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Florida Sports Betting Deal Faces Second Court Challenge
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Upping the ante in the courts, two pari-mutuel facilities have filed a second federal lawsuit challenging a 30…
Pennsylvania casino revenues top record $423M in July
Pennsylvania casinos generated more than $423.6 million in July, the highest monthly revenue total to date, according to state regulators…
Ravens Name DraftKings Official Daily Fantasy, Sports Betting and Free-to-Play Partner
Boston, MA & Baltimore, MD – August 18, 2021 – The Baltimore Ravens and DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced Wednesday a new deal d…
Ohio lawmakers set to take on sports betting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Opponents of sports betting in Ohio are teeing off for what could be a messy process this fall.
Lawmakers plan to…
Atlantic City casinos set online gambling record, more than $118M in July
Overall revenues for NJ’s gaming industry were up 70% over July 2020
New Jersey set a new monthly online gambling record in July, with nin…
Single sports betting comes to Canada: What does this mean for internet gaming?
With football on both sides of the border, MLB playoffs, and NHL training camps around the corner, Canadians will soon have a new way to en…
N.C. Senate gives tentative approval to sports wagering bill
The state Senate gave a key approval Wednesday to a bipartisan sports-wagering bill that would allow North Carolinians to place a bet on pr…
Public Gaming International Magazine July/August 2021
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West Virginia Lottery Earns Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for 24th Straight Year
West Virginia Lottery News
For Immediate Release
August 17, 2021
CHICAGO – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United Sta…
Pollard Banknote Congratulates Subsidiary mkodo on EGR Mobile Services Supplier Award
WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to congratulate its subsidiary mk…
The National Council on Problem Gambling Responds to Twitch Banning Gambling Sites Links
NCPG Responds to Twitch Banning Gambling Sites Links
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 17, 2021
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NeoGames Studio Releases a New, Multi-game Progressive Jackpot for eInstant Games
The progressive jackpot feature aims to diversify lottery game portfolios and expand opportunities for player engagement and wins
LUXEMBOU…
New York Gaming Commission Approves Mobile Sports Wagering Regulations
The commission cleared the latest procedural hurdle in bringing mobile sports betting to New York
The New York Gaming Commission unanimous…
FDJ Gaming Solutions provides its retail distribution services to LOTTO Bayern through partnership with Carrus Gaming
FDJ Gaming Solutions provides its retail distribution services to LOTTO Bayern through partnership with Carrus Gaming
Boulogne-Billancour…
Inspired launches Jungle Falls, a jungle-themed online & mobile slot game
INSPIRED LAUNCHES JUNGLE FALLS, A JUNGLE-THEMED ONLINE & MOBILE SLOT GAME
Monday 16 August 2021 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Insp…
Washington Football Team Becomes First NFL Team to Launch AGA’s Responsible Sports Betting Initiative
Washington Football Team Becomes First NFL Team to Launch AGA’s Responsible Sports Betting Initiative
Team Will Promote Responsibilit…
Maryland Lottery, Casinos Contribute Record-Breaking $1.391 Billion to the State in FY2021
For immediate release August 16, 2021 For information, contact: Carole Bober Gentry 410-230-8725 (office) 410-365-6384 (cell) carole.gentr…
NeoPollard Interactive Congratulates the Virginia Lottery on Stellar First Year iLottery Results
Virginia Lottery Smashed Industry Records Generating Over $807 Million in Total iLottery Sales
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - NeoPo…
Arizona announces sports betting plans: Launch should be in September
The Arizona Department of Gaming has already released the final draft of proposed sports betting regulations to be implemented in the state…
New Florida Lottery Struck By Luck Scratch-Off Game Features Prizes Of Up To $1 Million
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Florida Lottery launched its newest $10 Scratch-Off game, STRUCK BY LUCK, on Monday giving players the chance to win…
Bally's Corporation Acquires Telescope Inc., A Leading Provider Of Real-Time Fan Engagement Solutions
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today announced that it has acquired Telescope Inc., the l…
Canada legalizes single-game sports betting, opening up billion-dollar market
Federal law gives provinces the OK for more gambling on sports than now allowed
The federal government has made it legal to gamble on indi…
Houston Texans, Caesars Entertainment roll the dice on new partnership
The Houston Texans announced Thursday a new multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment.
