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Lawmakers in New York are advancing a bill that aims to ban online sweepstakes games
Assembly Bill 6745 was approved on Wednesday by the state’s Assembly Racing and Wagering Committee following a unanimous vote during a pub…
OPAP: Annual General meeting results
OPAP’s Annual General Meeting took place on April 29, with an impressive turnout of 78.25%. All resolutions were approved with an exception…
Louisiana proposes doubling online sports betting tax rate
House Bill 639 has been approved by the House Appropriations Committee.
US.- Following a failed attempt in 2024, Louisiana lawmakers ar…
Michigan raises concerns to CFTC about risks of sporting event contracts
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Michigan Gaming Control Board has formally submitted comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission expressing…
Entain reports strong 1Q25 results, appoints new CEO
Global sports betting and gaming group Entain, has announced its trading results for the first quarter of 2025, showing an operational perf…
UAE Lottery strengthens responsible gaming with player monitoring
UAE Lottery operators are taking significant steps to monitor player behaviour and promote responsible gaming practices, according to a rep…
NOVOMATIC to acquire Ainsworth in $216M deal
Gaming technology supplier NOVOMATIC has announced that it is acquiring Ainsworth, buying out the remaining stake in the company for some…
Chile 2025: Cibelae joins the international seminar on Legal and Responsible Gaming in Santiago April 28 and 29
Cibelae will actively participate in the First International Seminar on Legal and Responsible Gaming – Chile 2025 , which will take place o…
It is with great sadness that WLA has learned of the passing of Reidar Nordby
It is with great sadness that WLA has learned of the passing of Reidar Nordby. We wish to convey our deepest condolences to his family…
Michigan hits SportsBetting.ag and BetOnline.ag with cease-and-desist orders
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Michigan Gaming Control Board has issued cease-and-desist orders to the Panama-based operators of SportsBetting.ag a…
Public Gaming International Magazine March/April 2025
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SMART-TECH 2025 Panel Discussion: The Master Class: Driving Long-Term Growth in the RETAIL Instant “Scratch-off” Games Category
• Panel Discussion: The Master Class: Driving Long-Term Growth in the RETAIL Instant “Scratch-off” Games Category What can Team Lottery…
Svenksa Spel Interim report January – March 2025
Svenska Spel has had an eventful first quarter with the launch of the new game Lyckoplatsen, high participation in Tips-SM, and Sweden's hi…
Oregon Lottery Winners Could Soon Remain Anonymous With Legislation Likely To Pass
The Oregon Lottery currently requires that all winners allow their identities to become part of the public record. The condition is designe…
Sports betting and gamification on WLA’s radar says Andreas Kötter, WLA President
Sports is a big business, and while it may not be front-and-centre in the realm of lotteries it is an increasingly important component of t…
OLG CONNECTS LOTTERY TO POWERBUCKS PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT IN CANADIAN FIRST
24-04-2025
OLG CONNECTS LOTTERY TO POWERBUCKS PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT IN CANADIAN FIRST
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corpor…
Louisiana may join small group of states to allow online lottery sales
The dust may have settled on Nevada‘s lottery ambitions, but over 1,800km away to the southeast the state of Louisiana is moving forward wi…
FDJ UNITED 1st quarter revenue of €925m, up +30% reflecting the integration of Kindred and down -1% at comparable perimeter
Boulogne-Billancourt (France), 15 April 2025 (6:30 p.m.) – FDJ UNITED, one of Europe’s leading betting and gaming operators, announces its…
Lotto New Zealand preparing to deal with AI risks
Lotto New Zealand is exploring use cases and any associated risk from using AI technology, the firm’s General Manager – Enterprise Risk has…
Swedish regulator Spelinspektionen survey highlights difficult in distinguishing licensed gambling offerings
The survey found that almost three-quarters of Swedish gamblers couldn’t distinguish between licensed and unlicensed products.
Sweden.-…
Allwyn North America launches games with DC Lottery
The company has announced the launch of Super Cash Bolt in Washington DC.
