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IGT - International Game Technology PLC Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2017 Results
Webcast IGT 2017 Fourth Quarter Results and Webcast (Replay) 03/08/18
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Fourth quarter net incom…
N.C. Education Lottery Commission will meet via teleconference on Friday, March 9.
DATE: MARCH 7, 2018
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
PHONE: (919) 301-3308
Education Lottery Commission to meet via teleconference
RALEIGH – T…
Scientific Games Awarded Contract To Provide Arizona Lottery's Administrative Systems Technology
Scientific Games Awarded Contract To Provide Arizona Lottery's Administrative Systems Technology Technology Will Integrate with Lottery'…
Lottery expert Miriam Lindhorst joins the adesso team
PRESS RELEASE Lottery expert Miriam Lindhorst joins the adesso team Dortmund, 5 March 2018 – The IT service provider adesso is taking lo…
Lottery Headquarters Flags Lowered 20 Years After Shootings
U.S. and state flags outside the Connecticut Lottery headquarters are at half-staff on the 20th anniversary of the killings of four lottery…
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Releases February 2018 Index
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Releases February 2018 Index
LAS VEGAS, March 06, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The AGEM…
Scientific Games Announces New SG Digital Leadership Appointments to Accelerate Global Product Strategy
Industry Specialist Adds Significant Capabilities Across New SG Digital Division
LAS VEGAS, March 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scient…
RFP: Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) for Financial Audit Services
VIEW THIS RFP HERE
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (“CLC” or “Lottery”), a quasi-public agency with the mission of generating revenue…
Maryland Casinos Generate $136.6 Million in Revenue During February
For immediate release
March 5, 2018
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Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
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North Carolina Education Lottery hits $20 billion sales record
DATE: MARCH 5, 2018
CONTACT: KATHLEEN JACOB
PHONE: (919) 301-3620
North Carolina Education Lottery hits $20 billion sales record
RA…
Florida Lottery announces it shattered all previous single-week Scratch-Off sales records nationally last week
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MONDAY, MARCH 5, 2018
CONTACT:
LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE (850) 487-7727
FLORIDA LOTTERY SHATTERS ALL RECORD…
Creative Disruption: The impact of emerging technologies on the creative economy
Artificial intelligence, augmented/virtual reality and blockchain are changing the way the content is produced, distributed and consumed. T…
Why Empathy Is the Key to a Positive Brand Experience
Reaching beyond the traditional role of the CMO
In our world of liquid expectations, how can marketers continually evolve strategy to keep…
Armored Truck Drivers Pull Off an Unexpected Heist in This Fun and Surprising Lottery Ad -DDB New Zealand spot
Director Tim Bullock unpacks the DDB New Zealand spot
When your job is to transport thousands of dollars of cash every day in an armore…
Mass. Board Wants Sports Betting On Par With Black Market
Law360, Boston (March 1, 2018, 7:23 PM EST) -- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Thursday released a report tackling sports betting if…
West Virginia Sports Betting Bill Faces Final Vote in House of Delegates Today
WHEELING — A bill regarding the legalization of sports betting in West Virginia comes up for final passage today in the West Virginia Legis…
Florida Reanimated: Senate gambling bill, with changes, back in play
A strike-all amendment planned for the Senate’s 2018 gambling bill will add an authorization for slot machines in counties where voters OK’…
The Week in Public Finance: Betting on Sports Gambling Becoming Legal, States Up the Ante
In case the Supreme Court legalizes it this summer, states are racing to take advantage of the new revenue. But it likely won't be the jack…
New UK Gambling Commission workshops for small gambling businesses announced
Small gambling businesses are being invited to Gambling Commission workshops as part of a drive to raise standards across the industry.
O…
North Carolina Education Lottery: Let's talk about problem gambling
The lottery’s job is to offer fun games to raise money for education in North Carolina and, at the same time, work to protect the inter…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission observes March 2018 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
MGC observes March 2018 as Problem Gambling Awareness Month
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission announces its support and recogni…
2018 Amendment Austrian Gambling Act: "With the aim of protecting players, we are taking key steps against illegal internet gambling"
Plan to block unlicensed internet gambling; tightening of protection for young people and players in Austria
"In the fight against illegal…
Nevada Gaming regulators to create first-ever policy to combat sexual harassment within industry
The Gaming Control Board is beginning the process of creating its first-ever policy to combat sexual harassment within an industry that has…
UK The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a further investigation into gambling firms withdrawal procedures.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a further investigation into gambling firms withdrawal procedures.
