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Alberta iGaming Corporation names Keene permanent chief executive
Dan Keene has been named permanent CEO of the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), two months ahead of the launch of the province’s regulate…
Kentucky Lottery adds Instant Win Gaming progressive jackpot feature
The Kentucky Lottery has added online lottery supplier Instant Win Gaming’s progressive jackpot program, Must Go Jackpots.
Instant in Gami…
Alberta Minister Says Sports Betting, iGaming Launch On Track for July 13
The minister in charge of Alberta’s sweeping overhaul of regulated sports betting and iGaming said on Wednesday that they are sticking to a…
Iowa governor signs bill targeting sweepstakes casinos
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed Senate File 2289, giving the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission more power against unregulated gaming.
SF…
Las Vegas casinos comply with new anti-money-laundering regulations
Compliance officers from casinos on the Las Vegas Strip said Nevada’s new anti-money-laundering regulations will cost casinos revenue, but…
Senate hearing on sports betting shows CFTC should not regulate gambling
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement following a Senate…
Michigan Gaming Control Board expands Gamban partnership
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced the purchase of an additional 100 free Gamban licenses for Michigan resident…
House of Representatives delays ban on prediction market betting
Unlike Senate members and staff, House lawmakers and staff can still bet on prediction markets — where billions are bet each week on sports…
A conversation with Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler about the tremendous scale of the UK Lottery Transformation
Financial Times Interview
Up until 2023, Andria Vidler’s experience with the National Lottery was largely limited to buying tickets for fa…
Bally's Intralot announces Preliminary Financial Results for the First Quarter 2026
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Athens, Greece - May 19, 2026 – Bally’s Intralot (RIC: BYLOTr.AT, Bloomberg: BYLOT GA) (the ‘Group’), ann…
Two US senators introduce advertising act
The bipartisan piece of legislation aims to protect minors from targeted gambling adverts.
US senators Katie Britt and Richard Blumenthal…
Macquarie: US iGaming stocks surging ahead of sports betting rivals
Macquarie said the first quarter of 2026 has reinforced a clear split in the US online gambling sector, with iGaming-focused operators pull…
The Pennsylvania Lottery Benefits Older Pennsylvanians. Every Day.
Generating profit for essential services - it's more than the name of our game, it's a commitment to dignity, independence, and quality of…
EL establishes Task Force on Illegal Gambling & launches pilot project to strengthen enforcement cooperation & protect Europe’s regulated lottery sector
On 13 May 2026, EL hosted a webinar dedicated to the growing challenge of illegal online gambling. Bringing together experts from lotteries…
‘You can bet on it’: Utah lawmakers form united front in push to ban prediction markets
Utah’s heavily Mormon population is largely opposed to all gambling, even on financial exchange platforms
Utah is home to some of the str…
NFL wants more regulation of sports prediction markets
The NFL has provided recommendations to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding the regulation of sports-related prediction mark…
Sweeps Ban Becomes Law in OK after Legislature Overturns Governor’s Veto
Both houses of the Oklahoma Legislature voted to override the governor’s veto, making sweepstakes casinos illegal in the Sooner State
On t…
The National Lottery is proud to announce that €7 Billion has been raised by National Lottery players for Good Causes
The National Lottery is proud to officially announce that €7 Billion has been raised by National Lottery players for Good Causes since it w…
Hoosier Lottery poised for year-over-year sales growth despite economic headwinds
The Hoosier Lottery is on track to grow its year-over-year ticket sales despite continuing economic headwinds that caused sales to slump du…
Arizona’s Safety Net: How the Lottery Makes Responsible Gaming a Priority
Gambling is in the midst of a big boom. Though state-by-state legislation has slowed to a degree, access is now more widespread than ever…
Virginia Lottery releases April 2026 casino activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of April 2026. There are five operating…
Minnesota Moves to Ban Prediction Markets. Does the State Have the Authority?
-Minnesota is set to ban prediction markets -If Gov. Walz signs the bill passed by the Legislature, the Commodity Futures Trading Commiss…
US commercial gaming revenue reaches record US$78.6bn in 2025
For comparison purposes: US Lotteries generated $109.4 Billion in Sales for FY 2025 with net ransfers to Good Causes $28.4 Billion
US comm…
Brightstar Lottery Signs 3-Year Contract Extension with TIPOS, Slovakia's National Lottery
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Agreement extends Brightstar's 30+ Year Partnership with TIPOS to 2032
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Mississippi Lottery makes April 2026 transfer to state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) sent $9.66 million to the State for April 2026.
