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Wayne Gretzky joins U.S. sports betting giant amid uncertainty of Canadian legalization
Wayne Gretzky has inked a deal with BetMGM (MGM) to become a brand ambassador for the American sports gambling giant. The deal comes as leg…
New Jersey Players Can Now Multiply Quick Draw Prizes
TRENTON (June 4, 2021) – New Jersey Lottery players will have the opportunity to increase their nonjackpot prizes by up to ten times when p…
Nadia Faure was appointed Director Investor Relations and M & A FDJ groupJ group -| La Française des Jeux
Boulogne, June 3, 2021 - Nadia Faure was appointed Director Investor Relations and M & A FDJ group from 1 st June 2021. Nadia Faure ove…
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Louisiana House Passes Sports Betting Framework Legislation
Louisiana is nearing the final passages for sports betting legislation as the 2021 session winds down.
Two more bills need to undergo vo…
China’s lottery sales top 29.1 bln yuan in April
China’s lottery sales came in at 29.1 billion yuan (about 4.56 billion U.S. dollars) in April, data from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) show…
Hoosier Lottery Set To Deliver Record Money Back To Indiana
IGT COO and General Manager Melissa Pursley, whose company manages the Hoosier Lottery, presents to the Hoosier Lottery Commission. (Screen…
AGEM releases May 2021 index
The AGEM Index increased by 121.27 points to 979.70 points in May 2021, a 14.1 percent gain from April 2021. In the last month, nearly all…
The Washington State Lottery will launch a giveaway series aimed at incentivizing more people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations
Starting next week, the Washington State Lottery will launch a giveaway series aimed at incentivizing more people to get their COVID-19 vac…
Changes coming to Iowa Lottery this summer
Changes coming to Iowa Lottery this summer
CLIVE, Iowa (WOI) - There will be more chances of winning the Iowa Lottery this summer.
More d…
New Mexico Lottery Scholarship will cover full tuition for first time since 2015
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Higher Education Department has announced that for the 2021 to 2022 school year, the New Mexico Lott…
Nigeria Lottery Commission Extends Inter-agency Collaborations
Lottery Commission Extends Inter-agency Collaborations
Ahead of its planned National Gaming Conference, slated for July 2021, the Manageme…
IGT Fuels U.S. Sports Betting Leadership with PlaySports Expansion in North Dakota
LONDON, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company expanded its sp…
Kentucky's vaccine lottery offers $1 million, full-ride scholarships
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
Getting a vaccine in Kentucky could make you a millionaire.
On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced new incentives to en…
South Africa's Trade, Industry and Competition Minister loses bid to appeal court ruling on appointment of National Lotteries Commission chair
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel’s determination to have a final word in the running of the affairs of the National L…
AGS Launches First Title in Canadian Market with Loto-Québec via Scientific Games’ OpenGaming™ Platform
AGS Launches First Title in Canadian Market with Loto-Québec via Scientific Games’ OpenGaming™ Platform
Rakin’ Bacon!® the first of man…
WynnBET Live in Indiana, Virginia and Tennessee Leveraging Scientific Games Sports Betting Technology
OpenSports™ Platform Provides WynnBET Users with a Slick and Stable Experience
LAS VEGAS – JUNE 2, 2021 – Scientific Games Corporatio…
Northern Ireland gambling laws to be reformed
The first "significant changes" in 35 years will be made to gambling laws in Northern Ireland.
Legislation to allow bookmakers to open on…
Adam Silver on the future of sports betting and the NBA
With the grand opening of the William Hill Sportsbook at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, Monumental Sports and Entertainment owns the first…
Florida Lottery Announces New Guy Harvey Game
The Florida Lottery has announced the launch of its “Guy Harvey $500,000 Florida Cash” game.
The tickets themselves feature artwork of oce…
New EuroMillions ad campaign launching ‘Not That Dream’ taps into a fun and unexpectedly relatable dream world
Ahead of a special £107m EuroMillions draw next week, Camelot is launching a brand new National Lottery ad campaign tomorrow.
