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Scientific Games Fast Play Games Lead Retail Performance in U.S.
ATLANTA – September 19, 2024 – Scientific Games reports that the global lottery company’s games lead retail performance in the top thr…
Germany: Schleswig-Holstein Issues First Licences For Live Casino Games
The German state of Schleswig-Holstein has issued the first licences to online gaming operators that'll allow them to provide both live dea…
NASPL is pleased to announce the following appointments to the NASPL Executive Committee
We are pleased to announce the following appointments to the NASPL Executive Committee.
Congratulations to all! We look forward to colla…
Powerball, Mega Millions To Be Impacted By Federal Interest Rate Cut
The 30-year annuitized jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions will be impacted by the Federal Reserve’s decision this week to cut its ben…
The Illinois Lottery began selling tickets in July 1974 as a result of legislation sponsored by the legendary State Representative Edolo J. "Zeke" Giorgi
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ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF THE LOTTERY NAMES ITS SPR…
New Mexico Lottery’s Guy Fieri Flavortown Fortune! Awarded Best New Instant Game At NASPL ’24
“Congratulations to the New Mexico Lottery for being honored with NASPL’s Best New Instant Game award for their bold, creative use of the G…
Tabcorp appoints former Brett Chenoweth as its new Chairman
Australian gambling company Tabcorp has announced the appointment of Brett Chenoweth as its new Chairman, following Bruce Akhurst's decisio…
$5.7 billion staked on UK black market gambling, new BGC-commissioned report reveals
A new study by Frontier Economics has revealed that £4.3 billion ($5.7 billion) is staked annually on black market gambling in the UK, with…
Gambling in Argentina: new bill proposes biometric ID in the Province of Buenos Aires
The bill intends to prevent minors from participating in gambling.
Argentina.- The UCR provincial deputy Diego Garciarena has submitted a…
North Carolina Lottery Commission to hold public hearing on new pari-mutuel wagering rules
The commission has set a public hearing for October 8.
US.- North Carolina State Lottery Commission’s Sports Betting Committee has invited…
In memoriam: Rupert Hornig
It is with sadness that EL received the news of the passing of Mr Rupert Hornig, former General Delegate of EL (2007-2011).
Rupert was l…
Online casino mogul gets into lotteries as profits surge
Virtual Gaming Worlds, the online casino founded by billionaire Laurence Escalante, is expanding into lotteries after posting a 30 per cent…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Announces New Sports Wagering Division Chief Carrie Torrisi
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has named Carrie Torrisi as the new chief of the regulatory body’s sports wagering division.
The hirin…
Flutter Entertainment has agreed to acquire Snaitech S.p.A. (“Snai”), from a subsidiary of Playtech plc, for cash consideration based on an enterprise value of €2.3b1
New York, September 17, 2024: Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT; LSE: FLTR) (“Flutter”) the world's leading online sports betting and iGami…
UKGC compliments lotteries for hard work on social strategies
Deputy CEO of the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC), Sarah Gardner, expressed hopes that the lottery sector will continue to work alongside the…
Paddy Power parent Flutter buys Brazilian betting group for €316m
Paddy Power Betfair parent Flutter Entertainment has acquired a controlling stake in a leading Brazilian betting company for $350 million (…
Leading Growth at Scientific Games with CEO Pat McHugh
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PGRI INTERVIEWS Ryan Mindell Executive Director, Texas Lottery Commission
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Andrew Arulanandam to Serve as New Director of Idaho Lottery and Idaho State Liquor Division
Boise, Idaho (August 22, 2024) – Governor Brad Little announced today his appointment of Andrew Arulanandam to serve as the new director of…
Inspired Launches Latest Online Slots: Jin Tu, Cops ‘n’ Robbers Bigger Big Money and Cherry Power Boost
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New Zealand’s charity lotteries will be allowed to continue selling tickets online under a bill introduced to parliament this week.
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Minister of Internal Affairs Brooke van Velden says the Government is moving at pace to ensure lotteries for c…
Connecting with Gen-Z: How lottery professionals leverage AI for brand storytelling
A successful Communications Workshop, organised by The European Lotteries (EL) focused on leveraging AI tools to enhance communications a…
Invitation by Rebecca Paul, WLA President, to the World Lottery Summit in Paris
WLA and our co-host Français des Jeux have been hard at work to ensure that you have an exceptional experience.
