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Illinois Lottery celebrates 50 years of rich history, from pingpong balls and TV drawings to minting folk-hero millionaires
The Illinois Lottery has grown exponentially since its inception in 1974, minting thousands of millionaires, generating billions in revenue…
Ohio Lottery celebrates 50th Anniversary of first ticket sales
Ohio Lottery celebrates 50th Anniversary of first ticket sales
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Pollard Banknote Reports 2nd Quarter Financial Results
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Aug 13, 2024, 16:00 ET
WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 13, 2024 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote…
Ontario seeks court verdict on online gambling with international players
The case will be heard in the autumn.
Canada.- Premier Doug Ford’s administration has asked for a court decision on whether Ontario’s regu…
Tribal gaming well positioned after new regulations and Supreme Court ruling
With new federal regulations and assistance from the U.S. Supreme Court, Indian gaming is positioned for online-gaming expansion and greate…
Fennica Gaming Launched its Successful eInstants in France
Fennica Gaming Aug 14, 2024 8:37:59 AM
Fennica Gaming, subsidiary of the Finnish National lottery and the leading innovator in the gaming…
Australia: The Lottery Corporation names new chief information security officer
Appoints former Ventia and Nine cyber security leader.
The Lottery Corporation has named Celeste Lowe as its new chief information securit…
JOB: The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) PROGRAM MANAGER SENIOR IV (Managing Director of Administration)
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JOB: NCEL Director of Product Development- Raleigh [10000335]
Director of Product Development- Raleigh [10000335] Join one of the most successful US lotteries in a key role that is responsible for esta…
Video screens on several Oregon Lottery billboards were apparently hacked by furries
Video screens on several Oregon Lottery billboards were apparently hacked by furries, who posted a video of a cartoon of a human-like cat p…
RFI: Massachusetts Full-Service Online Lottery Platform and Online Game Options
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Full-Service Online Lottery Platform and Online Game Options
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Virginia Lottery releases July Casino activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of July 2024. There are three operating…
MGM Resorts faces lawsuits from workers fired over COVID-19 vaccine refusal
A federal judge is expected to consolidate several lawsuits this week involving former MGM Resorts International employees who claim they w…
Portugal's Gambling Trade Body Calls for Urgent Action Against Illegal Operators
Portugal’s leading gambling trade organization has raised serious concerns about the growing influence of illegal gambling operators, warni…
Missouri Voters will decide on legalizing sports betting
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Missouri secretary of state has OK'd letting voters decide in November whether to legalize sports betting statewide…
Betfred CEO Hints At Possible U.S. Departure
Swift on the heels of Betfred’s decision to cease accepting mobile sports bets in Maryland, Ohio, and Colorado, the company’s U.S. CEO told…
Belgium's gambling revenue rises 16.7% in 2023 despite stricter regulations
Belgium's gambling industry has recorded growth in 2023, with gross gaming revenue (GGR) increasing by 16.7% over the previous year, accord…
Nevada regulators accuse Resorts World Las Vegas of allowing illegal bookies to gamble
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a disciplinary complaint against Resorts World Las Vegas, alleging that the casino engaged in sig…
US commercial gaming hits record Q2 revenue of $17.6B, extending growth streak to 14 quarters
The commercial US gaming industry increased by 8.9% reaching $17.63 billion in Q2, according to the American Gaming Association’s Commercia…
Flutter Mulls Acquisition of Playtech’s Snaitech Unit
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) is reportedly in talks to acquire Playtech’s (LSE: PTEC) Snaitech business, news that sent shares of the…
Resorts World Las Vegas Facing Discipline For Anti-Money Laundering Violations
The Nevada Gaming Control Board filed a 12-count complaint Thursday against the operators and owners of Resorts World Las Vegas. The compla…
Australia may apply a blanket ban on gambling advertising across all media disciplines
Pressure mounts on Australia PM Anthony Albanese to stick to his principles and apply a blanket ban on gambling advertising across all medi…
Brazil: ANJL action overturns injunction that determined the blocking of betting sites in Rio de Janeiro
The action of the National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) had a significant impact by managing to overturn the injunction that…
iGaming Ontario Executive Director Martha Otton to retire in 2024
After a distinguished career in public service, including nearly four years as the inaugural chief executive of iGaming Ontario, Martha Ott…
California Bill Allowing Tribes To Sue Cardrooms Advances To Assembly Floor
With two weeks left in the legislative session, a California bill providing Indian tribes standing to sue cardrooms over the way they offer…
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro Supports Skill Games Taxation
Governor Josh Shapiro (above), and other state leaders, are in favor of regulating and taxing skill games, which could benefit the state’s…
Prosecutor in MGM, Sibella illegal gambling case to speak in Las Vegas
A federal prosecutor from the U.S. attorney’s office in central California who has handled anti-money laundering cases involving Las Vegas…
The Mass Lottery’s RFR for Online Lottery Consulting Services
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Virginia Lottery’s fiscal year 2024 profits exceeded $934 million
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Since 1999, Virginia Lottery profits have generated over $12 billiion for Virginia’s K-12 public schools. 10%…
Lotto Bremen has been elected as the new representative body of the DLTB, the association of Lotteries and Toto for Federal Germany
Starting 1 January 2025, Lotto Bremen will take over from Lotto Niedersachsen as the chief representative of the Federführung im Deutschen…
Lottery, casinos, and daily fantasy pump second highest dollar figure EVER into Maryland’s coffers
Lottery, casino and sports gambling generated nearly $1.6 billion in state revenue in fiscal year 2024, a minimal decline from last year’s…
Canadian lottery winners are REQUIRED to pose with their cheques — here's why
Who hasn’t imagined themselves winning the lottery and picking up that big, life-changing cheque?