‘Not Tha…
Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) announces that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding and indicative proposal from BetMakers Technology Group Ltd.
28 May 2021
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Australian Securities Exchange 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000
Acquisition proposal received for t…
Instant Win Gaming (IWG) congratulates the Pennsylvania Lottery for its successful defense of its internet instant category of games
Friday May 28, 2021: Instant Win Gaming (IWG) congratulates the Pennsylvania Lottery for its successful defense of its internet instant cat…
Pennsylvania Lottery beats casinos in online gambling turf fight
The Pennsylvania Lottery scored a big court victory over its commercial gambling business cousins this week. A state judge ruled that the L…
Florida gambling deal heads to the U.S. Department of the Interior
While Florida lawmakers signed off last week on a far-reaching gambling pact with the Seminole Tribe that includes sports betting, Las Vega…
After COVID-19 lapse, West Virginia Lottery revenue tops $1B again
A year after COVID-19 shutdowns ended an 18-year streak of West Virginia Lottery gross revenue topping the $1 billion mark, the Lottery has…
Arkansas launches vaccine incentive using lottery prizes, gift certificates
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced on Tuesday that the state will give away lottery tickets and gift certifica…
Kansas health department working with lottery commission on vaccine lottery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman said the state is trying “all manner of things” to…
Partnership with the Colorado lottery - Comeback Cash, aims to increase the number of Coloradans getting vaccinated
Vaccinated Coloradans are now eligible for a chance to receive $1 million through Colorado Comeback Cash, a program launched by the Colorad…
In an unusual arrangement, the Associated Press will now exclusively cite gambling odds provided by FanDuel
In an unusual arrangement, the Associated Press will now exclusively cite gambling odds provided by FanDuel in its sports coverage, in exch…
Arizona sports betting deal approved by Department of Interior, now legal in state
You can now legally gamble on sporting events and fantasy sports in Arizona.
The U.S. Department of Interior approved the amended tribal-s…
DE Wins! Partnership with Delaware lottery to Drive COVID-19 Vaccinations
PARTNERSHIP WILL PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INCENTIVES FOR VACCINATION, INCLUDING $302,000 CASH DRAWING
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John…
FLORIDA LOTTERY INTRODUCES IMPROVED MOBILE APP
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THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) names former Montana Lottery Director Angela Wong as Director of Lottery Solutions
LAS VEGAS (May 26, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has named former Montana Lottery Director Angela Wong as Director of Lo…
Mississippi Lottery Corporation announces next president
Jeffrey L. Hewitt, senior vice president of sales and marketing for the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, will serve as its next president…
IWG Extends e-Instant Contract with BCLC Company Will Continue to Supply InstantGames™ Through 2026
IWG Extends e-Instant Contract with BCLC
Company Will Continue to Supply InstantGames™ Through 2026
Thursday May 27, 2021: Instant…
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation Applauds State Approval of Sports Wagering and Online Lottery in Connecticut
Tara Chozet
Release Date: May 27, 2021
Contact: Tara Chozet (860) 502-9543
Fax: (860) 713-2695
Web: ctlottery.org
The Connecticut…
Nevada Senate passes casino gun ban bill by 1 vote
CARSON CITY — Bills to further bolster mail-in voting, expand criminal penalties for individuals who bring firearms onto a gaming property…
INTRALOT empowers Nederlandse Loterij operations with its LotosX platform and the roll-out of Photon terminals
INTRALOT Empowers Nederlandse Loterij Operations with its LotosX Platform and the Roll-out of Photon Terminals
INTRALOT is pleased to an…
Florida governor signs bill for Seminole sports betting deal
The Seminole Tribe would be able to operate sports betting and add roulette and craps to its casinos and Florida would potentially receive…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES ACQUIRES SPORTCAST TO REDEFINE SPORTS BETTING EXPERIENCES
Acquisition adds BetBuilder feature, underlying technology and quantitative trading models to the OpenSportsTM product suite
LAS VEGA…
Get ready for an exciting change with Powerball - Starting on Monday, Aug. 23, Powerball drawings will occur three times a week
Get ready for Mondays to be more fun.
