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Florida Gaming Commission Requests Three Fantasy Sports Betting Operators to Stop Operations
Florida Gaming Control Commission requested that three daily fantasy sports operators shut down their operations in the state. The Commissi…
Australian casino group Star Entertainment to raise $481 million in equity
(Reuters) -Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group is tapping the capital markets for a second time in 2023 as it aims to raise…
Ladbrokes owner Entain warns on online gaming revenue, shares slide
Sept 25 (Reuters) - Ladbrokes owner Entain (ENT.L) warned on its online net gaming revenues for the third quarter and the full-year on Mon…
EL AI Seminar Hosted by: Totalizator Sportowy POSTPONED
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Just before the summer of 2023 EL organized a very well attended webinar on the developments of AI in the lotter…
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) urges countries like Norway to license multiple online gambling operators
In a statement, EGBA said that such a shift would align with the current European trend, as many European countries have already adopted li…
Authority and responsibility for granting online gambling licenses in Germany passes from the 16 Federal States to the newly formed Joint Gambling Supervisory Authority in Halle (the “GGL”)
A lot has happened since our last update: On 1 January 2023, the responsibility for the entire gambling licensing process in Germany relate…
WLA congratulates Rebecca Paul on her 20 years as President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (TELC)
WLA congratulates Rebecca Paul on her 20 years as President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (TELC), and the TEL…
Florida gaming commission sends cease-and-desist letters to fantasy sports firms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida gambling regulators this week sent cease-and-desist letters to three daily fantasy-sports operators accused of…
Loto-Québec increases net income by 12.9%
MONTREAL, Sept. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - For the period from April 1 to June 26, 2023, Loto-Québec generated total revenues of $711.2M and a consol…
New Hampshire Lottery FY2023 net income increases 21% over FY2022
We’re thrilled to share that this year, we contributed record-breaking support for NH public education! This year, we generated $187…
Connecticut Lottery to Open New Sportsbook at Total Mortgage Arena
The XL Center soon won’t be the only arena in Connecticut to feature a sportsbook and restaurant. The Connecticut Lottery Corporation anno…
Lotterywest marks 90 years of supporting Western Australia
CLICK HERE TO WATCH Lotterywest 90th Anniversary Video The Premier today officially recognised Lotterywest's 90-year anniversary.
Lotter…
Nevada Gaming Commissioner Wants Answers About MGM, Caesars Cyberattacks
Nevada Gaming Commissioner Brian Krolicki, the newest member of the state gaming regulatory who was appointed just in February by Gov. Joe…
Powerball Jackpot Leaps to 4th Largest in Game History
September 24, 2023
Players will have a chance to play for the fourth-largest Powerball® jackpot next week. The Powerball jackpot now sta…
Spain: SELAE’s 2023 National Christmas Lottery ticket to include the logo of the Spanish EU Presidency
Every year, the National Christmas Lottery tickets in Spain include an image of one of the paintings in The Prado Museum in Madrid, showing…
Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin achieves fifth RG certification
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has developed a…
Ohio Lottery hosted a 'behind-the-scenes' look at the Ohio Lottery daily drawing process.
We were excited to host representatives from multiple state agencies for a behind-the-scenes look at the Ohio Lottery daily drawing process…
EL/WLA Sports Betting Seminar -November 1st hosted by: La Française des Jeux (FDJ)
Open to EL/WLA Lottery Members and EL/WLA Associate Members, non- EL/WLA members upon approval
Sports Betting is one of the fastes…
New Jersey Lottery Happy 31st Birthday to our very own Jersey Cash 5!
Happy 31st Birthday to our very own Jersey Cash 5! Jersey Cash 5 was launched in September 1992 and quickly became a favorite among playe…
WLA Inaugural Responsible Gaming Week Webinar
ANNOUNCING October 16–18, 2023 15:00–17:00 CEST A WLA Online Event
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Responsible Gaming is the…
The Montana Lottery set another new record with a transfer of $24.7 million back to the State of Montana!
