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October 28, 2018

IGT - International Game Technology PLC to Host Third Quarter 2018 Results Conference Call on Wednesday, October 31, 2018

October 28, 2018

IGT Signs Digital Platform and Content Agreement with Penn National Gaming for Online Gaming in Pennsylvania

October 28, 2018

UKGC WATCH: New rules that better protect consumers come into force from 31 October, here's what you need to know

October 28, 2018

Virginia Lottery says it will monitor frequent winners after Virginian-Pilot investigation

RICHMOND In the wake of an investigation by The Virginian-Pilot on frequent winners, the Virginia Lottery has rolled out three policy chan…

October 28, 2018

Colorado lawmakers are gambling that voters want sports betting

Two Colorado lawmakers want to take a gamble in 2019. A bipartisan duo think they can convince two-thirds of their colleagues and a majori…

October 28, 2018

KAMBI Presents Q3 2018 results

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE RESULTS Main highlights are: A record quarter with operator turnover up 31% y-o-y and revenues up 39%. Large bu…

October 28, 2018

Leading figures call for gambling advertising to be restricted

The amount of gambling advertising in sport is becoming problematic for fans, and in particular children, according to leading figures in t…

October 28, 2018

SMART-TECH 2019 NEW DATES **February 26-28, 2019 Hilton Fort Lauderdale, Florida

SMART-TECH 2019 NEW DATES **February 26-28, 2019 Hilton Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Click here for Early Bird Lottery Registration - NO CHA…

October 24, 2018

Record-Setting Mega Millions Jackpot Won in South Carolina

For Immediate Release October 24, 2018 Contact: Carole Bober Gentry Maryland Lottery 410-230-8725 (office) 410-365-6384 (cell) carol…

October 23, 2018

Gordon Medenica, lead director of the Mega Millions Group and director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming on the Today Show 10/22/2018

More Than $2 Billion in Lotto Winnings Up for Grabs This Week ... https://www.insideedition.com/more-2-billion-lotto-winnings-grabs-w…

October 23, 2018

Florida’s Gambling Amendment Fight Has High Stakes

TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — The words on the November ballot appear simple enough: “Voter Control of Gambling in Florida.” According to p…

October 23, 2018

U.S. gets lottery fever as jackpots rise to $2.2 billion

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gregory Baron, 24, and Ben Nelson, 27, on Monday were eagerly purchasing $2 tickets for the Mega Millions jackpot in h…

October 22, 2018

North Carolina Lottery holds school supply drive for schools hurt by Hurricane Florence

DATE: OCT. 22, 2018 CONTACT: VAN DENTON PHONE: (919) 301-3308 Lottery holds school supply drive for schools hurt by Hurricane Florenc…

October 21, 2018

Majority of New Gambling Accounts in Sweden Registered with International Operators, Report Finds

Majority of New Gambling Accounts in Sweden Registered with International Operators, Report Finds gambling operators have proved particular…

October 21, 2018

Israeli Court Takes Aim at Online Gambling Domains

Israeli Court Takes Aim at Online Gambling Domains Online gaming companies are sweating bullets in Israel after three unauthorized gamblin…

October 20, 2018

Lawmakers move ahead on legal sports gambling, but know lots of questions remain

Lawmakers voted 9-0 Friday to recommend legislation on bringing legal sports betting to Indiana, but the committee chair warned there are "…

October 20, 2018

Illinois lawmaker works on sports gambling bill

PRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois lawmaker says a bill to legalize sports gambling in the state likely won't be put before the General As…

October 20, 2018

Mega Millions Jackpot Skyrockets to All-Time World Record: $1.6 Billion

For Immediate Release October 20, 2018 Contact: Carole Bober Gentry Maryland Lottery 410-230-8725 (office) 410-365-6384 (cell) carol…

October 20, 2018

Australia: New South Wales Betting Tax Amendment (Point of Consumption) Bill 2018

Betting Tax Amendment (Point of Consumption) Bill 2018 Type: Government Status: In Legislative Assem…

October 20, 2018

Mississippi is one step closer to state lottery as Gov. Bryant appoints 5-person board

Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed four men and one woman to construct and oversee Mississippi's fledgling state lottery, a corporation that co…

October 20, 2018

New Mexico Becomes Sixth State to Launch Sports Betting

New Mexico has become the sixth state to start offering regulated sports betting after the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel in Bernalillo offici…

October 20, 2018

So How Exactly Is New Mexico Sports Betting Legal, And What Does It Mean In Other States?

