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April 5, 2018

The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced today that it has approved multiple skins per online game

April 5, 2018

Sweden proposes licensed gambling, largely scrapping monopoly

April 5, 2018

Lottoland PR Machine attempts to undermine National Lotteryof Ireland

April 5, 2018

UK Gambling Advertising: responsibility and problem gambling

Gambling advertisers must take all reasonable steps to prevent marketing communications from posing a risk to vulnerable groups. They must…

April 5, 2018

Celebrate good times: Georgia Lottery offers players chances to win $1M and $25K cash prizes

April 4, 2018 CONTACT Nia Roberts Communications Coordinator Georgia Lottery Corp. (404) 215-5062 office (404) 272-4686 cell nrober…

April 5, 2018

Maryland Casinos Set New Record of $150.1 Million in Revenue During March

For immediate release April 5, 2018 Contact: Carole Bober Gentry 410-230-8725 (office) 410-365-6384 (cell) carole.gentry@maryland…

April 3, 2018

Gary Gonder, COO and Director of Marketing, Sales and Communications at Missouri Lottery, receives the Major Peter J. O’Connell Lifetime Achievement Award at the PGRI SMART-Tech Conference on March 28

April 3, 2018 Contact: Wendy Baker (573) 526-7442 Missouri Lottery Employee Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award Gary Gonder, a…

April 3, 2018

Illinois lawmakers to discuss sports betting today

Topspin State senators on Tuesday are scheduled to talk about whether Illinois should allow sports gambling if the federal law banning…

April 3, 2018

Pennsylvania Inches Closer To Launching Its First Online Gambling Format

The PA Department of Revenue (DOR) released a set of temporary regulations for online lottery games (iLotto) this week, laying the groundwo…

April 3, 2018

Legalizing sports gambling creates more efficient regulation and prevents match fixing

America has a storied past of putting sports teams, players and communities on a social pedestal. Sports have become intertwined with th…

April 3, 2018

Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and top lawmakers are trying to stop online gaming

Internet gambling opponents are zeroing in on the industry's ads to try and shut it down Opponents of online gambling point to certain i…

April 3, 2018

SG Digital Signs Ground-breaking Agreement with Svenska Spel

SG Digital Signs Ground-breaking Agreement with Svenska Spel LAS VEGAS – April 3, 2018 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS)…

April 3, 2018

Connecticut Tackles Online Lottery In Hearing; CEO Eyes ‘Modernizing Our Distribution Channels’

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April 3, 2018

Gaming Standards Association (GSA) Launches Blockchain Committee, Elects Earle G. Hall Chair

Gaming Standards Association (GSA) Launches Blockchain Committee, Elects Earle G. Hall Chair Committee Addressing Key Issues Relating to D…

April 3, 2018

Kambi Group plc publishes 2017 Annual Report and Accounts

Published: 09:00 CEST 03-04-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107 Kambi Group plc publishes 2017 A…

April 3, 2018

RFP: Sports Betting Service Provider for Rhode Island Lottery

Request for Proposals RFP #: 18-04A Title: Sports Betting Service Provider for Rhode Island Lottery Submission deadline: Friday, May 18, 20…

April 3, 2018

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s new games for April launched today

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-- Contact Kara Lee Ford at 501-683-1646 for more information New April Games Spring Up Prizes range from $3,333 to…

April 1, 2018

Bombay High Court says poker involves no skill whatsoever

A court in India has ruled that poker is a game of chance that involves no skill whatsoever, dealing a major blow to efforts at expanding l…

April 1, 2018

Andy Davis, CFO/ISO, Tennessee Lottery, has received the Major Peter J. O’Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award from the Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 29, 2018 TENNESSEE LOTTERY CFO/ISO AWARDED LIFETIME INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NASHVILLE—Andy Davis, Chief F…

April 1, 2018

Camelot picks Adam & Eve/DDB for £42m National Lottery ad account

Adam&Eve/DDB has won the £42m National Lottery advertising account after a competitive pitch. The agency defeated the 14-year incumb…