As it turns out, that moment will likely…
Romanian Lottery transfers RON 1.5 m for Olympic team funding
The Romanian Lottery has transferred RON 1.5 million to the Romanian Olympic Committee (COSR) to support the Romanian Olympic team, the com…
Massachusetts Rep. David Muradian he’s considering introducing a bill in January to legalize online casinos
Massachusetts will begin exploring online casino legalization in 2025.
Rep. David Muradian told PlayUSA he plans to file Massachusetts onl…
DraftKings surcharge sparks concern about future of sports betting
DraftKings’ plan to add a surcharge to winning wagers in states with high sports betting tax rates was one of the main talking points at Be…
Mega Millions Did anyone win $405 million jackpot? Next Estimated Jackpot $435 Million
Mega Millions winning numbers for August 9, 2024
The winning numbers for August 9, 2024 are 12-32-38-40-57. Mega Ball 21. Megaplier 2x.
D…
Pennsylvania Lottery offers second-chance drawing for Eagles tickets
Pennsylvania Lottery players may enter any non-winning $5 Eagles Fast Play game tickets into a second-chance drawing to score tickets to an…
OpenBet and IMG Arena put up for sale by Endeavor
Endeavor Group Holdings disclosed a strategy this week to divest its sports betting divisions as part of a previously-announced plan this s…
Inspired Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
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Inspired Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
Second Quarter Revenue of $75.6 million, driven primaril…
Austrian Supreme Court orders gambler to return partial winnings to unlicensed operator in landmark case
In a recent ruling, Austria's Supreme Court partially sided with an unlicensed online gambling operator seeking to reclaim winnings from a…
Utah lawmaker to continue push for a state lottery next year
After her initial proposal failed to gain traction on Utah’s Capitol Hill, State Representative Kera Birkeland confirmed her plans to reint…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation - OLG rolls out self-serve lottery technology in Ontario
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is looking to make the process of buying lottery products more seamless with the rollout of self-ser…
IGT Appoints Nick Khin as President, Global Gaming
LONDON, Aug. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that Nick Khin has been appointe…
MDJS publishes "Sport in Morocco, Achievements and Legends"
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The Moroccan Games and Sports Association (MDJS), in collaboration with the publishing house “Éditions Écono…
Danish gambling revenue up across all sectors
The national regulator has reported increases in revenue in online casino, land-based casino, gaming machines and betting.
Denmark.- The D…
Apollo Seeking $550 Million Venetian Dividend
Apollo Global Management (NYSE: APO) is asking Nevada regulators to approve a $550 million distribution from the Venetian on the Las Vegas…
Mass Lottery Launches the GAME of THRONES™ Instant Ticket
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Pollard Banknote Discloses Information Regarding The Michigan iLottery Contract
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, August 6, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) disclosed today the Michigan Lottery (“L…
Scientific Games Adds Inspired Entertainment's Virtual Sports to SG Content Hub, Expanding Access to iLottery Content Globally
Scientific Games Adds Inspired Entertainment's Virtual Sports to SG Content Hub, Expanding Access to iLottery Content Globally
ATLANTA, Au…
Iowa Lottery sees record sales for fiscal year 2024
The Iowa Lottery says that it saw record sales of $489.9 million in the just-completed 2024 fiscal year.
