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Las Vegas Strip casinos, strong visitation numbers drive Nevada's 16th consecutive $1B+ month at $1.27B
Strip casinos, strong visitation numbers drive Nevada's 16th consecutive $1B+ month at $1.27B
Casinos in the Las Vegas Strip have driven…
AGA Publishes Updated Anti-Money Laundering Best Practices
Updates Reflect Industry Leadership, New Laws to Protect Financial System
Washington, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) release…
Julie Terrell, Texas Lottery draw game coordinator, was named a recipient of a 2022 Powers Award
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INTRALOT completes acquisition of Intralot US Securities B.V. shares from minority holders
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INTRALOT completes acquisition of
Intralot US Securities B.V. shares from minority holders
Peania July 28, 2022
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German city to shut all betting shops amid money-laundering allegations
The German city of Bremen isn’t happy with betting operators. It has expressed concerns about their anti-money laundering (AML) practices…
International Game Technology PLC Announces Amendment and Extension of Revolving Credit Facilities and Amendment of Term Loan Facilities
International Game Technology PLC Announces Amendment and Extension of Revolving Credit Facilities and Amendment of Term Loan Facilities…
MACAU: Public Tender Gaming Commission Created
The Chief Executive (CE) Ho Iat Seng formally created yesterday the commission that is to be in charge of the public tender for the attribu…
Could California Sports Betting Be Derailed By A Florida Lawsuit?
Big changes could be coming to US casinos in California, including the legal ability to offer both online and retail sports betting to gues…
Towards A Stronger Culture Of Industry Responsibility And Cooperation: In Europe And Beyond
With demands on safer gambling continuing to grow across European countries, it’s important that gambling companies take their re…
DiMatteo resigns as CEO of Lottery.com
Lottery.com has announced that Lawrence (Tony) DiMatteo has resigned from his role as chief executive, marking the latest executive-level d…
Gaming Laboratories International Expands APAC Team in Australia
Gaming Laboratories International Expands APAC Team in Australia
Barrie Wilson joins the company as Manager of Client Services
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KENTUCKY LOTTERY BREAKS SALES AND CASH TRANSFERS RECORDS IN FISCAL YEAR 2022
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IGT Launches World-Class iLottery Games in Michigan
IGT Launches World-Class iLottery Games in Michigan
Company's top-performing games will soon be available to Michigan Lottery players…
IWG and Virginia Lottery to Launch Capcom Street Fighter™ II eInstant
IWG and Virginia Lottery to Launch Capcom Street Fighter™ II eInstant
Release celebrates legendary franchise’s 35th anniversary
July 2…
Massachusetts sports betting bill still has a shot at moving forward, Senate President Karen Spilka indicates
With less than a week of formal sessions left on Beacon Hill, a highly anticipated bill legalizing sports betting in Massachusetts may emer…
New law gives Colorado's gaming division more power to investigate gray casinos
Businesses offer cash or crypto prizes for playing slot-machine-type games
For years, state and local leaders have tried to crack down on…
UK Government Warns Of Legislations If Loot Boxes Aren't Addressed
The UK government has released a statement on video game loot boxes.
Over the last two months, governing bodies from various European coun…
Idaho Lottery Celebrates Successful Launch Of Industry’s First-Ever Scratch FXtra™ Family Of Games
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July 25, 2022
Idaho Lottery Celebrates Successful Launch Of Industry’s First-Ever Scratch FXtra™ Fa…
FanDuel announces executive appointments ensuring management continuity secured into future
Christian Genetski Promoted to the Role of President
Mike Raffensperger Appointed as Chief Commercial Officer
New Executive Structure P…
Pollard Banknote Welcomes Industry Leader May Scheve Reardon As Vice President Of Government Relations
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 20, 2022 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote”) is very pleased to announce that May Sch…
NY Helps US Sports Betting Top $10 Billion Revenue, $1.5B Taxes Post-PASPA
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Massachusetts lawmakers divided on whether to allow betting on collegiate sports
Massachusetts House and Senate negotiators remain "far apart" on legislation that would legalize sports betting, Speaker Ron Mariano said T…
Legalizing Missouri Sports Betting is Key to Stopping Illegal Bets
Consumer Choice Center Manager: MO Legal Sports Betting Market Stops Illegal Bets
CCC Manager Co-Authored New Sports Betting Study in U…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Ginnie Hollis Director of Engineering
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Ginnie Hollis Director of Engineering LAKEWOOD, N.J. (July 19, 2022) – Gaming Laboratories…
California's mayor union AFSCME opposing tribal ballot measure as lines are drawn in the sports betting legalization battle
A major player in California politics unveiled Thursday its stance on the sports betting measures that will be on the November ballot. The…
Ireland: Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), the official lottery operator, raised more than €300 million for good causes
Irish Lottery Players Spent Over $1B Last Year
Lottery players and vendors in Ireland had a good year last year. Data from Premier Lotteri…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is pleased to announce its July line-up of three new online and mobile slot games
INSPIRED LAUNCHES ITS JULY LINE-UP OF SIZZLING HOT ONLINE AND MOBILE SLOT GAMES
JULY 22, 2022 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” o…
What's Next for North Carolina Sports Betting Legislation?