US.- Allwyn North America has announced the launch of its games…
Dutch gambling operators concerned as regulator reports rise in black market activity
The KSA has recognised that new controls led to a rise in players using unlicensed gambling sites.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling…
Brazil is three years away from multi-state lotteries, says Paraná lottery chief
Daniel Romanowski, CEO of the Paraná state lottery (Lottopar), believes multi-state lotteries could be two to three years away in Brazil…
New legal challenge filed against Florida’s sports betting compact with Seminole tribe
A new lawsuit filed in Leon County circuit court this week challenges the legality of Florida’s online sports betting framework, reigniting…
llinois Gaming Board (IGB) Adopts Proposed New Rules including a Prohibition on Using Credit Cards for Sports Wagering among Other Regulatory Measures at April Meeting
CHICAGO—The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) adopted proposed new rules at its April 24, 2025, meeting, including a prohibition on the use of cr…
New Minnesota betting bill would prohibit push notifications
The Minnesota Legislature has seen another gambling measure come across its desk as lawmakers continue to file legislation that would autho…
RFR 2601 - Massachusetts Lottery -Full-Service iLottery Platform and Related Services
The Massachusetts State Lottery Commission is requesting proposals from qualified bidders for a Full-Service iLottery Platform and Related…
Governor Lombardo Announces Mike Dreitzer as Incoming Chairman of Nevada Gaming Control Board
Today, Governor Joe Lombardo announced Mike Dreitzer as the incoming Chairman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Dreitzer will replace Cha…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Contract To Supply Norsk Tipping’s eInstant Flax Games
Press Release April 23, 2025
Pollard Banknote Awarded Contract To Supply Norsk Tipping’s eInstant Flax Games
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 2…
OREGON LOTTERY CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH NEW SCRATCH-IT, RETAIL PARTNERSHIPS
News Release from Oregon Lottery Posted on FlashAlert: April 23rd, 2025 8:57 AM
Downloadable file: On April 25, 1985, the Oregon Lottery b…
Powerball: $36 billion generated for good causes over 33 years!
April 22, 2025
Happy 33rd birthday, Powerball®! Today marks 33 years since the first Powerball drawing was held on April 22, 1992.
Over t…
Statement from the Texas Lottery Chairman
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JOB: OHIO LOTTERY Assistant Scratch-Off Manager
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SMART-TECH 2025 John Davis, Secretary (Director), Florida Lottery
• Welcome to Fort Lauderdale! John Davis, Secretary (Director), Florida Lottery
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SMART-TECH 2025 Harold Mays, Director, Illinois Lottery President of North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries (NASPL)
• The Intersection of Sports and Lottery in the US, is it a Good thing or Bad thing?
Harold Mays, Director, Illinois Lottery Pre…
SMART-TECH 2025 Andreas Kötter, Chief Executive Officer, WestLotto, Germany
• Lotteries in an evolving landscape – Lessons to share
Andreas Kötter, Chief Executive Officer, WestLotto, Germany Chairman of t…
SMART-TECH 2025 Srini Nedunuri, Senior Vice President iLottery Global, IGT
• Winning Tomorrow: Harness AI to Transform Your Lottery Srini Nedunuri, Senior Vice President iLottery Global, IGT CLICK HERE TO WAT…
SMART-TECH 2025 Lorne Weil, Executive Chairman, Inspired Entertainment
• Disruptor or Disrupted: Carving out a role for lottery in a competitive marketplace
Lorne Weil, Executive Chairman, Inspired Enter…
SMART-TECH 2025 Mike Purcell, Head of Retail Sales, Abacus Solutions International and Jon Roth, Chief Revenue Officer for the Iowa Lottery
• Modernizing Lottery to keep up with Retail Modernization
Mike Purcell, Head of Retail Sales, Abacus Solutions International and Jon…
SMART-TECH 2025 Jarrod Cummins, Director Commercial Business Lines, The Kroger Company
• How the modern consumer is changing the face of retail, and why this is an opportunity for Lottery
Jarrod Cummins, Director Commerc…
SMART-TECH 2025 Jim Acton, Senior Vice President Business Development, EQL Games
• How Lotteries Can Harness the Power of Sports
Jim Acton, Senior Vice President Business Development, EQL Games
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SMART-TECH 2025 Merril Fullerton, Account Advisor, Alchemy3
• Fueling Innovation Through Agile Research
Merril Fullerton, Account Advisor, Alchemy3
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SMART-TECH 2025 Danny Bogus, President & Chief Executive Officer, Gambyt
• Multiplying Our Superpower: Expanding Retailer Partnerships with Digital Integration
Danny Bogus, President & Chief Executive O…
SMART-TECH 2025 Gus Fritschie, Senior Vice President of Information Security Services, Bulletproof (GLI, Gaming Labs)
• What Worries You Most?