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October 17, 2018

Game Innovation and Value Drive Texas Lottery's Six-Year Contract Extension with Scientific Games

Company's Instant "Scratch" Games Continue Generating Funds for Education and Veterans' Assistance in State of Texas LAS VEGAS and ATL…

October 17, 2018

Michigan Lottery Awards NeoPollard Interactive iLottery Contract Extension

LANSING, MI, Oct. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NeoPollard Interactive" or "NPi") is pleased to announce a four-year ex…

October 16, 2018

Scientific Games Wins Big During Major Gaming Entertainment Industry Events

Scientific Games Wins Big During Major Gaming Entertainment Industry Events Company Wins Three Global Gaming Awards at G2E, Wraps Strong…

October 16, 2018

Tennessee Lottery's 1st Quarter Proceeds brings total raised for education to more than $4.7 Billion

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 16, 2018 LOTTERY’S 1st QUARTER PROCEEDS BRING TOTAL RAISED FOR EDUCATION TO MORE THAN $4.7 BILLION NASHVI…

October 16, 2018

Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps to New Record $667 Million

PRESS RELEASE October 16, 2018 Contact: Carole Bober Gentry Maryland Lottery (410) 230-8725 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Mega Millions Jack…

October 16, 2018

MEGA MILLIONS Jackpot increased to $667 million making it largest jackpot in the game's history

Christian Teja AED/Director of Communications Massachusetts State Lottery office: 781-849-5600 mobile: 781-664-7168 MEGA MILLIONS JA…

October 16, 2018

RFP: CAMELOT Illinois seeks proposals for provision of jackpot communication solutions

CAMELOT ILLINOIS SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR PROVISION OF JACKPOT COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS CHICAGO (October 16, 2018) – Camelot Illinois today iss…

October 15, 2018

RFP: Ohio Lottery Marketing Communication Services

On October 3, DAS issued a Request for Proposals for Marketing Communication Services. The agency currently contracts with three agencies…

October 15, 2018

PGRI's Lottery-Expo NYC 2018 Program Updated 10/15

Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI) Lottery-Expo NYC 2018 Program October 22, 23, 24 The Fabulous Park Lane NYC Hotel Central Park…

October 15, 2018

The annual report released by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries shows a $24.3 million increase in profits for the 2017-18 year.

The annual report released by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries shows a $24.3 million increase in profits for the 2017-18 year. The corporatio…

October 15, 2018

National Lottery puts retailers at heart of new TV campaign

The National Lottery is incorporating retailers into its new ‘Amazing Starts Here’ marketing campaign. Newly-created TV advertisements to…

October 15, 2018

Poland Totalizator Sportowy announced it's iLotto will be launched in November

Polish people will soon be able to play the state lottery online, after operator Totalizator Sportowy announced it's iLotto will be launche…

October 14, 2018

Czech Govt Struggling To Fine Unlicensed iGaming Operators

The Czech government’s alleged failure to penalize unlicensed gambling operators has been put under the spotlight. Czech media outlet E15…

October 14, 2018

Illinois Lottery Giving Away Free Tickets for $548M Mega Millions Drawing

The Illinois Lottery is giving away hundreds of free tickets for the massive Mega Millions drawing Friday in downtown Chicago. The Mega Mi…

October 14, 2018

Arkansas' Supreme Court has rejected efforts to disqualify a proposed casino legalization initiative

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP/KATV) -- Arkansas' Supreme Court has rejected efforts to disqualify a proposed casino legalization initiative, dismis…

October 14, 2018

Swedish Gaming Regulatory Receives Over 60 Applications from Gambling Operators

The Swedish gaming regulatory body Lotteriinspektionen announced on Friday that it had received more than 60 applications from gambling ope…

October 14, 2018

Ontario: Gambling is helping to fill the provincial government's coffers like never before, with the province's take hitting a record

Gambling is helping to fill the provincial government's coffers like never before, with the province's take hitting a record, according to…

October 12, 2018

David&Goliath wins $295M California Lottery account

The West Coast agency retains it for another five years and vows to make brand number one lottery in America. David&Goliath has won Ca…

October 12, 2018

Arch Gleason, former CEO of the KY Lottery, grandson James needs assistance

Please see note below from Archie's wife Annie and the Facebook link about James' life - lots of great pictures of Arch here and their requ…

October 12, 2018

Sports wagering to hit New Mexico next week at Santa Ana

Once considered a long shot, the odds are now good there will be sports betting in New Mexico sooner rather than later. On the heels of a…

October 12, 2018

Camelot Global Announces Annual Lottery Walk for Charity

Camelot Global Announces Annual Lottery Walk for Charity First Annual Event Highlights Lotteries’ Community Spirit CHICAGO, IL --- Octo…

October 12, 2018

Kambi Group plc: Invitation to Kambi Group plc's third quarter 2018 result

Published: 12:00 CEST 12-10-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107 Kambi Group plc: Invitation to Kamb…

