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New DOJ opinion expands Wire Act outside of sports betting
The Department of Justice announced the reversal of a 2011 opinion on the Wire Act on Monday, making the law applicable to all forms of g…
IGT Hosts Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and Italian Ambassador to the U.S. Armando Varricchio at IGT Las Vegas Campus
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Jan. 14, 2019
IGT Hosts Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak and Italian Ambassador to the U.S. Armando Varricchio at IGT Las Veg…
IN MEMORIAM: POLLARD BANKNOTE ANNOUNCES PASSING OF CHAIRMAN EMERITUS LAWRENCE POLLARD -FOLLOW-UP STATEMENT FROM POLLARD BANKNOTE
POLLARD BANKNOTE ANNOUNCES PASSING OF CHAIRMAN EMERITUS LAWRENCE POLLARD Peacefully, on January 4, 2019, Lawrence Oliver Pollard, aged 90…
Scientific Games Brings Next Generation Lottery Technology To Germany's Lotto Brandenburg
Scientific Games Brings Next Generation Lottery Technology To Germany's Lotto Brandenburg
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2019 /PRNewswi…
House and Senate Bills introduced in 2019 status related to Sports Betting
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VA
HB2210
Intro
Virginia Lottery; repeal prohibition against sale o…
Status of State House and Senate Bills introduced in 2019
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Bill
Status
Summary/Title
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MO
HB423
Intro
Establishes the Missouri Video Lottery Control Act…
The "Mississippi Promise Scholarship Act Of 2019 - Mississippi House Bill 72
MS HB72 | 2019 | Regular Session
Mississippi House Bill 72 MS State Legislature page for HB72
Summary
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Louisiana to look at legalising sports betting
Casinos such as Belle of Baton Rouge, Hollywood Casino Baton Rouge and Eldorado Resort Casino Shreveport could soon be offering sports bett…
IGT’s Luke Orchard takes lead role at AGEM
US – IGT’s Luke Orchard takes lead role at AGEM
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Results of Officer…
Spain: New guidelines for the prevention of fraud
Authors: Elisa Lorenzo/Paula González de Castejón
The Spanish gambling regulator (the General Directorate for Gambling Affairs or “D…
A framework for AI-powered agile project management
Researchers at the University of Wollongong, Deakin University, Monash University and Kyushu University have developed a framework that cou…
More than 7.3 billion euros have been generated in the German Lotto and Totoblock (DLTB) 16 state lottery companies in 2018
GERMAN LOTTO AND TOTOBLOCK (DLTB)
German lottery companies with more than four percent increase in revenue
10.01.2019…
Twitch Under Investigation Regarding Ads For Illegal Gambling Sales
Twitch, a streaming service with ties to many forms of gambling as well as a television subscription service, is under fire in the UK. The…
Holiday Cash a "Clear" Winner for the North Carolina Education Lottery
WINNIPEG, Jan. 9, 2019 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") congratulates the North Carolina Education Lottery…
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has appointed David Fan as its new executive director of finance
Fan will assume his new role on Monday January 14th, replacing Angus Lee who is retiring from the company later this year, having been with…
Bet on gambling bills resurfacing at the State Capitol in Michigan
LANSING (WKZO AM/FM) -- Former Governor Rick Snyder may have rejected a bi-partisan effort to greatly expand all kinds of online and chari…
William Hill is continuing to grow in Nevada
The international sportsbook operator took a major step in its growth strategy Wednesday, winning unanimous recommendations of approval for…
DraftKings hires lobbyists as sports betting spreads in US and draws lawmakers' attention
DraftKings Inc., a company that’s seen sizable growth thanks to its daily-fantasy games, is providing more evidence that it’s aiming to bec…
Arkansas Lottery Breaks Weekly Record for Instant Ticket Sales
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (News release) – The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) set another sales record last week when scratch-off ticket sales…
NBC Sports Washington is producing an interactive, alternate broadcast for the Wizards home game against the Milwaukee Bucks that will focus on sports betting
The future of sports betting in America is fast approaching, and the Washington Wizards want to be on the cutting edge. Starting Jan. 11 an…
All those “smart” devices are a growing security threat
As Americans increasingly buy and install smart devices in their homes, all those cheap interconnected devices create new security problems…
Ohio gambling revenue totals record $1.86 billion in 2018 at casinos, racinos
Ohio gambling revenue totals record $1.86 billion in 2018 at casinos, racinos
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio’s casinos and racinos won nea…
Pennsylvania: Parx opens sports betting in time for Eagles-Saints matchup
The 24-hour Sportsbook betting center at Parx is just the first step in a statewide expansion of gambling. Regulators could soon approve Pa…
Turner President David Levy Enthusiastic About Prospects Of Legalized Sports Betting
A pivotal U.S. Supreme Court decision last May opened the door to legalized sports betting in most states, so sports fans no longer have to…
Indiana: Senator Ford Betting On Gambling Bill
Terre Haute, IN - Last year, a supreme court ruling eliminated a ban on sports gambling. It allows states to create their own laws. Now an…
Michigan Online Gambling Is Still Afloat, Could Pass In 2019
All eyes are on Michigan online gambling.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder took the wind out of online gambling advocates’ sails just days…
CBS announcers will not mention gambling during the Super Bowl
Plenty of people gamble on the Super Bowl. There’s a reason people at Super Bowl parties really seem to care about the length of the nation…
The DOJ Shouldn't Reignite the Fight Against Intrastate Gambling
The government has been shut down for over two weeks and is on track to become the longest shutdown in U.S. history. As for how long the cu…
Iowa: Legalized sports gambling to get a hearing at capitol
DES MOINES — It’s a sure bet that sports wagering will debated this year in the Iowa Capitol.