Gus Fritschie, Senior Vice President of Information Security Services, Bulletproof (GLI, Gaming Labs)
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SMART-TECH 2025 Joshua Johnston, Director, Washington Lottery and Lead Director of Mega Millions Consortium
• Mega Millions: Bigger, Better, Faster, More
Joshua Johnston, Director, Washington Lottery and Lead Director of Mega Millions Cons…
SMART-TECH 2025 Adam Barry, Vice President of Business Development, INTRALOT, Inc.
• The AI Dilemma: More Insights or More Noise?
Adam Barry, Vice President of Business Development, INTRALOT, Inc. CLICK HERE TO W…
SMART-TECH 2025 Rob Wesley, Vice President, North America Customer Development, Aristocrat Interactive
• From Now to Next: Lotteries’ Stake in U.S. Gaming
Rob Wesley, Vice President, North America Customer Development, Aristocrat Intera…
SMART-TECH 2025 Helmut Becker, Chief Executive Officer, ZEAL Network
• Modernizing Lottery Games to Meet Evolving Consumer Expectations
Helmut Becker, Chief Executive Officer, ZEAL Network
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International Game Technology PLC to Host First Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, May 13, 2025
LONDON, April 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) will host a conference call and live webcast on…
INTRALOT extends contract with New Hampshire Lottery through 2033
Intralot has extended its gaming systems contract with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission for an additional seven years, ensuring continu…
Kentucky Lottery, Kentucky Distillers’ Association to Announce ‘Kentucky Bourbon Trail®’ Lottery Games
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Panel Discussion: Digital Lottery and the Player Journey: CONTENT
• Panel Discussion: Digital Lottery and the Player Journey: CONTENT How are iLottery games evolving to appeal to the next generation of o…
SMART-TECH 2025 Panel Discussion: Current and in-the-pipeline initiatives and strategies, MUSL (Multi-State Lottery Association)
•Panel Discussion: Current and in-the-pipeline initiatives and strategies, MUSL (Multi-State Lottery Association)
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SMART-TECH 2025 Panel Discussion: Retail Optimization What does Lottery need to do to adapt and align with Retail’s innovations, advancements, and modernization?
• Panel Discussion: Retail Optimization What does Lottery need to do to adapt and align with Retail’s innovations, advancements, and…
Oregon Lottery marks 40 years of impact on state’s economy ‘without raising taxes’
Forty years ago, the Oregon Lottery began selling its first game. It was a scratch-it called “Pot of Gold” that debuted on April 25, 1985…
NY Posts $2.14 Billion in Revenue from $23.94 Billion Handle over 24/25 Fiscal Year
New York wrapped up its 2024/25 fiscal year with a strong performance in sports betting, reporting a total handle of $23.94 billion, accord…
UK Gambling Commission flags rising money laundering and terrorist financing risks
The UK Gambling Commission has warned operators of rising money laundering and terrorist financing risks, including AI deepfakes and crypto…
Indiana Senate Bill To Ban Lottery Couriers Sits As Desk Of Gov. Mike Braun
Indiana Senate Bill To Ban Lottery Couriers Sits As Desk Of Gov. Mike Braun
A Senate Bill has passed through the Indiana House that will b…
European Court intervenes as Germany-Malta dispute intensifies
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) hosted a cross-country hearing concerning the losses of a German Lottoland player.
