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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has been selected for Forbes' prestigious list of Canada's Best Employers for the fourth consecutive year
TORONTO, Jan. 21, 2025 /CNW/ - The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is thrilled to have been selected for Forbes' prestigious…
KPMG under investigation over audit of gambling company Entain
The accounting firm KPMG is under investigation by the sector’s UK regulator over its audit of the 2022 accounts of the gambling company En…
Sportsbet Sued by Aussie Gamblers For ‘Illegal’ In-Play Betting
Sportsbet, Flutter Entertainment’s flagship Australian brand, is facing a class-action lawsuit from gamblers who lost money while using its…
Vermont is proposing new rules that would allow Vermonters to try their luck in the state lottery online.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (WCAX) - Will state lawmakers roll the dice on a new mobile lottery system? The Scott administration is proposing new rules…
Illinois Lottery sales increase 16% in November
Sales of the Illinois Lottery increased by 16 per cent to $317.1 million in November, on strong instant win and Fast Play sales
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Finland drafts updated gambling legislation – key changes explained
Gambling is a popular pastime worldwide. The rise of online platforms has expanded the industry more than ever before. As a result, many co…
Public benefit before profit: Safeguarding the European Lottery model
The European lottery model is much more than a game of chance – it’s a shared societal value worth preserving
National lotteries have a lo…
UKGC's Rhodes urges industry to conduct black market due diligence
Gambling Commission chief executive Andrew Rhodes has warned suppliers and operators should be carrying out due diligence against industry…
Singapore Imposes Ban on Polymarket Amid Online Gambling Crackdown
Singapore has officially restricted access to the prediction marketplace Polymarket, a significant step in its ongoing effort to combat unl…
Governor Youngkin wants to create committee to oversee all gambling in Virginia
Youngkin wants to create committee to oversee all gambling in Virginia RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin signaled his hesitancy…
Private Operator Coalition Looks to Cut Back Loto-Québec Monopoly
Quebec polls this morning show a healthy lead (33%) for the Parti Quebecois party over the governing Coalition Avenir Quebec party (22%), w…
Kentucky Casino And Fantasy Sport Regulation Bill Introduced in House
Kentucky Rep. Thomas Huff filed a bill to legalize casino gaming in the state in the 2025 legislative session. The bill would allow voters…
Maryland Governor Wes Moore proposes doubling sports betting tax rate to 30%
Maryland Governor Wes Moore has proposed a bold move to double the state’s sports betting tax rate from 15% to 30%, a decision that could i…
Responsible Gaming Leader Keith Whyte Abruptly Leaves National Council
Keith Whyte, the executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), has abruptly departed the nonprofit organization…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Brings Highest Levels of Compliance and Cybersecurity Services to ICE 2025
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (January 15, 2025) — The combined global teams from Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®), Bulletproof, SIQ Gaming Labo…
Compliance startup receives investment from former Kindred CEO
Compliance startup receives investment from former Kindred CEO Key points:
- Regulatory compliance tech startup Letzz has received inves…
Hong Kong Football Association chief weighs legalizing betting on local matches
The chairman of the Football Association of Hong Kong, Eric Fok, has suggested that legalizing betting on local football matches could bols…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. is proud to announce the rollout of its online and mobile slot games catalogue in Brazil throughout January 2025
January 16, 2025 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading provider of B2B gaming content, sys…
GHANA: Sammy Awuku supports abolition of betting tax
Former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and Member of Parliament for Akuapem North, Mr Samuel Awuku has expressed h…
Virginia Lottery releases December 2024 casino activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of December 2024. There are three opera…
Svenska Spel renews F&B Happy as brand agency
Svenska Spel has renewed its contract with F&B Happy as the lead brand-and-design agency for its advertising campaigns. The agency will…
Norway: Norsk Tipping to lower loss limit on under-24 accounts
Starting 1 February, Norsk Tipping, Norway’s state owned gambling monopoly, will lower the maximum amount players aged 20-to-24 can lose on…
Lithuania approves payment-card blocking law targeting unregulated operators
Lithuania approved an amendment requiring financial institutions to block all payment card transactions from unregulated operators [Tuesday…
Tabcorp names HKJC’s Michael Fitzsimons as Chief Wagering Officer
Australian racing and wagering giant Tabcorp has announced the appointment of current Executive Director Wagering at Hong Kong Jockey Clu…
How a Gambling Bill (Actually) Becomes a Law
You may remember from school (or, if you’re from a certain generation, "School House Rock") the process behind taking a bill and passing it…
IGT Maintains Responsible Gaming Leadership with World Lottery Association Recertification
01/14/2025
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LONDON, Jan. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) a…
Allwyn revolutionises National Lottery prize payments with new digital solution
– New digital payment solution will see retail prizes of between £500.01 and £50,000 in players’ pockets in record time –
– Players ca…
New IGT Research What Drives Player Loyalty?
