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Igaming growth drives strong Q1 results for OPAP
The Greek Organization Of Football Prognostics, known as OPAP S.A., is a leading gaming operator in Greece, specializing in lottery, sports…
UK Gambling Commission launches enhanced consumer voice framework
The UK Gambling Commission has unveiled a new and improved Consumer Voice framework, marking a significant step forward in how the regulato…
Washington, D.C. 2025 budget quietly seeks to legalize live dealer card games at stadium-based sportsbooks
Washington, DC, may soon see poker and blackjack tables added to its sports venues, following a quiet proposal embedded in Mayor Muriel Bow…
Proposed Illinois bill allows under-performing casinos to relocate
State Representative Joe Sosnowski rolls the dice on a bill meant to strengthen the Illinois gaming industry and sustain its long-term succ…
DC Mayor Bowser wants to legalize poker and blackjack
In a bid to raise revenue for the District of Columbia, Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to legalize poker and blackjack across D.C.
Bowser unvei…
Manitoba judge sides with lottery coalition against offshore gaming firm
A local judge has ruled in favour of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL), the lottery and gaming operator of the Canadian province of Ma…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named “Best Testing Laboratory in the Baltics 2025” and “Best Testing Laboratory in the Nordics 2025” in the Baltic & Scandinavia Gaming (BSG) Awards 2025
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (May 29, 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has been named “Best Testing Laboratory in the Baltics 2025” and “…
New Jersey bill seeks to expand casino gaming beyond Atlantic City
A New Jersey state senator has introduced a bill that would allow casino gaming at two major racetracks outside of Atlantic City, potential…
Scientific Games Granted License from UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority
Scientific Games Granted License from UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority
Global Company Authorized by GCGRA as Lott…
Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville talks education, economy and lottery
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville officially launched his campaign for Governor of Alabama Tuesday in Auburn, jumping straight into the issues and…
Legislation Senate Bill 1235 -Connecticut Senate approves sweepstakes ban, sends bill to house
The Connecticut Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would ban online sweepstakes casinos, in a move to tighten oversight of digital g…
Governor Newsom signs legislation 5.28.25
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bill:
SB 49 by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) –…
Starting July 1 Indiana drops licensing requirement for sports betting service companies
Hundreds of companies connected to Indiana’s sports betting industry will no longer need to hold state licenses beginning July 1, following…
The Rise of Online Casinos: How Different States Are Handling Legalization
The Rise of Online Casinos: How Different States Are Handling Legalization
Published 9:24 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Online gambling contin…
dentsu Queensland has retained The Lottery Corporation’s media account
dentsu Queensland has retained The Lottery Corporation’s media account, extending a partnership of more than 14 years.
The new three-year…
Hoosier Lottery adjusts forecast, approves ‘cautious’ business plan for next year
Lottery leaders cited Powerball’s nationwide slump alongside worsening economic conditions.
The Hoosier Lottery anticipates earning and sp…
China Lottery sales increase by 4% in April
BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery ticket sales rose 4.1 percent year on year to nearly 57.75 billion yuan (about 8.04 billion U.S…
IGT Editorial: A Conversation with Marco Tasso
Attendees at the World Lottery Summit in Paris last October got a detailed look at AI’s potential to transform the lottery value chain, pre…
EL/WLA Sports Betting Seminar - Highlights from the 2025 edition in Stockholm
Before deep-diving into the three main themes, the opening session focused on the national market of the country hosting the event. This ye…
House committee advances bill to save, reform Texas Lottery
DALLAS -- A House committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that preserves the embattled Texas Lottery but abolishes the commission that ov…
Legality In Doubt, Sweepstakes Casinos Could Be Targeted By State Attorneys General
With only seven U.S. states offering real-money online casino gaming (also known as “iGaming”), sweepstakes casinos have emerged to fill th…
SCOTLAND: Since the first National Lottery draw in 1994, more than £4.1 billion has been awarded to over 80,000 local good causes
MSPs hear how funding from the lottery has had a significant impact on arts, community, heritage and sporting sectors
A host of National L…
Massachusetts Lottery introduces $50 scratch-off ticket with $25 million top prize
BOSTON — The Massachusetts State Lottery recently launched a new $50 scratch ticket that features a grand prize of $25 million.
