up to $100,000 cash…
Vermont House approves liquor control, lottery merger
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) The Vermont House has approved a bill that would merge the Vermont Lottery Commission with the Department of Liquor…
Scientific Games Delivers New Lottery Retail Technology For Lotto Berlin In Germany As Part Of New Contract
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") to…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Brings North America’s Gaming Regulators Together for High-level Discussions at 18th Regulators Roundtable
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Brings North America’s Gaming Regulators Together for High-level Discussions at 18th Regulators Ro…
IGT Champions Inclusion Across the Gaming Industry as a Founding Member of All-in Diversity Project
LONDON, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IGT (NYSE: IGT) has committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across the gaming industry by…
Court of Justice judgment in case C-16/16 P , Belgium vs European Commission
Brussels, 20 February 2018– Today, the Court of Justice has issued its judgment in the Case Belgium v European Commission regarding the Eur…
Nike's Air Jordan pre-release on Snapchat sells out in 23 minutes
Brief:
Nike became the first brand to sell a product directly through the Snapchat app over the weekend, with a special pre-release of i…
Scientific Games to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results on Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Scientific Games to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results on Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 20, 201…
New York Lottery Releases Newest Commercial in Award-Winning “How Would You Spend It” Ad Series
New York Lottery Releases Newest Commercial in Award-Winning “How Would You Spend It” Ad Series
The New York Lottery’s original "How Woul…
IGT and Florida Officials Cut Ribbon Operationalizing Instant Ticket Printing Press to Increase Company Footprint in the State
New TRESU Press Goes Live at IGT's Lakeland, Florida Facility
LONDON, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC…
Public Gaming Magazine January/February 2018
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New Illinois Sports Betting Bill Includes MLB, NBA’s ‘Integrity Fee’
llinois State Senator Napoleon Harris III introduced SB 3432 on Friday, which would allow legal sports betting in Illinois, contingent upon…
Operator of Irish National Lottery pushing Government to outlaw ‘parasitic activities’ of unregulated, offshore companies who offer odds on outcome of draw
While they are primarily worried about online activities, bookie shops face being impacted by any legislation
THE number could be up for p…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results on Thursday, March 8, 2018
International Game Technology PLC to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results on Thursday, March 8, 2018
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Veikkaus 'year 2017: The first year of Veikkaus' new year went according to expectations
Veikkaus' profit for 2017 was in line with expectations, EUR 1,021.3 million. EUR. During its first year of operation, Veikkaus invested in…
Loto-Québec posts a good performance three-quarters of 2017-2018
Montreal, February 16, 2018 - Loto-Québec's efforts continue to bear fruit at three quarters of the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Consolidated rev…
Szrek2Solutions and Bruce Schneier on Major Security Vulnerabilities in Microprocessors
Schneier on Major Security Vulnerabilities in Microprocessors
Bruce Schneier on Major Security Vulnerabilities in Microprocessors
We wou…
UK Commission welcomes tighter gambling advertising standards
The Gambling Commission has welcomed tightened advertising standards which focus on adverts appealing to problem gamblers and on free bets…
IGT: by Ailsa McKnight Thinking Small at the 2018 EL/WLA Marketing Seminar
The Joint European Lotteries/World Lottery Association 2018 Marketing Seminar explored the assertion that “The Biggest Trend in Marketing i…
Tabcorp extends South Australia retail exclusivity
Australian gaming operator Tabcorp has seen a retail exclusivity within one of its home states receive an tentative extension agreement, pe…
Powerball winner can claim $560M prize through trust; no ruling yet on remaining anonymous
NASHUA — The mystery Powerball winner seeking to keep her identity private has been granted court approval to receive her $560 million priz…
Connecticut Lottery Celebrates 46 Years of Fun and Good Works for Connecticut
Release Date: February 15, 2018
Contact: Kendra Eckhart (860) 713-2711
Contact: Derek Wong (860) 713-2702
Fax: (860) 713-2695
Web: c…
Florida Tribe, Legislative Leaders Huddle on Gambling
The Seminole Tribe could deal its opening bid before the end of the week as negotiations heat up with the state about a 20-year gambling pa…
Internet Gambling, Cryptocurrency and IRS Enforcement
“The U.S. Internal Revenue Service, fresh off its success in uncovering U.S. assets hidden in Swiss banks, has assigned elite criminal agen…
Uruguay just days away from online gambling domain blocking
Uruguay will follow through on its threat to begin blocking international online gambling sites within days, according to the state-owned g…
