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Britain to limit gambling terminal stakes to two pounds
LONDON (Reuters) - The stake on gambling machines in British betting shops is set to be cut to two pounds to tackle the risks that the term…
3 Ways AI and VR Combine with Big Data to Enhance Business
AI and VR will forever change the way customers find, engage and interact with customers. Your brand needs to deliver an experience.
The g…
Ainsworth’s North America president resigns
Australian slot machine maker Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd announced on Thursday that Mike Dreitzer, president of Ainsworth Game North Ame…
Registration Approval Received for GTA Bundle and Closing Scheduled for January 23, 2018
COQUITLAM, BC, Jan. 18, 2018 /CNW/ - Great Canadian Gaming Corporation [TSX:GC] ("the Company") announced today the registration (the "…
Switzerland – Swiss Casinos says online referendum threatens ‘player safety’
Switzerland’s land-based and online operator Swiss Casinos has said that profits and player protection are being endangered by the referend…
Online privacy: European online gambling operators file data protection complaint against unlawful payment blocking scheme in Norway
18 January 2018
Brussels – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has asked the Norwegian Data Protection Inspecto…
ECA and Clarion Gaming call for respectful gender representation at ICE 2018
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ECA and Clarion Gaming call for respectful gender representation at ICE 2018
Brussels, 1…
Rhode Island budget plan bets on legalization of sports wagers
Gambling is already lucrative for state; governor’s budget plan looks for millions more.
PROVIDENCE — When Gov. Gina Raimondo unveiled her…
OPINION BY RON PAUL: LET THE STATES DECIDE ON GAMBLING
RON PAUL: LET THE STATES DECIDE ON GAMBLING BY RON PAUL ON 1/21/18 AT 11:21 AM OPINION
The news that four Republican congressmen recently…
U.S. Treasury Department, IRS Team Up to Regulate Crypto Exchanges in US
The U.S. Department of Treasury is ramping up its enforcement against the potential for money laundering and criminal financing through cry…
Referendum set for controversial Swiss online gambling legislation
An online gambling bill passed through Swiss parliament last year is set for a national referendum, reports swissinfo.ch, after a coalition…
Spain: International liquidity for Poker finally approved
On 29 December 2017, the General Directorate for the Regulation of Gambling Activities (Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego – the “DG…
Further changes to PIT exemption for gaming players in Poland
Starting from 2018 PIT exemptions for gambling winnings were changed. In particular, all types of gambling (therefore, online casino as wel…
Report on French lottery FDJ privatisation due mid February-sources
PARIS, Jan 18 (Reuters) - BNP Paribas bank and law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, mandated by France’s state holding company APE to p…
New York Lottery, already nation's largest, grows again, but competition shows
ALBANY - New York's lottery reached nearly $9.9 billion in revenue last year, a slight increase from 2016, but some upstate racetracks stru…
Inspired Entertainment Announces Pricing of Public Offering by Selling Stockholders
NEW YORK, Jan. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: INSE) today announced the p…
Wyoming Welcomes Responsible Gambling
Wyoming Welcomes Responsible Gambling.
Gambling is fun but can be addictive. So, the Wyoming Lottery, the Wyoming Department of Health, an…
JCM Global Brings Award-winning Transaction Solutions to ICE 2018 that Benefit the Entire Operation
JCM Global Brings Award-winning Transaction Solutions to ICE 2018 that Benefit the Entire Operation
DÜSSELDORF, Germany (18 January 2018)…
Tennessee Lottery Celebrates 14 Years, More than $4.4 Billion for Education
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LOTTERY CELEBRATES 14 YEARS, MORE THAN $4.4 BILLION FOR EDUCATION
Record 2nd Quarter Lottery for…
Oklahoma Lottery sales higher with changes made last year
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahomans spent 40 percent more on lottery tickets and scratch-offs since July 1 than they did during the same time peri…
Iowa's Corbett poll shows Iowans support legalizing sports betting
DES MOINES — GOP gubernatorial hopeful Ron Corbett says he’s not the only one who wants to legalize — and reap revenue from — sports bettin…
Scientific Games Goes Live with System at First of 28 Alberta Casinos
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") announced that t…
Vantiv officially completes Worldpay acquisition
Vantiv officially completes Worldpay acquisition
Jan. 16, 2018
Vantiv today officially completed its acquisition of Worldpay Group plc. T…
Inspired Entertainment Announces Launch of Common Stock Offering By Selling Stockholders
Inspired Entertainment Announces Launch of Common Stock Offering By Selling Stockholders
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Insp…
UK Gambling Commission eBulletin
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Inspired Announces Key Market Updates
NEW YORK, Jan. 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired") (NASDAQ: INSE) today announced key US and European growth…
China's welfare lottery sales grow 5 pct in 2017
BEIJING, Jan. 16 (Xinhua) -- China's welfare lottery sales topped 217 billion yuan (33 billion U.S. dollars) in 2017, an increase of 5.1 pe…
State Sen. Becky Harris to chair Gaming Control Board
Gov. Brian Sandoval has chosen Republican state Sen. Becky Harris as the new chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board. Harris replaces…
Online Poker Bill Introduced In West Virginia
On the heels of neighboring Pennsylvania legalizing online casino gaming and authorizing more brick-and-mortar gambling, West Virginia has…
Legislation Exempting Tribes From The National Labor Relations Act Passes The House
The Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act (TLSA) passed the House of Representatives in the afternoon on January 10, 2018, with a 239-173 vote. The…
“EquiLottery Bill” HB 2943 refiled in West Virginia
“EquiLottery Bill” HB 2943 refiled in West Virginia
Legislation that authorizes the Lottery Commission to intr…
Lottery operator Sazka Group raises stake in Casinos Austria
VIENNA, Jan 15 (Reuters) - Czech-based lottery and gaming group Sazka Group, which is considering a stock market listing in London, has inc…
Governor-Elect Ralph Northam Announces Kevin Hall as Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery
Governor-Elect Ralph Northam Announces Kevin Hall as Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery
RICHMOND, Virginia (January 12, 2018) -- K…
Lotteries grow 1.8% first-half on first-half; growth in Asia Pacific offset by sales in North America
Lotteries grow 1.8% first-half on first-half; growth in Asia Pacific offset by sales in North America.
