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Iowa’s Casino And Sports Betting Drops
Gamblers bet more than $4 billion at Iowa-licensed casinos and sportsbooks in fiscal 2023, and even that average of nearly $11 million a da…
Seychelles to introduce new regulation targeting online gaming and gambling
A new regulation will be put in place under the Seychelles Gambling Act to clarify the specific categories of interactive gambling for the…
Kazakhstan to require reports on players’ gambling activities
Operators will have to submit reports and profiles to the government.
Kazakhstan.- Gambling operators will be required to submit profiles…
UK government’s tax and spending plans includes new plans for the taxation of online gambling.
A single tax is likely to replace the current structure of three separate rates.
UK.- The chancellor of the exchequer has delivered his Au…
Activist hedge funds ramp up Entain pressure
Investor unrest is building at Entain, the owner of Ladbrokes, after two more US-based activist hedge funds voiced concerns over the gambli…
Half of Germany’s Online Gambling is Via Offshore Sites, Study Suggests
After Germany introduced gambling reforms a few years ago meant to unite the country’s fractured gaming laws, the market was slow to develo…
Michigan iGaming, sports betting operators report $205.3M in October revenue, bettors wagered record $533M
DETROIT, Nov. 21, 2023 — Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $205.3 million total internet gaming (iGaming) gross…
Listing of States Where Sports Betting Is Legal
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Alabama to Reconsider Retail Sports Betting in 2024
Gambling legislation reportedly back on the agenda when Alabama Legislature returns in March.
Alabama is preparing to review gambling legi…
Cadbury, Coke and National Lottery reruns prove you don't need new Christmas ads
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OPAP: Solid 9M performance with Q3 impacted by customer friendly results while Online is gaining momentum
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Comment of OPAP’s CEO, Mr. Jan Karas, on the Q3 2023 results: “OPAP reported a healthy performance in Q3, marked by co…
OPAP Notification on the Purchase of Company’s own shares
20/11/2023
Notification on the Purchase of Company’s own shares
OPAP S.A. (or the «Company») announces that, in the context of the…
Online Casino Revenue Surpassed $1.5B, Marking Quarterly Record In Q3
Commercial online casinos in the United States recently completed their most lucrative quarter ever. The American Gaming Association (AGA)…
Alva Johnson, leader of the California State Lottery, will step down from his role next month
The leader of the California State Lottery, which administers lotto games and raises money for public education, will step down from his ro…
Javier Milián is re-elected president of Cibelae
Within the framework of the XVIII Congress of the Ibero-American State Lottery and Betting Corporation (Cibelae) held in Lisbon, Portugal…
Sports Betting In Missouri Takes Another Step Forward
A pitch by Missouri’s professional sports teams to legalize sports betting inched forward Tuesday after Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft sig…
The Delaware Lottery has revealed its sports-betting and igaming numbers for October 2023, showing an increase in betting activity
The Delaware Lottery has revealed its sports-betting and igaming numbers for October 2023, showing an increase in betting activity, but a 1…
The Department of the Interior's Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is potentially green-lighting the Oregon-based Coquille Indian Tribe's proposal to develop and operate a casino outside its territory in Medford, Oregon
The Biden administration is poised to move forward with a plan to allow a tribe in the Pacific Northwest to build a second casino far beyon…
SMART-TECH 2024 Fort Lauderdale Hilton March 12-14, 2024
SMART-TECH FORT LAUDERDALE Basic Agenda Tuesday March 12: 5-7 pm: Opening Night Reception: Ocean Front 'BalQony Terrace' Wednesday March…
Watch it! Championship Dreams Fueled by NASCAR and Powerball
Drawing broadcast live during pre-coverage of NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race on NBC
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Watch Pat McHugh, Chief Executive Officer, Scientific Games
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Watch Angela Wong, Vice President of Global Lottery Operations for GLI, Gaming Laboratories
Watch Paul Jason, CEO of PGRI interviewing Angela Wong, Vice President of Global Lottery Operations for GLI, Gaming Laboratories.
Gaming commission launches tip line for mischief at Nebraska casinos, racetracks
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission is partnering with an anonymous reporting platform so to curb unethical or…
adesso to manage social media accounts for LOTTO Hamburg
Hamburg/Dortmund, 16 November 2023 – LOTTO Hamburg is turning to adesso to be its partner for social media. adesso is now the digital media…
US. - West Virginia has joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), allowing online poker players in the state to play against players from other member jurisdictions which now include Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey and Delaware.