The “$25,0…
IGT Awarded Contract for Missouri Lottery Gaming System
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Two Ex-Lottery.com Executives Plead Guilty to Securities Fraud
Sentencing before Judge Alvin K. Hellers set for November
CEO of SPAC that took Lottery.com public was previously indicted
Two former…
Nevada passes bill to handcuff unauthorized gambling operators
Both chambers of the Nevada legislature have now passed a bill that would equip the state with the means to further target and act against…
Montana officially enacts nation’s first sweepstakes ban
It’s official: Montana is the first U.S. state to explicitly ban online sweepstakes casinos.
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the legislation in…
South African Court Forces Minister to Name New Lottery Operator by May 28
A court in South Africa has ordered Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau to announce the next National Lottery operator by 28…
Merkur Group granted a manufactures and distributors licence in Nevad
Michael Gauselmann, chairman of the supervisory board of the Merkur Group, is delighted, as it was under his leadership that Merkur was gra…
Report: Japanese Gamblers Risked $45 Billion on Illegal Online Casino Sites in 2024
Report: Japanese Gamblers Risked $45 Billion on Illegal Online Casino Sites in 2024
Officials in Japan say illegal online gambling conti…
Flutter Prices $2.2 Billion in Debt
FanDuel parent will use proceeds to repay funds used for the acquisition of Snaitech, among other purposes
Issue denominated in dollars…
Ohio bill proposes to legalise online gambling and ban sweepstakes
House Bill 298 has been submitted to the state’s General Assembly.
US.- Representative. Brian Stewart has introduced House Bill 298 in…
Pretoria High Court deems Minister Tau’s lottery plans invalid
The Pretoria High Court has ordered Minister Parks Tau to appoint a permanent national lottery operator by 28 May.
This follows a national…
Lotterywest Reclaims The Weekend With New Brand Platform Via 303 MullenLowe
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'Long Live Saturday' has launched with a TVC showing why Lotto is the antidote to a weekend full of chores
In a cu…
UKGC survey reveals demographic shifts beyond National Lottery play
Findings from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain: Statistics on gambling participation
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FDJ UNITED: Combined General Meeting of 22 May 2025
BOULOGNE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
The annual and extraordinary Ordinary General Meeting of La Française des Jeux (…
Maryland governor signs off on sports betting tax increase
Governor Wes Moore has approved a bill that will impose a 20 per cent sports betting tax rate.
US.- Maryland Governor Wes Moore has sig…
Wyoming Gaming Commission warns against illegal gambling websites
The Wyoming Gaming Commission on Thursday issued a warning to residents and visitors regarding the prevalence of illegal interactive gaming…
HKJC offers enhanced security and quick access to digital channels via one-time password SMS authentication
To enhance customer account security and simplify the login process for HKJC digital services, the Club is introducing a more up-to-date on…
The Dutch Lottery has reached a significant milestone after providing over €1.5bn to different areas of society since it was formed in 2016
The Dutch Lottery has reached a significant milestone after providing over €1.5bn to different areas of society since it was formed in 2016…
São Paulo state lottery tender DQ leaves consortium in disarray
A Brazilian lottery tender has ended in disaster for various companies and individuals involved according to an investigation carried out b…
America’s Sports Betting Boom Is About to Backfire
America’s Sports Betting Boom Is About to Backfire For every dollar in gambling tax revenue, U.S. states spend under a penny on problem gam…
Wynn Las Vegas agrees to $5.5M fine over AML violations
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has agreed to another multimillion-dollar settlement with a major Las Vegas casino and entertainment…
Danske Spil elects “trusted hand” Lars Krarup as new Chairman
The Board of Danish national lottery operator Danske Spil has followed the recommendation of Denmark’s Ministry of Finance, announcing the…
International Game Technology soars after being part of the winning bid for the Italian lottery
International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) announced on Monday that a consortium it leads was awarded the bid for the Italy Lotto License…
GLI Wins Compliance Solution of the Year at SBC Americas
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Wins "Compliance Solution of the Year" at the SBC Americas Awards LAKEWOOD, N.J. (May 19, 2025) –…
IGT-Led Consortium Will Be Proposed to Be Awarded the Italy Lotto License Through November 2034
LONDON, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Judging Commission comp…
The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would save the Texas Lottery