Detailing “enf…
Tatts details strong lottery momentum ahead of Tabcorp alignment
Australia ASX-listed gambling group Tabcorp Holdings, has published the final trading statement of Tatts Group Limited, as the companies mo…
Playtech lands online casino contract with Polish national lottery provider Totalizator Sportowy
Online gaming and financial trading systems giant Playtech PLC (LON:PTEC) has announced that it has been selected by Totalizator Sportowy…
Michigan Lottery: 4 new instant games coming this week
Four new Michigan Lottery instant games will be available Tuesday, according to the Michigan Lottery.
That's good news for lottery players…
Sports betting's future comes down to line on young players
NEWARK, N.J. — As the push to legalize sports gambling in the U.S. nears a crucial Supreme Court decision, states hoping to reap a financia…
Laura Solano has formally retired as executive director of the Colorado Lottery
Laura Solano has formally retired as executive director of the Colorado Lottery, state officials announced Wednesday.
She'd been on admini…
A set of bills making its way through Michigan’s legislature will change the rules for gambling online within the state
LANSING, Mich. (WOOD) — A set of bills making its way through Michigan’s legislature will change the rules for gambling online within the s…
Connecticut lawmakers explore sports betting ahead of SCOTUS decision
House Democratic leaders are preparing to enact legislation this spring to launch Connecticut’s own legal sports betting industry. Their pl…
Paul Burns, appointed President & CEO of the Canadian Gaming Association
01 MARCH 2018
TORONTO, ON, March 1, 2018 – The Board of Directors of the Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) is pleased to announce that Pau…
Giancarlo Sergi appointed as new GLMS General Secretary
The Executive Committee of the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Giancarlo Sergi as the…
This is THE VOICE®! Kansas Lottery’s Newest Ticket Promotion
Attached: THE VOICE ticket art
PDF of news release
DATE: February 28, 2018
CONTACT: Sally Lunsford (785) 296-5708…
Tribes see continued challenges as more cases head to highest court
An unusually large number of Indian law petitions have been presented to the nation's highest court as tribes face continued challenges to…
Oklahoma House committee OKs sports betting
Sports betting, craps and roulette at tribal casinos could be a reality with new bill
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma House of Representatives…
Bill to legalize sports betting at casinos advances to WV House floor
Legislation to legalize sports betting at state casinos — pending a favorable U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning a federal law banning i…
A number of lotto betting companies have threatened to lodge a UK legal challenge against the introduction of new laws that would prohibit them from offering or accepting bets on the outcome of EuroMillions lottery draws
26 Feb 2018
Lotto betting companies threaten legal challenge to EuroMillions bet restrictions A number of lotto betting companies have t…
Pollard Banknote has received a 10-year contract extension from the Western Canada Lottery Corporation (“WCLC”)
WESTERN CANADA LOTTERY CORPORATION AWARDS POLLARD BANKNOTE 10-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, February 28, 2018 /CNW/ – …
IGT Awarded 10-Year Contract with the South Carolina Education Lottery to Provide a Wide Array of Lottery Technology and Ongoing Services
LONDON, Feb. 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions…
Scientific Games Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results
Scientific Games Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results
Growth Achieved across Gaming, Lottery and Interactive Businesses
Rece…
William Hill to pay £6.2m penalty package for systemic social responsibility and money laundering failures
William Hill to pay £6.2m penalty package for systemic social responsibility and money laundering failures
Systemic…
Responsible Gambling Council news
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Have you registered for Discovery 2018? Join us April 10-12th to reconnect with colleagues and RG exp…
C-Store News - Growth in the Internet of Things {Infographic}
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Mentoring Matters, Especially for Women and Minorities
Increasing diversity in leadership roles can have big benefits for those involved and your bottom line.