US.- West Virginia has joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA), allowing online poker players in the state to play against…
IGT's Floor Manager systems technology debuts in Argentina at Casino of Mendoza
IGT's Floor Manager systems technology debuts in Argentina at Casino of Mendoza
International Game Technology (IGT) has installed its Floo…
North Carolina: Lottery Commission approves mobile sports betting rules; launch date still uncertain
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has officially approved a set of regulations for mobile sports betting, though the commencement…
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has ruled that the European Commission must investigate possible unlawful financial advantages resulting from the way in which the Dutch State granted licenses to incumbent lotteries in the Netherlands.
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has sided with the European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) in its appeal again…
Commercial Casino Revenue Hits $16.1B in Q3, Best Quarter in US Gaming History
The third quarter of 2023 was a historic three-month period for US commercial casinos, as gross gaming revenue (GGR) climbed to a record $1…
Premier Lotteries Ireland achieves the Responsible Gaming Certification for the fifth time
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has developed a…
OpenBet strikes landmark partnership to amplify Veikkaus Digital and Retail Sportsbook capabilities
Finland’s national betting operator deploys WLA member’s leading product suite including platform technology and Managed Trading Services…
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Arjan Blok will be the new CEO of the Dutch National Lottery operator Nederlandse Loterij
Arjan Blok will eventually be the new CEO of the Dutch Lottery
Rijswijk, November 9, 2023 - The Supervisory Board of the Dutch Lottery ann…
IGT Reaffirms Responsible Gaming Leadership with G4 Certification for Global Gaming and PlayDigital Segments
LONDON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT" or the "Company") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it succes…
Veikkaus continues to prepare for the upcoming change in the Finnish gambling system. Finland will adopt a partial multi-license system as of 1 January 2026 that will include personnel structure changes as part of the growth strategy
Veikkaus' preparation towards the change in the gambling system continues. It is recorded in the government program that Finland will move…
NASPL Selects New Executive Committee
North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries During their Directors’ Meeting, held during the 2023 Annual Conference, the N…
N.C. Education Lottery receives two national finance awards
The N.C. Education Lottery has received recognition for producing and sharing comprehensive and easy to understand information on its fin…
IGT PlayDigital Partners with Microgame to Expand iGaming Content Distribution in Italy
Company's top-performing PlayDigital casino games will be available via the number one online gaming service provider in the Italian iGamin…
Scientific Games ORO Scratcher for New Mexico Lottery Wins 2023 Best New Instant Game in North America
Nov 13, 2023
Scientific Games ORO Scratcher for New Mexico Lottery Wins 2023 Best New Instant Game in North America
Annual Buddy Roogow…
PGRI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremonies 2023 Photos
PGRI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Keith Cash, Sarah Taylor, and Jennifer Welshons was held at the NASPL conference in Milwaukee on…
World Lottery Association Fall Magazine Issue 62 | Autumn 2023 link to read
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Spain’s Gaming Regulator Issues $74M in Fines to Operators
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs (MCA) has sanctioned around 30 online gaming operators with fines. Together, they exceed €71 million (…
Scientific Games Taking Players on an Immersive Journey with an Omni-channel Lottery Ecosystem
Omnichannel play is all about the journey. Game designers are creating products with multiple channels in mind, and player reactions to int…
China's lottery sales surge 58.3 pct in September
China's lottery ticket sales surged 58.3 percent year on year to top 52.77 billion yuan (about 7.35 billion U.S. dollars) in September, dat…
Massachusetts Lottery's Megabucks game offering better odds, bigger payouts, 3rd weekly drawing in popular game
BOSTON — The Massachusetts State Lottery on Monday announced that it’s redesigning one of its most popular games to bring more value to pla…
The Council of Europe Conference in Morocco in collaboration with MDJS focus on ACT - Addressing Competition Manipulation Together
The Council of Europe is holding today a conference in Morocco, in collaboration with La Marocaine Des Jeux et des Sports, focusing on ACT…
How Machine Learning is Revolutionizing the Online Gaming Industry
Machine learning has emerged as a true game-changer across multiple sectors and the online gaming industry is certainly not immune to its t…
Florida Seminole Tribe launches ‘limited’ online sports betting
After scoring a major legal victory, the Seminole Tribe of Florida Tuesday quietly relaunched a sports betting app allowing a limited group…