Lotteries worldwide improved ma…
Tom Nieman, Vice President of Global Marketing for JCM Global new president of AGEM
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has confirmed that its Board of Directors has elected a new slate of officers…
The Stars Group Appoints Observer to Board of Directors and Announces Agreement with Mr. Tang Hao
TORONTO, Jan. 10, 2018 /CNW/ - The Stars Group Inc. (Nasdaq: TSG; TSX: TSGI) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with M…
World first agreement to crack down on suspicious sports betting
SUSPICIOUS betting activity and betting-related match fixing will be targeted in a world first agreement to provide police with real-time…
CEOs Cite Top Concerns for 2018
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NJ lawmakers to DOJ: Keep online gambling legal
Federal lawmakers who represent New Jersey from both parties have asked the U.S. Justice Department to keep internet gambling legal.
In a…
Next States to Legalize Online Gambling in the US?
In 2017, Pennsylvania became only the fourth US state to legalize online gambling since Nevada, Delaware and New Jersey did so in 2013. Thi…
Annual Revenue for Partypoker Parent GVC Holdings Tops €1 Billion with Ladbrokes Coral Tie-Up in Sight
GVC Holdings has shown its financial might ahead of a proposed takeover of Ladbrokes Coral thanks to recent annual sales figures surpassing…
Dutch Gaming Authority to combat the efforts of predatory gambling operators who are offering their services to underage players
Dutch Gaming Authority has set their priorities for the next two years: to combat the efforts of predatory gambling operators who are offer…
Ireland: Casinos, gaming machines and online gambling to be overseen by independent regulator
AN INDEPENDENT REGULATOR for the gambling industry is to be established under a proposed new law.
Minister of State for Equality, Immigrat…
Sporting Solutions wins Svenska Spel pricing partnership
Sporting Solutions has beaten off competition from a number of sportsbook suppliers, to provide Svenska Spel with its outsourced pricing se…
Major Las Vegas Strip resorts saw net income triple in 2017
The Strip’s largest resorts nearly tripled net income from gaming and attractions last year with revenue from casinos and amenities rising…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenue is record for a December
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenue in December reached $44.7 million and exceeded the previous record for the month, set in 2009, t…
Why Print Legacies Like Time Are Betting Big on Augmented Reality
The latest issue featured 4 AR activations
Last week’s issue of Time magazine is the first edited by a guest editor in its 94 years of exi…
The tender for the award of new Italian online gaming licenses has now been launched
ITALY: New online gaming licenses now available!
Italy
January 12, 2018
by Giulio Coraggio
The tender for the award of new Italia…
Cryptocurrencies pose Macau casino risk: Vickers
Business risk consultant Steve Vickers (pictured) says so-called cryptocurrencies, that can be used either to store value in cyberspace or…
And the winner of Pennsylvania's first mini-casino is ...
With a $50.1 million bid, the operator of Grantville’s Hollywood Casino won the rights Wednesday to open Pennsylvania’s first mini-casino —…
IGT Secures Multiple-Product Systems Agreement with Nisqually Red Wind Casino
LONDON, Jan. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced an agreement with Nisqually…
Patriots, RI Lottery unveil new '5X Champions' scratch ticket
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Patriots fans have a new way to show their pride and potentially earn some prizes in the process.