October 10, 2018

WyoLotto Eclipses $10M in total state transfer funds after fourth straight $1M Quarterly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bart Henyan • Wyoming Lottery Corporation Phone: 307-459-0580 • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. < WYOLOTTO…

October 10, 2018

INTRALOT signs 10-year contract with Croatian State Lottery “Hrvatska Lutrija

INTRALOT SIGNS 10-YEAR CONTRACT IN CROATIA October 10, 2018 Following a competitive process by the Croatian State Lottery “Hrvatska Lutr…

October 9, 2018

IGT Senior Manager, Global Communications, Michelle Schenk, Honored by Global Gaming Women

IGT Senior Manager, Global Communications, Michelle Schenk, Honored by Global Gaming Women LONDON, U.K. – Oct. 9, 2018 – International Ga…

October 9, 2018

Bishop Woosley Named First Vice President of NASPL

The head of Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has been named the new first vice president for the organization that represents lotteries…

October 8, 2018

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces European Promotions NMi Gaming and GLI Merger Integration Complete, Bringing Additional Benefits to EMEA Clients

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces European Promotions NMi Gaming and GLI Merger Integration Complete, Bringing Additional…

October 8, 2018

Moti Malul appointed NeoGames CEO

PRESS RELEASE For immediate release! Moti Malul appointed NeoGames CEO LUXEMBOURG, October 8, 2018 – NeoGames, a global leader in pro…

October 5, 2018

RFP: Oklahoma Electronic signage options - Lottery retail locations

Agency: Lottery Commission Contract Type Regular Acquisition Solicitation Number: 4350000011 Status: Open…

October 5, 2018

RFP: Oregon State Lottery On Call Professional Services for Market Research and Advanced Analytics

Solicitation: 177-1032-18 Title: Oregon State Lottery On Call Professional Services for Mar…

October 4, 2018

Pollard Banknote announces the acquisition of Schafer Systems

POLLARD BANKNOTE ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF SCHAFER SYSTEMS WINNIPEG, Manitoba, September 25, 2018 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limite…

October 3, 2018

Scientific Games at G2E 2018 - What you need to know!

Scientific Games is Evolving Entertainment and at G2E, you will see how Scientific Games not only has the full spectrum of products, servi…

October 3, 2018

JCM Global Brings a World of Connection Solutions to G2E 2018

JCM Global Brings a World of Connection Solutions to G2E 2018 LAS VEGAS (October 2, 2018) – As the gaming industry turns an increased atte…

October 3, 2018

Shape your future with AI – discover more about WLS 2018

Have you ever asked yourself how the gaming sector has changed over the years? And what could be the future of the field? In two mon…

October 3, 2018

Scientific Games Appoints Alexander Ambrose as Chief Financial Officer for SG Digital

Scientific Games Appoints Alexander Ambrose as Chief Financial Officer for SG Digital LAS VEGAS – October 3, 2018 – Scientific Games Corp…

October 3, 2018

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Commission on Gaming Requirement for Electronic Gaming Device Authentication

Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Commission on Gaming Requirement for Electronic Gaming Device Authentication October 3, 2018 - Gaming Laborato…

October 2, 2018

Dueling jackpots bring big wins for education in North Carolina

DATE: OCT. 2, 2018 CONTACT: KATHLEEN JACOB PHONE: (919) 301-3620 Dueling jackpots bring big wins for education in North Carolina RALEI…

October 2, 2018

Call for Entries: Virginia Lottery Launches “Made in Virginia” Awards to Celebrate 30th Birthday and Lottery’s Significant Support for K-12 Public Schools

Call for Entries: Virginia Lottery Launches “Made in Virginia” Awards to Celebrate 30th Birthday and Lottery’s Significant Support for K-12…

October 1, 2018

The Kentucky Lottery Corporation and Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) officials have cut the ribbon on a new facility to manage the Lottery's Scratch-off tickets across the Commonwealth

NEW SCRATCH OFF TICKET DISTRIBUTION FACILITY OPENS NEW MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT SHOULD HELP GROW PROCEEDS TO THE COMMONWEALTH The Kentucky Lot…

October 1, 2018

Supplier, Regulator, and Operator Attendees at G2E Benefit from Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®) Tested, Proven, Trusted Expertise

Supplier, Regulator, and Operator Attendees at G2E Benefit from Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®) Tested, Proven, Trusted Expertis…

October 1, 2018

INSE: Virtual Sports Is The Best Of eSports And Sports Betting – And It’s Coming To America. Inspired Dominates Yet Trades At A 50% Discount. Initiating Coverage With BUY Rating, $12 Price Target

READ THIS ENTIRE RELEASE HERE Inspired Entertainment is the world’s leading Virtual Sports provider. It also provides Server Based G…