A 2018 report by McKinsey & Co…
Mitigating Bias in Machine Learning Datasets
ML is an evolving field that offers tremendous promise for countless industries. However, it can be subject to biases that are as extreme a…
RFP: West Virginia Lottery - *UPDATED* Third Party Acceptance Testing
READ THIS BID HERE
http://www.westvirginiabids.com/bid_opportunities/2018/02/17/8432061-third-party-acceptance-testing.html
RFP: Texas Lottery - Proposals for Drawings CPA Services 362-18-0005
Request for Proposals for Drawings CPA Services 362-18-0005
Drawings CPA Services Solicitation Notice
RFP for Drawings CPA Services-F…
RFP: Texas Lottery - Scratch Ticket Manufacturing & Services 362-18-0004
Request for Proposals for Scratch Ticket Manufacturing & Services 362-18-0004
Scratch Ticket Manufacturing & Services Solicitati…
RFP: Iowa Lottery - Instant Ticket Printing and Related Services
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS INSTANT TICKET PRINTING AND RELATED SERVICES
http://www.ialottery.com/PDF/Vendor/2018/RFP18-04InstantTicketPrinti…
RFQ - NCEL - Player Demographic Research and Related Services
Request For Proposals
Thank you for your interest in doing business with the North Carolina Education Lottery! It is the intent of the Nor…
New York State Bills on Sports Betting Head to Committee
On January 24, the New York State Senate held a public hearing to discuss the potential of New York sports betting, which brought together…
Pollard Banknote Limited Announces Closing of its $38.2 Million Bought Deal Financing
POLLARD BANKNOTE LIMITED ANNOUNCES CLOSING OF ITS $38.2 MILLION BOUGHT DEAL FINANCING
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, February 21, 2018 /CNW/ – Pollar…
Kansas sports gambling bill bets on US Supreme Court case
A House bill would have Kansas “ready to go” in a race to legalize sports betting when the U.S. Supreme Court rules whether states could le…
Sweden Lays Out Plans For iGaming License Applications
Lotteriinspektionen, the Swedish gambling regulator recently announced that it will start accepting online gaming licenses from July 1, 201…
Alabama Democrats pitch lottery in governor's race, conservative critics pounce
Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and former Alabama State Supreme Court chief justice Sue Bell Cobb have both rolled out educational lottery pr…
Missouri Lottery to debut first Marilyn Monroe ticket
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — If you’re a fan or collector of Marilyn Monroe, watch out for the Missouri Lottery’s first “Marilyn Monroe” Scratcher…
Do our brains use the same kind of deep-learning algorithms used in AI?
Do our brains use the same kind of deep-learning algorithms used in AI?
Bridging the gap between neuroscience and AI
February 23, 2018…
What The PA Lottery Will Tell Us So Far About Its Online Games
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Arizona Lottery rolls out new jackpot-scratcher hybrid game
PHOENIX — The Arizona Lottery has added a new category of games that combines jackpot and scratcher games to give players something fresh…
Missouri Lottery teams up with Bass Pro Shops for new scratcher game
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (News Release) -- Two Missouri powerhouses have once again teamed up to offer players a chance to win up to $100,000 cash…
Vermont House approves liquor control, lottery merger
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) The Vermont House has approved a bill that would merge the Vermont Lottery Commission with the Department of Liquor…
Scientific Games Delivers New Lottery Retail Technology For Lotto Berlin In Germany As Part Of New Contract
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") to…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Brings North America’s Gaming Regulators Together for High-level Discussions at 18th Regulators Roundtable
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Brings North America’s Gaming Regulators Together for High-level Discussions at 18th Regulators Ro…
IGT Champions Inclusion Across the Gaming Industry as a Founding Member of All-in Diversity Project
LONDON, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IGT (NYSE: IGT) has committed to enhancing diversity and inclusion across the gaming industry by…
Court of Justice judgment in case C-16/16 P , Belgium vs European Commission
Brussels, 20 February 2018– Today, the Court of Justice has issued its judgment in the Case Belgium v European Commission regarding the Eur…
Nike's Air Jordan pre-release on Snapchat sells out in 23 minutes
Brief:
Nike became the first brand to sell a product directly through the Snapchat app over the weekend, with a special pre-release of i…
Scientific Games to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results on Wednesday, February 28, 2018
Scientific Games to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results on Wednesday, February 28, 2018
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 20, 201…
New York Lottery Releases Newest Commercial in Award-Winning “How Would You Spend It” Ad Series