Jurors will now wit…
Nevada One Step Closer to Criminalizing Sweepstakes Casinos
Nevada’s Senate unanimously approved SB 256 Monday. The bill significantly increases penalties for illegal online gambling operators, inclu…
Novomatic and EQL Games approved in United Arab Emirates
Novomatic and EQL Games have become the latest suppliers to secure license approval in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The approval from t…
Maryland Fifth State To Send Cease-And-Desist Letters to Robinhood, Kalshi, And Crypto.com
State joins Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, and Illinois in seeking to ban sports prediction markets
Maryland has become the fifth state to send…
WLA Interviews Robert Chvátal, Executive Chairman of Sazka, Chair of the CILBC and Chief Executive Officer of Allwyn Group
New Committee Chair discusses WLA work to combat illegal gambling activities
Illegal betting
Sports betting and integrity
The WLA Comb…
Senate Bill 860 - Maryland online sweepstakes ban dies as legislative session ends
Maryland online sweepstakes ban dies as legislative session ends A Maryland bill aimed at online sweepstakes casinos failed to advance bef…
DC Lottery Introducing the District's First $50 'Extreme' Scratcher
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Get Ready for an ‘Extreme’ Gaming Experience!
The DC Lottery is taking excitement to the next level with the launch of it…
Flutter set to complete $2.5 billion Snaitech acquisition after securing final regulatory approvals
Flutter Entertainment is preparing to close its €2.3 billion ($2.5 billion) acquisition of Italian omnichannel gaming operator Snaitech…
The New York Lottery partners with MRM to modernize its mobile app and attract younger, digital-first players
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The New York Lottery partners with MRM to modernize its mobile app and attract younger, digital-first players. New features…
Maryland online sweepstakes ban dies as legislative session ends
Senate Bill 860
A Maryland bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos failed to advance before the state’s 2025 legislative session…
Players won 5X more in first drawing of new Mega Millions game than they would have under old matrix
In April 8 drawing, players took home $3.4 million more in prizes thanks to new built-in 2X-10X non-jackpot multiplier, showing the value o…
Brazil’s Central Bank says it lacks power to block illegal betting transactions
The President of Brazil’s Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, told lawmakers this week that the institution does not have the legal authority t…
Brazil’s Central Bank says it lacks power to block illegal betting transactions
The President of Brazil’s Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, told lawmakers this week that the institution does not have the legal authority t…
Scientific Games Wins Two 2025 Communitas Awards for Excellence in Community Service
Scientific Games Wins Two 2025 Communitas Awards for Excellence in Community Service
Company’s SG Tech Project and Women’s STEAM Careers…
INSPIRED LAUNCHES CATCH OF THE DAY EXTRA SPINS™
INSPIRED LAUNCHES CATCH OF THE DAY EXTRA SPINS™
April 09, 2025 - Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IN…
Allwyn showcases new National Lottery in-store terminals and kit at National Convenience Show
ALLWYN SHOWCASES NEW NATIONAL LOTTERY IN-STORE TERMINALS AND KIT AT NATIONAL CONVENIENCE SHOW
Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, ha…
Scientific Games SCiQ Technology Provides Retail and Supply Chain Improvements to North Carolina Education Lottery
Scientific Games SCiQ Technology Provides Retail and Supply Chain Improvements to North Carolina Education Lottery
Company’s SCiQ Re…
INTRALOT signs contract extension in New Zealand until 2032
The company will continue to provide its integrated solution Electronic Monitoring System (EMS) for Class 4 venues to the Department of Int…
Delaware Lottery reaches GOLDEN anniversary - 50 years! $6.5B contributed to state’s general fund
Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery and Barbara Miller, Deputy Director of the Delaware Lottery marked the 50th anniversary wit…
Pollard Banknote Announces Completion Of The Previously Announced Acquisition Of Pacific Gaming
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 1, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) announced today that it has completed the…
The NEW Mega Millions first drawing will be held Tuesday, April 8 at 11:00 p.m. Eastern time.