Representative…
MAGNUM CORP: 50 AND STRONGER
Magnum Corporation (Magnum) celebrated its 50th Anniversary as the first private company to be awarded the license to operate the…
Another RAWA Plea Sent to US Department of Justice
It happened again. Several members of Congress collectively penned a letter to the US Department of Justice to ask that the 2011 Wire Act d…
Swiss voters could derail gambling domain-blocking plans
Switzerland’s plans to block the domains of internationally licensed online gambling operators appear headed for a voter referendum.
Last…
Online Gambling Bills Could Ramp Up Activity In Several States To Start New Year
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Michigan Lottery, has launched an affiliate program with Income Access, Paysafe’s marketing technology and services provider
First US state-run online lottery affiliate program to be powered by the Income Access platform
Montreal, QC. 8th January 2018 – Michigan…
Lottery Gaining Momentum Among Legislators
Mississippians may not have to travel to neighboring states to play the lottery much longer. As MPB's Desare Frazier reports support for a…
UK Gambling Commission Letter to online casino operators
The Gambling Commission has written to all online casino operators to raise concerns about the sector’s approach to anti-money la…
Tribal gaming could throw wrench into sports betting expansion
If and when, perhaps as early as June, the U.S. Supreme Court allows each state to institute its own sports wagering laws, it may not be as…
SC Education Lottery to set aside millions for potential winnings after glitch
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) —
The South Carolina Education Lottery Commission has motioned to set aside $19.6 million to cover the potential winn…
Manitoba’s Gaming Regulatory Agency Relocates to New Office at Polo Park
Manitoba’s Gaming Regulatory Agency Relocates to New Office at Polo Park
January 9, 2018 10:11 am
In January last year, the Liquor and…
Smart Boredom: Upgrading Downtime
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In the digital era, downtime no longer equates to…
Ohio Lottery Commission reports another record-breaking month Net revenue increased $1M over Dec. 2016 in Austintown
Racino posts another record-breaking month Net revenue increased $1M over Dec. 2016 in Austintown
AUSTINTOWN — Hollywood Gaming at Mahonin…
Racino revenues warm up in frigid weather
Even as cold weather has settled in, Miami Valley residents are warming up to gaming, if racino revenues are an indication.
Net wins for H…
DARPA-funded ‘unhackable’ computer could avoid future flaws like Spectre and Meltdown
A University of Michigan (U-M) team has announced plans to develop an “unhackable” computer, funded by a new $3.6 million grant from th…
Helsinki: Nose spray tested to fight gambling habit
HELSINKI, Finland – Finnish researchers on Monday said they were to launch a study to see if gambling addiction can be treated with a fast-…
Kambi Group plc: Trading update for the period 1 October - 31 December 2017
Published: 16:14 CET 09-01-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107
Kambi Group plc: Trading update fo…
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Releases December 2017 Index
January 09, 2018 10:00 ET | Source: Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers
AGEM December 2017 Index
Association of Gaming…
More than $8.4 million in N.C. Education Lottery (NCEL) funds for education benefitted Randolph County in fiscal year 2017
ASHEBORO — More than $8.4 million in N.C. Education Lottery (NCEL) funds for education benefitted Randolph County in fiscal year 2017.
Ove…
Illinois Legal sports betting in Indiana anticipated by lawmaker's bill
An Indiana Senate bill filed Friday would allow the state's riverboats, racinos and their satellite facilities to offer legal sports bettin…
Kentucky Joins Growing List of States with Bills to Legalize Sports Betting
Kentucky sports betting could become a reality if the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA) is repealed and senator Julian…
Sweden is Revving Regulation Legislation for 2018
In a jurisdiction much maligned for being the largest monopoly of its kind, the Swedish government has drafted a full version of an open ga…
Pennsylvania Lottery may be first to benefit from state's gambling expansion law
There's not an app for that just yet, but players may be able to take a bet on the Pennsylvania Lottery online soon.
The 45-year-old state…
Dueling Mega Millions, Powerball Jackpots Now Total $1.02 Billion
PRESS RELEASE January 5, 2018
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Maura McCann NH Lot…
Mega Millions & Powerball Jackpot Estimates Increased Due to Strong Sales Nationwide
WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY MEDIA ADVISORY
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Jan. 5, 2018 Mega Millions & Powerball Jackpot Estimates Increased Due to…
Maryland Casinos Generate $141 Million in Revenue During December
For immediate release January 5, 2018 Contact: Carole Bober Gentry 410-230-8725 (office) 410-365-6384 (cell) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. …
Scientific Games Completes Acquisition of NYX Gaming Group
Scientific Games Completes Acquisition of NYX Gaming Group
Combination Creates Leading B2B Provider of Digital Gaming and Sports…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ NEXT GENERATION OF LOTTERY INSTANT GAMES, HD GAMES™, LAUNCHES SUCCESSFULLY IN U.S.
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ NEXT GENERATION OF LOTTERY INSTANT GAMES, HD GAMES™, LAUNCHES SUCCESSFULLY IN U.S.
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BCLC Invites you to NewHorizonsRG Feb 20-22 Vancouver
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