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South Carolina Senate passes lottery-funded voucher bill for private schools
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Senate passed a bill Tuesday allowing low-income parents of private school children to receive financia…
Fox Says FanDuel, Flutter Stakes Worth More Than $7.5 Billion
Media giant Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOX) estimated the combined value of its Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) and FanDuel stakes at near…
Standard General Wraps Up $4.6 Billion Bally’s Acquisition
Bally’s (NYSE: BALY) and Standard General announced today that the investor completed its $4.6 billion takeover of the regional casino oper…
Nanos Research: Over 500,000 Quebecers Set to Wager on the Super Bowl
Like Ontario, Quebecers will be betting big on Sunday’s Super Bowl between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles.
According t…
UK GAMBLING Commission - Market impact data on gambling behaviour - operator data to Dec 2024
06 February 2025
The Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain.
This data, sourced from op…
Luxembourg's National Lottery reports record-breaking gross revenue in 2024
In 2024, Luxembourg's National Lottery generated a record-breaking €90 million in gross revenue, with sports betting driving much of the gr…
"Scratch and Win": the Unlikely Rise of America’s Most Successful Lottery -explores the Massachusetts lottery
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Podcast producer Ian Coss is joined by longtime lottery presenter Dawn Ha…
AGA estimates Americans will legally wager a record $1.39 billion on Super Bowl LIX
The American Gaming Association (AGA) estimates that Americans will wager a record $1.39 billion legally on Super Bowl LIX, a forecast that…
SC bill to allow use of debit cards for lottery purchases
– In South Carolina, you can only purchase lottery tickets with cash. However, many state lawmakers, including Governor Henry McMaster, are…
Maryland Lottery offers lawmakers ideas to cut down on unregulated gambling
As Maryland mulls legislation to regulate online casino, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency has hammered home to lawmakers th…
China's lottery sales up 7.6 pct in 2024
BEIJING, Feb. 7 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery ticket sales rose 7.6 percent year on year to 623.49 billion yuan (about 86.96 billion U.S. dol…
California Lottery Raises Over $2 Billion for Public Education for Third Year in a Row
Lottery celebrates 40th year with over $46 billion in contributions since 1985
SACRAMENTO (February 3, 2025) – Final audit figures for the…
European Lotteries: Protecting Minors Online: A Shared Responsibility
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Protecting Minors Online: A Shared Responsibility
Brussels, 6 February 2025 – As digital technologies continue to evolve…
Hoosier Lottery earns international recognition for responsible gaming
CONTACT: Megan Wade-Taxter, Hoosier Lottery Public Relations Manager This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. O: 317-264-4609 | C: 317-294-1738 …
Svenska Spel has reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2024, as well as the entirety of the year.
“As Sweden's entire gaming company, we give back by donating our entire surplus to the treasury. This is money that benefits society, in ad…
AGEM Index grew by 4.2% m-o-m in January, up nearly 40% yearly
The AGEM Index saw a healthy rebound in January, rising by 4.2 percent from the prior month. Particularly, however, the Index saw healthy g…
UK Gambling Commission releases operator data through December 2024
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The U.K. Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain. This data, sourced…
Gambling Commission mistakenly hands Northern & Shell's lawyers over 4,000 sensitive documents
Regulator makes ‘unpredecented’ blunder in legal battle over UK lottery
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/07/gambling-commissio…
IL lawmakers push for legal online casino with cannibalization prevention measure
Illinois lawmakers have filed a pair of companion bills that would create the Internet Gaming Act to legalize online casino in the state…
IL AG warns bettors to avoid Bovada, PrizePicks Friday before Super Bowl
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul has fired a last-minute shot across the bow at offshore operator Bovada and daily fantasy sports comp…
New Jersey bill to decriminalize underage gambling advances to Senate
The New Jersey Assembly has voted to advance a bill that would decriminalize underage gambling, reducing penalties from a criminal offense…
Georgia lawmakers introduce sports betting, casino legalization bill for 2026 statewide vote
Lawmakers in Georgia have renewed the push toward legalizing sports betting and casino gambling, introducing a resolution that would allow…
Swedish report flags link between loot boxes and problem gambling
A report by Spelinspektionen has found a link between young adults that participated in gambling via video games while under age and risky…
Super Bowl to Generate $1.7 Billion in Legal Bets, Says Macquarie
The Super Bowl will drive $1.7 billion in legally placed bets this year with DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) named the gaming stock with the most…
Texas Governor Now Supportive of Online Sports Betting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R, indicated this week that he’s sympathetic to seeing online sports betting in the Lone Star State.