New York Lottery Releases Newest Commercial in Award-Winning “How Would You Spend It” Ad Series
The New York Lottery’s original "How Woul…
IGT and Florida Officials Cut Ribbon Operationalizing Instant Ticket Printing Press to Increase Company Footprint in the State
New TRESU Press Goes Live at IGT's Lakeland, Florida Facility
LONDON, Feb. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC…
Public Gaming Magazine January/February 2018
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New Illinois Sports Betting Bill Includes MLB, NBA’s ‘Integrity Fee’
llinois State Senator Napoleon Harris III introduced SB 3432 on Friday, which would allow legal sports betting in Illinois, contingent upon…
Operator of Irish National Lottery pushing Government to outlaw ‘parasitic activities’ of unregulated, offshore companies who offer odds on outcome of draw
While they are primarily worried about online activities, bookie shops face being impacted by any legislation
THE number could be up for p…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results on Thursday, March 8, 2018
International Game Technology PLC to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2017 Results on Thursday, March 8, 2018
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Veikkaus 'year 2017: The first year of Veikkaus' new year went according to expectations
Veikkaus' profit for 2017 was in line with expectations, EUR 1,021.3 million. EUR. During its first year of operation, Veikkaus invested in…
Loto-Québec posts a good performance three-quarters of 2017-2018
Montreal, February 16, 2018 - Loto-Québec's efforts continue to bear fruit at three quarters of the 2017-2018 fiscal year. Consolidated rev…
Szrek2Solutions and Bruce Schneier on Major Security Vulnerabilities in Microprocessors
Schneier on Major Security Vulnerabilities in Microprocessors
Bruce Schneier on Major Security Vulnerabilities in Microprocessors
We wou…
UK Commission welcomes tighter gambling advertising standards
The Gambling Commission has welcomed tightened advertising standards which focus on adverts appealing to problem gamblers and on free bets…
IGT: by Ailsa McKnight Thinking Small at the 2018 EL/WLA Marketing Seminar
The Joint European Lotteries/World Lottery Association 2018 Marketing Seminar explored the assertion that “The Biggest Trend in Marketing i…
Tabcorp extends South Australia retail exclusivity
Australian gaming operator Tabcorp has seen a retail exclusivity within one of its home states receive an tentative extension agreement, pe…
Powerball winner can claim $560M prize through trust; no ruling yet on remaining anonymous
NASHUA — The mystery Powerball winner seeking to keep her identity private has been granted court approval to receive her $560 million priz…
Connecticut Lottery Celebrates 46 Years of Fun and Good Works for Connecticut
Release Date: February 15, 2018
Contact: Kendra Eckhart (860) 713-2711
Contact: Derek Wong (860) 713-2702
Fax: (860) 713-2695
Web: c…
Florida Tribe, Legislative Leaders Huddle on Gambling
The Seminole Tribe could deal its opening bid before the end of the week as negotiations heat up with the state about a 20-year gambling pa…
Internet Gambling, Cryptocurrency and IRS Enforcement
“The U.S. Internal Revenue Service, fresh off its success in uncovering U.S. assets hidden in Swiss banks, has assigned elite criminal agen…
Uruguay just days away from online gambling domain blocking
Uruguay will follow through on its threat to begin blocking international online gambling sites within days, according to the state-owned g…
Maryland Gov. Hogan supports 'lockbox' to keep Maryland casino money in education, vows $4.4 billion in extra funding
Gov. Hogan supports 'lockbox' to keep Maryland casino money in education, vows $4.4 billion in extra funding
Gov. Larry Hogan described pl…
The Wisconsin Lottery is 30 years old this year and since 1988, It has provided more than $4.1 billion in property tax relief
The Wisconsin Lottery is 30 years old this year and since 1988, It has provided more than $4.1 billion in property tax relief. Much has c…
INTRALOT announces the renewal of the current contract with the Wyoming Lottery for the five-year period from August 25, 2019, to August 25, 2024
INTRALOT AWARDED FIVE-YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH WYOMING LOTTERY
14th February, 2018
INTRALOT S.A. announces the renewal of the curre…
IGT announced that it has signed a oneyear contract extension with the Arizona Lottery to continue printing instant tickets
LONDON, U.K. – Feb. 14, 2018 – IGT (NYSE:IGT) announced that it has signed a oneyear contract extension with the Arizona Lottery (“Arizona…
Scientific Games Announces Successful Completion of Financing Transactions
Scientific Games Announces Successful Completion of Financing Transactions
Company Remains Focused on Growing Cash Flow and Deleveraging…
Kambi Group plc: Invitation for Kambi's result for the second quarter (October - December) 2017 will be announced on Wednesday, 14 February, at 07:45 CET
Published: 11:37 CET 13-02-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107
Kambi Group plc: Invitation for Ka…