The Montana Lottery Commission yesterday approved financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30. Following July's news of record s…
Youth Protection Act as an opportunity: WestLotto welcomes concrete proposals for loot box regulation
With a six-point plan, lawyer Carsten Bringmann has shown concrete opportunities for the regulation of loot boxes in the Youth Protection A…
RFP: IDAHO Lottery 'Package Delivery Services'
Friday, September 22, 2023
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Swedish government proposes hike on gambling tax
Swedish government proposes hike on gambling tax The Swedish government has recently announced more funding for the national gambling regul…
Bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery players to claim anonymously passes unanimously in Senate
Senator warns current laws can lead to having "a target on your back"
A bill that would allow some lottery winners in Pennsylvania to clai…
The Mobile App: Gateway to the Modern Lottery Experience
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Several gaming companies operating illegally in Norway for several years announce they are pulling out of Norway
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The companies behind Unibet, Betsson, ComeOn and bet365 have been operating illegally in Norway for several years. They…
NC Senate releases bill that authorizes 4 more casinos in state
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – After months of negotiations about a plan to legalize more gambling options in North Carolina, Republican Senate lea…
PGRI LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE 2023 -Thank you for attending!
Special Thanks to Presenters, and panel discussion moderators and panelists for producing a fabulous conference experience. Thank you to t…
New Jersey Lottery to Add Online Option in 2024
The new rule was proposed last September.
TRENTON, N.J. — Draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions and Jersey Cash 5 will be avail…
The ALPHV ransomware group used social engineering to attack MGM Resorts.
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility for the MGM Resorts cyber outage on Tuesday, and it apparently took the group on…
Caesars joins MGM Resorts in reporting cyberattack
https://investor.caesars.com/node/33686/html
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” or “our”) recently identified suspicious ac…
Delaware Lottery to get online sports betting, new poker platform, and take over the state's existing virtual casino games
The Delaware Lottery has reached an agreement with a global online gaming company that will introduce online sports betting in Delaware for…
Interpol busts crime ring exploiting sports feeds for betting advantage
In a sweeping international effort, law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled an organized crime syndicate that exploited video…
UK Gambling Commission establishes Industry Forum made up of sector representatives
The UK Gambling Commission has announced the establishment of an Industry Forum, to be made up of representatives belonging to Britain's ga…
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $596 Million for Saturday Draw
September 14, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot has eluded players again and has jumped to an estimated $596 million for the next drawing on S…
Massachusetts Lottery app has processed $100M in prizes
The mobile ticket-cashing feature that the Mass. Lottery’s app launched two years ago this week has now processed more than 76,000 prizes w…
Is sports betting worsening gambling habits of Americans?
The NFL season has officially kicked off and that means a lot of fans are making bets. As more and more states are legalizing sports bettin…
Patrícia Mamona, Olympic and European medalist, will be keynote speaker at the Cibelae Lisbon 2023 Congress
The Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting (Cibelae) has the honor to announce that the Portuguese athlete Patrícia Mamo…
United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports_ULIS presented at the INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF)
The 13th Meeting of the INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF) was held in Buenos Aires from 12 to 14 September at the Centro Universitar…
Congratulations to Mary Harville who will be celebrating her 3rd anniversary as President and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation on Sunday
Congratulations to Mary Harville who will be celebrating her 3rd anniversary as President and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation on Su…
RFP: New York Lottery Scratch-off ticket design, development, and production services
Category(ies):
Printing - Consulting & Other Services
Printing - Commodities
Issue Date: 09/08/2023Contract Number: C202305
Lottery…
Allwyn announces new leadership team to spearhead delivery of The National Lottery
New Executive will lead the delivery of the Fourth National Lottery Licence
London, UK – Allwyn has announced the new leadership team that…
Hackers claim MGM cyberattack as outage drags into fourth day
Hotel and entertainment giant MGM Resorts continues to battle a widespread outage after a cyberattack forced it to shut down systems across…
Group in Casino Hacks Skilled at Duping Workers for Access
Bloomberg) -- The hacking group suspected of cyberattacks against two giant casino operators has quickly made a name for itself for its ski…
Vermont: Five sports betting operators submit bids to obtain mobile licenses
Five major sports betting operators including FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and Penn Interactive (ESPN Bet) have submitted bids to…
FBI investigates after MGM’s casinos and hotels hit by ‘cyber incident’
The FBI is investigating a “cyber incident” at MGM Resorts International, as guests at one of the world’s largest casino operators struggle…
IGT Stock Surges on Rumor Apollo Mulling Bid for Gaming Unit
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) was one of Thursday’s best-performing gaming stocks as the shares surged following a report that…
Chile's Supreme Court declares online betting sites illegal and orders the blockage of over 20 platforms
The Third Chamber of the Supreme Court of Chile issued a ruling in which it declared illegal any type of sports betting sites operating in…
Brazil's Lower House Passes Sports Betting Bill, Aims to Raise $335 Million in 2024
Brazil's lower house approved on Wednesday a bill that aims to regulate sports betting in a move that could boost its 2024 budget by over…
Australia Seeks to Prohibit the Use of Credit Cards in iGaming
Everything boils down to preventing people from betting with money they do not have, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said
Austral…
Western Canada Lottery Corporation Invites Players To Explore CATAN® With The Launch Of Its New Scratch Ticket
Press Release
September 12, 2023
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, September 12, 2023 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PB…
Casino operators, gaming regulator bemoan skill machines at Pa. Senate hearing
Video skill machines have become a fixture in convenience stores, bars and standalone parlors across Pennsylvania and as their legality end…
The Dutch gaming authority KSA has called for legislation and regulations concerning online gambling to be tightened
Gaming sites ‘not doing enough to prevent gambling addiction’
The Dutch gaming authority KSA has called for legislation and regulations co…
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency reports that the state’s six casinos won $161.39 million from their slot machines and table games during August 2023
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency reports that the state’s six casinos won $161.39 million from their slot machines and table…
MGM casinos hit by cyberhack that led to computer shutdowns at properties across U.S.