Statehouse leaders say they expect robust di…
Virginia: Danville City Council members voted to unanimously support legislation regarding a potential casino resort for the city
DANVILLE, V.A. -- Danville City Council members voted to unanimously support legislation regarding a potential casino resort for the city. …
NY Arbitration panel decides Seneca Nation should share casino revenue
An arbitration panel’s sided with New York State in its efforts to add more than $100 million a year to state coffers from the combined rev…
Arkansas Racing Commission Approves Draft Casino Rules for Public Comment
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Lawmakers, lawyers and lobbyists packed the state racing commission's meeting Thursday to debate the effects of a casin…
Bangkok: Draft lottery-ticket bill makes it to NLA despite worries
Draft lottery-ticket bill makes it to NLA despite worries
THE CONTROVERSIAL bill on government lottery tickets has made it to the National…
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Lottoland offer for Tipp24 raises stakes in German lottery battle
LONDON/MUNICH (Reuters) - Gambling company Lottoland said it was ready to offer up to 76 million euros ($88 million) for German lottery bus…
Online lottery brokerage Zeal Network has claimed it would be forced to terminate its bid to acquire Lotto24 if shareholders give in to Lottoland’s demand to delay a planned extraordinary meeting
Zeal claims EGM delay could derail Lotto24 takeover
Online lottery brokerage Zeal Network has claimed it would be forced to terminate its…
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) has appointed Sandra Douglass Morgan the next chairperson of the state’s Gaming Control Board (NGCB)
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak Appoints Second Female Gaming Control Board Chair
Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak (D) has appointed Sandra D…
RFP/Tender: Turkey opens tender for sports betting for businesses
ISTANBUL, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Turkey has opened a tender for the operation of a centralised sports betting system and risk management centre…
Churchill Downs completes purchase of Presque Isle Downs & Casino
Churchill Downs agreed in 2018 to the $178.9 million purchase of the Summit Township racetrack, casino.