The bills led to an even fiercer debate on the House floor, and hopes of legalizing mobile sports betting ultimately fell apart. The NC Gen…
Alabama lawmaker will bring lottery and gambling legislation to next session
The Mega Millions jackpot drawing tonight is $660 million, but Alabamians won’t have a shot at the prize without crossing state lines.
The…
Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s website launched the province’s first online casino
Nova Scotia’s first online casino is now live. On Thursday, the Atlantic Lottery Corporation’s website quietly launched the province’s firs…
As of June 30, 2022, the New Jersey Lottery has contributed $1.074 billion in profits to the State for FY22
NEW JERSEY LOTTERY ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022
TRENTON (July 21, 2022) – The New Jersey Lottery Commission hel…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2022 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 2, 2022
LONDON, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) will host a conference call and live webcast to…
Las Vegans brave the heat to get rich with lottery tickets in Primm
LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Lotto fever took on a new meaning Friday in Primm.
Thousands of Southern Nevadans crossed the state line into Californi…
BRAZIL: Project for the legalization of gambling awaits analysis by the Federal Senate
Bill 442/91, for the legalization of betting in all its aspects in Brazil, is being observed by companies and personalities in the sector a…
How AI Can Prevent Problem Gambling in Mobile Sports Betting
As mobile sports betting and iGaming become more popular, the companies behind them are finding new ways to increase player safety.
Placin…
Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the four newest members of the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame - Please read their biographies here
The 94 members of t…
René Jansen, chair of the Dutch regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), on Combating illegal games of chance
July 21, 2022
Since the legalization of online games of chance, much of the public debate has been ab…
JOB: Wisconsin Lottery Marketing Communications Supervisor
Position Title: Marketing Communications Supervisor
Organization: Wisconsin Lottery, Wisconsin Department of Revenue
Location: Madison, W…
Esports and Gen Z-focused media platform FaZe Clan debuts on Nasdaq after $725M SPAC merger
Gaming and youth culture media platforms FaZe Klan completed it on tuesday $725 million business combination with a special purpose acquisi…
Lotería Nacional de Ecuador, the Ecuador National Lottery, has awarded a new, 10-year contract to Scientific Games
Electronic Draw Games Will Launch for the First Time in Ecuador
ATLANTA, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lotería Nacional de Ecuad…
Tennessee Lottery raises nearly $6.5 Billion for Education
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NASHVILLE—The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation has closed its Fiscal Year with a contribu…
Mississippi Lottery announces June transfer to the State
JACKSON, MISS — The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its final transfer to the state for Fiscal year 2022, bringing the total to $…
The Ohio Lottery brought in $1.4 billion in profits this past year, setting a new record
The Ohio Lottery brought in $1.4 billion in profits this past year, setting a new record.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — The Ohio Lottery made record…
Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (AöR): German Gambling Regulator Asks ISPs to Block Illegal iGaming Websites
The GGL's social mission is to combat illegal gambling in order to protect gamblers and minors from gambling and betting addiction and game…
In 2019 gambling revenue in Macau was six times that of Las Vegas. This year the Nevada gaming hub has edged ahead of its Asian rival
With Chinese players stuck at home because of lockdowns, the territory’s gambling revenue has plunged.