The Iowa Lottery released its ann…
Massachusetts State Lottery reports $1.157 billion net profit for FY 2024
The Massachusetts State Lottery has announced an estimated net profit of $1.157 billion for the fiscal year 2024, which ran from July 1, 2…
iLottery Authorized in Massachusetts as Governor Healey signs FY 2025 Budget
iLottery Authorized in Massachusetts as Governor Healey signs FY 2025 Budget
July 29, 2024
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey today sign…
International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024
Achieved record H1'24 Operating income and Adjusted EBITDA excluding Separation and divestiture costs
Delivered Q2'24 revenue of $1…
La Française des Jeux: Provision of the half-yearly financial report
BOULOGNE, France--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) (Paris:FDJ), the leading gambling operator in France, an…
FDJ Group (Paris:FDJ) sells its Sporting Solutions Services subsidiary to the Betsson group
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
FDJ Group (Paris:FDJ), France’s leading gaming operator, is announcing tha…
IN MEMORIAM: Former New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Gloria Decker passes away at 91
Former Executive paved the way for the lottery world
By Kate Northrop
On Thursday, the New Jersey Lottery published a dedication to the l…
Inspired Entertainment and bet365 expand partnership to Pennsylvania
The deal marks the second North American market launch for Inspired’s iGaming content in two months, following its launch in New Jersey.
U…
New Zealand Announces iGaming Legalization to Thwart Offshore Websites
The New Zealand government is moving toward legalizing online casino gambling as part of an effort to rid offshore gaming websites’ ability…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Could Finally Settle Skill Games Issue
The issue of whether Pennsylvania skill games represent illegal gambling in the state has finally arrived at its inevitable destination. Th…
First and Only GLI-GSF-1 v1.0 Gaming Information Security (GIS) Common Controls Audit Re-Released for Public Comment
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (July 30, 2024) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has achieved another milestone, releasing the first and only gami…
Earnings Roundup: Sports betting companies release quarterly reports
This week saw a number of companies with ties to sports betting release their quarterly earnings reports. Here are some takeaways from what…
The impact of wearable technology on the iGaming experience
The wearable tech market is expected to hit $18.48 billion by the end of 2024 and $493.2 billion by 2029, reporting 17.6% from 2024 to 2029…
Maryland Senator Says Marketing Campaign Needed To Pass Online Casino
Maryland Sen. Ron Watson thought he had everything figured out for online casino passage this year.
Facing a structural budget deficit, Ma…
Pennsylvania casinos ask court to force state to tax skill games found in stores equally to slots
The owners of 12 Pa. casinos have filed a lawsuit claiming a tax on slot machine revenue is unconstitutional because the state doesn’t impo…
DraftKings is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) business following recent legal challenges
Sports gambling giant DraftKings is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) business following recent legal challenges. The decision com…
Alberta Could Launch Online Gaming And Poker By Next Year
Province Expected To Follow Ontario Market
After Ontario’s successful regulation of online gaming, including poker, in 2022, the Canadian…
Ladbrokes owner Entain names former Scientific Games chief Gavin Isaacs as CEO
July 22 (Reuters) - Ladbrokes owner Entain (ENT.L), opens new tab on Monday named Gavin Isaacs, former CEO of betting group Scientific Game…
French Cops Catch Cheating Network Using ‘Microscopic’ Earpiece
French authorities have arrested a 63-year-old Ukrainian and a 37-year-old Latvian on suspicion of perpetrating a sophisticated, hi-tech po…
DraftKings to tax winning bets in high-rate states in a bid to boost profit
Mobile betting powerhouse is planning a tax on consumers in states with the highest sports betting tax rates, as the company looks to boos…
Uganda National Lottery: Transformative hope arrives with the official launch
KAMPALA, Uganda, 26th July 2024 – ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, proudly announced the grand launch o…
FDJ sees digital acceleration drive H1 growth
Française des Jeux’s (FDJ) H1 revenue climbed 11% YoY to €1.4bn thanks to contributions from Zeturf and Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) and…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority commits to action plan against black market
Michel Groothuizen has expressed that there will be a “continuity and inevitability” to Dutch gambling reforms, regardless of government ch…
UK Gross Gambling Yield up 12% in the first quarter of FY24-25, Gambling Commission reports
The Gambling Commission has released new data covering the gambling industry in Great Britain from March 2020 to June 2024. This data inclu…
DraftKings closes NFT business amid legal troubles