Greg Abbott…
AGEM Index grew by 4.2% m-o-m in January, up nearly 40% yearly
The AGEM Index saw a healthy rebound in January, rising by 4.2 percent from the prior month. Particularly, however, the Index saw healthy g…
Swedish report flags link between loot boxes and problem gambling
A report by Spelinspektionen has found a link between young adults that participated in gambling via video games while under age and risky…
Two new states intensify action against sweepstake casinos
Bills have been filed in Connecticut and Maryland seeking to prohibit the sweepstake casino vertical from the states.
In a mark up from ex…
UK Gambling Commission to enforce deposit limits, statutory levy in industry overhaul
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced a series of regulatory changes aimed at enhancing consumer protection, including mandatory…
Delta partners with DraftKings to introduce free gaming while lawmakers consider in-flight sports betting
Delta Air Lines has announced a collaboration with DraftKings, bringing a new gaming experience to passengers as part of the airline’s ongo…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) to Stage 25th Regulators Roundtable April 16 and 17 at Palms Las Vegas
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (February 4, 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) will illuminate, inform, and inspire attendees at its 25th Reg…
Canada: Manitoba seeks court order to block offshore gambling site Bodog
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) has filed a legal challenge against offshore gambling operator Bodog, seeking to prevent the company…
Colombia's gambling regulator blocks 10,000 websites, social media profiles offering illegal betting
Coljuegos, Colombia's gambling regulator, has blocked 10,000 websites and social media profiles offering illegal betting as part of its lat…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) to Stage 25th Regulators Roundtable April 16 and 17 at Palms Las Vegas
Molly Bloom to deliver keynote address; Innovation Tech Hub returns with four new exhibitors; Full slate of general and breakout session…
Aristocrat Interactive’s NeoGames Studio Launches eInstant Games in Hungary Through New Deal with Hungarian National Lottery (Szerencsejáték Zrt.)
The agreement marks Aristocrat Interactive’s 18th iLottery deal across Europe
LAS VEGAS (February 4, 2025) –NeoGames Studio™, Aristocrat…
Scientific Games’ SCiQ Lottery Retail Technology Launches for First Time in Europe
Company’s Lottery Retail Ecosystem Customized for Major UK Supermarket through Partnership with Allwyn
ATLANTA – February 3, 2025 – Scien…
IGT New Year’s Evolution
In a panel session at the recent World Lottery Summit, IGT’s Renato Ascoli, CEO Global Lottery, offered a perspective on how industry…
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Resort industry looks to stop Nevada lottery proposal from reaching the ballot
The Legislature will once again consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove a 159-year-old prohibition on Nevada operati…
California Lottery launches its first $40 scratch-off to commemorate 40 years.
Last week, the California Lottery's first $40 scratch-off game, its most expensive ticket, made its debut to celebrate the Lottery's 40-yea…
In-Game Loot Boxes: App Store Liability referred to CJEU -Belgium seeks EU clarification on Apple’s liability for hosting illegal loot boxes
By decision of 16 January 2025, the Enterprise Court of Antwerp (the “Court”) refers several prejudicial questions to the Court of Justice…
North Dakota Senate votes to eliminate Gaming Commission
Senate Bill 2224 now heads to the North Dakota House for consideration.
US.- The North Dakota Senate has passed Senate Bill 2224 on a 2…
Aristocrat completes AU$1.85 billion share buyback program
Australian gaming giant Aristocrat Leisure Ltd said Wednesday it has completed an AU$1.85 billion (US$1.15 billion) share buyback program a…
UK Gambling Commission launches latest consultation on gaming machine technical standards
The Gambling Commission has begun a consultation process to update land-based gaming machine technical standards and testing. This it says…
Illinois and Maryland consider legalizing daily fantasy sports contests
Lawmakers in Illinois and Maryland have introduced new bills to legalize DFS contests.
Last week, Illinois Senator Lakesia Collins introdu…
Gillon McLachlan formally appointed Managing Director and CEO of Tabcorp after receiving regulatory approvals
Gillon McLachlan, former head of the Australian Football League (AFL), has been formally appointed Managing Director and CEO of racing and…
New York City: Dueling Queens casino bidders unveil new models of proposals
While the fate of two dueling casino proposals in Queens will ultimately be decided by the state’s Gaming Commission, the groups behind the…
Washington tribes fight back against fraudulent online casino apps using their brands and logos
Washington state residents are being bombarded with ads on social media, hyping the state’s tribal casinos’ online operations.
There’s onl…
Nevada Casinos Set Another Annual Record, Gaming Win Climbs to $15.6B in 2024
Nevada casinos experienced record action from gamblers for the fourth consecutive year.