Maryland Gov. Hogan supports 'lockbox' to keep Maryland casino money in education, vows $4.4 billion in extra funding
Gov. Hogan supports 'lockbox' to keep Maryland casino money in education, vows $4.4 billion in extra funding
Gov. Larry Hogan described pl…
The Wisconsin Lottery is 30 years old this year and since 1988, It has provided more than $4.1 billion in property tax relief
The Wisconsin Lottery is 30 years old this year and since 1988, It has provided more than $4.1 billion in property tax relief. Much has c…
INTRALOT announces the renewal of the current contract with the Wyoming Lottery for the five-year period from August 25, 2019, to August 25, 2024
INTRALOT AWARDED FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH WYOMING LOTTERY
14th February, 2018
INTRALOT S.A. announces the renewal of the curre…
IGT announced that it has signed a oneyear contract extension with the Arizona Lottery to continue printing instant tickets
LONDON, U.K. – Feb. 14, 2018 – IGT (NYSE:IGT) announced that it has signed a oneyear contract extension with the Arizona Lottery (“Arizona…
Scientific Games Announces Successful Completion of Financing Transactions
Scientific Games Announces Successful Completion of Financing Transactions
Company Remains Focused on Growing Cash Flow and Deleveraging…
Kambi Group plc: Invitation for Kambi's result for the second quarter (October - December) 2017 will be announced on Wednesday, 14 February, at 07:45 CET
Published: 11:37 CET 13-02-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107
Kambi Group plc: Invitation for Ka…
Scientific Games announced that its SG Digital division will Recruit Over 100 Employees for New Polish Technology Development Centre
SG Digital to Recruit Over 100 Employees for New Polish Technology Development Centre
LAS VEGAS – February 12, 2018 – Scientific Games Co…
Gaming Standards Association (GSA) Creates Gaming Blockchain Committee
Gaming Standards Association (GSA) Creates Gaming Blockchain Committee
LAS VEGAS (February 12, 2018) – The Gaming Standards Association (…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Instant Ticket Printing Contract Extension from the Arizona Lottery
WINNIPEG, Feb. 8, 2018 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to announce a one-year extension to…
Svenska Spel ends the year with a strong final quarter
The year ended with a strong final quarter, characterised by continued high growth in the mobile field, the launch of a new pool game, an i…
Let's make a deal? Florida legislators take up gambling bill
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
The Florida Legislature is rolling into the sixth week of its annual session and there's a big question out there: can…
Gambling Commission United Kingdom UK gambling regulator calls on industry to stamp out sexism
The UK’s gambling regulator will on Monday call on the industry to stamp out sexism, warning that women attending an annual conference taki…
Gambling Commission condemns outfits at trade show
Scantily clad women are "unacceptable" at a betting industry conference, Britain's gambling regulator has said.
Sarah Harrison told the BB…
John Pappas will step down from PPA Executive Director role
Fighting for nationwide online poker legislation will always be important to the Poker Players Alliance, an organization founded in 2005 th…
New Jersey considers overhauling keno-style lottery game
TRENTON, N.J.— New Jersey lawmakers on Thursday considered overhauling a new keno-style lottery game that the bill's sponsor worries will d…
RFA: Oregon Lottery Applications Video Lottery Terminal Vendors
Solicitation: 177-1060-18
Title:
Applications Video Lottery Terminal Vendors
Status:
Open
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Oregon…
Kambi enters Bulgaria with National Lottery AD launch
Kambi enters Bulgaria with National Lottery AD launch
Sportsbook supplier extends regulated market reach as operator completes integration…
Georgia Senate OKs anonymity for lottery winners
ATLANTA -- Big money Georgia lottery winners could stay anonymous under a bill passed by the state Senate Monday. The bill removes their n…
Woman with $559M Powerball ticket wants anonymity
Concord, N.H. – A New Hampshire woman who says she has a Powerball ticket that won a $559.7 million jackpot wants a court order allowing he…
New laws to prohibit betting on EuroMillions draws to come into force in April
New laws to prohibit gambling operators from accepting bets from consumers in Britain on the outcome of EuroMillions draws taking place o…
Colorado lottery: Reauthorize this valuable program that continues to improve our quality of life
Sometime this spring, the Colorado General Assembly will vote to reauthorize the Colorado Lottery Division for another 15 years beyond its…
AI algorithm with ‘social skills’ teaches humans how to collaborate
An international team has developed an AI algorithm with social skills that has outperformed humans in the ability to cooperate with people…
New Mexico House overhauls lottery bill to ensure more funds for students
The state House of Representatives on Saturday approved a bill seeking to create bigger prizes in the state lottery, but not before heavi…
China’s lottery sales top 400 billion yuan for first time