Sports gambling giant DraftKings is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) business following recent legal challenges. The decision com…
SC Lottery’s Communications Coordinator, Julie Huffman, Wins Industry’s Top Award
SC Lottery’s Communications Coordinator Wins Industry’s Top Award
COLUMBIA, SC (July 29, 2024) – The South Carolina Education Lottery i…
IGT Leader Honored with Responsible Gambling Excellence Award from National Council on Problem Gambling
IGT Leader Honored with Responsible Gambling Excellence Award from National Council on Problem Gambling
LONDON – July 29, 2024 – Internati…
Scientific Games Instant Products Exec Jeff Fain Wins 2024 Powers Award
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES INSTANT PRODUCTS EXEC JEFF FAIN WINS 2024 POWERS AWARD
ATLANTA – July 29, 2024 – Sci…
IGT's Gaming and Digital Business and Everi to Be Acquired Simultaneously by Apollo Funds in All-Cash Transaction
Companies to Move Forward Under Private Ownership
Everi Stockholders to Receive $14.25 Per Share in Cash, Representing a Significant Premi…
Michael “Mickey” Boardman, Director of the Maine State Lottery voted the Lead Director of the The Lucky for Life® game group starting July 2024
The Lucky for Life® game group has recently announced that Michael “Mickey” Boardman, Director of the Maine State Lottery, was unanimously…
Nelda Treviño, governmental affairs division director, Texas Lottery, named a recipient of a 2024 Powers Award
TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION’S GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR RECEIVES TOP INDUSTRY HONOR
AUSTIN – The Texas Lottery Commission today announced…
UAE (United Arab Emirates) lottery games to operate within the GCGRA’s regulatory framework
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the federal entity overseeing commercial gaming activities in the United Arab E…
Dominant US Basketball, Soccer Teams Driving High Betting Interest On Olympics
Sports books say they expect strong betting interest in this year’s Olympics, driven by dominant U.S. basketball and soccer teams.
But tha…
Online gambling in Australia has ‘exponentially increased’, new report warns
New research shows an increasing number of Australians are gambling online and entering "risky” territory.
The Australian National Univers…
FDJ unveils a “Grand Loto de Paris 2024” for the opening ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Download PDF
Boulogne, July 25, 2024 – Official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games , FDJ is offering a Grand Loto of 15 million euro…
New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel has introduced Bill A10658, which aims to extend the state’s advertising restrictions for retail gambling facilities
New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel has introduced Bill A10658, which aims to extend the state’s advertising restrictions for retail gambling…
Bally’s accepts $4.6 billion buyout from Standard General
Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corp. has agreed to a buyout offer from Standard General LP, its largest shareholder, for $4.6 billion. The Ne…
Oregon Lottery Offers Wagers for Olympic Games in Paris
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Salem, Ore. – From karate to surfing, fans will have more than 400 betting options through…
ANJ confirms Euro 2024 bets down on forecasts
The French gambling regulator has confirmed that €650m in stakes was placed during Euro 2024, down from total stakes of €700m in Euro 2020…
UK: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced Fiona Twycross appointed Minister for Gambling
It had been expected that Stephanie Peacock would take on the role.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced its…
Delaware Casinos Return to 24/7 Operations, as iGaming Flourishes
Two casinos in Delaware have returned their gaming floors to around-the-clock operations for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Five-Year Contract Extension From The Interprovincial Lottery Corporation
Press Release July 25, 2024
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 25, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased t…
Atlas Experiences Secures Exclusive North American Rights to Supermarket Sweep
Atlas Experiences and Fremantle Exclusively Collaborate on Lottery Promotions Incorporating Supermarket Sweep Game Shows, Lottery Games and…
Legislation to legalize online sports betting introduced in special session
The November ballot could include an item to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska as a means to help raise money for property tax rel…
First Gambling Survey for Great Britain Annual Report published
25 July 2024
The Gambling Commission has today launched a new gambling survey which is set to become one of the largest in the world and e…
Ontario's igaming market continues growth in Q1
The igaming market in Ontario saw increases both on the previous quarter and year-on-year in both stakes and revenue in Q1.
The latest rep…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Solid performance in the first half of 2024, 2024 objectives confirmed
Turnover of €1,428 million, up +11% compared to the first half of 2023 and +5% on a comparable basis [1]
Revenue from gaming activit…