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DraftKings launches sports betting app in Washington DC
DraftKings has confirmed plans to introduce a sports betting app in Washington DC.
Subject to licensing and regulatory approval, The Di…
Puerto Rico Lottery joins CIBELAE as a regular member
CIBELAE is pleased to announce the incorporation of the Puerto Rico Lottery as a regular member.
This membership was approved during th…
In an opinion piece published on Icelandic news website Visir, (EGBA) secretary-general Martin Haijer called for a “rethink” of the nation’s monopoly-based market
European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) secretary-general Martin Haijer believes Iceland can follow Nordic neighbours Denmark and Sw…
Maryland lawmakers will not introduce another iGaming legalization bill until 2026, state Sen. Ron Watson reaffirmed
Maryland lawmakers will not introduce another iGaming legalization bill until 2026, state Sen. Ron Watson reaffirmed.
One of the nation’s…
Chinese ‘cybercrime syndicate’ behind gambling sites advertised at European sporting events
A constellation of illegal online gambling brands whose advertisements adorn football stadiums throughout Europe is all linked to one group…
Study Commission In Ohio Shows New York Approach To Online Casinos Might Work
Perhaps Sen. Joseph Addabbo may be on to something in his quest to legalize online casinos in New York.
While only six states currently of…
The Tennessee Education Lottery sets new record for education funding
NEWS UPDATE July 16, 2024
LOTTERY SETS NEW RECORD FOR EDUCATION FUNDING
IN TENNESSEE
More Than Half-a-Billion Raised During the Pas…
House Study Commission Recommends Ohio iGaming, iLottery
Three Ohio House members say they are “encouraged with the current state and direction of the gaming industry” in the Buckeye State. Howeve…
IGT Named "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" by the 2024 Disability Equality Index
Company earned top score in the 2024 Disability Equality Index for the second consecutive year in the U.S. and first time in the UK for rec…
Nederlandse Loterij Appoints Arno de Jong as its New Chief Customer Officer
Nederlandse Loterij has appointed Arno de Jong as its new Chief Customer Officer.
De Jong has been with Nederlandse Loterij since 2016, se…
ILottery In Mass. Budget Deal Could Give Way To ‘Modern’ Experience, Director Says
iLottery could soon light up Massachusetts screens after legislative negotiators included language in a compromise budget deal to make onli…
Genius Sports Partnering with Musk’s X on New Advertising Product
Sports betting data provider Genius Sports is partnering with X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, on the “Trend Genius”…
Legislative Analyst: NY ‘Cannot Go Back’ On 51% Sports Betting Tax
The hope of some US sports betting operators to get a lower mobile NY tax rate appeared crushed Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Troy Mackey, the c…
Scientific Games Continues as Primary Scratch-offs Partner as Louisiana Lottery Tracks for Great Year
Jul 18, 2024
Scientific Games Continues as Primary Scratch-offs Partner as Louisiana Lottery Tracks for Great Year
ATLANTA – July 18, 2…
EQL Games launches Team USA omni-channel lottery games in Virginia ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024
[LOUISVILLE, KY, Jul. 17, 2024] – EQL Games recently unveiled an unparalleled gaming experience with the debut of its omni-channel Team USA…
Idaho Lottery Celebrates 35 Years with Record Dividend to People of Idaho
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Michigan to keep cracking down on fake "skill-based" slot machines in bars, restaurants, gas stations
The Michigan Gaming Control Board says it's going to continue to crack down on illegal, unregulated slot machine-type machines often found…
Ontario Lottery Supports Ontario Athletes in Olympics Spot
BAZ directs the spot from BBDO Canada and School Editing editor Izzy Ehrlich
The new campaign 'Sponsored By You' edited by Izzy Ehrlich of…
New European Parliament: Implications for the lottery sector
As the newly elected European Parliament convenes its first plenary session (15-19 July 2024), a new chapter begins for EU governance for t…
Allwyn celebrates the role of National Lottery players in Team GB’s and ParalympicsGB’s success with ‘Paris 2024’, Leo Burnett’s first major strategic work for the operator
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Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has debuted ‘Paris 2024’ with its creative partner, Leo Bu…
Global technology outage affecting flights, casinos Worldwide
An IT issue affecting many businesses and services around the country is being felt here in the valley.
The massive disruptiongrounded…
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Team Canada join forces on eve of Paris Olympics
The Paris Summer Olympics (July 26-Aug. 11) kick off next work and sportsbook operators are offering up more markets for bettors, covering…
Illinois Lottery celebrates 50th anniversary with cash prizes
CHICAGO - The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Thursday by taking a nostalgic journey back to 1974!
