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State-by-state sports betting bill tracker August 2018
Sports betting is increasingly getting the attention of state lawmakers.
The uptick in legislative activity for traditional sports betting…
As serverless computing starts to take shape, cloud tech experts sketch out its futur
As serverless computing starts to take shape, cloud tech experts sketch out its future Sinha, lead product manager, Google, discusses serve…
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Scientific Games Board Of Directors Elected Kneeland C. Youngblood As Director
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "C…
Pricing revealed for US$5.46-bln Sands China debt issue
Casino operator Las Vegas Sands Corp and its Macau subsidiary Sands China Ltd have announced pricing for the debt issue first announced on…
Lottery of the Province of Buenos Aires will assume the presidency of ALEA
Lottery of the Province of Buenos Aires will assume the presidency of ALEA
On Thursday, August 2, at the Meeting Center of the Association…
The Stars Group & Resorts Casino Hotel Partner to Enter New Jersey's Online Sports Betting Market
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ, Aug. 2, 2018 /CNW/ - The Stars Group and Resorts Casino Hotel today announced the extension of their existing partne…
William Hill announces major expansion in United States
(PRESS RELEASE) -- William Hill U.S. today announced major expansion plans with the signing of sports betting agreements with 11 casinos in…
2017-2018 annual report of ARJEL the french Online Gaming Regulatory Authority
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South Africa National Gambling Board Strategic Plan 2018-2023
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MGM Resorts’ sports betting app could go online in a week
Large-scale access to mobile sports betting could begin as soon as next week, the owner of Atlantic City’s Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa s…
Sports Betting Spurs Lobbying Efforts In Congress
The gambling industry has raced to cut deals, expand facilities and lobby lawmakers in a growing number of states with legalized sports bet…
Gov. Malloy: Connecticut close to agreement on sports betting
STAMFORD -
Gov. Dannel Malloy says he thinks Connecticut is close to coming to an agreement on allowing sports betting.
He says the deal…
Colorado Attorney general: Sports betting won't require constitutional change
Attorney general: Sports betting won't require constitutional change
Cynthia Coffman says decision falls on legislature
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Pennsylvania Lottery Sales and Prizes Hit New Record; Proceeds to Benefit Older Pennsylvanians Top $1 Billion for Seventh Year
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., Aug. 2, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery sold a record of more than $4.2 billion in games in the 2017-18 fisc…
William Hill 2018 Half-year results
2018 Half-year results
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Good performance during period of substantial change…
Smartplay International Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
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Smartplay International Awarded ISO 9001:2015 Certificate
EDGEWATER PARK, NJ (Thursday, August 2, 2018) – Smartplay…
Kambi accepts first U.S. wagers following ground-breaking DraftKings Sportsbook debut
Kambi accepts first U.S. wagers following ground-breaking DraftKings Sportsbook debut
Kambi becomes first sportsbook supplier active in Ne…
Q2 2018 Scientific Games Corporation Earnings Conference Call
Q2 2018 Scientific Games Corporation Earnings Conference Call Aug 2, 2018 at 8:00 AM EDT
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Texas Lottery Commission today announced that Bob Biard, general counsel, was a recipient of the 2018 Powers Award @ NASPL
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Scientific Games Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
Growth achieved across every business reflects continued momentum
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corp…
Giant Eagle grocery store chain in Ohio offering new mobile way to play the lottery
Giant Eagle locations in Ohio are saying they have a new way that's easier than ever to hit a jackpot playing the lottery…
UK Gambling Commission to crackdown on operators who don't treat consumers fairly
New rules from the Gambling Commission, which come into force from 31 October 2018, mean gambling companies that break advertising rules or…
Why We Won’t See A Federal Sports Betting Bill Soon
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IGT Receives 10-Year Contract Extension From The Michigan Lottery
IGT Receives 10-Year Contract Extension From The Michigan Lottery
LONDON, July 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PL…
Grover Gaming Electronic Pull-Tab System Approved in North Dakota
Grover Gaming Electronic Pull-Tab System Approved in North Dakota
BISMARCK, N.D., Aug. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Grover Gaming, Inc…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces Opening of Swedish Gaming Market to Operators
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces Opening of Swedish Gaming Market to Operators
HAARLEM, THE NETHERLANDS (1 August 2018)…
Yggdrasil to supply Intralot with gaming and slots content in Italy
Yggdrasil agrees Intralot Italy content deal Leading provider to supply best-performing content in major regulated market
1st August, 2018…
Apple blocks out gambling apps – Popular gambling apps banned from the App Store
Apple blocks out gambling apps – Popular gambling apps banned from the App Store
July 31, 2018
Spell papers from companies such as Folkea…
MGM Strikes Online Gaming Deals with GVC, Boyd Gaming
MGM Resorts International announced two big partnerships Monday, setting the stage for it to potentially become a major player in the onlin…
Spectrum ISP kicked out of NY for allegedly throttling online games and streams
The New York Public Commission issued a letter revoking its approval of the 2016 merger between Charter Communications and Time Warner Cabl…
CrownBet, William Hill form BetEasy
CrownBet is set to become BetEasy in the coming weeks, with it and William Hill Australia merging as the 'new' brand. CrownBet accounts wi…
What you need to know about the NBA's new gambling partnership
The NBA announced a deal on Tuesday that will make MGM the league's official gaming partner.