Starting on Monday, Aug. 23, Powerball drawings will occur three times a week. You’ll still have the…
#VaxToWin: Governor Hogan, Maryland Lottery Announce $2 Million Promotion For Vaccinations
Watch Gordon Medenica comments here
For Immediate Release
May 25, 20…
TEXAS LOTTERY KICKS OFF YEARLONG CELEBRATION TO COMMEMORATE “30 YEARS OF WINNING”
TEXAS LOTTERY KICKS OFF YEARLONG CELEBRATION TO COMMEMORATE “30 YEARS OF WINNING”
(AUSTIN) – The countdown to the Texas Lottery’s 30th ann…
BCLC Calling on Senate to Prioritize Consideration of Bill C-218
BCLC Calling on Senate to Prioritize Consideration of Bill C-218
Vancouver, B.C., May 25, 2021 – BCLC is hopeful the Senate will prioritiz…
NY Governor Announces New 'Vax & Scratch' Program Providing Lottery Tickets for Prizes Up to $5 Million
Individuals Vaccinated at One of 10 State Mass Vaccination Sites Will Receive a Free $20 NYS Lottery Scratch-off Ticket
Sites Located in…
Ohio Lottery conducts first Vax-a-Million drawing
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Lottery conducted the first of five Ohio Vax-a-Million drawings at the Ohio Lottery’s draw studio in Cleveland M…
Nederlandse Loterij announces its annual figures: 62.4 million euros for Dutch sports and 18 charities
Nederlandse Loterij today publishes its figures for 2020 and announces the amount of its annual payment. For the year 2020, the Dut…
Esports Entertainment Group moves one step closer to New Jersey gaming license
NASDAQ-listed gambling operator Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has seen its gaming license approved by the New Jersey Division of Gaming…
IGT Unveils Wheel of Fortune-Themed Games at Churchill Downs Incorporated Historical Horse Racing Facilities in Kentucky
IGT Unveils Wheel of Fortune-Themed Games at Churchill Downs Incorporated Historical Horse Racing Facilities in Kentucky
LONDON, May 24, 2…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Joseph Marchetti to Director of Systems and Audit
LAS VEGAS (May 24, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted Joseph Marchetti to Director of Systems and Audit. Previou…
Florida Lottery reaches landmark milestone of $2 billion in education contributions in a single fiscal year
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) announced another record reached – $2 billion in contributions to the state’s Educationa…
INSPIRED LAUNCHES BULLION BARS – GRAB THE GOLD, A CLASSIC STEPPER ONLINE & MOBILE SLOT GAME
INSPIRED LAUNCHES BULLION BARS – GRAB THE GOLD, A CLASSIC STEPPER
ONLINE & MOBILE SLOT GAME
Monday, 24th May 2021 – Inspired En…
Greg Moore appointed new BCLC board chair
Moore has previous leadership experience with BCLC as a former board chair and interim president and CEO.