From 11 a.m…
Scientific Games announces Gina Smith has joined the company as the new Vice President, Lottery Enterprise Systems Products
SCIENTIFIC GAMES ANNOUNCES GINA SMITH AS NEW VP, LOTTERY ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS PRODUCTS
ATLANTA, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Gam…
The European Lotteries’ (EL) Manifesto for the New EU Term Lotteries in Europe: At the Service of the Common Good
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- Lotteries in Europe: At the Service of the Common Good
In light of the incoming European Parli…
Športna loterija, d.d. achieves 5th RG re-certification
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has developed a…
German Court approves GGL position on foreign-based streamers
The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt has upheld a ban from German gambling regulator GGL against streamers based abroad from ad…
Cloud Migration: Thüringer Staatslotterie Relies on adesso for ERP Modernisation
Dortmund | 18. July 2024
Thüringer Staatslotterie, the staat lottery provider for Thuringia in Germany, is pushing ahead with digitalisati…
ZEAL Submits Concretized Squeeze-Out Request to LOTTO24 AG
Annual General Meeting of subsidiary LOTTO24 AG convened on August 27 – resolution on squeeze-out
Amount of cash compensation for minori…
IGT CEO Global Lottery Renato Ascoli Inducted into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
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Longtime industry visionary to be honored during World Lottery Summit 2024
LONDON, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswir…
Scientific Games Adds EQL Games as Newest SG Content Hub Partner
Jul 15, 2024
Scientific Games Adds EQL Games as Newest SG Content Hub Partner
ATLANTA – July 15, 2024 – Scientific Games has added a new…
17-year-old from England arrested in cyber hackings targeting MGM Resorts
A 17-year-old boy from England has been arrested in connection with large-scale cyber hackings that targeted major companies including MGM…
Data-driven customer management is the future of national lottery companies
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Lotteries in Europe: A Cultural Cornerstone, Social Contributor, and Economic Entity
Arguing in favour of EU-level protection for lotteries may seem a little odd at first sight, but in reality it is not. Lotteries are an ema…
Leading with Gratitude, Matt Strawn, Chief Executive Officer, Iowa Lottery Panel Discussion
Session 1: Leading with Gratitude Think updating/modernizing the Simon Sinek “What’s My Why”. How might we connect better with the val…
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Denmark’s gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, 'The new agreement must strengthen efforts against gaming companies' marketing'
In a new agreement between the Consumer Ombudsman, the Gambling Authority and the Gambling Board, the authorities and the board will coordi…
The Virginia state lottery approved The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise’s Petersburg casino plans
The Virginia state lottery approved The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise’s Petersburg casino plans, moving the proposal to its…
Arjan van 't Veer, Secretary General at European Lotteries, A big thank you to everyone who attended the hashtag#ELIndustryDays2024!
Thanks for joining us in hashtag#Salzburg
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The Hong Kong Jockey Club partners with China Tourism Group to support youth exchange tour in the Mainland under the theme of New Quality Productive Forces
Jockey Club partners with China Tourism Group to support youth exchange tour in the Mainland under the theme of New Quality Productive Forc…
BCLC: 2024 New Horizons in Safer Gambling October 28 - October 30
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Monday, October 28
2024 New Horizons in Safer Gambling
Safer Play: The Competitive Advantage
By BCLC
Date…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery raises record $129.1M for college scholarships in fiscal year 2024
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery raised $129.1 million for college scholarships in fiscal year 2024 that ended June 30, which is the larges…
Oklahoma lottery's soaring revenue boosts education funding, eyes online expansion
The Oklahoma lottery is cashing in record high revenue, and that translates to record investments in education. For every dollar Oklahomans…
Flutter Would Thoroughly Dominate Michigan Online Gambling By Purchasing PENN
A potential Boyd Gaming and Flutter joint buyout of PENN Entertainment would have major ramifications in the Michigan gambling space accord…
Mass Lottery To Celebrate 6th Annual National Lottery Week July 14-20
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Lawsuit claims federal law exempts tribes from Colorado's 10% sports betting tax
Two tribes filed a lawsuit against Democrat Gov. Jared Polis and Christopher Schroder, director of the Colorado Division of Gaming, regardi…
Bally’s Secures Funding Commitment that Aggregates $2.07 Billion from Gaming and Leisure Properties
Bally’s Beginning Site Prep for Demolition for Fall 2026 Opening
New Bally’s Chicago Architectural Redesign to Complement Chicago Skyline…
IN MEMORIAM: Walter Szrek
East Greenwich, RI (July 10, 2024) — It is with deep sadness that Szrek2Solutions announces the passing of Walter Szrek, co-founder and for…