DALLAS — The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would save the Texas Lottery but place it under new leadership and add several new restr…
JOB: West Virginia Lottery Director
West Virginia Lottery Director Job Posting
April 2025
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A rare and exciting opportunity to become the Director of the West Vir…
Virginia Lottery releases April 2025 casino activity report
17 May 2025
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Today, the Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of April 2025. Ther…
Mary Neubauer, Iowa Lottery, to retire in June after 26 years of service
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn noted during the Iowa Lottery's recent annual meeting, the notion of "leaving a legacy of service" was a const…
JOB: Texas LOTTERY - Investigator VI (00049965)
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Ithuba Poised to Run Lottery for Next 12 Months
A company closely linked to the current lottery operator is busy negotiating a temporary licence to run the lottery for the next twelve mon…
Pennsylvania AG’s office says it seized hundreds of illegal gambling machines disguised as skill games
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday it seized hundreds of illegal gambling machines allegedly supplied to storefro…
Las Vegas celebrates 120th birthday
PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas celebrated its 120th birthday, as dignitaries and special guests came together to commemorate the destination’s…
Dutch government makes firm decision on future ownership of state lottery
The Dutch government has opted to retain ownership of the country’s national lottery, the Nederlandse Loterij, deeming the move in line wit…
Bulgarian deputy PM says Eurozone entry will deal a blow to gambling black market
Atanas Zafirov has said gambling harm is an issue of national security.
Bulgaria.- Deputy prime minister Atanas Zafirov has suggested that…
Largest Neoverse bowling facility in the world opens in Wisconsin, US
The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, located in Wisconsin, US, recently completed the installation of QubicaAMF’s Neoverse.
Neoverse is an immer…
West Virginia Lottery Launches Its First eInstant Game From The Pollard Digital Games Studio
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to congratulate the West Virgin…
POLAND: Under Polish law, playing with a foreign unlicensed operator may expose him to criminal liability
Let’s picture this scenario… A player loses a significant sum of money to an online casino operating out of Curaçao. Unaware of legal circu…
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) calls on media platforms to end promotion of unregulated online gambling sites
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has called on more than a dozen traditional and digital media platforms to cease promot…
New York Assembly approves key bill for Queens casino project 138-7 vote
The New York State Assembly gave a strong endorsement Tuesday to Mets owner Steve Cohen’s plan to build a casino hotel complex near Citi Fi…
Bally's Chicago: Construction on the Bally’s site will begin on Thursday, May 15th
Construction on Bally’s Chicago casino is set to resume after a two-week halt imposed by the Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) over the use of an…
Ohio lawmakers weigh online casino and lottery expansion in bid to boost state revenue
Ohio could soon see an expansion of its online gambling under new legislation introduced this week. A bill brought forward by Senator Natha…
NSX CEO João Studart to lead Flutter Brazil as acquisition completes
NSX Group CEO João Studart has been appointed to lead Flutter Entertainment’s newly launched Flutter Brazil division, following the success…
U.S. commercial gaming revenue hits record $72B in 2024
U.S. commercial gaming revenue surged to an all-time high of $72 billion in 2024, marking a 7.5% increase from the previous year and the se…
IGT results drop in 1Q25 but are “in line with expectations”, as company focuses on lottery segment
International Game Technology (IGT) says that its first quarter results were “In line with expectations”, with revenue falling by 12 percen…
Aristocrat sees revenue increases across all segments, profit tops $474M in fiscal half year
Aristocrat has announced a 5.6 percent increase in profit for the first financial half year (ending March 31st), totaling AU$732.6 million…
A fierce critic of the Texas lottery is now offering the embattled agency a lifeline
One of the Texas Lottery's leading critics in the Legislature filed an 11th-hour bill Monday to keep the embattled agency alive, though the…
New Mega Millions® game delivers 300% increase in non-jackpot prizes in first month since launch
Since April 8 drawing, nationally, 1.8 million players won $51.3 million vs. $12.5 million under the old game matrix, bringing mega value w…
Scientific Games iLottery Receives National Council on Problem Gambling’s iCAP Ready Accreditation
ATLANTA – May 13, 2025 – Scientific Games has achieved the distinguished iCAP Ready supplier accreditation from the National Council on Pro…
Danske Spil headlines Denmark lotteries GGR with 6% uptick