NEOGAMES announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023
– Third Quarter Revenues and Share of NPI Revenues Interest total $63.3 million –
– Third Quarter Net Loss of $3.6 million and Adjusted Ne…
ZEAL presents strong nine-month figures: Double-digit growth in revenue and billings
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ZEAL presents strong nine-month figures: Double-digit growth in revenue and billings
Billings…
The Hong Kong Jockey Club celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Jockey Club Scholarship Program
What does it take to be a leader in our community? Aptitude certainly, but above all a strong commitment to the welfare and betterment of o…
Singapore records $7.6 billion spent on lotteries and sports in FY2023
In the last financial year, which ended in March 2023, Singapore recorded a 12% increase in spending on lotteries and sports betting, reach…
Veikkaus Introduces Mandatory Scratch Cards Identification Checks From 2024
On the first day of 2024, another significant reform will take place in the history of Finnish gambling, when the familiar scratch cards, s…
Totalizator Sportowy has been awarded the Responsible Gaming certificate in all business lines for the fourth time
It is with great pleasure that I announce that Totalizator Sportowy has once again been certified as Responsible Gaming. Adherence to the…
Infosys, AWS Partners for Financial Cloud Transformation in EMEA
In a major development reshaping finance across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), Infosys has formed a strategic three-year partne…
CHES Special Risk unveils E&O insurance offering for online gaming industry
It covers civil liabilities and provides full cyber coverage
CHES Special Risk has expanded its professional lines portfolio by introducin…
Six of the biggest online gambling affiliates in the United States have come together to form a new trade association to better protect consumers
The Responsible Gambling Affiliate Association (RGAA), founded by the six major US gambling affiliates, will serve as a trade association t…
Online gaming operator fined $150K for failing to protect player from massive losses: AGCO
An online gaming operator in Ontario has been hit with a fine of $150,000 for failing to help a player who was flagged as “high-risk” from…
Flutter Attributes Soft Earnings to Customer Wins and Currency Headwinds
Flutter Highlights FanDuel Strength, Plans NYSE Listing for Q1
Flutter, the parent company of online betting platform FanDuel, reportedly…
Judge blocks $4 billion Sands casino development on Nassau County property
NASSAU COUNTY, Long Island (WABC) -- The fate of Las Vegas' $4 billion casino project on the Nassau Coliseum property is now up in the air…
Texas Lottery is offering its players a meaningful way to support Texas military veterans this Veterans Day. The annual $2 patriotic-themed Veterans Cash scratch ticket game is now available
TEXAS VETERANS SUPPORTED BY NEW TEXAS LOTTERY® SCRATCH TICKET GAME
Since 2009, the Texas Lottery has contributed more than $223 million to…
IGT Signs Retail and Mobile Sports Betting Agreement with Ponce Plaza Hotel & Casino in Puerto Rico
IGT PlaySports™ technology and services will enable Puerto Rico's first casino brand-led sportsbooks, PlayBets by Ponce Plaza
LONDON, Nov…
Australia: Liquor & Gaming NSW Cashless gaming trials
Liquor & Gaming NSW is overseeing trials of cashless gaming technology within its Regulatory Sandbox, to help inform a future regulator…
A ‘tech bro and a poker bro’ have a plan to legalize California sports betting — if they can convince tribes
Two entrepreneurs pushing to legalize online sports betting in California have run into a major obstacle: Native American tribes who would…
The Illinois Lottery is a proud recipient of the NASPL award for the Best Digital Media Coordinated Campaign for our iLottery campaign, Get It
The Illinois Lottery is a proud recipient of the NASPL award for the Best Digital Media Coordinated Campaign for our iLottery campaign, Get…
Wrap-up of the 2023 APLA Regional Conference
The 2023 APLA Regional Conference took place in Bangkok, Thailand from 24-27 October with the theme of ‘New Thinking for a Sustainable Futu…
UK Gambling Commission Nick Rust appointed as Chair of the Commission's Industry Forum
The Gambling Commission is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Rust as the Chair of its Industry Forum. Mr Rust will assume his rol…
New York: Mets owner Steve Cohen unveils $8 billion casino project in Queens with Hard Rock International
The MLB's New York Mets owner, Steve Cohen, has unveiled plans to collaborate with Hard Rock International in the development of an $8 bill…
Halt sought to Seminole Tribe's online sports betting
After the Seminole Tribe relaunched a Sports-Betting App, attorneys for two pari-mutuel companies Tuesday asked the Florida Supreme Court t…
Ohio Casino And Racino Revenues Rise Yearly And Monthly In September
Ohio casinos and racinos revenue in September showed a slight decrease from August but had a nice annual incline compared to September…
Maryland Casinos Generate $159.8 Million In Gaming Revenue During October 2023
Maryland Casinos Generate $159.8 Million In Gaming Revenue During October 2023
BALTIMORE — Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $15…
