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Mississippi Lottery makes July 2022 transfer to state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) completed its July transfer to the state, the first for Fiscal Year 2023…
UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) increasing number of compliance inspections and fines; growing operators' inquiries on potential regulatory failings
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is increasing the number of compliance inspections, fines and regulatory settlements, and operators are i…
Sports betting set in Kansas state-owned casinos Sept. 1
Sports fans who want to bet on their favorite teams should be able to make their wagers in Kansas beginning Sept. 1 if some final regulator…
How Could the Arrival of Fan Duel TV Impact the iGaming Industry?
Thanks to an array of digital tech innovations, many new industries emerged, while others have found a new home online. The iGaming sector…
Blackhawk Network Gains Approval to Process Online Sports Betting in New York and Louisiana
Approval paves the way for Blackhawk to work with sportsbooks on payments and gift card options in two additional states
PLEASANTON, Calif…
Veikkaus Oy: Veikkaus to limit the opening hours of slot machines and the prominence of games in grocery stores
Veikkaus to limit the opening hours of slot machines and the prominence of games in grocery stores 18.8.2022 10:13:24 | Veikkaus Oy
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Oregon lottery employees, to reside in Texas and Florida, are in keeping with new lottery and state policies that changed in recognition of the realities of COVID-19, a mobile workforce, and the benefits of remote employment
There’s some grumbling around the water cooler at Oregon Lottery headquarters in Salem.
None of the aggrieved parties would speak for attr…
Tennessee Sports Betting Operators Enjoy Strong July
Volunteer State keeps up with nationwide trend as revenues rise despite lighter handle
Tennessee became the 10th state in the post-PASPA e…
Quarter of All Gambling Sites Hit by DDoS Attacks in June
A quarter of all gambling sites were hit with distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks executed by botnets in June, according to a new…
Sports Betting Companies Scrutinize Spending Ahead of NFL Season - Front Office Sports
Sportsbooks are seeking a balance between acquiring new customers and profitability.
The NFL season is expected to bring a surge in bett…
Kansas Gaming Commission Approves Temporary Sports Betting Rules
The Kansas Racing and Gaming Commission Endorsed Interim Sports Betting Rules
The KRGC Has Been Accepting Sports Betting License Applica…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Hosts Preparatory Meetings as Governor Signs Sports Wagering Bill
Key Takeaways:
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker has signed into law a bill that will allow for sports betting to occur in Massachuse…
Mr Green Shutting Down UK Sportsbook Operations, iGaming Safe For Now
Gaming operator 888 Holdings recently announced that it was going to be making cuts to offset financial losses. One of those cuts has arriv…
Jackpocket Releases Q2 Report on State of Digital Lottery Play in U.S.
Lottery app makes 4 millionaires in Q2, topping $150M in prize payouts
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the leading lot…
Tencent, the $370 billion Chinese tech giant, posts first ever revenue decline
Tencent posted its first ever quarterly year-on-year revenue decline as stricter regulations around gaming in China and a resurgence of C…
Singapore’s New Gaming Regulator Has Officially Taken Over
Just weeks after Singapore finalized its new gambling regime, the country’s unified Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA) has taken over. The…
California’s Prop 27 Sports Betting Ballot Initiative, Explained
California voters can approve mobile sports betting with the passage of Proposition 27 in November.
The state’s residents face at least t…
Changes to Singapore’s Gambling Laws Now in Effect - Effects on Businesses
Singapore’s Gambling Control Act 2022 and Gambling Regulatory Authority of Singapore Act 2022 are now in effect as of August 1. These two l…
US Gaming Industry Seeks White House Partnership in Addressing Digital Currencies
The US gaming industry is requesting involvement in the federal government’s work to better understand digital currencies and assets. They…
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation and Credit Unions Building Financial Independence Team Up on “Wise Winnings”
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation and Credit Unions Building Financial Independence Team Up on “Wise Winnings,” a Campaign Of…
N.C. Education Lottery crosses $35 billion in sales milestone
DATE: AUG. 16, 2022
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N.C. Education Lottery crosses $35 billion in…
IGT Leads Future of Lottery Retail in Portugal -Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa- via 7,200 Retailer Vue Terminal Contract
Company's new camera-based lottery terminal will be deployed with Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
LONDON, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/…
NeoGames: we are in a great position to continue executing on our growth strategy
NeoGames has downplayed the impacts of a potential recession as the group looks to utilise an Aspire Global shaped springboard to ensure fu…
California Sports Betting Update: State GOP Says No to Both Measures
The California Republican Party on Friday announced its positions on the ballot measures going before voters in November, and when it came…
California Sports Betting Update: State GOP Says No to Both Measures
The California Republican Party on Friday announced its positions on the ballot measures going before voters in November, and when it came…
Kansas approves sports betting regulations, awaits AG's final approval
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas officials took another step on Friday to bring legalized sports gambling in the state.