A new IGT report outlines best practices and actionable strategies to harness the power of loyalty programs.
As lotteries compete fo…
IGT Maintains Highest MSCI ESG Rating of AAA for Second Consecutive Year
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LONDON, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT)…
New igaming bill introduced in Wyoming
House Bill 162 introduces measures to legalise and regulate online betting.
US.- Several Wyoming legislators are pushing House Bill 162 …
Oregon Lottery Launches Cash Pop With Hourly Chances To Win
News Release from Oregon Lottery Posted on FlashAlert: January 13th, 2025 1:27 PM
Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery launches Cash Pop on…
Pollard Banknote Announces Renewal and Expansion of its Credit Facility
WINNIPEG, MB, Jan. 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited "Pollard Banknote"; (TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce that Pollard Banknote…
Cooley Arroyo takes over as Chief Compliance Officer for the NH Lottery
CONCORD, NH – Following a 10-year career in civil litigation with prominent New England law firm Cleveland, Waters and Bass P.A., Cooley Ar…
Eli, Peyton Manning to Star in FanDuel ‘Kick of Destiny’ Commercials
Eli and Peyton Manning will be the stars of the third iteration of FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny” advertising campaign, which allows the sport…
Oregon Lottery transfers $947M back to the state
The Oregon Lottery will return more than $947 million to the state for the 2024 fiscal year – a $48 million increase from the previous year…
Virginia Lottery Awards iLottery Contract Renewal to NeoPollard Interactive
LANSING, Michigan, January 6, 2025 /CNW/ – NeoPollard Interactive LLC (“NeoPollard Interactive” or “NPi” or “Company”), jointly owned by Po…
Delta Airlines Books Partnership With DraftKings
Delta Airlines announced a new partnership with DraftKings this week that will see the airline offer many of the online sportsbook and casi…
PANEL DISCUSSION: Driving the Omni-Channel Experience
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Moderator: Mark Michalko, Richard Bateson, Shannon DeHaven, Helene Keeley, Randy Spielman, Lorne Weil
Pechanga pledges $500,000.00 to aid Los Angeles fire victims
The Pechanga Tribe in Southern California announced today a contribution of $500,000.00 to assist Los Angeles fire victims impacted by the…
Digital Responsibility: Safeguarding minors online -Hosted by: The European Lotteries (EL) February 5 @European Parliament (Brussels)
Digital technologies are transforming our economies and societies at unprecedented speed. As the EU strives to promote a human-centric, fai…
PANEL DISCUSSION: Digital Lottery is about so much more than selling lottery tickets online
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Kelley-Jaye Cleland, Moderator; Panelists: Jesse Saccoccio, Peter Sullivan, Rebecca Swindle, Matt Taormina, Rob Wesle…
Wynn Resorts acquires Crown London, expanding its international footprint
Australia’s Crown Resorts has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Crown London to Wynn Resorts.
According to a company…
Singapore blocks over 3,800 illegal gambling websites
These measures, effective as of 31 December 2024, are part of a broader effort to curb illegal online gambling targeting the local populati…
Numerous Online Gaming, Sports Betting Bills Headed To State Legislatures
The new year brings new legislative sessions for numerous states around the country. For a few, that has meant the filing of gambling-relat…
Cooley Arroyo Takes Over as Chief Compliance Officer for the New Hampshire Lottery
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- Following a 10-year career in civil litigation with prominent New England law firm Cleveland, Waters and Bass P.A., Coole…
Maine bill would ban all fantasy prop bets
A bill filed in the Maine Senate proposes a blanket ban on prop betting in fantasy contests. Senate Bill 33 was filed by Democrat Sen. Cra…
Nederlandse Loterij names Maartje Geven as chief technology and information officer
The Nederlandse Loterij has appointed Maartje Geven as chief technology and information officer, with Geven starting the role on 1 March 20…
Greentube Alderney Limited to pay £1m for regulatory failures
09 January 2025
Online gambling business Greentube Alderney Limited, trading as Admiral Casino, is to pay £1 million after a Commission in…
Speaker Ledbetter: Passing a lottery is ‘complicated’ – but Alabama wants to vote on it
Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter is not willing to predict yet whether there is any momentum in the Alabama Legislature to…
Class action lawsuits filed against DraftKings over ad practices
DraftKings is facing a series of class action lawsuits in several states concerning promotional practices that are deemed deceptive and fra…
The 16 lottery companies that form the German Lotto and Toto Block look back on a very successful year in 2024.