The agreement, which goes into effect immed…
Online gambling giant Entain to acquire Seattle esports betting startup Unikrn
Entain, one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming companies, announced Thursday that it has agreed to acquire Unikrn, a Seattle…
Pennsylvania Lottery Adds Another Night For Powerball
“This change allows us to tell exactly what our players want. It’s a bigger, faster-growing jackpot,” said Drews Vitko, executive director…
Topekans win Jayhawk Gameday Experience promotions through Kansas Lottery
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A handful of Topekans have won Jayhawk Gameday Experience promotions through the Kansas Lottery.
The Kansas Lottery…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) welcomes the news today that legislation permitting single event sports wagering in Canada will come into force on August 27, 2021
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TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) welcome…
Inspired Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
All constraints on betting shops, pubs and holiday parks in England lifted on July 19th followi…
Veikkaus plans to modernize, streamline, and reform its organization - co-operation negotiations concerning 830 people launched
Veikkaus' operating environment and business volume have undergone profound changes in the past few years. As a result, we need to come up…
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Legal challenge coming to Florida Seminole gaming compact
TALLAHASSEE – Now that the Department of the Interior has allowed the gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe to go into effe…
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation Announces Sports Betting Operations Partnership with Rush Street Interactive
Release Date: August 12, 2021
Contact: Tara Chozet, (860) 502-9543 Mobile
Fax: (860) 713-2695
Web: ctlottery.org
The Connecticut…
Twitch bans Gambling-related links and referral codes
Streaming platform launches crackdown against gambling streaming following months of fierce debate
Twitch clarified in a statement to Inve…
GERMAN LOTTERY ADVANCES INSTANT GAME PARTNERSHIP WITH SCIENTIFIC GAMES THROUGH NEW, SEVEN-YEAR CONTRACT
GERMAN LOTTERY ADVANCES INSTANT GAME PARTNERSHIP WITH SCIENTIFIC GAMES THROUGH NEW, SEVEN-YEAR CONTRACT
Saarland-Sporttoto’s Moves to Scie…
Q2 Commercial Gaming Revenue Smashes All-time Record, Hits $13.6B
Q2 Commercial Gaming Revenue Smashes All-time Record, Hits $13.6B
Surging Brick-and-mortar Revenue Strengthens Industry’s Recovery
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named an Independent Testing Laboratory for iGaming in Ontario
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named an Independent Testing Laboratory for iGaming in Ontario
Lakewood, N.J. (August 11, 20…
G2E opens registration for its return to Las Vegas Sands Expo
G2E opens registration for its return to Las Vegas Sands Expo
AGA CEO said registration for Las Vegas event on Oct. 4-7 was "off to a st…
For second time, N.C. Education Lottery achieves international top certification for responsible gaming
RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery has received the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) Level 4 recertification for its commitment to build…
Australia: Parliamentary Committee explores regulation of credit cards and digital wallets for online gambling - big banks decline to appear
AN INQUIRY to investigate and analyse the current use of credit cards and digital wallets to fund online gambling will be held in Canberr…
NY Mobile Sports Betting Applications Announced by NYS Gaming Commission
On Monday, August 9, 2021, the New York State Gaming Commission disclosed the applicants for NY mobile sports betting providers. The state…
Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has reported revenue of $328.1m
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US.- Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has reported financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year with $328…
UK June 2021 data shows the impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data
10 August 2021
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how online gambling behaviour is reacting to the easing of…
Sports betting and iGaming stocks are on a rush as M&A, dealmaking sweeps over the sector
The acquisition by DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) of Golden Nugget Gaming Online (NASDAQ:GNOG) has reset expectations across the casino/sports…
SciPlay Announces Formation of Special Committee and Appointment of Advisors
SciPlay Announces Formation of Special Committee and Appointment of Advisors
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SciPlay Corp…
Scientific Games Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
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Webcast Q2 2021 Scientific Games Corporation Earnings Conference Call Aug 9, 2021 at 8:00 AM EDT
Supp…
UK Fourth National Lottery licence competition timetable update
04 August 2021
The Gambling Commission has extended the timeline for Phase Two of the Fourth National Lottery licence competition, f…
Maryland Casinos Generate Record-Setting $180.1 Million in Revenue During July
For immediate release
August 5, 2021
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryl…
In honor of our 40th anniversary, Executive Director Gregg Edgar reflects on the Arizona Lottery’s history
In honor of our 40th anniversary, Executive Director Gregg Edgar reflects on the Arizona Lottery’s history: “On July 1, 1981, Arizona Lott…
Progress in North Carolina With Sports Betting Bill 688 Considered in the Senate
Lawmakers in North Carolina moved forward with sports betting bill 688 on Thursday, making progress after months of legislative dormancy in…
Israel considering integrating the national lottery into its inoculation campaign
The government is reportedly considering integrating the national lottery into its inoculation campaign as it seeks to incentivize the over…
Iowa Lottery Reports Record-Setting Year In Sales, Prize Distribution, Charitable Support And More
The Iowa Lottery released their annual sales numbers last week, revealing record-setting dollar amounts in sales, prize distribution, suppo…
The Washington State Gambling Commission unanimously voted to approve sports wagering licensing
The Washington State Gambling Commission unanimously voted to approve sports wagering licensing rules today that will become effective on A…
North Carolina lottery sees $3.8B increase over last year’s earnings
Since kicking off in 2006, the lottery has received more than $8.2 billion for the state’s education system. According to state lottery off…
Tribal gaming revenue up after sharp COVID-19 decline
Tribes pay the state exclusivity fees for the right to operate Class III gaming and non-house-banked card games.