Former Port Coquitlam mayor Greg…
DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS AND POWERBALL TEAM UP ONCE AGAIN FOR “POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” PROMOTION
DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS AND POWERBALL TEAM UP ONCE AGAIN
FOR “POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” PROMOTION
$1 Million Drawing to…
Illinois Lottery Introduces E-Claims
Illinois Lottery Introduces E-Claims New Portal Allows Players To Claim Prizes Online
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2021 Media Contact…
NY Gov. Cuomo - If you get a vaccinated you get a lottery ticket for the mega multiplier New York State lottery
Get vaccinated next week in New York State, and you have a chance to win $5 million.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled a new state incentive…
Rio de Janeiro begins the process of running sports betting and instant lottery
Loteria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Loterj)
The official organization that manages gambling in the state of Brazil, has begun the proces…
South Dakota Gaming commission approves sports betting rules
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming approved a revised set of rules Tuesday to transition to the legalization of sports gambling in Deadw…
Maryland Lottery Director Stepping Down Just Before Sports Betting Arrives
Gordon Medenica says state's complex new sports gambling law seemed a 'heavy lift,' played role in decision
While Gordon Medenica has been…
Nebraska Education bill amended to extend lottery allocations
A bill containing several technical changes to education law advanced to the final round of debate May 18 after lawmakers amended it to ext…
COVID Reshuffles Commercial Gaming Landscape in 2020 AGA’s Annual State of the States Report Highlights State, National Impacts
COVID Reshuffles Commercial Gaming Landscape in 2020
AGA’s Annual State of the States Report Highlights State, National Impacts
FOR…
Nevada bill would give laid-off hospitality workers first shot at jobs
CARSON CITY — Matthew Seevers was a bartender with Station Casinos for 15 years before the COVID-19 pandemic. His goal is to be there even…
OPAP Interim management statement Q1 2021
19/05/2021
Results Presentation Q1 2021
Interim management statement Q1 2021
Press Release Interim Management Q1 2021
OPAP S.A. has pub…
Ladbrokes Parent Goes From Prey to Hunter in Casino-Merger Boom
(Bloomberg) -- Entain Plc, the owner of Ladbrokes betting shops, is considering making a bid for some William Hill assets, targeting a comp…
Deal with Seminole Tribe to expand gambling in Florida receives final approval
The compact is expected to face a legal challenge because of the sports betting provision.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — UPDATE, 5/19/21, 2:30 p.m…
Hoosier Lottery reports record revenue
INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana is expected to receive a record $368 million in revenue from the Hoosier Lottery when the fiscal year e…
INSPIRED INTERACTIVE GAMES GO LIVE IN MICHIGAN
INSPIRED INTERACTIVE GAMES GO LIVE IN MICHIGAN
Inspired enters Michigan iGaming market with live games in May
New York, May 19, 2…
The N.C. Education Lottery passed a major milestone in May, rolling past $30 billion in total sales
DATE: MAY 18, 2021
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
PHONE: (919) 301-3308
CELL: (919) 650-9409
Education Lottery passes $30 billion in sales mile…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ LOTTERY INSTANT GAMES PARTNER OHIO LOTTERY REACHES RECORD $2 BILLION IN RETAIL SALES
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ LOTTERY INSTANT GAMES PARTNER OHIO LOTTERY REACHES RECORD $2 BILLION IN RETAIL SALES
Buckeye State’s Scratch-off Sales T…
Maryland Governor Hogan Signs Major Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting
Governor Hogan Signs Major Legislation to Legalize Sports Betting
226 Measures Signed Into Law Today, Including Measures to Repeal the Sta…
Alabama Lottery and Casino Bill Dead in the Water as Legislative Session Ended Monday
Alabama is one of just a few US states that does not have a lottery, and it will stay that way for the time being.
On Monday, the state’s…
Kentucky Lottery sales at highest point in its history
Kentucky Lottery ticket sales remain higher than at any other point in its 32-year history, the organization announced during the regular b…
Mega Millions Jackpot Grows to $468 Million For Tuesday Draw
WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY May 17, 2021 MEGA MILLIONS JACKPOT GROWS TO $468 MILLION FOR TUESDAY DRAW
Charleston, W.Va. – Due to strong sale…
The Illinois Lottery Launches Quick Spot
Fast Play® Expands With Progressive Suite of Games
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2021
Media Contact: Jessica Perez (312) 965-4139
CHI…
It All Adds Up: NCAA Tournament Leads To Record $4.6B Handle In March
March Madness proved to be the tide to lift all sports betting boats, setting yet another national record
There was little surprise March…
Michigan operators report $115.23 million in April gross internet gaming
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Internet gaming operators in Michigan reported $94.85 million in internet gaming gross receipts for April. Internet spor…
Aussie Billionaire James Packer’s Crown Rejects Blackstone’s $6.5 Billion Offer
James Packer’s Crown Resorts has rejected Blackstone Group’s A$8.4 billion ($6.5 billion) offer to acquire the Australian casino giant, wh…
Eurojackpot cooperation heads into the future with Andreas Koetter as Chair
Eurojackpot cooperation heads into the future with Andreas Koetter at the top
At the General Meeting on May 11, 2021, the management team…
IN MEMORIAM: Gary Gonder, Missouri Lottery
Gary Gonder
Jefferson City, Missouri August 20, 1958 - May 14, 2021
Obituary
Gary J. Gonder, age 62, of Jefferson City, Mo. passed away…
IN MEMORIAM: Yvonne Schnyder, former General Secretary of the WLA
It is with great sorrow that WLA announces the passing of Yvonne Schnyder, former General Secretary of the WLA.