In 2019 gambling revenue in Macau w…
Massachusetts Governor Baker, Treasurer Goldberg and Attorney General Healey Appoint Jordan M. Maynard to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
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Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito
Office of Attorney Genera…
Station Casinos acquires 126 acres south of Las Vegas Strip for $172M
Station Casinos has loaded up on more land in Las Vegas, completing a big purchase just days after it unveiled plans to demolish three shut…
Scientific Games was named the primary instant games partner for Loto-Québec
SCIENTIFIC GAMES NAMED LOTO-QUÉBEC PRIMARY INSTANT GAMES PARTNER
50-year History of Games Produced at Company's Canadian Facilit…
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) announced today that it reinforced its global lottery industry leadership by being named Lottery Supplier of the Year
LONDON, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) ("IGT") announced today that it reinforced its global l…
Idaho Lottery Celebrates One-Third of a Century, Returning Record Dividend to People of Idaho
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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The AGEM Index fell in June 2022 by 71.71 points to 811.39, an 8.1 percent decline from the previous month
June 2022 The AGEM Index fell in June 2022 by 71.71 points to 811.39, an 8.1 percent decline from the previous month. Compared to one ye…
Michigan internet gaming and sports betting operators report combined $136.9 million June total gross receipts
Detroit, July 19, 2022 - Michigan commercial and tribal operators in June reported a combined $136.9 million total gross internet receipts…
Pennsylvania casinos reach new $5 billion record for gambling revenue
HARRISBURG, Pa. - Casinos and other operators in Pennsylvania set a new annual record for gambling revenue, state regulators said Tuesday…
National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling Comes to Boston July 20-23, 2022
National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling Comes to Boston July 20-23, 2022
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MASS LOTTERY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL LOTTERY WEEK JULY 17-23
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Camelot, the operator of the National Lottery has been named the winner of the All-Party Parliamentary Corporate Responsibility Group’s (APCRG) Responsible Business Champion Award
19 July 2022
CAMELOT WINS ALL-PARTY PARLIAMENTARY CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY GROUP’S RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS CHAMPION AWARD
– Loc…
Tennessee Lottery adds third drawing to LOTTO AMERICA
LOTTERY ADDS THIRD DRAWING TO LOTTO AMERICA NASHVILLE—Three cheers for the addition of a third drawing to the popular multi-state game Lo…
UK will not ban video games loot boxes despite problem gambling findings
UK will not ban video games loot boxes despite problem gambling findings
UK will not ban video games loot boxes despite problem gambling f…
UK: Camelot granted permission to appeal National Lottery licence decision
The Court of Appeal has given permission to Camelot Group and International Game Technology (IGT) to appeal the decision to award the fourt…
California sports betting boils down to Propositions 26 and 27
As legalized sports betting continues to sweep the nation, the states that host the most NFL franchises (California and Florida, three each…
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $530 million
Mega Millions will next be drawn Tuesday. File Photo
July 16 -- The Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $530 million after no t…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission May Boost the Number of Poker Tables in Local Casinos Due to Higher Demand
For the time being, Massachusetts residents and visitors are provided with a large variety of gambling options. However, the options for po…
Gauselmann Group on path to match pre-pandemic revenues
The Gauselmann Group is leaving the pandemic behind and picking up economically from the successful pre-COVID period: at the end of the fir…
Hard Rock confirms 2025 opening plans for the rebranded Mirage on Las Vegas Strip
Hard Rock International has confirmed plans to open its rebranded The Mirage Hotel & Casino Las Vegas hotel in 2025. MGM Resorts had re…
UK White Paper on gambling review sees publication postponed for a fourth time until PM is replaced
Following UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s resignation, which came as a consequence of a decimated party that also saw the exit of Gamblin…
Fanduel Casino hires MICHIEF as creative agency of record
Casino platform is currently available in four U.S. states and Canada
FanDuel Casino has named Mischief as its new creative agency of reco…
Norway media ordered to comply with Discovery TV gambling blackout
Norwegian gambling authority Lottstift has praised media counterpart Medietilsynet for upholding its decision to continue to ban gambling a…
Shares in Genting Singapore jump following MGM Resorts takeover interest
Shares in Genting Singapore jump following MGM Resorts takeover interest
Shares in Genting Singapore have jumped following news that MGM…
AGS, Gambling.com, Entain & FSB: on the move
With comings and goings commonplace across the industry, SharpLink Gaming, FSB and AGS, all feature in our latest rundown of a number of re…
LOTTERY ADDS THIRD DRAWING TO LOTTO AMERICA
LOTTERY NEWS UPDATE
July 15, 2022
LOTTERY ADDS THIRD DRAWING TO LOTTO AMERICA NASHVILLE—Three cheers for the addition of a third dra…
Abacus and Nederlandse Loterij expand their Self-Checkout estate through Kruidvat
Abacus Solutions International (Abacus) and Nederlandse Loterij are expanding the sale of lottery tickets at self-checkout tills with Kruid…
AGCO fines Hard Rock Ottawa for 36 regulatory violations
Hard Rock Casino Ottawa is alleged to have sent advertising and marketing material to people who had opted into a program known as self-exc…
Owner of Upstate NY Racino’s, Jeff Gural, Tapped By President Biden To Chair Public Buildings Reform Board
Owner of Upstate NY Racino’s, Jeff Gural, Tapped By President Biden To Chair Public Buildings Reform Board The man who brought life and act…
John Worthington Joins Jackpocket as VP of Interactive Gaming
Digital Gaming Executive Joins Jackpocket Leadership Team to Lead iGaming Expansion
NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, t…
Casino tycoon Wynn expands defense team in U.S. 'foreign-agent' lawsuit
Casino tycoon Steve Wynn has expanded his legal team amid a U.S. Justice Department lawsuit claiming he lobbied the Trump administration at…
Looking back at a unique year as EL publishes 2021 Annual Report
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Despite the ongoing pandemic, 2021 saw inspiring innovations within our lottery community. There was the a…
Sportsbook Facilities Contribute $189,323 to the State During June
Sports wagering handle for the month totaled more than $19.1 million
(Baltimore) — Maryland’s five sports wagering facilities combined…
New York Passes $300M In Sports Betting Taxes
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced July 8 that in under six months of operation, New York’s mobile sports wagering has generated more…
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New York's mobile sports betting brings in $302M in tax revenue in first six months, more than any other state
NEW YORK -- Gov. Kathy Hochul says New York's mobile sports betting continues to bring in record amounts of money.