The Kansas Racing and Gaming…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission discusses next steps on sports betting
Still no timeline for when legal sports wagering will launch
Now that Gov. Charlie Baker has signed a bill to legalize sports betting in M…
Maryland Lottery, Casinos and Sports Wagering Contribute Record-Breaking $1.511 Billion to the State in FY2022
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August 15, 2022
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Fifteen EL (European Lotteries) Members take concrete action and contribute material support to embattled Ukraine
EL Members are instrumental in supporting society in times of crisis. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at the end of February 2022, many…
The Five Canadian Provincial Crown Corporations form Pan-Canadian Coalition to Fight Illegal Online Gambling
Hundreds of illegal gambling sites operating in Canada
VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 4, 2022 /CNW/ - A coalition of five provincial gaming corporati…
Low-income lottery players are not ‘victims’ (MD Lottery commentary on article in The Baltimore Sun)
With the public’s attention focused on a $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot last week, The Baltimore Sun elevated an old trope that has erron…
US Casinos Have Best Quarter in History, Commercial Gaming Win Totals $14.8B
US casinos won more money from gamblers in the second quarter of the year than ever before. Gross gaming revenue (GGR) from commercial slot…
U.S. tribal casinos and other venues reported gross gaming revenues (GGR) of $39 billion for the fiscal year, a 40% improvement over 2020 GGR, and a 13% jump from the 2019 fiscal year GGR
Tribal gaming enjoyed a record-breaking year in fiscal year 2021, federal officials announced earlier this week. However, a deeper look at…
888 sees 13% revenue drop in H1 amid new UK regulations; company now focused on William Hill integration for H2
Online gaming operator 888 Holdings reported Friday its financial results for the first half of 2022, which saw revenues drop 13% to GBP 33…
PGRI LOTTERY EXPO NYC 2022 August 30-Sept 1
PGRI Lottery Expo NYC 2022
August 30-September 1
Sheraton Times Square New York City 811 7th Ave. (at 53rd St.), New York Cit…
Public Gaming Magazine July/August 2022
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Here’s How PayPal Left and Re-Entered iGaming Market
Due to the widespread acceptance of PayPal by both people and companies, many Internet users have had a PayPay account for a long time. Cus…
INSPIRED REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS
Revenue increased 72% to $71.3 million from $41.5 million in prior year
Virtual Sports Revenue increased 71% year-over-year to a record…
Gauselmann Group one of the first providers to get a license to operate online slot games in Germany
Gauselmann Group announced Friday it has now become one of the first providers to be granted a license to operate virtual slot-machine game…
Churchill Downs to sell 49% stake of parimutuel wagering services and equipment subsidiary United Tote to NYRA
Gaming company and horse racing giant Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced Thursday an agreement to sell 49% of United Tote, a whol…
Cyprus Government Lottery awarded the European Lottery Responsible Gaming Certification
The National Lottery of Cyprus (NLC) is proud to announce that it has been awarded with the prestigious European Lotteries Association (EL)…
Entain targets Central, Eastern Europe expansion through Croatia's SuperSport acquisition after 18% revenue growth in H1
Sports betting and gaming giant Entain released Thursday its results for the first half of the year, with a total net gaming revenue growth…
Jackpocket secures exclusive ESPN New York sports app sponsorship
New Partnership Marks Jackpocket's Biggest Deal in Sports Broadcasting
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the leading thi…
NeoGames Announces Second Quarter 2022 Results
– Successfully Completed the Tender Offer for Aspire Global on June 16, 2022 –
– Second Quarter Revenues and Share of NPI Revenues Interes…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Primary Contract For Scratch Game Printing By Minnesota Lottery
Pollard Banknote Awarded Primary Contract For Scratch Game Printing By Minnesota Lottery
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, August…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Approves Two Sports Wagering Facilities, Operator
August 10, 2022 - 11:24 am
Maryland Stadium Sub, Chesapeake Gaming head to SWARC for license awards
Baltimore – The Maryland L…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) GLI Africa Expands Service Offering with Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessments for African Sports Betting Market
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (10 August 2022) – GLI Africa is further expanding the services offered to sports betting clients in Africa as…
EQL Games, Michigan Lottery Sign Content Distribution Agreement
EQL Games, Michigan Lottery Sign Content Distribution Agreement
Features Innovative iLottery Content in Partnership with Present Creative…
OPAP Release of regulated information
11/08/2022
RELEASE OF REGULATED INFORMATION
Transactions Notification
OPAP S.A., pursuant to Law 3556/2007 and the provisions of th…
The U.S. Department of the Interior is reviewing a new gaming agreement reached between the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the state of Wisconsin
The U.S. Department of the Interior is reviewing a new gaming agreement reached between the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chipp…
Kambi Group plc Kambi Group plc signs partnership with Ondiss platform to exclusively power a group of operators in Argentina
Kambi Group plc signs partnership with Ondiss platform to exclusively power a group of operators in Argentina
New agreement will see Kambi…
Brazil's Lack of Online Gambling Regs Isn't Stopping Operators From Taking Over
Brazil is still trying to figure out if it wants to regulate online sports betting, and may not be involved anytime soon. However, this doe…
Maryland Casinos Generate Single-Month Revenue Record
Last month, Maryland’s six casinos generated over $181.5 million in gaming revenue, contributing $76.1 million to the state.
