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Inspired Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
Inspired Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
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Lotto Max draws to increase to twice weekly
Beginning May 11, Interprovincial Lottery Corp. will be changing the popular Lotto Max lottery to add a second day and increase the jackpot…
Hoosier State Becomes 10th State to Legalize Sports Gambling
On Wednesday, Governor Eric Holcomb signed the bill paving the way for unprecedented changes to the state’s current gambling landscape. The…
RFP: Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen Procurement of information for verification of information
Procurement of information for verification of information
Published: 2019-05-10
Service for verifying information on license appli…
Fox Sports Puts Chips Into Gambling Business
Fox is jumping into the legalized gambling market.
Speaking at Fox’s investor conference on Thursday, Fox Sports head Eric Shanks called t…
Intralot welcomes you in our Booth #C20 @ ICE North America 2019 where we will showcase our next-generation Sports Betting solution
INTRALOT PRESENTS ITS NEXT-GENERATION SPORTS BETTING OFFERING
AT ICE NORTH AMERICA 2019
May 10th, 2019
INTRALOT is delighted to exhib…
Illinois Lottery re-launches Deal or No Deal Instant ticket
Ticket offers top prize of $100K and a second-chance contest
The second-chance contest is for players with non-winning tickets. Players ca…
New South Dakota Lottery scratch ticket could get you a year's worth of pork
A new game from the South Dakota Lottery could send you home with a year's worth of bacon — or money, if that's what you're into.
Makin' B…
With a Surprise Amendment, A State Senator Attempts to Block Oregon Lottery’s Entrance into Internet and Mobile Gambling
It was an unusual day in the Senate Committee on Business and General Government this morning—and a state senator took an unusual approach…
The 2019 Montana Legislature passed House Bill 725, which legalizing sports gambling in the state through the Montana Lottery
HELENA – The 2019 Montana Legislature passed House Bill 725, which legalizing sports gambling in the state through the Montana Lottery.
HB…
New Mexico Lottery launches First Powerball Millionaire of the Year contest
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) - The New Mexico Lottery is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
Lottery players can enter for a chance to…
Alabama Lottery bill altered to put some proceeds in state education budget
Young Americans are showing less interest in buying lotto tickets than their parents. And that's prompting lottery officials to worry about…
Pollard Banknote Limited becomes WLA Platinum Contributor
Basel, Switzerland – May 6, 2019 – The WLA is pleased to announce that Pollard Banknote Limited has elected to raise their contributor stat…
Virginia ‘very closely’ following legal debate that could threaten interstate lottery games
Virginia ‘very closely’ following legal debate that could threaten interstate lottery games A new interpretation of a federal law by the U…
Veteran lottery director Thomas Shaheen named as Mississippi’s Lottery Corporation Inaugural President
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation announced today that is has hired experienced lottery executive Thomas N. Shaheen to serve as the first…
6 Vegas sports gambling funds controlled by former Ponzi scheme operators
6 Vegas sports gambling funds controlled by former Ponzi scheme operators
The Las Vegas Review-Journal is good at uncovering what actuall…
William Hill goes live in Sweden
William Hill has launched its licenced betting and gaming site for the Swedish market at www.WilliamHill.se. The announcement follows the a…
Legal sports betting’s next big challenge? Geolocation
As you probably know, legal sports betting is coming to the District sometime later this year. While the entire enterprise remains somethin…
BREAKING NJ attorney general sues DOJ over casino owner's link to Wire Act opinion
The state attorney general has filed a lawsuit against the federal Justice Department for not providing answers about a Las Vegas casino ma…
iGaming Operators Must Comply With New UK Age & ID Checks
A few years ago, the online gambling market in the United Kingdom was considered one of the most liberal iGaming markets in the world as i…
U.S. Senator Introduces Bill To Ban Loot Boxes And Pay-To-Win Microtransactions
Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) today announced a bill that would ban loot boxes and pay-to-win microtransactions in “games played by minors,” a…
A Whole New Way to Play the Virginia Lottery
Virginia Lottery Launches MobilePlay e-games The Virginia Lottery has launched a new gaming experience – MobilePlay. MobilePlay offers pl…
New chief executive named at Premier Lotteries Ireland
Premier Lotteries Ireland, which runs the National Lottery, has appointed Andrew Algeo as its new chief executive.