April 1, 2018

Governor Jay Inslee appointed Marcus Glasper as Director of the Washington State Lottery

Governor Jay Inslee appointed Marcus Glasper as Director of the Washington State Lottery in March 2018. Marcus Glasper has over 24 years o…

April 1, 2018

OPAP Annual Financial Results 2017

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March 31, 2018

The Lottery is far too valuable an asset to squander on ill-conceived or shortsighted proposals

State Lottery Must Face Up To Its Problems The Connecticut Lottery Corp. is a $1.3 billion a year operation generating more than $330 mill…

March 31, 2018

China’s lottery sales down by 9 pct in festive Feb

Mainland China’s total February sales from official lottery products decreased by 8.9 percent year-on-year to approximately CNY25.66 billio…

March 31, 2018

Ireland: Online lotto sales set to soar but National Lottery may lose out

The internet is proving a boon for lotto operators, with an increasing number of players plugging in online. This boosts ticket sales and l…

March 31, 2018

Florida Legislature may reconvene on gambling, with $300 million at stake

When Florida legislators adjourned the annual session three weeks ago without a new gaming deal with the Seminole Tribe, they left open the…

March 31, 2018

Big Fish Casino video game constitutes illegal online gambling, federal appeals court rules

A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Big Fish Games’ Big Fish Casino constitutes illegal online gambling, according to Washington s…

March 31, 2018

Bill allowing big lottery winners to remain anonymous heads to Deal's desk

ALBANY, GA (WALB) - A new state bill to keep big lottery jackpot winners anonymous is awaiting Governor Nathan Deal's signature. Winners…

March 31, 2018

Richard Branson buys Hard Rock casino-hotel in Las Vegas

Branson buys Vegas Hard Rock casino LAS VEGAS — Billionaire Richard Branson has purchased the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Th…

March 31, 2018

Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in New Jersey -Mega Millions produces fourth-largest jackpot in game’s history, and tenth-largest in U.S. lottery history

PRESS RELEASE March 31, 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. Winning Meg…

March 29, 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS SHABAN!

Thank you for your many years of service to the lottery industry. We hope you have a wonderful day and this is your best year ever!!

March 29, 2018

INTRALOT Group Announcement of Financial Results for the twelve month period ended December 31st, 2017

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March 29, 2018

New Scientific Games Lottery Retail Innovation Debuts in 8 States

New Scientific Games Lottery Retail Innovation Debuts in Eight States Major Retailers Test Patented Lottery Technology Set to Change the…

March 24, 2018

SMART – Tech 2018 Program

Co-Hosted by PGRI and the Florida Lottery Public Gaming Research Institute & The Florida Lottery SMART – Tech 2018 Program March…

March 24, 2018

Scientific Games Builds on Success of Lottery Instant Game Growth in Germany With New, Five-Year Contract

Company Will Continue to Provide World-Leading Cooperative Services Program to Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, March 20, 2018…

March 24, 2018

IGT Releases New Video White Paper “The Non-Player Point of View”

Posted 03/21/2018 by Gerard Caro IGT has prepared a special five-minute video report presenting the unvarnished attitudes of non-, light…

March 24, 2018

Idaho Lottery debuts first-of-its-kind game

BOISE -- We got a special sneak peek today at a brand new game from the Idaho Lottery. Officials say it is a first of its kind anywhere in…

March 24, 2018

Bet On U.S. Supreme Court Sports Wagering Verdict To Change The Game In Asia

A U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the federal government ban on sports betting would trigger expansion of all forms of online gamin…

March 24, 2018

Steve Wynn sells stake in company he founded, Macau casino Galaxy buys in

(Reuters) - Steve Wynn, the former chief executive of Wynn Resorts Ltd, has disposed his entire 11.8 percent stake in the firm for $2.1 bil…

March 24, 2018

James Packer: Billionaire quits Crown Resorts over mental health

Australian billionaire James Packer has resigned as a director of his casino empire Crown Resorts Limited. The businessman is "suffering f…

March 24, 2018

U.S. seizes $10.1 million in gambling revenue from Pojoaque Pueblo

The federal government has seized a bank account with $10.1 million in gambling revenue from Pojoaque Pueblo. The move is just the latest…

March 24, 2018

Another Step Forward For PA Online Gambling: Newest Regulations Surface

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March 24, 2018

Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) today announced that it has priced a new US$1.4 billion issue of longterm notes to investors in the US private placement market (Notes).