It's the first time a major U.S. sports leagu…
Commissioner Gary Bettman says NHL wants cut of gambling action
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said the league wants a cut of gambling profits if its intellectual property, data or video from games are us…
Macau gambling revenues jump 10 percent in July
(Reuters) - Gambling revenue in the Chinese territory of Macau rose 10.3 percent in July from a year ago period, bolstered by demand from C…
Florida Lottery moves draw time for PICK games Drawing will be 2 hours later
ORLANDO, Fla. - You will soon have more time to pick and play some of your favorite Florida Lottery games.
Starting Sunday, Aug. 5, the Fl…
Arkansas launches New Instant Game Offers $3.7 Million in Top Prizes
New Instant Game Offers $3.7 Million in Top Prizes
More Than $6.9 Million Awarded Lottery Winners Last Week
July 30, 2018
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RFP: CAMELOT ILLINOIS SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF INSTANT TICKET DISPENSERS
CAMELOT ILLINOIS SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR
DESIGN AND MANUFACTURE OF INSTANT TICKET DISPENSERS
CHICAGO (August 1, 2018) – Camelot Illinois tod…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC Reports Second Quarter 2018 Results
- Adjusted EBITDA outlook confirmed at $1,700 - $1,780 million, despite approximately $26 million of negative currency translation, on impr…
New Gaming System Positions Kansas Lottery for Continued Success and Growth
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New Gaming System Positions Kansas Lottery f…
Illinois new lottery game to help families of fallen police officers
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV.com) -
A new lottery game will benefit police officers and their families.
Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill Monda…
RFP: MINNESOTA LOTTERY - UPDATED See Addendum The Supply and Maintenance of an Internal Control System (ICS)
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UPDATED JULY 30 CLICK HERE TO READ ADDENDUM
MINNESOTA STATE LOTTERY REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR THE SUPPLY AN…
Scientific Games Signs Sports Betting Deal With Caesars Entertainment
Scientific Games Signs Sports Betting Deal With Caesars Entertainment
OpenBet's Market-Leading Technology to Power Caesars' Sports Wager…
IN MEMORIAM: Jack Boehm
Obituary for Jack Boehm
Jack A. Boehm passed away on Sunday, July 22, 2018 from pulmonary fibrosis.