The transfer totaled $9…
Better Markets: ‘Hard to Believe’ Supreme Court Wants CFTC to Regulate Sports Betting
Better Markets asserts that the PASPA repeal made sports wagering a states’ rights issue, leaving no room for federal intervention
The g…
Kentucky Residents Sue Kalshi Over Gambling Losses
In the latest round of legal maneuvers involving prediction market firms, a group of Kentucky residents has filed a federal class-action la…
Oklahoma Legislature bans sweepstakes gaming by overriding veto
On Thursday (14 May), the Oklahoma State Legislature acted quickly to ban online sweepstakes gaming, unanimously overriding the veto of Sen…
Survey finds overwhelming lottery domination in Belgium’s betting sector
Sciensano has revealed that lottery products overwhelmingly dominate gambling participation in Belgium, with nine out of 10 Belgian players…
Wisconsin governor bans insider profit by state employees
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #294, which aims to protect public trust and integrity by prohibiting Wisco…
RESOLUTIONS OF THE 26TH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF “ALLWYN AG” (“Company”)
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Pollard Banknote 1st Quarter Financial Results and Intention to Launch Normal Course Issuer Bid
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Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high-qu…
House Oversight Chair Comer Confirms Prediction Market Probe, Subpoenas Possible
Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, confirmed that the committee has begun investigating…
Scientific Games Announces CFO Transition
ATLANTA, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announced today that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will be leaving the company…
Scientific Games' Systems Technology Creates Momentum for New Mexico Lottery's Next Era of Growth
Company Delivers Successful Systems Conversion Featuring Instant Game Management Program and Advanced Retail Technology
ATLANTA, May 11, 2…
UK government confirms Illegal Gambling Taskforce goals and membership
The new UK Illegal Gambling Taskforce will have subgroups focusing on three priority areas.
UK.- The UK government’s Department of Cultu…
Connecticut lawmakers approve new betting rules and prediction market review
The measures include stricter integrity rules for sports betting, new advertising restrictions and a statewide study on the impact of predi…
Aristocrat delivers strong first half result with 19% EPSA constant currency growth and market share gains in key markets
Aristocrat delivers strong first half result with 19% EPSA constant currency growth and market share gains in key markets Sydney, 13 Ma…
‘Nearly every kid had been scammed’: Inside Roblox’s predatory economy for children
Australian children are being systematically scammed on internet gaming platform Roblox, as experts warn they are exposed to predatory prac…
Allwyn sets sights on doubling number of UK lotto millionaires
Allwyn UK, operator of the British National Lottery, has unveiled another product following the launch of a ‘Powerball’-style one earlier t…
New Mexico pueblos, tribe sue Kalshi over alleged illegal sports gambling on tribal lands
Three New Mexico pueblos and one tribe have filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging the company is facilitating…
Bulgaria hosts GLI compliance experts to assess local sector
The Government and Regulatory Affairs team at Gaming Labs International (GLI) met with officials from the Bulgarian regulator to exchange i…
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
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To register to participate in the conference call, or to listen to the live audio webcast, please visit the…
EL Annual Report highlights renewal, responsibility & societal impact
EL Annual Report highlights renewal, responsibility & societal impact
Brussels, 12 May 2026 – The European Lotteries (EL) has publishe…
Flutter reportedly considering London Stock Exchange exit
CEO Peter Jackson was joined by the operator’s CLO Don Liu, COO James Bishop and company directors Stefan Bomhard and John Bryant in making…
Allwyn General Meeting - LIVE WEBCAST
Investors/Results & news/News/Corporate announcements/2026
Corporate announcements
Allwyn General Meeting - LIVE WEBCAST
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Brightstar Lottery Delivers Enhanced Retail Central System to Lottotech in Mauritius
Company extends its longtime relationship with the operator of the Mauritius National Lottery with new multi-year contract agreement
LONDO…
Sisal celebrates “80 year revolution of Italian gambling”
This May marks the 80th anniversary of Sisal as Italy’s oldest gambling firm and the first business to pioneer betting markets, football po…
Director Harold Mays was unanimously confirmed by the Illinois Senate for another term as Director of the Illinois Lottery. Congratulations Director!