LAS VEGAS -- A "cybersecurity issue" led to the shutdown of some casino and hotel computer systems at MGM Resorts International properties…
RFP: MUSL Request for Proposal – Powerball Brand Research
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POWERBALL Brand Research
Request for Proposal Issued by
Multi-State Lottery Association Date Issued: Se…
United Arab Emirate (UAE) establishes General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), appoints Kevin Mullally to CEO
The UAE has announced a new federal authority to manage commercial gaming and a national lottery in the country.
The General Commercial Ga…
New Hampshire Lottery breaks all-time sales record with 12% increase in sales and 27% increase in net funds transferred, generating $603 million in total sales in fiscal year 2023
8/23/2023
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Lottery broke its all-time sales record in Fiscal Year 2023, surpassing $603 million in total s…
Congress looks at NFL's gambling policy as new season begins
Congress looks at NFL's gambling policy as new season begins The Congressional Gaming Caucus is not happy with a recent NFL response to an…
A record 73 million Americans plan to bet on the NFL this season, a 60% increase from last season
More than 73 million Americans plan to wager on the NFL season, a nearly 60% increase from last season, according to a survey from the Am…
Kentucky Retail Sports Betting Officially Goes Live, becoming the thirty-fifth state to allow sports betting
Kentucky officially launched retail betting on Thursday, September 7. They became the thirty-fifth state to allow some form of sports betti…
Allwyn International posts results for Q2 and H1 of 2023: Sales and GGR double; Net increases by around 50%
Allwyn International a.s. (“Allwyn” or the “Company”, and, together with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, the “Group” or “w…
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $500 Million for Saturday Drawing
September 07, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot has reached the half billion dollar mark for the third time this year! The jackpot has grown t…
Inspired Entertainment now LIVE with Fanduel to deliver iGaming content across four major North American jurisdictions
September 8, 2023 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) is pleased to announce it is expanding its partnership with Fa…
New UK Gambling Regs Under Fire Over Lack of Evidentiary Support Claims
Some of the measures the UK government proposed through its gambling white paper may do more harm than good. Absent solid evidence to suppo…
Tabcorp fined $1 million for not complying with VGCCC directions
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Tabcorp Wagering (VIC) Pty Ltd $1 million for not complying with two…
National Lottery of the Republic of North Macedonia, Announces Tender for Awarding Join Venture Contract for Establishing Three Trade Companies for Organizing Internet (Online) Game of Chance.
