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Danish Gambling Authority stresses Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updated high-risk jurisdictions
Denmark’s Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has drawn attention to the latest updates from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on h…
New York State could lose one of its five Off-Track Betting operators with Catskill OTB set to pause operations next week
After nearly half a century of operation, Catskill OTB will cease accepting bets on 30 November across the 13 bars and restaurants in the s…
A ULIS/WLA Event 'Taking Sports Integrity to the Next Level' Nov 26-27
November 26 – 27, 2024 A ULIS/WLA Event
Hosted by the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) and the WLA Venue: Olympic Museum…
EL/WLA Security & Operational Risks Seminar: New Threats & Opportunities: Evolving AI & Security Risks
Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the landscape of security, presenting both groundbreaking opportunities and complex new…
Cibelae invites you to participate in the webinars “Cybersecurity and innovation in gaming”
On November 27 and 28, at 11:00 a.m. (GMT-3), Cibelae will hold the webinars entitled “Cybersecurity and innovation in gaming: when what is…
Inspired Entertainment announced the appointment of Sebastian Nogues as Head of Business Development – Brazil Interactive
INSPIRED APPOINTS SEBASTIAN NOGUES AS HEAD OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT – BRAZIL INTERACTIVE
NOVEMBER 18, 2024 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc…
Mitchell+Palmer and Idaho Lottery—Joy Easy—Jump For Joy
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New Holiday Scratch-Offs From The Florida Lottery
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Give The Perfect Gift this holiday season with 5 games in one and the new Holiday Blowout Scratch-Offs!
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Ohio Lottery Holidaze
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Don’t let the holidays leave you in a daze. Play Ohio Lottery Holiday Scratch-Offs with brand-new tickets like $30 Ho…
NJ Lottery | Holiday Cheer Made from Scratch
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Louisiana Lottery 2024 Holiday Games TV Spot! "More Jingle"
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The Lottery is ringing in the holidays with three new scratch-offs that celebrate the season! This year’s lineup will…
The classic Pennsylvania Lottery Christmas commercial is back
The original version was filmed in Pittsburgh ahead of its 1992 debut. It features an older man, Joe, leaving his place on a snowy night to…
National Lottery plays musical scratch cards at Christmas
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National Lottery plays musical scratch cards at Christmas
Allwyn and VCCP have found a place for the National Lottery…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Laboratory to be Accredited in Maranhão, Brazil
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Laboratory to be Accredited in Maranhã…
The Kickapoo Tribe of Texas are calling for a prohibition on courier service operations
Though the tribe omitted it from their correspondence, recent legal developments might mean these casinos won’t be housed on reservations;…
Texas Lottery Commission earns top workplace award in Austin
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Lottery Commission has been honored as one of the best places to work in Greater Austin, receiving a Top Workpl…
Belgian Lottery extending the partnership for the Lotto Six Days of Flanders-Ghent
“The Six Days of Ghent is not just another sports event; it truly is a symbol of Belgian culture and identity. By renewing our partnership…
Scientific Games Campaigns for Seventh Holiday Season to Promote Responsible Gifting of Lottery Games
Company Raises Awareness for NCPG’s Annual Gift Responsibly Message
ATLANTA – November 18, 2024 – Scientific Games continues to promote re…
Georgia Lottery Expands Quick Win Games with New W!N Family Launching Nov. 18
ATLANTA (Nov. 18, 2024) – The Georgia Lottery announced Monday it will expand its popular Quick Win category with the launch of the new…
Allwyn appoints former 888 Holdings COO Elena Chambers as Chief Transformation Officer
Multinational lottery operator Allwyn has announced the appointment of Elena Chambers as its new Group Chief Transformation and Corporate D…
Digital Lottery is about so much more than selling lottery tickets online
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Panelists: Jesse Saccoccio, Peter Sullivan, Rebecca Swindle, Matt Taormina, Rob Wesley
In a landmark photoshoot renowned photographer Rankin captures 30 years of UK National Lottery winners
In a landmark photoshoot, 30 millionaires from the last three decades came together to celebrate the birthday and share their life-changing…
IGT begins lotto pure play with pledge to halve net-debt
IGT Plc’s board announced to markets that, as of this morning, the NYSE technology group will operate exclusively as a lottery systems tech…
iGaming and ads led to more problem gambling in Ontario. Should Alberta expect the same?