Scientific Games Wins 2024 Communitas Awards for Green Initiatives and Community Partnership
Scientific Games Wins 2024 Communitas Awards for Green Initiatives and Community Partnership
Company's New UK Facility and Montreal Urb…
IGT Highlights Environmental, Social and Governance Accomplishments with 2023 Sustainability Report
IGT Highlights Environmental, Social and Governance Accomplishments with 2023 Sustainability Report
Company exhibits leading sustainabilit…
JOB: Pollard Banknote Director, Marketing
We are looking for a strategic marketing professional with a proven track record in the lottery industry to join our Marketing team as Dire…
New York Sportsbooks Exceed $4 Billion In Total Revenue
New York became the first state to have its sportsbooks surpass $4 billion in revenue in the post-PASPA era Monday after the New York State…
IGT Boosts Instant Ticket Offering in Spain with Compelling New Games for ONCE
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Company signs five-year contract to resume supplying its instant ticket games to the region
LONDON, July 9…
IWG and Pennsylvania Lottery Launch New eInstants Category: “EZ eInstants”
IWG and Pennsylvania Lottery Launch New eInstants Category: “EZ eInstants”
Range of games set to broaden appeal of Lottery’s iLottery prog…
IGT Inks Long-Term Contract with Colorado Lottery to Enhance Retailer and Player Solutions
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Company will deploy new lottery central system, upgrade all retailer equipment and launch a mobile convenien…
New Jersey fines DraftKings $100K for reporting inaccurate sports betting data to the state
In one of the most sternly worded rebukes they have ever issued, New Jersey gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for reportin…
IGT PlayDigital Announces US iGaming Market Arrival of Award-Winning Prosperity Link Game
One of the gaming industry's most celebrated land-based multi-level progressive games is now available online in five US states
LONDON, Ju…
Multi-State Lottery Association Board and Product Group Officers Elected for Fiscal Year 2025
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July 2, 2024
Multi-State Lottery Association Board and Product Group Officers Elected for Fiscal Year 2025
MUSL…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, July 30, 2024
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LONDON, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) will host a confer…
Leveraging the power of Brand Lottery
Lottery and other major consumer brand managers have long understood the value of collaboration to reinforce the value of the brands and co…
Scenes from the WLA/EL Marketing Seminar
The Marketing Seminar is an annual event attended by everyone interested in the European lottery sector. Held in London for the last twenty…
Scenes from the Lotteries in Europe Colloquium in Brussels
Lotteries in Europe -Colloquium April 18-19 Hosted by: The Belgian National Lottery and EL
A common cultural heritage; A particular fo…
Scenes from ICE Totally Gaming held in London
ICE Totally Gaming is by far the largest trade-show in the games of chance industry. It has been held annually the first week of February i…
Online-gambling giants conquer U.S. with tactics that are now prohibited in Britain
The two companies — FanDuel is owned by Irish company Flutter and BetMGM is jointly owned by British company Entain and MGM Resorts Interna…
Google To Allow Lottery Courier And Fantasy Sports Ads In Many States
Google has announced a new update to its advertising policies, allowing ads for lottery couriers and daily fantasy sports (DFS) in numerous…
An insider-betting scandal helped sweep the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the UK general election
An insider-betting scandal has helped sweep Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party to a landslide victory in the UK general election.
Sir Keir St…
The West Virginia Lottery sent a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada, an unregulated online casino and sportsbook based outside the US
The West Virginia Lottery, which oversees West Virginia online casinos and sports betting, has made it clear that Bovada, an unregulated on…
Maryland Casinos Generate $162.9 Million In Gaming Revenue During June 2024
BALTIMORE — Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $162,914,432 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2024, a decr…
Gluecksspiel (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, will start its chairmanship under Reiner Moser on 1 July 2024
Gluecksspiel (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, will start its chairmanship under Reiner Moser on 1 July 2024.
Reiner Moser…
China's lottery sales fall 4.8 pct in May
BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery ticket sales fell 4.8 percent year on year to 47.62 billion yuan (about 6.68 billion U.S. doll…
Veikkaus keeps lottery rights as Finland begins 2027 reforms
The Ministry of the Interior of Finland has submitted its draft proposal of a new Gambling Act to modernise Finnish gambling. This is in li…
World Lottery Association - WLA: Sports Betting Best Practices
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface
Preamble: The sports betting audience
Chapter 1: The offer
Chapter 2: Distribution…
European Lotteries - EL Innovation Awards 2024 - Open for submissions!
