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The World's Most Powerful Supercomputer Is an Absolute Beast
Behold Summit, a new supercomputer capable of making 200 million billion calculations per second. It marks the first time in five years tha…
Legal Sports Gambling’s Future: Younger and Less Wealthy Bettors
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How It Felt To Book Delaware's First Sports Bet
How It Felt To Book Delaware's First Sports Bet On Tuesday, a lifelong Philly sports fan placed a $10 bet on the Phillies to beat the Cubs…
NASCAR wagering available in Delaware as Dover Downs Hotel & Casino begins full sports betting operations
DOVER, Del. (June 8, 2018) - Dover International Speedway fans can now put more than cheers behind their favorite NASCAR drivers as auto ra…
Revenues rise in May at 3 of 4 Ohio casinos
Revenues rose last month at three of Ohio’s four state-authorized casinos, including Hollywood Casino Toledo.
However, a big drop in the…
GVC shuffles board after investor revolt; Playtech sells out
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Brazil legislator: no gambling expansion talk until 2019
Brazil’s long-expected gambling expansion will have to wait until 2019, according to a key legislator.
On Wednesday, Chamber of Deputies p…
Swedish Parliament unanimous in approving new Gambling Bill
Swedish Parliament unanimous in approving new Gambling Bill
As anticipated Sweden’s Parliament has approved the mandate of the new Gamblin…
The court reversed the ban on gambling in the Slovak capital
A ban on gambling in Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, has been overturned. This is the consequence of the verdict pronounced by the Reg…
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Releases May 2018 Index
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Releases May 2018 Index
LAS VEGAS, June 07, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The AGEM Index c…
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited: 2017/18 Financial Results
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited (‘Camelot’) today announced that National Lottery ticket sales for the 2017/18 financial year (1 April 2017 to…
It’s a record-breaking spring for the Arkansas Lottery
May report shows strong sales
It’s a record-breaking spring for the Arkansas Lottery
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Swiss to place bets on gambling law in high stakes referendum
GENEVA: Swiss voters will decide on Sunday (Jun 10) whether to back a new gambling law designed to prevent addiction and allow some online…
Sports betting passes New Jersey legislature, moves to governor
(Reuters) - New Jersey’s legislature unanimously passed a bill on Thursday to regulate and tax sports betting at casinos and racetracks, wh…
Scientific Games Congratulates The Delaware Lottery On First U.S. Sports Betting Expansion After PASPA Ruling
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, June 7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") tod…
Cyprus starts building 'Europe's biggest casino resort '
LIMASSOL, Cyprus — Cyprus' president says a new casino resort that's described as Europe's biggest will be the centerpiece of the east Medi…
Lottery vending machines coming to Kansas
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) - The Kansas lottery is one step closer to implementing vending machine sales of lottery tickets.
The lottery vending…
Indiana Lottery Expecting Record Income
Hoosier Lottery Commission expects to sell $1.26 billion worth of tickets in the 2018 fiscal year.
The Hoosier Lottery is predicting that…
Spain Online Gambling For Q1 2018 Showing Overall Revenue Growth
The Spanish Regulator, Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ) released the regions online gambling statistics this week showing i…
Five New Instant Tickets for Arkansas Lottery
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) is putting the sizzle into summer with the debut of some new instant tickets.
"…
Pennsylvania Lottery's Beat the Heat Second-Chance Drawing Opens
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., June 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery's Beat the Heat Second-Chance Drawing is now accepting en…
Hoosier Lottery releases 'The Wizard of Oz' scratch-off
PUBLISHED: JUN 5TH, 2018 - 3:46PM (EDT)
INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) – The Hoosier Lottery announced the special…
Maryland Casinos Generate Record $156.5 Million in Revenue During May
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Releases Draft Event Wagering Technical Standard for Industry-Wide Comment
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Releases Draft Event Wagering Technical Standard for Industry-Wide Comment
Significant Regulator…
Scientific Games and Pennsylvania Lottery Introduce iLottery Online/Mobile Games
Scientific Games and Pennsylvania Lottery Introduce iLottery Online/Mobile Games
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, June 5, 2018 /PRNewswi…
GLMS President joins MEPs and key stakeholders in sending out a strong message for the entry into force of the Macolin Convention
GLMS President joins MEPs and key stakeholders in sending out a strong message for the entry into force of the Macolin Convention Brussel…
Nepal to regulate casino biz via a Casino Act: report
The Nepal government is to regulate the country’s casino industry via a Casino Act to be submitted in draft form to the cabinet this week…
New Mexico State increases Lottery Scholarship allotments
Each year the New Mexico Department of Higher Education is required to send out a letter announcing the next school year’s Lottery Scholars…
N.J. Sports Gambling Bill May Not Pay Leagues
New Jersey could allow sports wagering as soon as June 9.