There is a clear association between the expansion of online gambling, gambling advertising, and the number of people seeking help for prob…
President Santiago Peña of Paraguay has endorsed a new bill to reform national gambling laws and revise the privileges of municipal gambling monopolies
President Santiago Peña of Paraguay has endorsed a new bill to reform national gambling laws and revise the privileges of municipal gamblin…
Argentina: Proposed ban on online gambling ads moves forward after scandal in Chamber of Deputies
A plenary session formed by the Commissions of Addiction Prevention and Drug Trafficking Control; Social Action and Public Health; Communic…
California gaming tribes and sports betting giants join forces against unregulated sweepstakes sites
California’s powerful gaming tribes and major online sports betting companies, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and Fanatics, have un…
Everi agrees $6.3bn IGT package takeover by Apollo
Everi Holdings stockholders have approved the pending simultaneous acquisition of Everi and the Gaming & Digital business of IGT by a h…
Flutter considers bid for main Italian lottery
The current Italian national lottery contract ends in 12 months.
Ireland.- Flutter Entertainment chief executive officer (CEO) Peter Jack…
UK Gambling Commission CEO Briefing 2024 - Andrew Rhodes speech
15 November 2024Speech by Andrew Rhodes
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the CEO Briefing on 14 November 2024…
Harry Sloan, one of the founders of the blank-check company that brought DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) public, sold 250K shares of the gaming company.
Harry Sloan, one of the founders of the blank-check company that brought DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) public, sold 250K shares of the gaming c…
Texas Lottery's New Holiday Games Offer FA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA LOTS OF CASH”
TEXAS LOTTERY’S NEW HOLIDAY GAMES OFFER “FA-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA LOTS OF CASH”
The four scratch ticket games combine for more than 7 million win…
North Carolina Education Lottery Launch New Draw Game This Weekend
For the first time in years, a new draw game will soon arrive from the North Carolina Education Lottery. Cash POP officially launches Nov…
IAGR appoints CEO of UAE gaming regulator as new board member
The International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) has officially announced the addition of four new trustees to its Board, includin…
RFP: IGT Indiana, LLC, (IGT Indiana) a subsidiary of IGT Global Solutions Corporation (IGT), is seeking a firm to provide software acceptance testing services.
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IGT Indiana, LLC, (IGT Indiana) a subsidiary of IGT Global Solutions Corporation (IGT), is seeking a firm to…
Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires present at the ALEA 2024 workshop in Villa Carlos Paz
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Argentine State Lottery Association (ALEA)
On November 12 and 13, 2024, the Argentine State Lottery Association…
Tabcorp pays $262,000 penalty for illegal in-play bets
Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) has paid a $262,920 penalty for taking online in-play sports bets, which is illegal in Australia.
An Au…
New Zealand plans to limit online casino gambling licenses, ban ads aimed at children
New Zealand on Wednesday proposed to limit the number of licenses for online casino gambling operators, require them to set up an age veri…
FDJ issues first bonds worth €1.5bn on Paris market
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) is set to launch its first bond issue to refinance the €2bn [$2.1bn] bridging loan the group took out to procee…
Allwyn new National Lottery owners look to increase the £49billion already raised for good causes
SPREADING YOUR WINS New National Lottery owners look to increase the £49billion already raised for good causes"
Allwyn took over from Cam…
Illinois Lottery players have a chance to win the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot is an Illinois Lottery Fast Play progressive jackpot game.