Morgan attributes the n…
Hoosier Lottery unveils new scratch-off game
The Hoosier Lottery has some exciting things happening this month. The Hoosier Lottery just launched Power Scratch-off.
The Power Scratch-…
Feds clear way for Florida gambling deal with Seminole Tribe, sports betting
Delivering a major victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe, President Joe Biden’s administration has allowed to go into effect…
Welcome to the UK Gambling Commission’s fortnightly newsletter
Monday 26 July 2021 Welcome to the Gambling Commission’s fortnightly newsletter. …
New Jersey Governor Signs Fixed Odds Wagering Bill, Awaiting Regulatory Approval
Fixed odds wagering will be available at Monmouth Park in the coming weeks after New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy on Thursday signed legislati…
INTRALOT Announces the Completion of the Agreement with Noteholders
Issuance of New Notes and total deleverage of € 163mil. This press release relates to the disclosure of information that prior to public…
Louisiana Lottery Has Best Year Ever, Contributes Over $207 Million to State Treasury
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation ended its fiscal year with nearly $625 million in revenue, making 2021 the Lottery’s best year ever in it…
La Française des Jeux : H1 2021: Activity Well Oriented, in a More Favourable Environment Since Mid-May
JULY 29, 2021
H1 2021: ACTIVITY WELL ORIENTED, IN A MORE FAVOURABLE ENVIRONMENT SINCE MID-MAY
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RFP: Minnesota Lottery Mobile App
RFP: MSL Mobile App
RFP - MSL App RFP [PDF] App RFP Appendix A - Required Forms [PDF] App RFP Appendix B - Proposed Contract [PDF] App RFP…
Kambi's partnership with Penn National "unaffected" by theScore's acquisition
The provider's CEO said he "respectfully disagrees" with Penn’s long-term view on vertical integration
Kambi signed a long-term partnershi…
‘Robust’ SG Lottery in maiden pitch for $5b IPO
If there are two things that fund managers know, it is that Americans can sell and bankers know how to present IPO candidates.
So we shoul…
Inspired To Report Second Quarter 2021 Results and Hold Conference Call On August 12
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired") (NASDAQ: INSE) today announced that it will report financi…
Lottery industry veteran Art Kiuttu joins the ABACUS Solutions North American team as a sales consultant
PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
London, August 2021 – Lottery industry veteran Art Kiuttu joins the ABACUS Solutions North American…
Scientific Games Acquires Lightning Box
Scientific Games Acquires Lightning Box
Market-leading digital games provider acquires digital content studio as it executes on strategi…
North Carolina Lottery new weekly Powerball drawing could add millions to your Mondays
DATE: AUG. 3, 2021
New weekly Powerball drawing could add millions to your Mondays
RALEIGH – A big change coming to the national Power…
Maryland Lottery Awards Pollard Banknote New Primary Contract for Instant Ticket Games
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Pollard Banknote Limited WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is…
International Game Technology PLC Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
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International Game Technology PLC Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
- Revenue up 74% to over $1.0 b…
RFP: Outside Legal Counsel for Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
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Outside Legal Counsel for Kentucky Horse Racing Commission
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Online October 29, 2021 A WLA and ALA event -Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership - Africa
Online October 29, 2021 A WLA and ALA event
13:00 - 15:00 (Casablanca, GMT +1) 14:00 - 16:00 (Lausanne, GMT +2)
Language of this ev…
Virginia Lottery releases June sports wagering report; says bettors wagered over $1.3B since launch
Virginia Lottery releases June sports wagering report; says bettors wagered over $1.3B since launch VIRGINIA NEWS
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La Française des Jeux (FDJ Group) announces its partnership with Plug and Play Brand & Retail France
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France, July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- FDJ announces the beginning of a partnership with Plug and Play, the world's lar…
American Gaming Association to Release Record-breaking Gaming Industry Revenue Data
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American Gaming Association to Release Record-breaking Gaming Industry Revenue Data
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The Florida Lottery has recorded double-digit increases in sales and revenues since June 2020
The Florida Lottery has recorded double-digit increases in sales and revenues since June 2020 and that trend is not slackening – May’s stat…
BOI Payment Acceptance Partners With Premier Lotteries Ireland to Supply Online Payment Gateway Services for the Irish National Lottery Digital Platforms
BOI Payment Acceptance Partners With Premier Lotteries Ireland to Supply Online Payment Gateway Services for the Irish National Lottery…
Louisiana Lottery launches new game today
The Louisiana Lottery is adding a third game to its daily numbers games today.