Churchill Downs Inc. on Friday ann…
Arizona Lottery created a unique QVC-styled commercial spot for its Holiday Scratchers campaign
For its Holiday Scratchers campaign, the Arizona Lottery created a unique QVC-styled commercial spot, produced an almost three-hour lives…
Kambi launches on-property Sportsbook at Parx Casino in Pennsylvania
Following a thorough two-day testing phase, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) has given Kambi and Parx Casino the green light to…
New Zealand Racing Board Launches Sportsbook with Scientific Games Technology
New Zealand Racing Board Launches Sportsbook with Scientific Games Technology
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 10, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientifi…
Camelot Illinois Named to Built In Chicago’s 2019 Best Places to Work Awards
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Leslie Wertheimer
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Camelot Illinois Named to Bui…
Maryland Lottery Receives Responsible Gambling Certification
For immediate release
January 9, 2019
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@marylan…
Wyoming Lottery - WYOLOTTO transfers largest amount to Wyoming to date
WYOLOTTO TRANSFERS LARGEST AMOUNT TO WYOMING TO DATE
Cheyenne, Wyoming
January 8, 2019 – On January 4, WyoLottoTM transferred $2,808,707…
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Results of Officer Elections; Orchard Ascends to President Position
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Results of Officer Elections; Orchard Ascends to President Position
LAS VE…
Governor appoints ex-Iowa GOP chair, Matt Strawn, to lead Iowa effective January 14, 2019
Matt Strawn has been appointed to lead the Iowa Lottery, effective January 14, 2019. He is the co-founder of Next Generation Public Affair…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery division subject of study; sales chief leaves post for new job
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery officials are going to study possible changes to its 22-employee sales division after the departure of the age…
Tennessee Lottery Awarded Prestigious Responsible Gaming Certification
NASHVILLE, Tenn (TN Lottery Release) - The World Lottery Association has awarded the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation its highest le…
Kentucky Lottery celebrates 30th anniversary with new logo
Kentucky Lottery celebrates 30th anniversary with new logo
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Lottery is celebrat…
Idaho Lottery Director Jeff Anderson Appointed as Idaho Lottery and Liquor Director by New Governor
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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
CONTACT: David Workman
(208) 334-2600
www.idaholottery.com …
Maryland Casinos Generate $148.4 Million During December
For immediate release
January 7, 2019
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryland…
State Rep. wants a new lottery game to send proceeds to assist military veterans in Georgia
A Habersham County state Rep says an idea for a new Georgia lottery is worth considering: Clarkesville Republican Terry Rogers says he’s op…
Oregon Lottery revenue grows 10 percent, looks to add sports betting
The Oregon Lottery's revenues continued to soar in 2018, reflecting the state's investment in video lottery machines and increased interest…
Scientific Games Selected By Oneida Indian Nation To Deliver Unparalleled Sports Betting Experiences at Three New York Casinos
Scientific Games Selected By Oneida Indian Nation To Deliver Unparalleled Sports Betting Experiences at Three New York Casinos
L…
MGA implements first phase of Sandbox Framework for acceptance of VFA and use of DLT in gaming industry
As announced earlier in 2018, the Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) launched the first of two phases of its Sandbox Framework for the acceptanc…
UK Government signs Macolin Convention to tackle match-fixing in sport
January 6 2019: In December 2018, the UK Government strengthened its commitment to tackling match-fixing in sport by signing the Macolin Co…
Denmark 'Winning' Fight Against Illegal Gambling Operators
Denmark ‘Winning’ Fight Against Illegal Gambling Operators
number of illegal gambling operators in Denmark is continuing to shrink, accord…
Sports betting may seem easy. It’s not. Here’s why
Sports betting may seem easy. It’s not. Here’s why
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Wanna bet on sports?
First, make sure you know what you're doing…
The German state of Hesse has vowed to go it alone on gambling legislation if a new federal pact can’t be reached by the end of 2019
Shortly before Christmas, Hesse’s governing coalition of the Christian Democratic Union and Greens parties released their official coalitio…
Mastercard Hires Its First Chief Experience Officer
Mastercard Hires Its First Chief Experience Officer
Donald Chesnut joins the company from SapientRazorfish Chesnut was SapientRazorfish's…
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Alberta gambling revenues increase for first time since 2015
Growth in VLTs, in particular, drives $4M boost in income from provincial lotteries
Following two straight years of decline, Alberta's gam…
Pennsylvania sports betting heads into its first NFL playoff action
Pennsylvania sports betting heads into its first NFL playoff action
It doesn’t take much time at SugarHouse Casino to discover the Philade…
Feds investigating whether former Interior Secretary Zinke lied about East Windsor casino
The Justice Department’s public integrity section is examining whether newly departed Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied to his agency’s in…
UK Prime minister Theresa May reveals plans to open gambling addiction clinics
Prime Minister Theresa May will target gambling addicts as part of her £20.5billion NHS shake-up.