More congratulations are in order as Director Harold Mays was unanimously confirmed by the Illinois Senate for another term as Director of…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs 'From Insight to Execution: A Product Roadmap for the Modern Lottery Experience'
The central mistake in lottery modernization has been to treat innovation as a layer—something added onto an existing product—rather than a…
AVOID RISKY BETS: NYS Gaming Commission educates New Yorkers on dangers of unlawful gambling, including prediction markets and offshore operators
Visit on.ny.gov/RiskyBet to learn the perils of unlawful gaming and how regulated gambling preserves integrity and protects players…
Inspired Entertainment sees strong growth in Interactive revenue in Q1
Inspired Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
May 7, 2026
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First Quarter Revenue of $57.2 mil…
(CFTC), the federal agency that’s attempting to reclassify bets on everything from the existence of aliens to the point spread on an NHL playoff game as 'financial derivatives'.
It’s not often that financial services has a pop culture breakthrough. But prediction markets are certainly having a moment. From a South P…
Scientific Games Advances Innovation, Expands WAVE Terminal Family to Power Faster, Smarter Lottery Retail
May 07, 2026
New Clerk-Operated Terminals Designed to Improve Checkout Speed, Efficiency and Player Experience
ATLANTA – May 7, 2026 – Sc…
Forty-one attorneys general set out case urging the CFTC to affirm that sports-related event contracts fall under state gambling authority
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has led a 41-state coalition urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to affirm that sports-r…
Lottomatica Q1 2026 EBITDA surges 22%, shares jump 6%
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Guglielmo Angelozzi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lottomatica Group, commented: “In the…
Australia: Landmark 40-year extension to The Lottery Corporation License
5 May 2026
ASX Market Announcement Office ASX Limited
20 Bridge Street
Sydney NSW 2000
LANDMARK 40-YEAR VICTORIAN LOTTERY LICENCE EXT…
Veikkaus CEO Olli Sarekoski: "We are back on a growth trajectory – driven by international markets and iGaming"
The year has started positively, and we are pleased to share some great news with you: Veikkaus is back on the path of growth. During the…
Report: SEC Stalling Launches of Prediction Markets ETFs
Proposed ETFs were slated to debut this week.
The SEC wants clearer details on fund operations and risk disclosures.
Firms await app…
Limitless Markets Submits CFTC Proposal for 5-Minute Digital Asset Event Contracts
Cayman Island Headquartered Limitless Markets says it specializes in short-term financial trading The prediction market offers trading on t…
Pennsylvania seeks stricter oversight on prediction markets, youth sports betting
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — These days, you can literally place a bet on anything. But that is drawing closer scrutiny from gambling regula…
Illinois Sweepstakes gambling machine ban approved by City Council committee
A City Council panel pushed through legislation Tuesday to ban sweepstakes gambling terminals that operate in a legal gray area in Chicago…
Kalshi’s Site Sure Looks Like Sports Betting
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with B…
Connecticut moves to criminalize rigging of in-state sports bets due to expanded legalized gambling
HARTFORD — State legislators have sent a bill that would expand the crime of cheating to include rigging of sports betting to Gov. Ned Lamo…
28 Operators Line Up for Alberta’s New iGaming Market
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC), the regulator for the province’s open igaming market, set to go live July 13, has released a…
Veikkaus strengthens financial profile in Q1
Days after announcing its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Finland’s Veikkaus has confirmed it is back to profitability for the period en…
UKGC unveils dedicated head of illegal markets role on £65k salary
Great Britain’s Gambling Commission is seeking to appoint a dedicated head of illegal markets for the first time as it steps up efforts to…
Aristocrat Interactive Extends 13-year Relationship with Portugal's SCML through new iLottery deal
New deal to ensure continued delivery of tailored player experiences through leading eInstant titles
LONDON, May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A…
Dutch gambling regulator sends Meta thousands of reports on illegal gambling ads
The KSA also aims to tackle unlicensed operators using the names and logos of well-known Dutch athletes and brands.
The Netherlands.- The…
Andrew Rhodes Leaves UKGC After Five-Year Battle Over Gambling Reform
Andrew Rhodes leaves the U.K. Gambling Commission after driving some of the most consequential reforms in decades, amid fierce resistance…
AGA CEO Miller calls federal prediction market regulator ‘a joke’
The CEO of the American Gaming Association (AGA) forecasted that the casino industry and states will come out on top in the battle.