A graduate of Michigan State U…
SG Digital's OpenBet™ Sportsbook Empowers Partners at the 2018 World Cup, Processes more than 177 Million Bets
LAS VEGAS, July 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") processed more t…
Valve Now Lets Dutch Players Preview What's Inside Dota 2's Loot Boxes Before Buying
Players in the Netherlands can now see what’s inside a Dota 2 loot box before opening it. The change is part of Valve’s shifting approach t…
China's lottery sales up 19.6 pct in H1
BEIJING, July 28 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery sales rose 19.6 percent year on year to about 245 billion yuan (36 billion U.S. dollars) in th…
Video gambling on past horse races likely at Illinois tracks
CHICAGO • The Illinois Racing Board is moving ahead with plans to introduce a form of video gambling on past horse races despite legal…
FanDuel plans sports-gambling TV shows as betting parlors open
FanDuel, moving quickly after its merger with sports-book operator Paddy Power Betfair, plans to create sports betting TV shows to coincide…
Oklahoma Lottery sends more money than expected to education
The Oklahoma Lottery’s annual education contribution rose 19 percent last fiscal year to $63.2 million, and officials are crediting a yea…
The New Mexico Lottery Authority is looking into the possibility of offering a game tied to the outcomes of sporting events
The New Mexico Lottery Authority is looking into the possibility of offering a game tied to the outcomes of sporting events, the authorit…
EquiLottery, Penn National Reach Content Agreement for Kentucky Lottery Pilot
EquiLottery, Penn National Reach Content Agreement for Kentucky Lottery Pilot
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SG Digital's OpenBet™ Sportsbook Empowers Partners at the 2018 World Cup, Processes more than 177 Million Bets
SG Digital's OpenBet™ Sportsbook Empowers Partners at the 2018 World Cup, Processes more than 177 Million Bets
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EquiLottery Teaming Up with NTRA for #JustifyAndI Selfie Contest
One lucky racing fan and their guest participating in the NTRA’s #JustifyandI selfie promotion will win a free trip for two to Miami for th…
LVL, traditional games take West Virginia Lottery beyond $1 billion in sales again
The reason the overall revenues in 2018 ($1.09 billion) exceeded 2017 revenues ($1.08 billion) was due to a significant increase in Limited…
Women in Lottery Leadership Reception @ NASPL PDS July 25 5:30pm
Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Reception Sponsored by Scientific Games held in Orlando July 25 at the
Professional Development…
Google Drive is about to hit 1 billion users
Google Drive, the company’s flagship file storage service, is in its sixth year running, and now, according to the company, Drive is about…
Mississippi Sports Betting Misses Target Launch, Delayed by At Least Two Weeks, Says Gaming Commissioner
Mississippi Sports Betting Misses Target Launch, Delayed by At Least Two Weeks, Says Gaming Commissioner
Mississippi sports betting became…
A casino in Washington state will be the first in the U.S. to deploy a new online gambling app that allows users to play anywhere on their smartphones
A casino in Washington state will be the first in the U.S. to deploy a new online gambling app that allows users to play anywhere on their…
West Virginia Sports Betting Overcomes Latest Hurdle
West Virginia Sports Betting Overcomes Latest Hurdle
West Virginia gaming officials are confident a delay in the governor’s office will no…
Tennessee’s New Governor Could Hold The Key To Legal Sports Betting
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IGT - International Game Technology (IGT) Scheduled to Post Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday
IGT 2018 Second Quarter Results and Webcast Tuesday, July 31, 2018 8:00 a.m. ET
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DraftKings CIO Jeffrey Haas Demands Social Gaming Regulation
The Chief International Officer of operator DraftKings has called for more regulation in social gaming, labelling the current situation "pr…
Former eBay, HP Chief Whitman Invests in Esports Startup
Former chief executive of eBay Inc. and Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., Meg Whitmanhas invested in Immortals LLC, she confirmed in an inter…
South Africa presses forward with online gambling clampdown
South Africa is pressing forward with its plans to clamp down even harder on unauthorized internationally licensed online gambling operator…
UNLV International Gaming Institute Research Helps Japan Launch its First Integrated Resorts
Japanese lawmakers on Friday approved a bill that will lead to that nation’s first integrated resorts, facilities first developed in Las Ve…
Court Rules Quebec Plan for Mandated ISP Blocking of Online Gambling Sites is Unconstitutional
Court Rules Quebec Plan for Mandated ISP Blocking of Online Gambling Sites is Unconstitutional
July 24, 2018
The Quebec Superior Cour…
Kambi Group plc Q2 Report 2018
Published: 07:45 CEST 25-07-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107
Kambi Group plc Q2 Report 2018 Kamb…
Scientific Games to Report Second Quarter 2018 Results on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
Scientific Games to Report Second Quarter 2018 Results on Wednesday, August 1, 2018
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GLI President/CEO James Maida Honored with OIGA’s Modern Day Warrior Award
GLI President/CEO James Maida Honored with OIGA’s
Modern Day Warrior Award
in Recognition of 20+ Years of Dedication to Oklahoma Indian G…
Companies wage invisible data war online, automatically adjusting prices and competitive strategies
Companies wage invisible data war online, automatically adjusting prices and competitive strategies
COMPANIES ARE WAGING an invisible dat…
Massachusetts Lottery produces Record-setting revenues result in highest ever commissions and bonuses for retailers and all-time prize payout for players
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Twin River says it has a deal to buy Dover Downs Gaming and Entertainment in Delaware
finwhich owns and operates a racetrack casino already offering sports betting and in-state online wagering, which could be the next growth…
WyoLotto Transfers Another Record Breaker to Wyoming
WyoLotto Transfers Another Record Breaker to Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wyoming July 23, 2018 – On July 5, WyoLottoTM transferred $1,474,346.49…
RFP: Texas Lottery Lotto Texas Ball Sets
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FY 2018: Record Sales & Prizes To Players In A Well-Rounded Year For Iowa Lottery
FY 2018: Record Sales & Prizes To Players In A Well-Rounded Year For Iowa Lottery
Lottery’s Annual Results Are In Its Overall Top 2
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IN MEMORIAM: Sokratis Kokkalis, Jr.