Mr Algeo replaces Dermo…
Scientific Games Reports First Quarter 2019 Results -Revenue Growth and Improved Operations Lead to Strong Cash Flow Social IPO Accelerates Path to Deleveraging
Scientific Games Reports First Quarter 2019 Results
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Revenue Growth and Improved Operations Lead to Strong Cash FlowSoc…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) to Showcase 30 Years of iGaming and Sports Wagering Experience at Inaugural ICE North America Tradeshow
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) to Showcase 30 Years of iGaming and Sports Wagering Experience at Inaugural ICE North America Trad…
Public Gaming Magazine March/April 2019
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Maine should open lawful betting market
Last year, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the federal ban on sports betting was unconstitutional. Since that time, a few states…
There will soon be more PC gamers in China than the total population of the United States
Despite a year-long licensing freeze on new game approvals, PC gaming in China is a behemoth $16 billion industry.
By 2023, there will be…
U.S. Justice Department has put a handful of states — including Pennsylvania — in danger of losing at least $220 million in net lottery profits annually as a result of a new interpretation of a 1961 law
Even if lottery profits are directed primarily toward funding specific programs, like in Pennsylvania, where senior citizen programs benefi…
Monopoly-themed online gambling ad faces UK regulator’s ban
Breaches code which protects children from being targeted, ASA claims
An advert for a Monopoly-themed online casino game is to be banned b…
Indiana A sweeping gambling bill passed the General Assembly. Here’s what you need to know.
Lawmakers passed a historic gambling bill this legislative session, with some observers describing the changes as the most significant in t…
Washington to create a statewide no-play list to help gambling addicts
Washington lawmakers are trying to step up efforts to address gambling addiction and ensure the resources are available for those in crisis…
Gambling expansion, sports betting on collision course as end of Illinois' legislative session nears
SPRINGFIELD — The smart money says that if Illinois lawmakers are going to legalize sports betting this spring, it's going to be part of a…
Give the people of Alabama what they want — A lottery
The Alabama legislature failed to move forward on either of the pieces of lottery legislation before them today.
Instead, there appears to…
Florida Legislature OKs shorter warnings on lottery tickets
Warning labels on Florida Lottery tickets won the support of the House Friday, and the legislation now heads to the Governor’s desk.
The b…
A Bill Legalizing Sports Betting In Colorado Cleared The Capitol, But There Are More Hurdles Ahead
The bill defied the odds.
Sports betting cleared the state Senate in the waning moments of the legislative session, and now awaits Gov. Ja…
Montana Governor Steve Bullock Signs Sports Betting Bill
HELENA, Mont. — Montana is the first state in 2019 to authorize sports betting.
Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill Friday for the Montana St…
Pollard Banknote announces the acquisition of fastrak retail
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 2, 2019 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote”, “Pollard” or the “Company”) announced toda…
NCAA rescinds ban on title events in betting states
The NCAA announced Thursday that it has rescinded a policy that prohibited championship competitions from being held in states that allow s…
Gov. Northam appoints retiring Sen. Frank Wagner as Deputy Director of Virginia Lottery
RICHMOND, Va. – Retiring Virginia State Senator Frank Wagner (R) has a new position.
On Friday, Governor Ralph Northam announced additiona…
INTRALOT announces Group restructuring
INTRALOT announces Group restructuring
May 3rd, 2019
INTRALOT announces that, as part of the Group restructuring, the Operations, Techn…
SGMS: SciPlay opens at $18, pares gains
SciPlay Corporation (SCPL) Prices 22M Class A Share IPO at $16/Sh May 3, 2019 5:45 AM EDT
SciPlay Corporation (NASDAQ: SCPL) today announc…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Prequalified to Provide Testing Services in Uganda through the Year 2022
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Prequalified to Provide Testing Services in Uganda through the Year 2022
JOHANNESBURG, S. Africa…
Scientific Games to Report First Quarter 2019 Results on Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Scientific Games to Report First Quarter 2019 Results on Tuesday, May 7, 2019
LAS VEGAS, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific…
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited today named Keith Moor as its Chief Marketing Officer
Camelot appoints Chief Marketing Officer – KEITH MOOR, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AT SANTANDER, NAMED AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AT CAMELOT –…
Legislator pushes sports gambling plan that would fall under Ohio Lottery Commission
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A state legislator behind a plan to legalize sports gambling is making his case that Ohio should join neighboring states…
Georgia lottery was set up to benefit education and keep lawmakers from tampering with funds
COLUMBUS (WRBL) - Alabama voters could go to school on how Georgia set up its lottery in the early 1990s.
All of the revenue generated by…
FanDuel Group Expands Partnership with Sportradar to Include Live Streaming
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FanDuel Group Expands Partnership with Sportradar to Include Live Streaming
NEW YORK, NY, April 30, 2019 – Today, FanDuel G…
Norwegian gaming regulator Lottstift orders Kindred subsidiary Trannel International to cease operations in country immediately
Norwegian gaming regulator Lottstift orders Kindred subsidiary Trannel International to cease operations in country immediately.