EL is pleased to announce the opening of the submission period of the EL Innovation Awards 2024, a celebration of the best lottery innovati…
The European Lotteries Annual Report 2023: A Year’s work on Positive Social Impact
EL Annual Report 2023
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The latest EL Annual Report highlights a year that stands as further evidence of the signif…
National Lottery of Charity of El Salvador (LNB) was founded July 7, 1870
The National Lottery of Charity of El Salvador (LNB) was founded in 1870 under the administration of the Rosales Hospital Charity Board. It…
Leading Lottery Expert Kurt D. Freedlund Joins Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) as Senior Lottery Solutions Account Executive
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (July 1, 2024) – Globally known lottery expert Kurt D. Freedlund has joined the lottery team at Gaming Laboratories Internat…
UK Gambling Commission mandates quarterly reporting for operators starting July
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has implemented new quarterly reporting requirements for gambling operators, effective July 1, 2024. Fol…
AGEM Index sees 7.7% increase in June
The AGEM Index increased by 94.57 points to 1,330.19 in June 2024, a 7.7 percent increase from the prior month. Compared to one year ago, t…
Danish Gambling Authority to host third round training anti-money laundering (AML) and financing of terrorism case-based training event
The Danish Gambling Authority, Spillemyndigheden, has announced that it will be hosting a third anti-money laundering (AML) and financing o…
UK Betting and Gaming Council commits to collaboration with new Labour Government
The Labour Party's manifesto had previously highlighted a commitment to working with the industry to elevate standards of responsible gambl…
Penn Entertainment rallied 4.70% on Rumor of Flutter Joining Boyd in takeover bid
On a mixed day for gaming stocks, Penn Entertainment (NASDAQ: PENN) rallied 4.70% on a report that Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) is co…
Spain: The 150th anniversary of the Port Authority of Malaga is the focus of the National Lottery ticket on July 11
Madrid, July 3, 2024 – The president of State Lotteries and Betting, Jesús Huerta, and the president of the Port Authority of Malaga, Carlo…
Netherlands appoints Teun Struycken as Gambling Minister
The Netherlands’ new conservative coalition government has confirmed the appointment of Teun Struycken as the new Minister responsible for…
Germany’s black market gambling operators recorded up to $648M GGR in 2023, says regulator
Germany’s gambling regulator, Gemeinsamen Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), reported that illegal gambling revenue accounted for up to 4…
Flutter strengthens board with appointment of Disney's Christine McCarthy and media veteran Dob Bennett
Flutter Entertainment has announced the appointment of Christine M. McCarthy and Robert R. (“Dob”) Bennett to the Board of Directors, effec…
Brazil: Deputies include all types of gambling, sports betting and lotteries in the Selective Tax
Gambling in general, from sports betting to national lotteries, will be targeted by the so-called Selective Tax in Brazil, according to the…
Maximizing loyalty with CRM: Leveraging gamification and AI strategies
With the Ontario market established after over two years, the battle in the deeper grass is happening, with 50-plus licensed operators in t…
Coquille Indian Tribe has lashed out at efforts by other tribes to oppose its plans for a casino in the city of Medford, Ore
Oregon-based Coquille Indian Tribe has lashed out at efforts by other tribes to oppose its ambitions for a casino in the city of Medford, O…
European companies behind FanDuel and BetMGM are using features in America that they dropped in Britain after acknowledging them as risks to gamblers
Amid a U.S. boom in betting online, the European companies behind FanDuel and BetMGM are using features in America that they dropped in Bri…
National standards needed for sports betting ads, researchers say
Researchers are joining the call for national advertising standards to help dull the steep incline of gambling — especially in sports.
Af…
Florida Lottery debuts new Monopoly Secret Vault scratch-off games
Florida Lottery debuts new Monopoly Secret Vault scratch-off games
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Lottery scratch-off game players have a whole new…
IGT and Churchill Downs Incorporated Pioneer Historical Horse Racing ("HHR") in Malta with National Lottery plc
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Malta's National Lottery becomes first gaming operator outside the US to offer HHR solutions supporting inte…
National Indian Gaming Commission Announces Record FY2023 Revenue
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NIGC Announces Record $41.9 Billion…
Connecticut Lottery brings KENO and draw game action directly to players with iLottery
Revolutionizing Gameplay: CT Lottery Brings KENO and Draw Game Action Directly to Players with iLottery
The CT Lottery is pleased to…
Delaware Online Sports Betting Expansion Bill Dies As Session Ends
Delaware won’t expand past a single online sports betting operator this year.
The Delaware legislative session ended this weekend without…
Skill Games Remain Banned in Kentucky Following Judge’s Ruling
Skill games in Kentucky won’t be powered back on anytime soon after a county judge dismissed a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on the c…
New York iGaming Legalization Unlikely After Hochul Says Existing Budget Remains
Legalizing iGaming in New York seems less likely now that the governor released a statement saying she’ll find a way to make the existing b…