September 30, 2018

Jean-Luc Moner-Banet, WLA President, announces the appointment of Luca Esposito Poleo as new WLA Executive Director

Luca Esposito Poleo named WLA Executive Director Dear WLA Members, I am pleased to announce the appointment of Luca Esposito Poleo as the…

September 30, 2018

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names New Supplier Client Service Representative, Candi Lopez

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names New Supplier Client Service Representative Candi Lopez Will Interface with Las Vegas-based…

September 27, 2018

IGT announced that Matthew Whalen, IGT's Senior Vice President, Operations, North America Lottery, has been inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2018

LONDON, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (IGT) (NYSE: IGT) announced that Matthew Whalen, IGT's Senior Vice…

September 27, 2018

Tatts Group shares its financial report

The company shared the financial report addressing gaming operations during fiscal year 2018. Australia.- The Australian leading gaming gr…

September 27, 2018

Federal hearing on sports betting to occur today

Federal hearing on sports betting to occur Thursday Updated September 26, 2018 - 6:02 am The gaming industry might get a better percept…

September 27, 2018

Kambi on course for record-breaking Ryder Cup

Malta, 27 September, 2018 Kambi on course for record-breaking Ryder Cup With swing-by-swing and hole-by-hole coverage, the industry’s le…

September 26, 2018

Ohio Lottery and INTRALOT team with VISA and WORLDPAY to showcase cashless lottery play at 2018 NASPL

OHIO LOTTERY AND INTRALOT TEAM WITH VISA AND WORLDPAY TO SHOWCASE CASHLESS LOTTERY PLAY AT 2018 NASPL ANNUAL CONFERENCE September 26, 2…

September 25, 2018

IGT: Reimagine the player experience and explore new ways to grow your business NASPL 2018 Booth #100

NASPL 2018 Reimagine the player experience and explore new ways to grow your business. Visit us at NASPL and learn about: P…

September 25, 2018

Oregon Releasing State Lottery App; Sports Betting on the Way

Oregon has launched its new mobile lottery app and is also planning to release a sports betting offering through the app in the near future…

September 25, 2018

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Presented Informative Half-Day Regulators Seminar at IAGR 2018

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Presented Informative Half-Day Regulators Seminar at IAGR 2018 GLI President and CEO James Maida…

September 25, 2018

Pollard Banknote Awarded Six-Year Instant Ticket Printing Contract Extension with the Texas Lottery®

WINNIPEG, Sept. 24, 2018 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to announce a six-year extension to it…

September 25, 2018

Connecticut Lottery rolling out hi-tech vending machines to sell tickets

Starting early next year, there will be a new way to play CT Lottery games: A vending machine with touch screen technology. The lottery is…

September 25, 2018

Sports Betting Hearing To Feature Sheldon Adelson's Anti-Online Poker Group Coalition To Stop Online Gambling Given Seat At Table

On Thursday, a congressional subcommittee will hold a hearing on sports betting in the wake of the Supreme Court lifting the 1992 ban in mi…

September 25, 2018

CoE, GLMS, Lotteries, sports movement, public authorities and stakeholders join their voices for the importance of the Council of Europe Convention on the Manipulation of Sport Competitions

CoE, GLMS, Lotteries, sports movement, public authorities and stakeholders join their voices for the importance of the Council of Europe…

September 24, 2018

Alabama House Speaker Mac McCutcheon ‘can say for sure that you’ll see a lottery bill’ in 2019

With Mississippi recently adding sports betting to its legal gambling options, the pressure is on for Alabama to not only follow that lead…

September 24, 2018

Study finds lottery players look similar to all North Carolinians

DATE: SEPT. 24, 2018 CONTACT: VAN DENTON PHONE: (919) 301-3308 Study finds lottery players look similar to all North Carolinians RALE…

September 24, 2018

TEXAS LOTTERY ACHIEVES NEW $5.627 BILLION SALES RECORD

(AUSTIN) – For the eighth consecutive year, the Texas Lottery has set a new sales record, achieving $5.627 billion in sales for fiscal year…

September 24, 2018

Scientific Games To Showcase What's Next For North American Lotteries At NASPL 2018 In Cleveland

Scientific Games To Showcase What's Next For North American Lotteries At NASPL 2018 In Cleveland Sports Betting, Revolutionary Retail Te…

September 23, 2018

By Michelle Minton, CES - Congress Should Stay out of Sports Betting Regulation

For the first time in twenty-five years, Americans can legally wager on the outcome of sporting events outside of Nevada. Thanks to a Supre…

September 23, 2018

European Casino Association Prof. Dietmar Hoscher calls for increased action against unlicensed online gambling providers at national level

ECA Vice-Chair Hoscher calls for increased action against unlicensed online gambling providers at national level Brussels/Malta, 17 Septem…

September 23, 2018