CHICAGO, November 11, 2024 – Illinois Lottery players have a chance to win the largest Fast Play jackpot ever in U.S. history. The top priz…
EQL Games has secured another strong content partnership with Gaming Corps
LOUISVILLE, KY – November 12, 2024 – EQL Games has secured another strong content partnership with Gaming Corps (STO/NASDAQ:GCOR), a listed…
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2024 RESULTS REFLECTING CONTINUING OPERATIONS AFTER ANNOUNCED SALE OF GAMING & DIGITAL
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Q3'24 revenue of $587 million reflects sust…
El Salvador's National Charity Lottery: Global Recognition for Responsible Gaming
El Salvador’s National Lottery of Charity (LNB) has been awarded a prestigious recognition for its leadership in Responsible Gaming practic…
Mississippi Lottery Corp. turns over more than $8.9 million to state in October proceeds
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation transferred about $8.9 million in net proceeds from October 2024 to the state’s Lottery Proceeds Fund…
The West Virginia Lottery is excited to announce the launch of its new online lottery offering, iPLAY, along with its innovative loyalty program, PlayOn
Nashville, TN, November 8, 2024:
The West Virginia Lottery is excited to announce the launch of its new online lottery offering, iPLAY, al…
A Louisiana Lottery player has claimed victory in the NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ and the $1 million top prize!
PHOENIX (Nov. 10, 2024) — A Louisiana Lottery player has claimed victory in the NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ and the $1 million top prize!
Me…
New IGT Research: Understanding Multi-Channel Players
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Fennica Games Engineered for the Mobile Generation
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Pollard Banknote Sets a New Standard with Cutting-Edge Technology
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Draft Kings would expand outside of sports if legal
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Missouri’s sports betting vote is allowed a recount
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — With 100% of Missouri's precincts reporting, it appears sports betting was narrowly legalized in Missouri. Amendment…
NBA and La Française des Jeux announce the extension of their marketing partnership in France for several years
– ParionsSport en ligne, the French sports betting platform of FDJ, will be the associate partner of the NBA Paris Games 2025 and the title…
New York’s revenue from video gaming machines (VGM) rose by 7 per cent to $200.5 million in October, and took 2024’s total above $2 billion
New York Video Gaming Machine revenue hits $200 million in October
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New York’s revenue from video gaming ma…
Inspired Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results
Inspired Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results November 7, 2024
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Third Quarter Revenue of $78.0 mill…
France’s move to legalize online casinos by 2025: A gamble on economic gains
The French population felt a wave rolling over them when the French government introduced a potential legislative shift, that could materia…
Colorado greenlights full retention of sports betting tax revenue for water initiatives
Colorado voters have overwhelmingly approved Proposition JJ, a new measure that allows the state to keep all revenue collected from sports…
Michigan regulator authorizes BetMGM to host multi-state internet poker with New Jersey players
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has approved BetMGM to operate multi-state online poker games, allowing players in Michigan to com…
Bill 4,031/2024: The future of online casinos and betting in Brazil
The regulation of online betting and casinos in Brazil has once again become a topic of debate in the Senate with the presentation of Bill…
Online casino in France: government meets stakeholders after delaying plans for regulation
The government held a meeting to take feedback from stakeholders.
France.- The government has held a meeting with gambling operators and o…
Ireland: Gambling Regulation Act Enacted
Two weeks ago, Dublin People covered the historic passing of the Gambling Regulation Act through Leinster House.
Within the last two week…
The launch of the Horseshoe Casino app in Ontario, Canada last week means Michiganites using the platform can now take their play across the border
The launch of the Horseshoe Casino app in Ontario last week means Michiganites using the platform can now take their play across the border…
Delaware reports record igaming revenue of $6.7 million in October
The Delaware Lottery has released its igaming financial report for October, showing the month broke records for net gaming revenue, which h…
New York sportsbooks accepted $2.3 billion in bets in October, a new monthly record for any state
New York sportsbooks accepted $2.3 billion in bets in October, a new monthly record for any state.
New York sportsbooks took $2,321,095,63…
Germany: The Joint Gambling Authority of the States (GGL) holds joint meeting with state coordinators to discuss sustainable gambling regulation
In Germany, the discussion focused on risk profiles, early detection methods and targeted prevention measures.
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- GGL and stat…
President Marcos orders immediate ban on Philippine offshore gaming operators
All POGO and related offshore gaming operations are required to cease activities and wind up their affairs by 31 December 2024.