For the secon…
West Virginia Online Gaming Numbers Rise, Sports Betting Mixed in July
The West Virginia online gaming numbers for July started the financial year with a bit of a bump from the previous month.
The iGaming hand…
DraftKings raises 2022 revenue guidance after US$466m quarter
US betting brand sees revenue leap 57% YoY in Q2.
Net loss hits US$217m, down from US$306m in year prior
MUPs increase to 1.5m
2022 re…
Ontario and Canada cordial markets for operators in Q2
With Ontario launching its online sports betting and igaming market back in April, the second quarter financial result period has provided…
US States Could Generate $6.35 Billion in Annual Tax Revenue from Legal U.S. iGaming, Report Says
According to an independent report, US states are projected to realize $6.35 billion in annual tax revenue from the adoption of iGaming.
T…
Massachusetts moves forward on sports betting
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission agreed to conduct public discussions this month to gather ideas from stakeholders to regulate sports be…
OPAP Announcement of regulated information regarding the Company’s share capital and the number of shares and voting rights, in accordance with par. 5, article 9, of L.3556/2007
Announcement of regulated information regarding the Company’s share capital and the number of shares and voting rights, in accordance…
Regulators to Shutter PredictIt's Elections Gambling Platform
When it comes to politics, all bets are off. Since 2014, online predictions marketplace PredictIt has allowed Americans to vote with their…
Twitch to Address Concerns Over Gambling Streams
Gambling has been growing in popularity on Twitch, but there have been a number of concerns over it, and the website itself is addressing t…
EQL Games, Present Creative Announce Lottery-Focused Content Partnership
Companies Will Offer Games, Technology to Enhance Digital Lottery Offerings
Lottery innovator EQL Games and veteran game d…
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful John Cranley is calling on state lawmakers to abandon a sports betting measure that has already passed the Senate, and instead establish sports gaming under the Ohio Lottery Commission’s existing authority
The debate over which commission should control sports gambling has long been a sticking point for lawmakers trying to legalize betting.
D…
Massachusetts Sports betting pivoting to regulatory phase for details
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission plans during a meeting Thursday to start discussing the work it will have to do if or when Gov. Charlie…
Texas Lottery Broke All-Time Sales Record Prior to $1.33 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot
The Texas Lottery Commission reported $264 million in sales the week of the historic Mega Millions drawing
The Texas Lottery Commission (T…
Pennsylvania Lottery Sees 2nd Best Year In Its History
It’s been a good year for the Pennsylvania Lottery.
PA Lottery Executive Director Drew Svitko says this fiscal year has resulted in its se…
Helene Keeley new Acting Director, Delaware Lottery
August 02, 2022
Helene Keeley named Acting Director of the Delaware Lottery
Dover, DE — Delaware Secretary of Finance Rick Geisenberger a…
Pat Davis has been appointed BCLC’s President & CEO
BCLC’s Board of Directors announced today that Pat Davis has been appointed BCLC’s President & CEO. The Board made the appointment fo…
Provincial coalition of gaming agencies calls on bettors to avoid illegal gambling sites
Online gambling market has grown to a nearly $4 billion industry in Canada
The business of online gambling is booming in Canada, but some…
AGEM Index rose by 51.54 points in July
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Ad tracking by online gambling industry comes under scrutiny
UK’s data watchdog assesses complaint on ways betting firms profile and target problem players
Dave, a Scotsman in his early twenties, rec…
Twitch streamers are making millions from crypto gambling sites while their audience goes bankrupt
Bloomberg's deep dive shows that Twitch streams are pulling kids as young as 16 into crypto gambling.