Latest statistics from China's Ministry of Finance show that the country's lottery market, including the China Welfare Lottery and China Sp…
Camelot reviews National Lottery ad account for first time in 10 years
National Lottery operator Camelot is putting its multimillion-pound advertising account up for grabs for the first time in a decade as it a…
RFP: New York State Gaming Commission Construction Advisory Services for Capital Award Project at Resorts World New York
This Invitation For Bids (“IFB”) is issued by the New York State Gaming Commission (the “Commission”), for Construction Advisory Services f…
The GREAT OUTDOORS JUST GOT Greater! Alchemy3 and Bass Pro Shops welcome Cabela’s to the lottery category
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Kentucky State Lawmakers Propose Casino Gambling To Aid Ailing Pension Systems
A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed allowing casinos to open in Kentucky so the state can glean gambling tax revenue for its ailin…
China Considers Legal Gambling on Hainan Island
China is drafting a proposal to allow gambling on Hainan Island, people familiar with the talks said, in what would be an unprecedented mov…
Arizona Legislator pulls gambling bill after pushback
Legislator pulls gambling bill after pushback
PHOENIX — Plans for what could be an instant state-run numbers game hit a snag Wednesday as…
UK Gambling Commission warns Online firms told to take immediate action against unfair terms and conditions
Online gambling businesses have been warned to take immediate steps to comply with consumer protection law or face enforcement…
Florida Lawmakers roll the dice again on a gambling plan
ALLAHASSEE — Attempts to reach a deal on sweeping gambling proposals have been perennially fruitless endeavors in the Florida Legislature…
Inspired Virtual Sports Live With Veikkaus
NEW YORK, Feb. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired") (NASDAQ: INSE) today announced that its Virtual Sports are…
How states are gambling on N.J.'s sports betting suit
How states are gambling on N.J.'s sports betting suit
Lawmakers across the country are moving quickly to legalize sports betting, wagering…
Tribes put the brakes on state's lottery expansion
PHOENIX — Plans for what could be an instant, state-run numbers game hit a snag Wednesday as an attorney for the state’s largest tribe warn…
Tennessee bill would remove cash-only obstacle when purchasing lottery tickets
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) - A billed filed by Tennessee legislators would make it easier to purchase lottery tickets.
How many times have yo…
Virginia Senate has passed a bill that would dock lottery winners who'd received welfare
Senate approves bill to dock lottery winners
The Senate passed a bill Monday that would take back money from Virginia Lottery winners…
New Mexico lottery bill proceeds through committee
A New Mexico Lottery-backed bill to change how its contributions to the state’s lottery scholarship fund are calculated moved forward Wedne…
Rhode Island lawmaker proposes online lottery ticket sales
A state lawmaker says she wants the Rhode Island Lottery Commission to offer online scratch and lottery tickets.
Rep. Charlene Lim…
INTRALOT SIGNS 10-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CAMELOT FOR ILLINOIS STATE LOTTERY
INTRALOT SIGNS 10-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CAMELOT
FOR ILLINOIS STATE LOTTERY
February 1st, 2018
INTRALOT S.A. announces the signing of a ne…
Pollard Banknote Announces the Acquisition of International Gamco
WINNIPEG, Feb. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote" or the "Company") announced today that it has si…
Kambi prepares for ICE with EGR Breakfast Briefing appearance
Kambi prepares for ICE with EGR Breakfast Briefing appearance
Chief Commercial Officer Max Meltzer will join Rank Group and Bede Gaming to…
– In just six weeks, KENO 603 has exceeded the $1 million sales mark in New Hampshire
KENO 603 Reaches $1 Million Sales Mark
1/30/2018
CONCORD, N.H. – In just six weeks, KENO 603 has exceeded the $1 million sal…
The 16 state lottery companies in the German Lotto and Totoblock (DLTB) Annual balance sheet: 105 new lottery millionaires and 2.8 billion euros to promote the common good
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DLTB annual balance sheet: 105 new lottery millionaires and 2.8 billion euros…
"We are better than the illegals!" says Georg Wacker, the new managing director of Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH
Lotto Baden-Wuerttemberg wants to place itself increasingly the illegal offerers in the gambling sector. "We also rely on politics," says G…
NOVOMATIC inks sports betting solution deal with Sportradar
NOVOMATIC has announced a partnership with sports betting solutions provider Sportradar to develop a line of sports betting products and se…
IGT Presents ICE 2018 Solutions Designed to Entertain
LONDON, Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that it will present a set…
Scientific Games Announces Proposed Private Offering of an Additional $500 million of 5.000% Senior Secured Notes
Scientific Games Announces Proposed Private Offering of an Additional $500 million of 5.000% Senior Secured Notes, €325 million of Senior S…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2018 Results To Be Released On February 2, 2018 At 7:30 am ET ...
NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired") (NASDAQ: INSE) today announced that it will report financ…
OPAP Update on the use of funds raised through the €200m Common Bond Loan
Update on the use of funds raised through the €200m Common Bond Loan
29/01/2018
OPAP S.A. informs the investment community, i…
Lennart Käll decides to step down as CEO of Svenska Spel
Visby, 26 January 2018
Lennart Käll decides to step down as CEO of Svenska Spel
After almost seven years as CEO of Svenska Spel, Lennart…
Georgia lawmakers discuss bill that would allow lottery winners to remain anonymous
The Georgia Senate’s higher education committee voted in favor Tuesday of allowing a bill to move forward that would allow lottery winners…
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino to Upgrade its Scientific Games Casino Management System
Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino to Upgrade its Scientific Games Casino Management System
Enhancements will include Company's floor-w…
RFP: South Dakota Lottery New On-line Central System, Video Lottery Central System,
ONLINE CENTRAL SYSTEM, VIDEO LOTTERY CENTRAL SYSTEM, AND RELATED SERVICES
Below you will find all pertinent documents relating to Reque…
Americans to Wager More than $4.6 Billion Illegally on Super Bowl 52
Americans to Wager More than $4.6 Billion Illegally on Super Bowl 52 U.S. Supreme Court to Decide if Americans Can Bet Legally on Super Bo…
The Intelligent Future of Gaming INTRALOT ICONIC PAVILION ICE Totally Gaming 2018, Booth N4-360, 6-8 February, London ExCeL
The Intelligent Future of Gaming
INTRALOT ICONIC PAVILION
ICE Totally Gaming 2018, Booth N4-360,
6-8 February, London ExCeL
January 30t…
RFP: South Carolina Lottery Advertising Media Placement and Other Services - Deadline March 5,2018
READ THIS RFP HERE
Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID: MRB-7272
Government Authority located South Carolina; USA based…
RFP: Colorado Lottery Financial and Compliance Audit
PLEASE READ THIS RFP HERE
SECTION I ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION A. ISSUING OFFICE This request for proposal (RFP) is issued by the Office o…
RFP: Iowa Lottery Purchase of Advertising and Related Services
READ THIS RFP HERE
RESPONSE NOTE: Mandatory Vendor Acceptance The Iowa Lottery (hereinafter referred to as the “Lottery”) is issuing this…
RFP: Florida Ticket Dispensers and Related Commodities and Services
Ticket Dispensers and Related Commodities and Services State Government of Florida, FloridaActive Bid / Owner: Public Jan 22, 2018Feb 16, 2…
OLG Signs Casino Operating and Services Agreement for GTA Gaming Bundle
TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has signed a 22-year Casino Operating and S…
Pollard Banknote Receives Award for Its Commitment to Quality
WINNIPEG, Jan. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote"), a leading lottery partner that provides instant t…
Sweden – Swedish online market to be taxed at 18 per cent
New details have emerged concerning how the new online gaming laws will look in Sweden.
The Swedish government presented proposed legislat…
Are Loot Boxes Gambling? Washington State Lawmakers Are Asking Just That
It's 2018 now, and the loot boxes story isn’t going away. Now, Washington State lawmakers have joined the fray and are digging deeper in an…
Responsible Gambling Council NEWSCAN
NEW
Registration for Discovery 2018 is open. Be sure to order your tickets now and take advantage of the early bird pric…
NYRA, Industry Leaders Back Sports Gambling at Tracks
New York Racing Association tracks want to participate in sports wagering should the U.S. Supreme Court relax a ban on the gambling form, a…
The Legend Lives On as Pariplay & Atari Launch Atari® Pong Online
New online slot celebrates Pong’s place in gaming history with retro look and modern features
24th January 2018 – Pariplay Ltd., a gaming…
Online Poker Bill Passes New York Senate Gaming Committee
If at first you don’t succeed…you know how it goes. Such is the case in the New York state legislature, where for the third consecutive yea…
Florida Gambling expansion could go to voters
TALLAHASSEE
Facing the prospect of a constitutional amendment that could put control of future gambling expansion in the hands of voters…
Ireland to stage Responsible Gambling Week next month
Ireland's gambling sector has come together to launch the country's first Responsible Gambling Week which will run from February 5-11.
The…