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Minnesota Lottery surpasses $4 billion milestone, boosting state resources and environmental projects
The Minnesota Lottery delivered a big win for Minnesotans during its latest fiscal year (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024) by reaching a milest…
Jumbo Interactive 2024 Watch Annual General Meeting Recording
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Maryland’s six casinos generated $160.5 million in gaming revenue in October 2024
Maryland’s six casinos generated $160.5 million in gaming revenue in October 2024, marking a modest increase of 0.4% over the same period l…
Bally’s Chairman proposes live dealer-only model to ease online casino legalization in 2025
As legislative efforts to legalize online casinos stall in states across the U.S., Bally’s Chairman Soo Kim is suggesting a more incrementa…
Google eases ad personalization rules for social casino apps
Google will allow social casino game advertisers to use personalized targeting, relaxing restrictions previously applied to gambling-relate…
Inspired Appoints James Richardson New Chief Financial Officer
November 6, 2024
NEW YORK, Nov. 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired") (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provi…
Missouri voters narrowly approve sports betting amendment
By the time the NFL playoffs begin in January, sports betting will be legal in Missouri.
The only remaining question now that voters appro…
Finland confirms gambling licensing system no later than January 2026
Finland’s Ministry of the Interior has confirmed that the country’s gambling system will become a licensing system no later than the beginn…
Nebraska Lottery Takes A Successful Third Leap With Frogger!
Nebraska Lottery Takes A Successful Third Leap With Frogger!
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, November 5, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Polla…
NASCAR Powerball Playoff: Four lottery players bound for NASCAR Championship Weekend and $1 million drawing
Four lottery players bound for NASCAR Championship Weekend and $1 million drawing
$1 million drawing to be broadcast live from Phoenix Rac…
Greek gambling market sees 14% growth in turnover during first eight months of 2024
The Greek gambling market has experienced growth in 2024, with total gaming revenue (TGR) for the first eight months reaching €28.3 billion…
Public Gaming International Magazine September/October 2024
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GLI celebrates history and looks to changing gaming industry
For more than 35 years, Gaming Laboratories International has driven results in a rapidly transforming global industry, strengthening certi…
West Virginia Lottery introduces new digital platform to allow for more user accessibility
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Lottery is introducing a new, digital platform to give customers the ability to make purchases on the…
New York’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP) has unveiled new measures in an effort to prevent problem gambling in the state
New York’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP) has unveiled new measures in an effort to prevent problem gambling in the state.
The partner…
Montana Lottery: Montana Millionaire: 500,000 tickets sold in under 3 hours
HELENA— Montana Millionaire lottery tickets sold out in record time on Friday, with all 500,000 tickets purchased in just under three hours…
Lottomatica Group achieves record market share after SKS365 acquisition
The group’s Q3 trading update reports a 19 per cent rise in revenue year-on-year
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The group’s Q3 trading update reports a 19 p…
Svenska Spel has strengthened its dedication to safer gambling, expanded its gambling harm research
Svenska Spel has strengthened its dedication to safer gambling, expanded its gambling harm research, and made strides towards a more inclus…
Amazon Faces 2026 Trial In Groundbreaking Social Casino Lawsuit
A lawsuit against Amazon alleging the tech giant’s involvement in promoting social casino apps is set to proceed after being filed nearly a…
Texas Lottery generates $250 million for Texas Veterans in 15 years
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European Commission ruled that FDJ did not benefit from unfair state aid
PARIS, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The fee France's gambling provider Française des Jeux (FDJ) (FDJ.PA), opens new tab pays for its monopoly to oper…
Kansas Supreme Court will decide what’s just an arcade game, and what’s a gambling
Kansas Supreme Court will decide what’s just an arcade game, and what’s a gambling device A game manufacturer said it’s lost money because…
EU Commission deems FDJ monopoly fair, but increases payment to €477m
The adjustment from €380m follows two 2020 complaints that the amount was too low.
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- The European Commission has called FDJ's…
Northern Ireland calls for gambling advertising restrictions
“Northern Ireland now stands alone as the only jurisdiction on these islands without updated gambling legislation since the advent of the i…
New Jersey's Smartplay International receives vendor license from UAE's GCGRA
EDGEWATER PARK, NJ, October 31, 2024 – The United Arab Emirates' General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has awarded Smartpl…