The Norwe…
BCLC Announces Resignation of CFO
BCLC announces today that Chief Financial Officer Amanda Hobson will be resigning to join Finning International as Senior Vice President, I…
Tennessee governor to allow sports betting to become law without signature
Despite being opposed to the legalization of gambling, Gov. Bill Lee says he will allow a Tennessee sports betting bill to become law witho…
SPORTS BETTING IN THE UNITED STATES
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SPORTS BETTING IN THE UNITED STATES
The map below shows the states where sports betting is currently legal, where sports betti…
Twin River Worldwide Holdings Names Marc Crisafulli Executive Vice President, Government Relations
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. has named Marc Crisafulli to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Government Relatio…
Steven Stamstad Joins Scientific Games As SVP Marketing And Communications
Steven Stamstad Joins Scientific Games As SVP Marketing And Communications
Stamstad to Lead Global Strategy to Grow Brands Across Portfo…
Loto-Québec awards Pollard Banknote two-year instant ticket contract extension
Loto-Québec awards Pollard Banknote two-year instant ticket contract extension April 26, 2019
Pollard Banknote Limited is pleased to ann…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery offers to pay taxes on new scratch-off prizes
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — On Tuesday, the Arkansas Scholarship Lotterylaunched four new scratch-off tickets that will not require the winner to…
RFP: BCLC Traditional and Digital Casino Gaming Signage
BC Lottery Corporation
RFPQ 1819-190125SS Traditional and Digital Casino Gaming Signag…
DOJ ruling could affect Michigan lottery revenue
WASHINGTON — A pending Department of Justice ruling could alter lottery operations in Michigan.
In November 2018, the DOJ changed its 2011…
Georgia leaders warn federal opinion could 'devastate' lottery proceeds to pre-kinder and HOPE Scholarship - $1.1 Billion in 2018
Georgia’s top officials warned there could be “severe” consequences to lottery-funded education programs if the U.S. Justice Department doe…
Deals fly as online sports betting ramps up
FanDuel (DUEL) reports that it took in $13.3M in online sports bets in New Jersey during March, while DraftKings (DRAFT) took in $7.3M for…
Without opposition, legalized sports gambling in Maine looks like a good bet
A U.S. Supreme Court decision lifted a federal prohibition on sports betting, opening up a race among states to get into the action.
AUGUS…
UKGC launches its three-year National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harm
Public Health England will conduct the first ever review of evidence on harms relating to gambling UKGC launches its three-year National St…
Florida State Leaders Study Late Proposal For A Gambling Compact
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his staff continued Wednesday to scrutinize a proposed gambling agreement, but the odds of closing out what some lawm…
Virginia Lottery Debuts App-Based Gaming, Studies Future Role in Gambling
The Virginia Lottery made a tentative step into online lottery gaming with the launch of games that can be played in their app--but only if…
Casinos in Switzerland Begin Online Gambling License Acquisition Process
Four Swiss land-based casino properties have filed in their request for online gaming licenses from the country’s gambling regulatory body…
New panel will consider bids for New Mexico racino license
The governor replaced a panel of regulators Thursday to oversee New Mexico’s horse racing industry amid a legal battle centered on the stat…
Massachusetts Lottery exceeding profit pace by $100 million
BOSTON (SHNS) - Profits at the Massachusetts Lottery are running about $100 million ahead of last year and the agency appears poised to ret…
By a vote of 21-12, the Alabama Senate has approved a lottery bill. Now, the legislation moves to the Alabama House for consideration
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - By a vote of 21-12, the Alabama Senate has approved a lottery bill. Now, the legislation moves to the Alabama House…
West Virginia Lottery Commission approves licenses for sports betting apps
West Virginia Lottery commissioners on Wednesday approved state licenses for several companies that provide sports betting mobile app techn…
New Hampshire Senate Expected To Vote On Sports Betting Within Three Weeks
New Hampshire moved one step closer Wednesday to legalizing sports betting even as efforts to approve casino gaming in the Granite State re…
The NHL entered a partnership with William Hill
OXON HILL, Md. -- The NHL entered its third partnership in six months with a gambling operator on Thursday, another step in its embrace of…
Pennsylvania Sets Online Gaming for a July Debut
Pennsylvania Sets a Mid-July Target for online gaming Debut
Pennsylvania has moved forward with their online gaming, setting the debut of…
Sweden could ban online casino advertising
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden’s government said on Wednesday it would look at whether to ban advertising by online casinos and other forms o…
Svenska Spel CEO Patrik Hofbauer about Q1 for Svenska Spel: "We are satisfied, but can do better"
We are happy to be on the new gaming market and that the demanding restructuring of the Group has gone well. We are pleased with this, but…
Montana First to Send Sports Betting Bills To Governor
It’s official. Montana is first to the finish line in 2019 to send legal sports betting bills to the governor for signature. On Thursday, t…
Tennessee lawmakers voted 58-37 to approve a sports betting bill, sending it to the Senate for consideration
The sports betting market in the United States is poised to experience massive growth as more states legalize sports betting.