The iconic Bellagio Fountains and the Las Vegas St…
IGT Improves Score in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for Fifth Consecutive Year
LONDON, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT" or the "Company") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it achiev…
84th season at Saratoga Harness kicks off next week
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Saratoga Casino Hotel announced the return of live harness racing for its 84th season on Sunday, 2 February. The 2025 sc…
Illinois sets new sports betting handle record
November’s handle surpassed the previous high.
US.- Illinois’ sports betting handle was $1.53bn in November, up 11.3 per cent year-on-ye…
UK to review cap on charity lottery sales
The DCMS undersecretary for Sports and Media has pledged to make a decision before the summer recess.
UK.- The DCMS undersecretary for S…
EveryMatrix wins Norsk Tipping casino & eInstant RFP in largest ever SlotMatrix agreement
(PRESS RELEASE) -- EveryMatrix has won a highly competitive public procurement process to provide World Lottery Association member Norsk Ti…
Belgian National Lottery sales top €1.5 billion in 2024
The National Lottery recorded a turnover of €1.553 billion last year, which represents the total stakes of Belgians in its games. It also r…
The ALC - Atlantic Lottery Corporation has announced the appointment of Dallas McCready
It’s going to be tough to replace someone who has been on the job for 27 years, but the new President and CEO of the Atlantic Lottery Corpo…
Scientific Games President of Digital, Matt Lynch, was named to the Gaming Intelligence 2025 Hot 50
MATT LYNCH, SCIENTIFIC GAMES PRESIDENT, DIGITAL NAMED TO INTERNATIONAL LIST OF TOP 50 INDUSTRY INFLUENCERS
ATLANTA – January 29…
GLI Honored as Services Provider of the Year at Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025 Inbox
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (January 29, 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has been named Services Provider of the Year at the Global Gam…
GLI Honored as Services Provider of the Year at Global Gaming Awards EMEA 2025 Inbox
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (January 29, 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has been named Services Provider of the Year at the Global Gam…
Germany’s gambling regulator, GGL report online slots struggling with low channelisation and rising black market
Channelization rates for online slots in Germany are estimated to be as low as 20% to 40%, raising concerns about the strength of the regul…
MUSL RFP for Research - National For Life Lottery Game
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Issue Date for RFP Jan 27, 2025 Vendor Questions submitted to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , subject line For Life Research Feb…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, February 25, 2025
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LONDON, Jan. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) w…
Taiwan Sports Lottery sales NT$64 Billion in 2024
Taipei, Jan. 28 (CNA) Taiwan Sports Lottery reached a new milestone in 2024, with total sales topping NT$64 billion (US$1.94 billion), the…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Andrea Bossard to Vice President, Engineering
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (January 27, 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted Andrea Bossard to Vice President, Engineering fro…
Serbia actions sweep on gambling venues
Serbia’s municipalities and districts have been instructed to enforce stricter rules on gambling venues following the fast-tracking of amen…
Online gambling legalization clears first hurdle in Indiana statehouse
Legal lottery and casino games could come to your smartphone as soon as September.
A proposal authorizing interactive gambling — known as…
New Hampshire Online Casino Bill Filed, Sites Would Need Brick-and-Mortar Partners
New Hampshire is the latest state this year to field legislation to allow online casino gambling.
The DraftKings Sportsbook at The Brook i…
Online Gambling Sites Linked to Fentanyl Money Laundering
Criminal organizations are using online gambling platforms and associated payment processors to launder money from fentanyl production and…
Alabama Gaming Fight Revs Up, as Lawmakers Prep 2025 Legislative Session
A new year means a new fight in Alabama to end the state’s longstanding ban on most forms of gambling.
is again in focus as the Alabama Le…
Will Philippines exit money-laundering “grey list” next month?
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) will soon determine if it will remove the Philippines from its “grey list” of countries at higher ri…
How ‘Dark Patterns’ in Sports Betting Apps Keep Users Gambling
Like addiction to substances such as alcohol or opioids, gambling addiction is considered a mental health disorder. But a gambling problem…
The wide world of sports betting is narrowing. DraftKings and FanDuel have about 80% of the U.S.