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National Lottery of the Republic of North Macedonia, Announces Tender for Awarding Join Venture Contract for Establis…
EQL Games and Fennica Gaming to Launch Next Gen Lottery Products for North and South American Lotteries
EQL GAMES AND FENNICA GAMING TO LAUNCH NEXT GEN LOTTERY PRODUCTS FOR NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAN LOTTERIES
PARTNERSHIP MOVES FROM SIGNED…
Brazil’s Updated Sports Betting Framework Could Include Gambling Provisions
There’s a chance that Brazil could consider bringing back its gambling market much sooner than anticipated. It could be covered in the upco…
RFP: Hoosier Lottery has issued an RFP for Creative Agency of Record
PLEASE CLICK HERE TO READ THIS RFP
https://hoosierlottery.com/getmedia/1879d9fe-c7dd-4d66-8504-d9fa93edbb55/2023-Hoosier-Lottery-Creati…
DANSKE SPIL PROFITS AS FIRST-HALF REVENUE TOPS DKK2.47 BILLION
Danske Spil’s half-year accounts show progress compared to the same period in 2022. The progress is mainly due to positive development for…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Laboratory Accredited in the State of Paraná, Brazil
Editor's note: Portuguese and Spanish versions follow
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Laboratory Accredited in th…
MUSL NEWS - Developing the Next Multi-State Game Boom
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SCENES from SMART-TECH 2023
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES 'The Quest for Progressive Jackpot Adventure'
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HAZEN Paper Introduces a New "Holiday Themed" Series of Holographic Patterns
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Kansas Surpasses $1.5 Billion in Wagers During First Year of Sports Betting
The Kansas Racing & Gaming Commission (KRGC) has announced that sportsbooks have seen $1.5 billion in bets one year after the industry…
NEOGAMES 'How AI Can Assist iLotteries to Achieve their Goals
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named Scott Bowen as the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday named Scott Bowen as the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources.
“We are bles…
Virginia Lottery reported record profits of $867 million (up almost 10% from 2022) and record sales of $4.6 billion
Profits increased almost 10% from the last fiscal year, when the lottery reported $779.6 million. The lottery’s fiscal year ends on June 30…
Lootbox regulation: experts confirm WestLotto's call for a round table
You can follow the current discussion on the subject of loot boxes at the webinar of the authorities' mirror with WestLotto and w…
Tony Russell, Deputy Executive Director ITS & Operations, is now Acting Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery
Tony Russell, Deputy Executive Director ITS & Operations, is now Acting Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery
Virginia L…
Australia's The Lottery Corporation accuses operators of bypassing state laws and to offer "synthetic-style" lottery products
SYDNEY, NSWz, Australia (August 24, 2023) — According to local media reports a conflict between ASX-listed The Lottery Corporation and smal…
Round of 16 set for NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ - Powerball, the Official Lottery Game of NASCAR, announces 16 semi-finalists advancing in the race to $1 million
Powerball, the Official Lottery Game of NASCAR, announces 16 semi-finalists advancing in the race to $1 million
JOHNSTON, Iowa (August 2…
Despite pressure to reduce aggressive advertising, Sports Betting Ad Impressions Up 25%
As attention to sports betting ads grows across North America, operators are adjusting their approach but not slowing down their marketing…
The U.S. Dept. of Justice and the FBI "takes seriously the issue of illegal gambling, including illegal online gambling, and continues to successfully investigate and prosecute illegal Internet gambling."
The Department of Justice has responded to a letter sent by regulators from Nevada and six other states earlier this year.
The initial let…
China's lottery sales surge 55.9% in July
Xinhua | August 31, 2023
China's lottery ticket sales surged 55.9 percent year on year to about 48.91 billion yuan (about 6.81 billion U.S…
West Virginia’s sports betting and online wagers $321 million in July
West Virginia’s sports betting and online wagers was officially snapped in July, with slight increases in handle for both camps.
In total…
The N.C. State Lottery Commission took its next step to establishing mobile sports betting by hiring Gaming Laboratories International
The N.C. State Lottery Commission took last week its next step to establishing mobile sports betting by hiring a gaming consultant.
Gaming…
BCLC We’re a lot more than lotto. Funds generated by lottery, casinos and sports-betting go back to the Province to help support healthcare, education and community programs all across B.C.
September 01, 2023
BCLC delivered a record-breaking net income of $1.636 billion last fiscal year, of which $1.624 billion was deliv…
New York State regulators release first set of answers to queries from Downstate casino license applicants
State gambling regulators have released the initial Q&A responses from downstate New York casino applicants, shedding light on their ea…
Tonje Sagstuen is managing director of Norsk Tipping from 1 September
The board of Norsk Tipping has appointed Tonje Sagstuen as managing director of Norsk Tipping from 1 September. On 28 June, it was announce…
The Virginia Lottery today released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of July 2023.
Between July 1 and July 31, 2023, Virginians wagered $293,611,789 (“handle”), 10.4% higher than last July. A complete list of all approve…
Top-performing Ohio Lottery Extends Successful Scratch-Off Games Partnership with Scientific Games
Aug 30, 2023
Top-performing Ohio Lottery Extends Successful Scratch-Off Games Partnership with Scientific Games
Company’s Game Portfolio…
New Mexico Lottery surpasses $1 Billion raised for NM Education
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August 31, 2023
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