The New York Post reports that New Jersey lawmakers are considering an updated b…
Florida Tribal Casino Revenues Subject to Federal Taxes, 11th Circuit Says
In a published decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit affirmed a trial judge's decision holding that a South Florida…
Pennsylvania Lottery Introduces PA iLottery Interactive Online Games
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., June 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery has launched PA iLottery, interactive games played onli…
Mary Meeker’s View Of The Digital World In 2018 — And Beyond
Digital is turning us into freelance workers whose worries about healthcare costs could finally help drive down those prices, and whose onl…
Geoff Freeman to leave American Gaming Association in August
The man who has led the gaming industry’s fight to bring nationwide sports wagering across the country will become the new president and CE…
Pennsylvania Online Casino Operators Prepare For A Very High Tax Rate On Slot Machine Revenue
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Sports betting in New York: The latest on if and when it will happen
ALBANY -- If and when New Yorkers will be able to bet on sports remains uncertain with just 11 days left in the legislative session.
The u…
iGaming Market keeps growing in Spain
Spain’s revenues of the online gaming market, or GGR, for the first quarter has touched 163.3 million euros. The figure, while drop of 5.69…
Lottery specialists Brendan McCarthy and Edwin van Zon join the ABACUS Solutions International sales team
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London, June 2018 - Lottery specialists Brendan McCarthy and Edwin van Zon join the ABACUS Solutions…
Battle begins to shape future of sports betting
The Supreme Court decision clearing the way for states to legalize sports betting has set off a scramble to influence new laws and regulati…
Gambling world descends on Albany to get sports betting law OK'd
ALBANY – On Thursday, at a private club two blocks from the state Capitol, a group of executives from casinos, racetracks and off-track bet…
France: Mission "Heritage at risk": presentation at the Elysée Palace of the FDJ games that will finance the monuments in danger
On the occasion of a reception at the Elysée Palace in the presence of the 269 project holders of the "Heritage in Danger" mission, FDJ pre…
Ohio Lottery's Cash Explosion donates food to Second Harvest
Lottery fans from around Ohio are helping to alleviate hunger in Lorain County and its neighboring counties.
On June 1, Ohio Lottery Direc…
Swiss vote to ban unauthorized gambling websites set to pass
A vote on 10 June 2018 on a plan to shake up gambling in Switzerland has widespread support, according to a recent poll run by gfs.bern and…
Switzerland Close To Making Online Gambling Legal
A new law is being put forward in Switzerland that will allow local casinos the chance to offer online versions of poker, roulette, and…
GAMBLING IN THE USA Lobbyists push Albany to pass sports gambling law
As expected after the recent US Supreme Court order that allows individual states to make decision on gambling legislation, lobbyists are p…
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Online Gambling Addiction: the Relationship Between Internet Gambling and Disordered Gambling
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Int’l sites increase control of Austria’s online gambling market
International online gambling operators continue to dominate Austria’s online market, putting further pressure on the government to legisla…
Slovakia to open online casino market to int’l operators
Slovakia is preparing to open its online casino market to internationally licensed operators.