Some in the audience of Twitch's big…
Maryland Casinos Generate Single-Month Record of $181.5 Million During July
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August 5, 2022
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Seth Elkin
410-230-8816
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Maryland Casinos Generate Single-Month…
Completion of Sisal Acquisition | Flutter Entertainment plc
5 August 2022
Flutter Entertainment plc ("Flutter")
Completion of Sisal acquisition
Flutter is pleased to announce that it has…
GLI promotes Patrick Cottingham to Client Services Manager, other two as Senior Account Executives
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces Three Promotions in Client Services
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces…
Racino Operator Announces New Name, Quarterly Results
WYOMISSING, Pa. – Penn National Gaming Inc. is now known as Penn Entertainment Inc.
The company, which operates Hollywood Gaming at Mahoni…
Online sports betting company FanDuel names chief legal officer
Online sports betting and gaming company FanDuel Group has appointed Carolyn Renzin to the position of chief legal officer, adding to her e…
Atlantic City's Joe Lupo to run Mirage casino for Hard Rock
Joe Lupo, who has helped two of Atlantic City’s most successful casinos thrive through years of market turbulence, will run the Mirage Hote…
Virginia Lottery announced a 25% jump in June’s handle compared to the same time last year,
Sports betting in Virginia brought in $295.2 million in wagers in the month of June, according to the latest numbers reported by the Virgin…
Singapore’s new casino, gambling regulator takes charge from today
Singapore’s casinos are now under the control of a new gambling regulator with two key acts taking effect from today, Monday 1 August 2022…
China’s gambling hub Macao to ease Covid-19 restrictions
The gambling hub of Macao will allow bars, restaurants, salons, gyms and entertainment venues to reopen on Tuesday, August 2, lifting a cit…
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2022 RESULTS
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Revenue of $1.02 billion, down 2% as reported and up 3% at constant currency, led by 23% growth in…
Scientific Games Regional VP of Sales Jeremy Kyzer has received a prestigious Powers Award from NASPL
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ JEREMY KYZER RECOGNIZED BY NORTH AMERICAN LOTTERY INDUSTRY WITH POWERS AWARD
ATLANTA – August 1, 2022 – Scientific Game…
Larry Loss, final employee who was there at the launch of the Iowa Lottery, to retire after 37 years
Final employee who was there at the launch of the Iowa Lottery to retire
JULY 29, 2022 BY DAR DANIELSON
Larry Loss. (RI Photo)
The…
La Française des Jeux: Lottery Revenues increase 17% in H1 2022
La Française des Jeux: Results for H1 2022
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Half-year revenue up 12%
Strong growth in lotte…
NY Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul Want Casino’s in Hudson Yards, Times Square and More. New York state’s Gaming Commission is authorized to issue three licenses
Get ready, New York state’s Gaming Commission is authorized to issue up to three licenses. Mayor Eric Adams wants at least two of the licen…
German Gambling Regulator Directs ISPs to Block Access to Illegal iGaming Websites
Germany’s new gambling regulator, Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), has asked local internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to unlicensed…
Lottery.com to Furlough Workers as Funds Dwindle and CEO resigns
Lottery.com Inc. is furloughing certain employees and warning that it may not have the funds to continue operating, according to a regulato…
Flutter (Parent of PokerStars, Paddy Power, SkyBet) To Cut Staff amidst 50% decline in stock price and departure of top executives
Gaming giant Flutter Entertainment is going through a significant transition. It has recently said goodbye to two of its primary executives…
RFP: Rhode Island Lottery for PULL TABS
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Mega Millions® jackpot - Illinois Lottery Director Harold Mays gives update on winning ticket on CNN
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The chase for the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot has ended – with a single ticket sold in the Chicago area for the whole …
Singapore Legalises Social Gambling In Homes From 1 Aug
A popular social pastime among many Singaporeans is playing mahjong or poker with friends at home. While this was not illegal before, it al…
California court restricts state from integrating environmental regulations into negotiations with Tribes over casino agreements
California cannot seek environmental concessions from five Native American Tribes during negotiations to renew their contracts to operate "…
Française des Jeux (FDJ) has announced the acquisition of L’Addition in a bid to strengthen its retail services arm
Française des Jeux (FDJ) has announced the acquisition of L’Addition in a bid to strengthen its retail services arm.
The latter company is…
Josée Turcotte joins the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario as chief legal officer
Turcotte's mandate includes supporting the commission in its ongoing modernization initiatives
Josée Turcotte has joined the Alcohol and G…
Nevada Bans Lottery Ticket Sales, Residents Still Dream of Winning
Nevada Bans Lottery Ticket Sales, Residents Still Dream of Winning
Nevadians had no choice but to travel out of state this week to try the…