Last year saw lotteries in Denmark enjoy a steady year-over-year growth across all segments, according to data from regulator Spillemyndigh…
FRANCE national gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux, ANJ, flags rising risks
France’s gambling sector recorded a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €14 billion ($15.9 billion) in 2024, reinforcing its status as the fourth…
US-backed gaming operators will not be targeted amid China-US tensions: Macau gov’t
Macau Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has publicly confirmed that US-backed gaming companies operating in Macau will not face retaliatory measu…
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2025 RESULTS
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Q1'25 results confirm sustained player demand for instant tickets…
Entain: US invesment giants hit Ladbrokes owner with lawsuit
Gambling giant Entain, which owns Ladbrokes among other brands, has been hit with new legal action by a number of investment firms Firms, i…
New York mobile sports betting handle rises to $2.15 billion in April
Players in New York spent $2.15 billion betting on sports online during April, a year-on-year rise of 9.1%, while revenue in the Empire Sta…
FRANCE: Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin, ANJ's 'L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux' strategy to keep pace with new forms of gaming and its key priorities'
The chairwoman of L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux spoke to Focus Gaming News about the regulator’s strategy to keep pace with new forms of ga…
PGRI INTERVIEWS Tonya Beenders Chief Sales Officer, Arizona Lottery
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IGT: Now on the Menu: A Smarter Way to Showcase Instant Games
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Lottomatica: After a blockbuster first quarter, the group appears firmly on course to meet its financial ambitions for the year
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Lottomatica has reaffirmed its full-year 2025 guidance, forecasting revenues between €2.32bn and €2…
New Mega Millions® game delivers 300% increase in non-jackpot prizes in first month since launch
Since April 8 drawing, 1.8 million players won $51.3 million vs. $12.5 million under the old game matrix, bringing mega value with new 2X-1…
Spain’s gambling regulator has fined 14 online operators a total of €77m
Spain’s gambling regulator has fined 14 online operators a total of €77m for offering services without a licence, in the latest crackdown o…
OLG announces 20-year agreement with Caesars to operate Windsor casino
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation announced today it has selected Caesars Entertainment Inc. as the service provider for its Winds…
Bill to Ban Sweeps Casinos Advances Out of Assembly Committee
A ban on sweeps casinos took another step on Thursday when bill AB 5447 advanced out of the Assembly Committee. It is now in the hands of t…
Lottery.com acquires Concerts.com and TicketStub.com in US$10 million deal
Online lottery, sports, and media group Lottery.com Incorporated has executed a Letter of Intent to buy the 51% controlling interest in Nev…
Swiss Casinos secures ISO 14001 certification
Swiss Casinos has officially received ISO 14001 certification, a key milestone in its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy…
France’s gambling market hit €14 billion in 2024 as online bets climbed
France’s gambling sector recorded a gross gaming revenue (GGR) of €14 billion ($15.9 billion) in 2024, reinforcing its status as the fourth…
UK Gambling Commission: Online gambling up 7% to $1.93 billion in Q1 2025
Online gambling in Great Britain posted solid growth in the first quarter of 2025, driven by strong performance in online slots, while in-p…
Pollard Banknote reports Q1 results
WINNIPEG, MB, May 7, 2025 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard") today released its financial results for the three month…
12th EL Congress | 14 - 17 September 2025 - Bern, Switzerland- Registration Open
Dear EL Member,
Welcome to the 12th EL Congress in Bern, Switzerland, from 14 to 17 September 2025!
Lotteries have always been a force f…
Scientific Games Wins Three 2025 American Business Awards for Lottery Retail Technology Innovation and Instant Scratch Game Achievement
ATLANTA – May 8, 2025 – Scientific Games was recognized with three prestigious honors in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards. Th…
Inspired Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
First Quarter Revenue of $60.4 million, driven primarily by record Interactive revenue, up 49% year-over-year
First Quarter Net Loss of…
Governor signs bill making all lottery winners in Oregon anonymous
Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill into law Thursday that will make all lottery winners in the state anonymous unless they consent to having the…
Swedish regulator hits FDJ subsidiary with AML penalty
Spooniker, a subsidiary operator of the French gambling giant FDJ United’s Kindred Group, has been hit with a SEK 10m (£778k) penalty in Sw…