Last week, Slovakia’s Ministry of Finance un…
Scratch to save a castle: France launches new heritage lottery
French President Emmanuel Macron launched a new lottery Thursday to raise funds for the restoration of endangered heritage sites, including…
U.S. Interior Dept. gives nod to East Windsor casino; MGM vows fight
The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) announced that it will accept at least one of the two amendments to Connecticut’s tribal gaming c…
Scientific Games Will Support Delaware Lottery In First U.S. Full- Scale Sports Betting Expansion After PASPA Ruling
Scientific Games Will Support Delaware Lottery In First U.S. Full- Scale Sports Betting Expansion After PASPA Ruling
LAS VEGAS a…
OPAP Q1 growth provides solid start to 2018
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ATHENS, Greece – May 30, 2018 – OPAP S.A. (OPAr.AT, OPAP:GA), the leading gaming operator in…
Kambi Group plc Summary of Resolutions AGM 2018
Published: 14:00 CEST 31-05-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107
Kambi Group plc Summary of Resolu…
INTRALOT announces y-o-y Revenue (+4.3%) and EBITDA (+1.9%) growth for 1Q18
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INTRALOT Group ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESULTS
for the three month period ended March 31…
Opinion: By Béatrice Haeny Swiss gambling law protects players
By Béatrice Haeny
The new law on gambling meets the constitutional requirement that makes these activities subject to authorisation and re…
Bermuda: Lottery concerns ignored
Legal brief: Anthony Cabot, Distinguished Fellow in Gaming Law at the William S. Boyd School of Law, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Lotte…
Arkansas Attorney General has approved a ballot measure that, if passed by voters, would allow construction of four casinos
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has approved a ballot measure that, if passed by voters, would allow construction of four casinos…
Japan lawmakers take up casino bill
May 29, 2018 8:45 AM ET
The House of Representatives in Japan passed a bill on gambling addiction countermeasures seen as an important fir…
Colorado Lottery extension means more protection for open space, wildlife
At the beginning of this month, Gov. John Hickenlooper signed SB18-066 into law, which extends the operation of the Colorado Lottery anothe…
The World's Second Largest Lottery -- In China -- Is Set To Become Even Bigger
The China Sports Lottery is one of the few legal avenues for betting in the country, but it’s a pretty big avenue and it’s growing. Sales c…
Pennsylvania has officially launched the online lottery component of its expanded gambling initiative
Pennsylvania has officially launched the online lottery component of its expanded gambling initiative. The Keystone States joins a handful…
GLMS welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding sports betting and recalls the importance of measures against manipulations of sport competitions and illegal betting
GLMS welcomes the U.S. Supreme Court decision regarding sports betting and recalls the importance of measures against manipulations of sp…
The complete guide to AI (Artificial intelligence) in retail - Insider Trends
Artificial intelligence. AI. The stuff of sci-fi right? Well if sci-fi is about speculating what might be, then it could very well be right…
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Big Data is Merging Ecommerce and Brick-and-Mortar Retail in Exciting Ways
Omnichannel marketing is redefining everything that we ever knew about retail. Here are some reasons that big data is invaluable to the new…
National Conference of State Legislators Webinar Sports Gambling is Legal: Now What?
SPORTS GAMBLING IS LEGAL NOW WHAT
5/14/2018
NCSL WEBINAR
Sports Gambling is Legal: Now What?
DATE
Tuesday, Jun…
Fintech Laws and Regulations 2018
The ICLG to: Fintech covers The Fintech Landscape, Funding For Fintech, Fintech Regulation, Other Regulatory Regimes / Non-Financial Regul…
U.S: the list of states willing to offer legal sports betting -Here follows a state-by-state breakdown of where things stand
As the Supreme Court finally rendered a decision allowing for legal sports wagering throughout the United States on Monday, an increasing n…
South Dakota Lottery launches mobile app
For Immediate Release: Friday, May 25, 2018 Contact: Wade LaRoche, Public Affairs Manager 605-773-5869
PIERRE, S.D., -- The South Dakota…
States Are Pushing to Keep Federal Regulation Out of Sports Gambling
In the wake of a United States Supreme Court ruling striking down a ban on sports betting, state gambling regulators are fighting suggestio…
New equipment should boost Florida Lottery revenues, agency says
The Florida Lottery projects an increase in sales from new vending machines and other equipment provided through a new multi-million dollar…
If Sports Gambling Is Legal, Where Does the Money Go?
With many states set to legalize betting on sports, a showdown is set over how the pie gets divided—but no group may be happy with the size…
FanDuel plans to merge US business with European gaming giant PaddyPower, enter sports ...
FanDuel is getting into the U.S. sports betting game, and it is partnering with European gaming giant PaddyPower to do it.