They will be among the extra 380,000 adu…
Bill Paves The Way For Sports Betting In Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) - Memphians might soon be able to bet on their favorite sports teams if a new bill becomes law in 2019…
If Congress Must Regulate Sports Betting, It Should Focus On Enforcement
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is right to oppose the federal sports betting bill introduced by Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Chuck S…
Romania's New 2% Turnover Tax on Online Gambling Takes Effect
Romania has moved ahead with a new 2% turnover tax on online gambling operators to fund social welfare program
Romania-licensed online gam…
Tencent bans 270,000 cheaters from online game ‘League of Legends’
Tencent Games, the world’s largest gaming company, has banned nearly 270,000 “League of Legends” (LOL) players in the past two months, the…
Gregory Smith, president and CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, Now halfway through FY2018-19, the Lottery is well ahead of FY2018 and poised to set some new records
The Connecticut Lottery is already off to a great start as we begin 2019. We are in a solid financial position, and this will result in…
Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden has ordered local internet service providers (ISPs) to block 18 sites found to be in violation of the Danish Act on Gambling
Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden has ordered local internet service providers (ISPs) to block 18 sites found to be in violation of the Da…
Virginia Lottery seeking young artist imaginations
Lottery seeking young artist imaginations
The Virginia Lottery is calling all young artists in K-12 public schools to put their imaginatio…
New Mexico Lottery Introduces Three New Scratchers
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Lottery welcomes the new year by releasing three new Scratchers:
$5 “Gold Mine 9x” is a blue and gold tick…
Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie Calls Out Leagues, Federal Sports Betting Laws
Chastising the major American sports leagues for what he called their underlying duplicity, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie urged a g…
Texas Lottery generates more than $100 million in one week from scratch-off ticket sales
AUSTIN —
The Texas Lottery has, for the first time in its history, sold more than $100 million in scratch ticket sales in just one we…
SBTech appoints Gavin Isaacs as Chairman
SBTech appoints Gavin Isaacs as Chairman
Former Scientific Games CEO brings extensive experience to innovative supplier and will help grow…
Industry Leader Larry Loss To Serve As Interim CEO Of Iowa Lottery
CLIVE, Iowa – Larry Loss, the Iowa Lottery’s executive vice president and an industry leader who has worked at the lottery since its start…
Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein online casino licenses expire
Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein online casino licenses expire Germany’s online gambling market is closing a chapter as the first online casin…
Almost half a billion euro paid out by Irish National Lottery in 2018
Almost half a billion euro paid out by National Lottery in 2018
Almost half a billion euro has been paid out to National Lottery winners s…
Companies operating video slot machines in Wyoming bars are challenging the attorney general's opinion that the games constitute illegal gambling
Companies operating video slot machines in Wyoming bars are challenging the attorney general's opinion that the games constitute illegal ga…
West Virginia launches Online sports betting
CHARLESTON — The app is live, but the scope of the expected revenue gains from online sports betting in West Virginia remains to be seen…
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III has issued an opinion that could open the door to legalizing sports betting in Tennessee
“If chance is the dominant factor in determining the outcome of the contest, the contest constitutes a lottery, and absent an amendment to…
Michigan Governor Vetoes Package of iGaming Bills That Had Opened Door To Legal Sports Betting
With 48 hours remaining in his term, outgoing Republican Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Friday vetoed the package of iGaming bills that p…
35 years ago, Isaac Asimov was asked by the Star to predict the world of 2019. Here is what he wrote
By ISAAC ASIMOV Special to The Star
Originally published Dec. 31, 1983
lf we look into the world as it may be at the end of another gener…
Concerns Raised Over a Real-Money Gambling App on Steam
Video games are without a doubt one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the planet but it has been subject a to a fair share of c…
Slovakia’s president has vetoed his country’s new gambling regime, which would have opened up the online market to international operators
Slovakia’s president has vetoed his country’s new gambling regime, which would have opened up the online market to international operators…
Aspire Zone to launch online gaming tournament with 2.3 billion players worldwide
QNA/Doha
Aspire Zone has announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with Wega, one of the world’s leading e-payment systems…
by Steve Carp States should tell Feds to back off on sports betting
Ray Lesniak is my hero.
If you’ve ever made a bet on a sporting event, he should be your hero too.
Who is Ray Lesniak?
He is the former…
NBC registers domain names for sports betting
Do the registrations foreshadow a new sports betting platform or are they merely defensive registrations?
Is NBC going to offer sports bet…
US government to meddle in sports betting---
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China Declares the Direction of Their Domestic Game Industry and Resumes Game Approvals
On December 21, Feng Shixin, Deputy Director of the Publications Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department, delivered a speech on the dev…
Thomas Mitchell: Federal sports betting bill usurps state powers
Now, precisely where in the U.S. Constitution is Congress given the power to “maintain a distinct Federal interest in the integrity and cha…
Federal sports betting law will impact NJ, other states
A recently introduced federal bill legislating sports betting nationwide would not immediately affect New Jersey's growing market but it co…
Arkansas commission gives preliminary OK to 2 casino rules
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Racing Commission has given tentative approval to two new regulations dealing with casino gambling af…