NEW YORK, Jan 23 (Reuters Breakingviews) - The wide world of sports betting is narrowing. DraftKings (DKNG.O), opens new tab and FanDuel ha…
Addabbo Will Push to Address the Sweepstakes Gaming Loophole
Queens, NY (January 21, 2025): During the taping of a podcast series on New York State gaming with political news organization City and Sta…
Scientific Games' Omnichannel Gaming System Selected to Power Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin
New Contract Marks the Sixth European Lottery Choosing Company’s SYMPHONY System
ATLANTA – January 23, 2025 – Scientific Games’ omnichanne…
National Lottery brings in new rules for players and says it's 'win-win'
National Lottery players who win between £500 and £50,000 will be able to have their winnings paid directly into their bank accounts instea…
'Public Benefit Before Profit: Safeguarding the European Lottery Model''
'Public Benefit Before Profit: Safeguarding the European Lottery Model'' An Opinion Piece by Romana Girandon, President of The European L…
LIVE from the EL/World Lottery Association (WLA) Marketing Seminar in beautiful Barcelona!
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Theme: Turning Dilemmas into Opportunities Robin Teigland inspired us to rethink value creat…
RFP: Idaho Lottery Financial Auditing Services
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Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Idaho Lottery Commission Approves Issuing Request for Proposal for Financial Audit Serv…
Scientific Games’s instant-games operations expert to retire, new leader named
Bryan Murphy Will Succeed Joe Bennett as Company’s New VP, U.S. Operations for Instant Products
ATLANTA – January 22, 2025 – Following a s…
Massachusetts senator introduces bill to drastically alter sports betting regulations
SD 1657 proposes doubling the sports betting tax rate and banning in-play betting.
US.- Massachusetts senator John F. Keenan has introduce…
Michigan releases December 2024 iGaming figures
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Michigan commercial and tribal operators reported a combined $264.2 million total internet gaming gross receipts and gro…
UKGC sends out industry warning notice
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Commission have become aware of casino games supplied by licensed operators appearing on unlicensed websites availa…
New York Senator Addabbo introduces fresh iGaming bill
New York Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr. has introduced a new bill, SB2614, which seeks to authorise online gaming and lottery gaming in the sta…
Virginia online casino bill halted days after arrival
Senate Bill 827 introduced by Senator Mamie Locke, hoped to authorise the Virginia Lottery Board to issue licenses for online casino gamin…
Andrew Rhodes, Chief Executive, UK Gambling Commission delivers speech at ICE 2025
ICE 2025 World Regulatory Briefing - Andrew Rhodes Speech
21 January 2025
This speech was delivered by Chief Executive Andrew Rhodes at t…
California: Tribes work to unite behind single sports betting policy
Tribal leaders in California are forging a model for legalized sports betting that works for all tribes in the state before the next opport…
Second online casino bill filed in Maryland senate
Maryland lawmakers are continuing their efforts to bring iGaming to the Old Line State at the start of a new legislative session.
Sen. Ron…
There are an estimated 85K unregulated skill games in Pennsylvania - legislators think they should be regulated and taxed
Pennsylvania Skill games, slot-like gaming terminals found in small businesses and social clubs throughout the commonwealth, should be regu…
IGT Modernizes Central Lottery System for LOTTO Thüringen in Germany via Seven-Year Contract Extension
01/22/2025
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Company to deliver comprehensive retail system technology and upgraded software to drive lottery…
Breaking Boundaries: Innovative Approaches to Traditional Marketing Challenges -January 22-24 Barcelona
EL/WLA Marketing Seminar -CLICK HERE TO learn more
In today’s dynamic and fast-paced environment, lottery marketers face a multitude of ch…
ESPN Launches New Responsible Gaming Campaign Called ‘The Talk’
ESPN is diving headfirst into responsible gaming initiatives with a brand new ad campaign, according to a release from the Worldwide Leader…
US Online Casino Growth Accelerated in 2024, With Over $8.4 Billion in Full-Year Revenue
The US online casino industry saw its growth accelerate in 2024 despite a lack of significant new market launches. That’s impressive, as it…
IGT Wins 10-Year Contract with Loterie Nationale to Deliver World-Class Lottery and iLottery Solutions in Luxembourg
01/21/2025
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LONDON, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) ann…
Maryland, Virginia, Indiana, Wyoming, Massachusetts and New York introduce online gaming bills
Four aiming to join multi-state online poker compacts, though legalization faces significant challenges.
Lawmakers in at least six US stat…
Connecticut Sports Betting Bills Would Cap Hold, Require 2-Way Markets
With five bills taking aim at the Connecticut sports betting industry, CT sportsbooks might soon have new rules to follow.
Rep. Tony Scot…
BetMGM Secures Rights to Develop 'Family Feud,' 'The Price is Right' Online Casino Games
U.S. gaming operator BetMGM has announced it has partnered with entertainment group Fremantle.
The partnership permits BetMGM to begin dev…