The daily fant…
Connecticut Gov. Malloy, tribes could negotiate online gambling as well as sports betting
Hartford — Sports betting might not be the only form of gambling that’s on the table during upcoming negotiations between Gov. Dannel P. Ma…
IGT Signs Long-Term Contract with Norsk Tipping to Provide New Online Bingo Solution
IGT Signs Long-Term Contract with Norsk Tipping to Provide New Online Bingo Solution Contract for up to 11 years includes Room/Game, Chat H…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC Announces Variable Forward Transaction By De Agostini S.p.A. And Pricing Of Related Registered Public Offering Of IGT Ordinary Shares
LONDON, U.K., May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) has been advised that IGT's majority s…
The New York State Gaming Commission today announced yet another monumental year marked by a record-breaking Aid To Education contribution totaling $3.37 Billion
NEW YORK TRADITIONAL LOTTERY & VIDEO LOTTERY GAMING SET NEW RECORD WITH $9.97 BILLION IN SALES/NET WIN FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Alexander Haberl Regulatory Development Manager
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Alexander Haberl Regulatory Development Manager
LAS VEGAS, NV (May 23, 2018) – Gaming Labo…
AGA Outlines Sports Betting Priorities in Letter to Congress
AGA Outlines Sports Betting Priorities in Letter to Congress
Gaming industry committed to shutting down vast illegal market through sen…
Roger Goodell, NFL ask Congress for 'uniform standards' on sports betting
In response to last week’s Supreme Court ruling that struck down a 1992 federal law prohibiting sports gambling, NFL Commissioner Roger Goo…
Lottery giant IGT is sole bidder to run sports betting in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — IGT, the company that runs Rhode Island’s electronic lottery systems, is the sole bidder for a contract to run the state…
Rules coming soon for sports gambling in New York, regulators say
ALBANY - New York's gambling regulators are working on rules that would allow sports betting even if state lawmakers don't act.
Ron Ochrym…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC Reports First Quarter 2018 Results
CLICK HERE TO READ THE ENTIRE RELEASE to view all of the financial results and tables.
Net loss of $103 million includes $97 million of ne…
Canada's OLG Extends Instant Games Contract With Scientific Games
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, May 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today…
SG Digital Expands Technology and Development Center in Stockholm
SG Digital Expands Technology and Development Center in Stockholm
LAS VEGAS – May 21, 2018 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS)…
Delaware Lottery Plans to Introduce Full Sports Betting in June
DOVER, DE. - In Delaware, first state has decided to move forward with allowing full-scale sports betting after the Supreme Court ruling pa…
The Bettor’s State-by-State Guide to Legal Sports Gambling
The Bettor’s State-by-State Guide to Legal Sports Gambling
U.S. Supreme Court Rules States Can Legalize Sports Gambling
Now that the Su…
SG Digital Accelerates Customer Engagement Strategy with Appointment of Chief Commercial Officer
SG Digital Accelerates Customer Engagement Strategy with Appointment of Chief Commercial Officer
Industry veteran Steve Schrier joins SG…
Kambi and U.S.-based Rush Street Interactive Sign Sportsbook Deal
Malta, 17 May 2018
Kambi and U.S.-based Rush Street Interactive Sign Sportsbook Deal
Kambi to provide its market-leading sports bettin…
Washington mulls whether to legalize sports gambling
SEATTLE - The U.S. Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting.
A decision Monday struck down a 1992 law prohi…
Pennsylvania Lottery: Keno ready to launch
Keno ready to launch in Freeport, elsewhere
How to play Keno
Players choose up to 10 numbers, or spots, from 1 to 80. A computer randomly…
How The Ruling Impacts Esports
From Unikrn To Skin Betting: How The Supreme Court's Sports Gambling Ruling Impacts Esports The crowd at the Spring Split Finals of the Nor…
Could legalized sports betting fund Texas education?
AUSTIN (Nexstar) - State Rep. Eddie Lucio III, D-Brownsville, wants to legalize sports betting in Texas, and has drafted a bill to do it. T…
Charlie McIntyre, executive director of the NH Lottery, said that agency is ready and willing to administer sports betting were it to be made legal
CONCORD — While gambling supporters in New Jersey, Delaware and several New England states are poised to pounce on the U.S. Supreme Court d…
Oregon Lottery officials say they are open to the possibility of bringing sports betting back to the state
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a nationwide ban on betting on college and professional games on Monday, Oregon Lottery officials…
Hoosier Lottery operator (IGT) on track to earn first incentive payment under privatization deal
INDIANAPOLIS — IGT Indiana, the company hired five years ago to manage Hoosier Lottery sales and marketing, is poised to earn its first inc…
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine urges Ohio lawmakers to act swiftly on sports betting
COLUMBUS, OHIO
Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine is urging state lawmakers to get in front of a potential ballot issue by legalizing spor…