AGA’s…
KSA the Dutch Gaming Authority finds illegal ads on Facebook and Instagram
(PRESS RELEASE) -- In April, the Dutch Gaming Authority (Ksa) filed over 4,600 reports with Meta regarding illegal advertisements. Combatin…
NPR went looking for Polymarket's Panama headquarters. It's elusive
On the 21st floor of a gleaming skyscraper in the heart of the upscale Punta Pacifica neighborhood here is the official corporate office of…
Christian Genetski to lead FanDuel as Amy Howe departs
New leadership at FanDuel as Dan Taylor assumes newly created role of president of Flutter Entertainment
Flutter Entertainment has announc…
France allows FDJ United to reset scratchcard terms
L’ Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), the gambling authority of France, has allowed FDJ United to reconfigure technical terms of its scratc…
Oneida Nation supports DOJ enforcement of state gambling laws
For decades, legal gaming in Wisconsin has been carefully structured under federal law, including the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and thro…
Veikkaus names Ilkka Kosola as new finance chief
New CFO will begin his new role by the end of September and replaces Regina Sippel, who stepped down in March
Finnish state-owned lottery…
Massachusetts top court appears open to state ban on Kalshi sports betting
Prediction-markets operator Kalshi on Monday faced a skeptical slate of justices on Massachusetts' highest court, which appeared poised to…
Taking Stock Of The Prediction Market Comments — And What’s Next
As many expected, it rained and poured during the final 48-hour window for submission of comments to the Commodity Futures Trading Commissi…
Mississippi demands state control of mobile sports betting prediction markets
Mississippi recently joined a national battle on prediction markets that mirrors its own long-fought state debate on mobile sports betting…
Ohio regulator proposes credit card ban for gaming accounts
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) proposed an amendment to state gaming rules to ban credit card deposits for gaming accounts.
Ear…
The $11 Billion Casino-Style Economy Built on Players Who Can Never Cash Out
"please remove this game from my computer ..thank you,” read the email to a customer service representative for High 5 Casino, a mobile gam…
Canadian lottery deals one of Kambi’s ‘main highlights’ from early 2026
Canadian lottery deals one of Kambi’s ‘main highlights’ from early 2026
30th April 2026
Swedish sportsbook firm Kambi expects its deals…
New Mexico Lottery is celebrating its 30th anniversary - ticket sales officially began on April 27, 1996
The New Mexico Lottery is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2026, marking three decades since ticket sales officially began on April 27…
Brightstar Lottery Receives Highest MSCI ESG Rating of AAA Apr 30, 2026
LONDON, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced that it received the highest MSCI ESG r…
US Senate bans members and staff from prediction markets
US Senate approved the resolution on Thursday, with the House expected to follow suit next week
The US Senate passed a resolution on Thurs…
Irish lottery claims €289m in losses from bookmaker lotto draw betting
The operator of the Irish National Lottery has called on the government to ban betting companies from offering bets on its draws.
Premier…
Ohio AG urging state authority over prediction markets
A bipartisan group of 41 attorneys general, co-led by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, is urging federal regulators to reaffirm that jurisd…
Fennica Gaming expands into the Czech Republic with Allwyn
Deal further expands Fennica’s footprint in regulated European markets
Veikkaus-owned Fennica Gaming has launched its portfolio of eInstan…
Women, Wagering and the Post-Pandemic Shift*
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES '2026 Holiday Planning'
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Politics Democrats urge CFTC to rein in prediction markets sports betting, insider trading
A group of Democratic lawmakers on Thursday sent a letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission urging the agency to bar insider trad…
MassLottery is finally coming to your phone this summer, two years after approval
It’s been a long wait, but the Massachusetts lottery is getting ready to move online.
The state lottery commission says its new iLottery p…
Bill to ban online sweepstakes introduced in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has put forward a legislative proposal aimed at empowering the state’s gaming re…
Speech delivered by Director of Policy Ian Angus at the Institute of Licensing Gambling Conference
29 April 2026
This speech was delivered by Director of Policy Ian Angus at the Institute of Licensing Gambling Conference on 28 April 2026…