She died on May 6, 2021 at…
National legislative update sports betting, gambling, etc.
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MI
SB0398
Intro
Gaming: casinos; casinos: allow as third part…
Norwegian gambling regulator to fine SEOButler or promoting illegal gambling websites despite repeated warnings
Norwegian regulator Lotteritilsynet is set to fine affiliate site owner SEO-Butler for promoting illegal gambling websites despite repeated…
Alabama House Speaker McCutcheon to ABC 33/40: ‘No lottery or gaming bills on the floor Monday’
Gambling is dead for the 2021 regular legislative session according to House Speaker Mac McCutcheon (R-Monrovia).
There had been some spec…
Arizona Lottery shatters quarterly sales and payout records
The Arizona Lottery announced its biggest single quarter return ever to the State of Arizona: $74.3 million. The transfer is the result of…
Millions of Mississippi Lottery dollars benefiting education, including Pre-K
PICAYUNE, Miss. (WLOX) - When you buy a Mississippi Lottery ticket, you’re helping two things: Mississippi Department of Transportation pro…
Group of bettors sue Bob Baffert over Kentucky Derby gambling losses after Medina Spirit's failed drug test
Medina Spirit's failed drug test
The class-action lawsuits were filed in California
Hall of Fame Horse racing trainer Bob Baffert has had…
Florida Gambling Measures Emerge For Special Session
With lawmakers preparing to gather Monday to start a special session, the Senate and House on Friday released bills that would overhaul Flo…
New Hampshire Lottery surpasses $500 million in total sports wagers
The Telegraph, Nashua, N.H. Fri, May 14, 2021, 10:46 AM·
May 14—CONCORD — The New Hampshire Lottery has exceeded $500 million in total spo…
Ralph Turlington who organized the drive for the Florida Lottery has died at the age of 100
Man who created Florida Lottery dies at 100 The man who organized the drive for the Florida Lottery has died at the age of 100.(Florida Lot…
BRAZIL: CAIXA Lotteries raised R $ 3.8 billion in 1Q21
CAIXA, the largest Brazilian bank in terms of number of customers, credit, digital accounts and savings deposits, announced its consolidate…
Intralot announces the sale of its stake in Intralot do Brasil
Saga Business & Gaming Intelligence SA ('SAGA BGI') announces to its customers and business partners that has entered an agreement for…
UK Nominations for the 2021 National Lottery Awards are now open
Nominations for the 2021 National Lottery Awards are now open.
The National Lottery Awards celebrate the people and projects who do extrao…
SJM Holdings completes dual issue in Macao bond market
SJM Holdings completes dual issue in Macao bond market
SJM Holdings announced subsidiary Champion Moments Limited has successfully issued…
Nigeria: Lottery Commission to introduce central monitoring system to boost revenue generation
Determined to make lottery a major source of revenue for the country, the National Lottery Regulatory Commission (NLRC) said it will introd…
Pollard Banknote Annual General Meeting (virtual) of Shareholders is today Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00am CDT
Pollard Banknote Annual General Meeting
Pollard’s virtual Meeting of Shareholders is Friday, May 14, 2021 at 11:00am CDT.
Attend the…