Strong year for luck – LOTTO 6aus49 and Co. inspire throughout Germany
Michael Barth, Managing Director of Bremer Toto und Lotto GmbH…
Ohio casinos and racinos report $198.2 million in November revenue, slightly up from 2023
Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos earned a total of $198.2 million in gambling revenue in November 2024, marking an increase of $3 million from…
In memoriam: Mohamed Sulaimani
It is with great sadness that EL has received the news of the passing of Mr Mohamed Sulaimani, Director General of the Société de Gestion d…
New Jersey gaming regulator eyes stricter reporting in rules update
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) is considering new regulatory requirements that would mandate gambling operators to dis…
Brazil Supreme Court rejects Loterj’s latest appeal in ongoing spat with federal government
Supreme Federal Court (STF) minister André Mendonça has rejected the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery’s (Loterj) appeal against the ban on stat…
Poland Proposes EU Group to Tackle Illegal Gambling Revenue
Poland has proposed the EU form a working group to combat unregulated gambling as part of a bid to recover lost tax revenue.
The Central E…
Texas Lottery Commission has introduced a new step for players purchasing games at self-service vending machines
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It’s been 32 years since its inception and now the Nebraska Lottery hits $1 Billion distributed to the state
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - It’s been 32 years since its inception and now the Nebraska Lottery has surpassed a large mark in funds it’s given b…
Minnesota senator eyes 'safest' sports betting bill in US
A senator in Minnesota, US, believes the sports betting bill he plans to reintroduce this year would be the “safest sports wagering bill in…
French regulator orders top tier operators to reduce promotional spend in 2025
Each year, licensed operators in France are required to submit their plans and budget for upcoming promotional spend for approval from the…
Finland legislative review council probes government on new legislation increasing gambling harms
A legislative review council in Finland has called for more detail on whether the new gambling framework could increase gambling harms and…
Scientific Games Renews Popular SLINGO License for Five Years, Expands Portfolio to Include Instant Scratch, Draw, Monitor and Digital Games
Scientific Games Renews Popular SLINGO License for Five Years, Expands Portfolio to Include Instant Scratch, Draw, Monitor and Digi…
Caesars Sells World Series of Poker to Online Gambling Operator for $500 Million
Bloomberg) -- Caesars Entertainment Inc. has agreed to sell its World Series of Poker brand to online gambling operator NSUS Group Inc. for…
IGT Reveals Localized Versions of Top-Performing Games at ICE Barcelona 2025
Multi-level progressive sensation Tiger and Dragon™ game makes international trade show debut
Content-packed IGT UNITE™ multi-game bundl…
Virginia iGaming legislation makes its first appearance
Senate Bill 827, sponsored by Senator Locke, aims to expand Virginia’s gambling framework by allowing its existing licensed casino operator…
Pennsylvania Expected To Join Online Poker Shared Market Soon
The slow-growing regulated U.S. online poker market could be seeing even more shared liquidity in the new year. Pennsylvania has officially…
Thai government starting discussions to legalize online gambling: report
Thailand’s government is going to start preliminary discussions about legalizing online gambling even as the nation pushes to open its fir…
Maryland Legislature to debate online gambling legalisation
House Bill 17 seeks to legalise and regulate online gambling in the state. If passed, it would authorise the State Lottery and Gaming Contr…
AGEM Index decreases 4.8 percent in December
December 2024 The AGEM Index fell by 79.54 points…
A safe bet for education: California Lottery generates $2.25 billion for public schools
The California Lottery raised more than $2.25 billion for the state’s public schools in 2024, bringing to $46 billion the total the lotter…
Casino operator Mohegan lost $234M in FY 2024 after opening new South Korea casino; looming debt maturities raise concerns
Casino operator Mohegan recently announced in its annual report that it lost $234.5 million in the 2024 fiscal year, following the March de…
MGM’s 2025 outlook could hinge on BetMGM as Deutsche Bank highlights digital pivot
MGM Resorts International is expected to rely heavily on its online gambling platform BetMGM to drive growth in 2025, according to a recen…
Will Alabama get another shot at a state lottery?