Tabcorp to complete refinancing of Tatts acquisition facility Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) today announced that it has priced a new…

March 24, 2018

Tatts Group CMO exits as newly merged business removes centralised marketing role

Tatts Group CMO exits as newly merged business removes centralised marketing role Consolidated gaming and wagering giant restructures ex…

March 24, 2018

China LotSynergy Holdings Limited Annual Report

China LotSynergy Holdings Limited FINANCIAL RESULTS (AUDITED) The board of directors (the “Board” or the “Directors”) of China LotSynergy…

March 24, 2018

Kentucky Lottery sales continue to break records

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - The Kentucky Lottery's board of directors reported record-breaking sales for the first part of the 2018 fiscal yea…

March 24, 2018

INTRALOT receives Anti-Bribery Management Systems Certification ISO 37001

INTRALOT RECEIVES ANTI-BRIBERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION ISO 37001 March 22nd, 2018 INTRALOT is proud to announce that it is…

March 24, 2018

How Blockchain Tokenization Provides a New Opportunity to Track a Product’s Lifecycle

In the past, it was difficult to follow progress after purchase The resale market for sneakers is a billion dollars, the overall resale ap…

March 23, 2018

In Memoriam: Gov. Zell Miller, Father of Georgia Lottery

Georgia Lottery Corporation Statement Regarding Gov. Zell Miller: We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Georgia Govern…

March 22, 2018

INSPIRED ANNOUNCES VLT CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH SISAL

INSPIRED ANNOUNCES VLT CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH SISAL NEW YORK, March 21, 2018 -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired") (NASDAQ: INSE) to…

March 19, 2018

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Raul Bouchot Senior Client Services Representative

LAS VEGAS, NV (March 19, 2018) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is pleased to announce that it has named veteran gaming executive…

March 17, 2018

The Supreme Court Hears Argument in the New Jersey Sports Betting Case: Five Justices seem ready to let the States Decide Whether to Allow Sports Betting within their Borders

By Mark Hichar Partner with the Hinckley Allen law firm and Chair of its Gaming Law Practice Group. Mark represents operators of casinos, i…

March 17, 2018

By Richard Bateson Commercial Director, Camelot UK -Re-Shaping Lottery to Compete in the Modern Market-Place

Richard Bateson Commercial Director, Camelot UK (operator of the UK National Lottery) Click on the photo to read the article

March 17, 2018

Is the Regulatory Environment Finally Moving in the Right Direction?

Hansjörg Höltkemeier Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin President, European Lottery Associ…

March 17, 2018

Corporate Social Responsibility Combines with RG and Diversity and Gender-Equality in the work-place for a broader impact on Society

Rebecca Hargrove President & Chief Executive Officer, Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Senior Vice President, World Lottery Asso…

March 17, 2018

The State of the Online Gambling Industry in the UK

Gambling in the UK is highly regulated by the Gambling Commission, which awards the licenses and ensures the rules and regulations are adhe…

March 17, 2018

Unregulated online betting in Sweden account for a quarter of the country’s total gambling revenue

Unregulated online betting in Sweden account for a quarter of the country’s total gambling revenue Recent reports from H2 Gambling Capital…

March 17, 2018

‘Minimalist machine learning’ algorithm analyzes complex microscopy and other images from very little data

‘Minimalist machine learning’ algorithm analyzes complex microscopy and other images from very little data Key tool for Chan-Zuckerberg-…

March 17, 2018

Australia: Gambling Ads Banned During Sports Broadcasting

Gambling advertising will be a thing of the past during commercial sports broadcasting as of March 30th. The new law means that gambling a…