The lottery already offered Pick 3 and Pick 4 games, and to…
Pennsylvania lottery sets record for sales, profits
HARRISBURG — Pennsylvania lottery profits exceeded a “record-breaking” $1.3 billion for the 2020-21 fiscal year, state officials said Monda…
POWERBALL® AND LOTTO TEXAS® TO ADD THIRD WEEKLY DRAWING AUG. 23
Both games will soon be drawn every Monday, in addition to Wednesdays and Saturdays
AUSTIN) – Mondays are about to get better for Texas Lo…
N.C. Education Lottery sets new records for sales and money raised for education
DATE: AUG. 2, 2021
N.C. Education Lottery sets new records for sales and money raised for education
−Sales climb to $3.8 billion in…
IGT Wheel of Fortune® Slots and Powerbucks® Slots Award Two Massive Jackpots in June
LONDON – July 28, 2021 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE: IGT) announced today that Wheel of Fortune Slots and Powerbucks®…
Gambling Ads Lead Kazakhstan To Block LinkedIn, Site Now Accessible
Kazakhstan blocked LinkedIn last week only to let service resume in just a few days. The government made the drastic move because of online…
Sisal Group confirms ‘organisational restructure’ as payment service separates from gaming operation
Sisal Group SPA, the operating firm of Italy’s SuperEnalotto lottery, has confirmed it will embark on an ‘organisational restructure’, whi…
Germany Saxony-Anhalt Anne Poggemann becomes Chair of the Gambling Oversight - takes over the leading role in the gambling supervision of the federal states
Now it is official, Anne Poggemann takes over the leading role in the gambling supervision of the federal states. The law graduate and CDU…
Sports Betting Sites Come to DC Neighborhoods
Small Businesses Open In-Person Online Sportsbooks
There’s no better way to kick off in-person sports betting than placing a bet while sea…
Massachusetts House passes sports betting legislation, likely no quick action in the Senate though
The race is on in the State Legislature on sports betting as the House voted last Thursday to approve a wide-ranging sports wagering bill a…
CVC-backed German gambling group Tipico joins £1.5bn race for William Hill
A German sports-betting group owned by one of the world’s largest private equity firms has joined the £1.5bn race to take control of Willia…
China: Ministry of Finance: National lottery sales in June increased by 3.1% year-on-year
Ministry of Finance: National lottery sales in June increased by 3.1% year-on-year
2021-07-30 14:35
Source: Securities Times
Author: Xu…
Inspired gets ISO certification for information security management system
It was developed by the International Organization for Standardization as a technology-neutral, vendor-neutral international standard for i…
Latest State Updates on All 2021 Sports Betting Launch Hopefuls
10 states are expected to take their first legal sports bets before the end of 2021. Here’s the latest update on each (note: New York appro…
La Française des Jeux : H1 2021: Activity Well Oriented
Good momentum despite restrictions linked to the health crisis – Quick return to a more normal environment since mid-May
Entire po…
North Carolina Education Lottery to announce record earnings for education on Monday
DATE: AUG. 1, 2021
Media Advisory: Education Lottery to announce record earnings for education
RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lot…
Tipico Rumored to Be Bidding for William Hill International Assets
Rumors suggest European sportsbook operator Tipico can be added to the roster of companies bidding for William Hill’s non-US assets
Tipic…
The Virginia Lottery released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of June
The Virginia Lottery today released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of June, the fifth…
UK gamblers tried more online games throughout pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic was one of the biggest and most severe shocks of our daily lives in the past few decades. Whereas individuals ofte…
Will Florida’s Online Gambling Laws be Changed?
Like a number of US states, the authorities in Florida tend to adopt drastically different approaches when regulating on and offline gambli…