Since betting started i…
FDJ expands into payment services for the general public and for merchants with the planned acquisition of Aleda
Boulogne, July 7, 2022 (5:45 p.m.) – FDJ announces that it has entered into exclusive negotiations with Aleda, with a view to acquiring thi…
California: complex cast of players battles over sports betting
Californians in November will vote on the fewest statewide ballot measures in more than a century — heightening already intense attention o…
The much-awaited Ontario iGaming and sports betting market has now entered its third month of activity after a debut on April 4
The much-awaited Ontario iGaming and sports betting market has now entered its third month of activity after a debut on April 4, and it con…
Tennessee Lottery, sports betting making impact in state
Gambling in Tennessee has a short history.
But within that short history, it has already made differences in education, pumping millions o…
Virginia’s first casino has opened for business
Virginia’s first casino has opened for business in a temporary space inside a former shopping mall.
The Bristol Casino will be open 24/7…
Michigan Gambling Regulator Receives $7 Million In New Funding Search Michigan Gambling Regulator Receives $7 Million In New Funding
Money To Be Used For Various Regulatory Purposes
Michigan lawmakers have reached a deal for the state’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget, and it in…
Netherlands to heavily limit gambling adverts from 2023
It will be more difficult for online gambling companies to advertise their games of chance starting in 2023. The Netherlands will then ban…
Macau reported 71 new COVID cases on Saturday (Jul 9) will shut almost all commercial and industrial businesses including its casinos for one week
HONG KONG: Macao will shut almost all commercial and industrial businesses including its casinos for one week from Monday, as authorities r…
Unfinished business: policies that could fail under UK’s ‘lame-duck’ government
Gambling clampdown
A once-in-a-generation reform of the UK’s out-of-date gambling laws was due to be unveiled next week, but that has been…
Cincinnati Bengals First Pro Team to Apply for Ohio Sports Betting License
Three more entities filed applications for sports betting licenses with the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) this past week. The appli…
Why a CMO-CFO Alliance Is a Crucial Piece of the Digital Transformation Puzzle
Companies making the greatest gains through digital transformation today are those with a strategically aligned C-suite, where executives h…
North Carolina's sports gambling bill failed by 1 vote. Here’s what must happen next
OPINON BY Staff at The News & Observer
On June 21, the N.C. House voted 50-51 to defeat a bill that would have allowed government sanc…
The Michigan Lottery is celebrating 50 years with its first-ever $50 instant game ticket, $300,000,000 Diamond Riches
The Michigan Lottery is celebrating 50 years of fun and contributions to the School Aid Fund with the launch of the first-ever $50 instant…
Van Gogh hits the Las Vegas Strip as casinos double down on fine art
The Louvre, The Museum of Modern Art and ... the Hard Rock?
Hoping to expand their appeal beyond the slot machine and buffet crowd, some c…
Mega Millions Winning Numbers: Did Anyone Win The Friday, July 8 Jackpot?
The Mega Millions jackpot has grown after the Friday night lottery drawing due to no winners for the $410 million grand prize. However, the…
Ireland: Lottery credit card ban backed by Oireachtas committee chairman
James Lawless says legislation should prohibit public’s use of credit to buy Lotto tickets
The chairman of an influential Oireachtas commi…
Pennsylvania Lottery Modernization Efforts Ensure A Profitable Future
The Pennsylvania Lottery is a massive business. And with any big business, there is a constant need for innovation and evolution, to mainta…