March 17, 2018

A provincial crackdown on large cash transactions in casinos could lead to a significant cut in revenue for the province

A provincial crackdown on large cash transactions in casinos could lead to a significant cut in revenue for the province, according to an i…

March 17, 2018

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway) as the service provider for the Central Gaming Bundle

TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway) as the servic…

March 17, 2018

Scientific Games announces the official launch of the National Lottery of Kazakhstan

or Immediate Release: SCIENTIFIC GAMES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NATIONAL LOTTERY OF KAZAKHSTAN Company’s Games, Technology and Services Will P…

March 17, 2018

Marking 46th Anniversary, PA Lottery Prepares for iLottery, Keno, Virtual Sports Monitor Games

MIDDLETOWN, Pa., March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery is marking the 46thanniversary of its first drawing…

March 17, 2018

Vegas congresswoman asks US to preserve internet gambling

A U.S. congresswoman whose Nevada district includes the Las Vegas Strip asked the federal government Tuesday to keep internet gambling lega…

March 17, 2018

Maryland lawmakers to put sports betting on ballot

Maryland lawmakers are moving forward with plans to ask voters in November whether the state should allow professional and amateur sports w…

March 17, 2018

West Virginia Lawmakers Say Special Session On Sports Betting Unnecessary

WHEELING — Republicans and Democrats in the West Virginia Legislature agree no changes are needed to sports betting legislation passed duri…

March 17, 2018

New York's Senate Finance Committee Senator John Bonacic's sports betting legislation advances

ALBANY, NY — The Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee on March 13 approved and advanced to the Senate Finance Committee Senator J…

March 15, 2018

IGT Posts 2017 Annual Report

IGT Posts 2017 Annual Report LONDON, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) today announced t…

March 15, 2018

Scientific Games Wins Two International Awards For Corporate Social Responsibility

LAS VEGAS, March 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") today announced…

March 15, 2018

RFP: Pennsylvania Lottery: Instant Lottery Game Services & Lottery Gaming System Services

Dear Potential Supplier: As a courtesy, please accept this notification that the Department of General Services has posted a new Request…

March 14, 2018

AGA March Madness Research Rollout

Dear Gaming Colleague: This week, the AGA released our annual estimate on how much Americans will wager on March Madness, again topping…

March 13, 2018

Mark Michalko named North Carolina Lottery Executive Director

DATE: MARCH 13, 2018 CONTACT: VAN DENTON PHONE: (919) 301-3308 N.C. Education Lottery Commission picks new executive director RALEIGH…

March 13, 2018

Arizona Lottery Wins Big, Lands 10 ADDY Awards

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Arizona Lottery Wins Big, Lands 10 ADDY Awards Honor Recognizes Premier Creative in Advertising PHOENIX (March…

March 13, 2018

Kambi Group plc addendum: Additional information on Casumo deal press release

Published: 14:14 CET 13-03-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107 Kambi Group plc addendum: Addit…

March 13, 2018

Scientific Games congratulates longtime customer the Florida Lottery on breaking the U.S. record for single week sales of instant games

For Immediate Release: SCIENTIFIC GAMES CELEBRATES FLORIDA LOTTERY’S ALL TIME U.S. RECORD-BREAKING WEEK OF INSTANT GAME SALES Record Wee…

March 12, 2018

Finland: Veikkaus’ year 2017: The first year of the new Veikkaus went according to expectations

Veikkaus’ year 2017: The first year of the new Veikkaus went according to expectations CLICK HERE to read the Annual Report Veikkaus’ fin…

March 12, 2018

Kambi Group plc signs gamification-led sports deal with Casumo

Kambi Group plc signs gamification-led sports deal with Casumo Published: 12:37 CET 12-03-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc /…

March 12, 2018

97% of Expected $10 Billion Wagered on March Madness to be bet Illegally - Failed federal prohibition making common criminals of millions of Americans

97% of Expected $10 Billion Wagered on March Madness to be bet Illegally Failed federal prohibition making common criminals of millions o…

March 12, 2018