The latest s…
DOJ Supplemental Memorandum relating to the Wire Act
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China's lottery sales down 13 pct in March
China's lottery sales dropped 13 percent year-on-year to 34.95 billion yuan (about 5.2 billion U.S. dollars) in March, according to the Min…
Jackpocket Announces Gaming Industry Veteran Gavin Isaacs as Senior Board Advisor at Betting on Sports America
Jackpocket Announces Gaming Industry Veteran Gavin Isaacs as Senior Board Advisor at Betting on Sports America
April 23, 2019 09…
RFP: New York Lottery Video Lottery Central System
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RFP UPDATE MUSL: Operational Security Assessment and Audit Date MUSL Procurement has extended the OSAA 2019 proposal due date until Friday, May 03, 2019 at 3:00 pm CT.
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Operational Security Assessment and Audit Date: April 23, 2019 MUSL Procurement has extended the OSAA 2019…
International Game Technology PLC to Host First Quarter 2019 Results Conference Call on Monday May 20 2019
International Game Technology PLC to Host First Quarter 2019 Results Conference Call on Monday May 20 2019
LONDON, April 25, 2019 /…
New Hampshire V DOJ Wire Act law suit: The skirmish over over 'WHOEVER’
NEW HAMPSHIRE V DOJ WIRE ACT LAWSUIT UPDATE: THE SKIRMISH OVER ‘WHOEVER’ The ongoing legal battle pitting the State of New Hampshire again…
SciPlay Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering
SciPlay Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering
LAS VEGAS, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SciPlay Corporation ("SciPlay"), t…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Successfully Oversees the World’s First Private Manager Transition Project
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Successfully Oversees the World’s First Private Manager Transition Project
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (April…
Alabama Lawmakers could vote on lottery bill this week
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Lawmakers are expected to vote on lottery legislation this week. It could then head to you for a vote.
It’s been 2…
FDJ publishes strong financial and non-financial results 2018
FDJ PUBLISHES STRONG FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL RESULTS 2018
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RFI - iLottery RFI - Ohio Lottery inviting vendors to submit their capabilities and interests relative to the implementation of an iLottery Program
iLottery RFI. It is listed on State of Ohio Procurement and it is Document/Bid NumberLOT190419. You can find it by using the following l…
Virginia's first casino-style gambling parlor on April 23
Virginia's first casino-style gambling parlor on April 23
The casino-style facility being built at Colonial Downs will open its doors to t…
Online gambling sites fake NZ connection
At least 13 offshore gambling websites are using New Zealand website addresses, and one is using the New Zealand coat of arms.
While the s…
Sports Betting Could Be Tied To Seminole Tribe
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Gambling talks underway between a key senator and the Seminole Tribe include a proposal that could bring sport…
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board told gaming operators this week the state’s 12 licensed internet operators should be ready to go live with online gambling the week of July 15.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board told gaming operators this week the state’s 12 licensed internet operators should be ready to go live…
Dueling lottery bills: A simple breakdown of what they do
There are currently two lottery bills in the Alabama Legislature: SB220, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, and SB130, sponsored by Sen. Jim…
RFQ: West Virginia Lottery SSAE 18 Audit for Review of IGT
Solicitation: LOT1900000006
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RFQ FOR WV LOTTERY SSAE 18 AUDIT FOR REVIEW OF IGT
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Open
Purchase Agency…
Iowa Senate Passes Mobile Sports Betting Bill
On Wednesday evening, the Iowa Senate passed a bill to legalize sports betting, both in-person at the state’s 19 casinos and over mobile de…
International Game Technology PLC Releases Notice of 2019 Annual General Meeting and 2018 Annual Reports and Accounts
International Game Technology PLC Releases Notice of 2019 Annual General Meeting and 2018 Annual Reports and Accounts
LONDON, April…
Scientific Games Unveils OpenSports, a New End-To-End Sports Betting Portfolio of Products and Services
Scientific Games Unveils OpenSports, a New End-To-End Sports Betting Portfolio of Products and Services
LAS VEGAS, Apri…