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With dozens of people crossing the state line to grab the…
New York Sports Betting Brings in $61M in Revenue During Christmas Week
Action was was spurred by the NFL’s Week 17, which featured two Christmas Day games, and nearly 20 college football bowl games during the h…
New Hampshire Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Sports Betting Age
Sponsors of the bill estimate that the state will lose roughly $640,000 per year in revenue due to the lost betting activity of those under…
Dutch Gaming Authority's general fine policy in force
The KSA will issue fines of up to €2m plus a percentage of operator revenue.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautori…
Powerful Lt. Governor stands in way of Texas legalizing sports betting despite growing support
Online sports betting has skyrocketed in popularity in the U.S. over the past five or six years. While many states are profiting from the i…
Flutter Repurchasing Shares, Aims to Buy Back $350M by End of Q1
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) is off to a solid start with its previously announced $5 billion share repurchase program as the sportsb…
Coney Island? Citi Field? Hudson Yards? Who wins a casino license in ‘25?
So much may seem uncertain going into 2025, but one thing New Yorkers can feel confident about — or even wager on – is that at least one ne…
Familiar Sponsor Files Maryland Online Casino Bill
After a failed attempt in 2024, a familiar proponent has filed a new Maryland online casino bill as the new session gears up.
Del. Vanessa…
Brazilian betting market takes shape as license applications confirmed
The Brazilian market is taking shape at a rapid rate as the Ministry of Finance detailed that 68 businesses have completed full licence app…
mDLs - mobile driver licenses - accepted at bars, casinos in more US states
The U.S. is increasing the number of mobile driver licenses (mDLs) while digital documents find new uses in bars and other entertainment ve…
Ohio sports betting handle surpasses $1 billion in November
Ohio fell just short of setting a new monthly sports betting handle record in November as players in the state wagered a total of $1.02 bil…
Virginia Could Consider iGaming, In-State College Sports Betting, in 2025
Virginia is one of several states with legal sports betting that forbids wagering on its colleges.
Virginia lawmakers have an opportunity…
The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to education since 1974
Ohio Lottery Winners Cash in more than $2.98 billion in prizes in 2024
The Ohio Lottery is proud to present to the citizens of Ohio a Lott…
Argentina's online gambling landscape: Navigating new advertising regulations
Argentina's online gambling industry is undergoing significant changes due to proposed legislative measures. The Argentine Chamber of Deput…
Online sports betting in Mississippi set for renewed debate in 2025
As Mississippi lawmakers prepare to reconvene in Jackson for the 2025 legislative session, the contentious
As Mississippi lawmakers prepar…
Italy Enacts New Regulations For Online Gaming Industry
The new year is bringing some changes to internet gaming in Italy. This includes a new licensing process as part of a new reorganization of…
Oklahoma lawmakers to renew legal sports betting push with bill already submitted ahead of legislative session
Oklahoma lawmakers are set to renew the push for legal sports betting in the new year. Former coach and now Oklahoma State Senator Dave Rad…
The Singapore Police Force is now in charge of blocking illegal gambling websites, according to the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)
The change was announced via a Facebook post by the GRA, which thanked the public for its contributions in reducing harm caused by illegal…
Virginia Lottery releases November 2024 sports betting report
The Virginia Lottery released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of November 2024. Betwe…
The WLA & The European Lotteries Security and Operational Risks Seminar has wrapped up with plenty of food for thought
The WLA & The European Lotteries Security and Operational Risks Seminar has wrapped up with plenty of food for thought. A supplier r…
Australia: The Lott 'We’re reflecting on the positive impacts we’ve been able to create for our community partners in 2024'
As the new year nears, we’re reflecting on the positive impacts we’ve been able to create for our community partners in 2024. Thanks to ou…
Brazil reveals list of legal sports for fixed-odds betting
Local reports also indicate a flurry of online gaming and sports betting license approvals.
Key points:
- Brazil confirms an extensiv…
California Lawsuit Accuses Online Sweepstakes Site of Operating Illegally Based on Internet Cafe Law
Lawsuit alleges High 5 Entertainment has “scaled up, on a massive scale, an illegal tactic that criminals once attempted to use to evade st…
Allwyn agrees to acquire controlling interest in online sports betting and gaming operator Novibet
Novibet is an established gaming operator with its own technology stack, which has more than 1,000 employees across hubs in Malta, Greece a…