Brazil: CEsp approves sports betting PL: Grant of 5 years, 3 brands per operator and outside online games
CEsp approves sports betting PL: Grant of 5 years, 3 brands per operator and outside online games
The Senate Sports Committee approved thi…
Spillemyndigheden to Get New Powers Based On Proposal from Ministry of Taxation
Spillemyndigheden to Get New Powers Based On Proposal from Ministry of Taxation
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The proposed changes will grant the Spillemy…
Watch Mississippi Lottery announce new scratch off games for November
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Missouri conducts an audit of its own lottery system
JEFFERSON CITY, MO (Nov. 8, 2023) — A new report released by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick details how the Missouri State Lottery Commiss…
Illinois Lottery and the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs launches Winter Riches Lottery Ticket
CHICAGO, Ill. (WICS) — The Illinois Lottery and the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) launched the 2023 Winter Riches Instant…
Pollard Banknote reports Q3 results
Pollard Banknote press release (TSX: PBL:CA): Q3 revenue reached $128.7 million, up 2.5% from the $125.5 million achieved in the same pe…
Pollard Banknote Announces Dividend
WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 7, 2023 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a cash divi…
New Mexio Lottery Pink Panther™ Crossword Second-Chance Promotion
Introducing the Pink Panther-themed crossword lottery ticket, now available in New Mexico! This exciting ticket offers players a chance to…
Governor Abbott Appoints Smith, Fields To Texas Lottery Commission
TEXAS, November 8 - November 7, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Appointment
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Clark E. Smith and reappointed Cindy…
The Florida Lottery announces new holiday themed Scratch-Off games
JACKSONVILLE, Fla — This month, the Florida Lottery announced four new holiday-themed Scratch-Off games just in time for the holiday season…
Mississippi Lottery makes October 2023 transfer to state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) made its October 2023 transfer to the state.
The MLC transferred $11,752…
Singapore Pools Annual Report
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Singapore Pools 55th Anniversary: Commemorative Magazine
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Scientific Games to Bring More Entertaining Scratch-it Games to Oregon Lottery Players
Nov 07, 2023
Scientific Games to Bring More Entertaining Scratch-it Games to Oregon Lottery Players
ATLANTA – November 7, 2023 – Scientif…
Illinois Lottery sales rise by 13% in September
Sales of the Illinois Lottery were up by 13 per cent to $298.3 million in September, on a strong performance by the Powerball lottery.
P…
Wyoming Lottery 10th Anniversary celebrating CEO John Clontz
We pride ourselves on being a small lottery doing big things and that is due largely by the impact of our leadership that has been in p…
The Mississippi Lottery is introducing its first scratch-off game with a top prize of $1 million
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery is introducing its first scratch-off game with a top prize of $1 million, the largest offer…
Surreal Lottery Ad Shows the Ongoing Surprise of One Man's Win
Winning the lottery draw is a dream for all who play it each week. However, one lucky man finds himself constantly surprised by the recu…
The Texas Lottery was recognized with three top lottery industry awards during the 2023 (NASPL) annual conference,
TEXAS LOTTERY RECEIVES THREE PRESTIGIOUS LOTTERY INDUSTRY AWARDS
Agency was also named a NASPL Award finalist in
four additional categori…
Scientific Games and Delaware Lottery Launch All New Player Loyalty Program and Mobile App
Oct 30, 2023
Scientific Games and Delaware Lottery Launch All New Player Loyalty Program and Mobile App
Premier Digital Engagement Servic…
Congratulations to the PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame Class of 2023!
PGRI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Keith Cash, Sarah Taylor, and Jennifer Welshons was held at the NASPL conference in Milwaukee. C…
International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2023 RESULTS
Generated revenue of $1.06 billion, consistent with the prior year;…
INTRALOT announces extension of OPAP numerical games contract till 2026
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INTRALOT SA announces the extension of its agreement with OPAP for the provision of the license of INTRALOT’s fla…
Fanduel and DraftKings own 80% of the sports betting market. Expect that to change as Disney and others enter the competition
Sports betting has become a multi-billion dollar business in the U.S. since the Supreme Court allowed states to legalize it five years ag…
Congratulations to the NASPL 2023 Award winners!
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The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries is pleased to announce its 2023 …
Las Vegas Strip casino workers poised for November 10 strike as negotiations hit roadblock
Approximately 35,000 hospitality workers in Las Vegas are poised to initiate a strike on November 10 if they fail to secure new labor contr…