Athens to Host Funeral for Greek Tycoon’s Son
The funeral for Sokratis S. Kokkalis is to take place at 11.00 a.m. on Friday at the Athen…
SG Digital Launches Full Suite of Content with Hard Rock New Jersey
SG Digital Launches Full Suite of Content with Hard Rock New Jersey
LAS VEGAS – July 20, 2018 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ…
Arizona Lottery Sets New Sales and Payout Records in 2018
Arizona Lottery Sets New Sales and Payout Records in 2018
Retailers sell almost $1 billion in Scratchers® & draw tickets, more than $2…
theLotter.com boasts about selling U.S. lottery tickets to Canadians "by the thousands"
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Lottery giant theLotter.com solidifies its position in Canada days before…
Google amends policy to comply with Italian ad ban
Google has already altered its policy page ensuring its conformity with Italy’s controversial ‘Dignity Decree’ law, which prohibits almost…
Casinos bid on online gambling; no bids for sports gambling
HARRISBURG, Pa. (WHTM) - Nine owners of Pennsylvania casinos are seeking licenses for online gambling.
"We're a jurisdiction that has been…
South Carolina Lottery earns $435 million for education
SC Lottery Transfers a Record $434.8 Million for Education 7/16/2018 3:58:25 PM
COLUMBIA, SC (July 16, 2018) – The South Carolina Educat…
Belgium: Loterie Nationale Welcomes New Addition to the Cash Family of Games
Loterie Nationale Welcomes New Addition to the Cash Family of Games
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Penn National Gaming Secures Approvals from the Ohio Casino Control Commission and Louisiana Gaming Control Board in Connection with Its Pending Acquisition of Pinnacle Entertainment
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Penn National Gaming Secures Approvals from the Ohio Casino Control Commission and Louisiana Gaming Control Board i…
Georgia Lottery transfers more than $1.14 billion to education
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IGT - International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2018 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, July 31, 2018
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2018 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, July 31, 2018
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IGT Announces Sports Betting Agreement with FanDuel Group
LONDON, July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that IGT will be FanDuel Group's spor…
For the second year in a row, sales of Kentucky Lottery tickets have exceeded a billion dollars in a single fiscal year
KENTUCKY LOTTERY AGAIN BREAKS SALES AND DIVIDEND RECORDS IN FY18 For the second year in a row, sales of Kentucky Lottery tickets have exce…
Kambi signs expanded contract with Mr Green
Kambi signs expanded contract with Mr Green
New multi-year service agreement will see Mr Green transition its recently acquired Redbet bra…
Tennessee Lottery Closes Year with All-Time High for Education
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July 16, 2018
LOTTERY CLOSES YEAR WITH ALL-TIME HIGH FOR EDUCATION
More than $4.6 Billion Raised Since Inception …
Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) raises a toast to commingling as turnover hits new heights
HKJC raises a toast to commingling as turnover hits new heights
International betting on Hong Kong racing increases by 150% as total turn…
IGT receives notice of intent to award an instant-ticket printing contract by the Iowa Lottery
IGT RECEIVES NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD INSTANT-TICKET PRINTING CONTRACT FROM THE IOWA LOTTERY
LONDON, U.K. – July 16, 2018 – IGT announced…
Three Casinos Apply for Pennsylvania iGaming License
Reports over the weekend confirm that at least three “Main Certificate” holders have applied for a Pennsylvania iGaming license.
Parx Casi…
Harold Mays appointed interim acting director for the Illinois Lottery
Both appointees have experience with their respective agencies.
“It’s my pleasure to appoint Harold Mays as interim acting director for t…
West Virginia Lottery releases emergency rules for sports betting
CHARLESTON — Almost three weeks after approving rules governing sports betting at the state’s casinos, the West Virginia Lottery released t…
ESPN secures Overwatch League broadcast rights, continuing esports’ mainstream surge
Fans cheer at the inaugural Opening Day of the Overwatch League in January. (Noah Smith for The Washington Post)
The rise of competitive v…