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Mega Millions is getting ready for a MEGA overhaul with new enhancements debut…
Norway regulator blocks 57 illegal gambling websites
Lotteritilsynet, Norway's gambling regulator, has ordered the blocking of 57 online gaming websites found operating unlawfully within the c…
Sweden to end land-based casino gambling by 2026
Sweden’s parliament has voted to abolish land-based casino gambling, a decision that will lead to the closure of the country’s last remaini…
California tribes deny sports betting deal with DraftKings, FanDuel amid renewed debate
California’s leading tribal gaming groups have refuted reports that a deal has been reached with commercial sportsbook operators DraftKings…
Hong Kong Government opens consultation on legalising basketball betting -Plan would allow licensed basketball betting via Hong Kong Jockey Club
Key points:
- Plan would allow licensed basketball betting via Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Safeguards include youth protections and restricti…
INTRALOT announces Full Year 2024 Financial Results
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“INTRALOT announces 3.4% y-o-y Revenue growth at €376.4m and Adjusted EBITDA at €130.7m in FY24”
INTRALOT’s Chairman…
(WestLotto) Podcast Values & Leadership: New episode with Thomas König
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Trust, responsibility, integrity, respect, courage, and sustainability – the Values Commission, of which WestLotto…
Happy 36th Birthday Kentucky Lottery Corporation.
We're celebrating our 36th anniversary!
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The Slovenian Lottery -300 years old - is displaying an Exhibition '300 YEARS OF PLAYING FOR A GOOD PURPOSE''
What do the cathedral and Plečnik Stadium have in common?
Ljubljana, April 2, 2025 – Lottery games have a long, varied and socially import…
BRAZIL: LOTERJ creates a commission to conduct research and studies for the implementation of a physical video lottery operation
Loteria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (LOTERJ) creates a commission to carry out research and studies for the implementation of a physical op…
Veikkaus announces two new members elected to Veikkaus' Board of Directors
We are happy to announce that two new members have been elected to Veikkaus' Board of Directors!
Martti Ala-Härkönen and Charles Cohen b…
WyoLotto’s Chief Operations Officer, Robin Medina, named to national problem gambling committee
Cheyenne, Wyoming
March 28, 2025 – WyoLotto’s Chief Operations Officer, Robin Medina, has been named to join a national committee to sup…
Michigan Gaming Control Board continues cease-and-desist campaign
The Michigan, US, gaming regulator has continued its tirade against operators it says are illegally offering their services to players. Th…
New bill seeking to impose limit on Massachusetts sports betting
Massachusetts lawmakers are taking action to regulate the booming sports betting industry with the introduction of a new bill aimed at impo…
Virginia sports betting revenue jumps 39% in February despite shorter month
Virginia’s sports betting industry posted strong year-over-year growth in February, with both handle and revenue increasing despite the sho…
The Hong Kong Jockey Club in the prestigious Dubai World Cup 2025! Saturday, April 5
Get ready for a thrilling showdown this , as Romantic Warrior, Sword Point, and Howdeepisyourlove represent Hong Kong in the prestigious D…
We officially launched the Intralot Women in Lottery Leadership (WiLL) program
It was an inspiring and meaningful session where we introduced the mission and purpose of WiLL, shared its origins, and celebrated some of…
It's our birthday! 🎉 34 years ago today, Lotto Brandenburg was born as a company and gave $410,000 back to the state in 2024
It's our birthday! 🎉 34 years ago today, Lotto Brandenburg was born as a company. Since then, there have not only been 133 lottery millio…
BCLC is 40! This month marks an new milestone in BCLC’s history, as we celebrate 40 years of giving back to the communities
This is no April Fool’s joke – BCLC is 40! That’s right – this month marks an new milestone in BCLC’s history, as we celebrate 40 years of…