WLS brings together our s…
IGT Announces Successful Pricing of €500,000,000 of Senior Secured Notes Due 2030 and Notice of Redemption of All Its 6.500% Senior Secured Notes Due 2025
09/11/2024
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INTRALOT signs contract extension with Lotterywest in Western Australia
September 11, 2024
INTRALOT S.A. announces that its subsidiary INTRALOT Australia has signed an extension of its contract with Lotterywest…
$800M jackpot-winning Mega Millions ticket sold in Sugar Land
Largest lottery jackpot prize ever won by a Texas Lottery® player; 7th largest jackpot prize in Mega Millions history
AUSTIN – A jackpot…
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko and Sen. Richard Blumenthal will introduce a new piece of federal online sports betting legislation
U.S. Rep. Paul Tonko and Sen. Richard Blumenthal will hold a press conference on Sept. 12 to introduce a new piece of federal online sport…
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA penalises operator over M&A-related management change
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has warned an unnamed operator that it could face a financial penalty for failing to full…
International Game Technology Announces Benchmark Offering Of Senior Secured Notes
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC ANNOUNCES A BENCHMARK OFFERING OF SENIOR SECURED NOTES DUE 2030
09/10/2024
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Mega Millions Ticketholder In Texas Wins $800 Million Jackpot
A single ticketholder from Texas won the $800 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday—the fourth biggest lottery prize of the year so far—…
IWG Launches Multi-Province Progressive Jackpot
Turbo Jackpots now live for players across nine Canadian provinces
September 10, 2024: Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eIn…
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission released its sports betting revenue report for August
RALEIGH, NC (September 9, 2024) – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission on Monday released its sports betting revenue report for Augu…
EL Members celebrate 2024 Olympic and Paralympic success: Supporting 347 gold medals in Paris
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Members of the European Lotteries (EL) celebrate 2024 Olympic and Paralympic success: Supporting 347 gold medals in Paris
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Scientific Games’ SCiQ Technology ROLLS OUT at Colorado Lottery Retailers, Positively Impacting Sales at Participating Chain Stores
Scientific Games’ SCiQ Technology ROLLS OUT at Colorado Lottery Retailers, Positively Impacting Sales at Participating Chain Sto…
Adi Dagan Joins Optimove as Senior Director of Partnerships
Tech Industry Veteran to Lead Strategic Partnerships for the Leading CRM Marketing Solution for iGaming
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ZEAL hires Alex Green as Vice President Games
Alex Green will join ZEAL as Vice President Games in mid-September. In his position, Green will be responsible for managing and expanding Z…
Former NCR VOYIX Strategic Partnership Lead Jim Yantis Joins the ABACUS Solutions International Group as Head of Strategy and Retail Engagement
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Former NCR VOYIX Strategic Partnership Lead Jim Yantis Joins the ABACUS Solutions International Group as Head of Strategy an…
Scientific Games Celebrates Official Inauguration of Montreal Urban Farm as Part of Global Commitment to Communities
Company's Sustainable Farm Partnership with Cuisine Collective Hochelaga Maisonneuve Named Manger et Jouer Sainement [Eat and Play Healthy]…
Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot grows to $740 million
DATE: SEPT. 6, 2024
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Tonight’s Mega Millions jackpot grows to…
Kentucky Lottery generates more than $2 billion in sales in fiscal year 2024
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Lottery is celebrating its 35th anniversary with record-breaking sales.
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LUCK IS CALLING IN FOUR NEW TEXAS LOTTERY ® GAMES
LUCK IS CALLING IN FOUR NEW TEXAS LOTTERY ® GAMES
The Lucky 7s scratch ticket family features top prizes ranging from $5,000 to $1 million…
Colorado Lottery achieves record sales, generating over $196 million for the great outdoors
Sep 5, 2024
A milestone year with $900+ million in sales
For the fourth consecutive year, the Colorado Lottery has set a new sales record…
NASCAR Powerball Playoff: 16 lottery players locked in for chance to win $1 million
$1 million drawing to be broadcast live from 2024 NASCAR Championship Weekend
Sept. 1, 2024 - The highly anticipated NASCAR Powerball Pl…
Denmark: Danske Spil delivers half-year results fully in line with expectations
After the first six months of the year, Danske Spil can present a satisfactory account with progress in both gross gambling revenue and pro…
Allwyn completes IWG investment as Q2 results announced
Multi-national lottery operator Allwyn now holds a 70 per cent interest in Instant Win Gaming having completed its investment.
IWG’s co-fo…
Regulated NFL Bets Could Reach $35B This Year, Says AGA
The 2024 NFL season starts Thursday and when it comes to betting, it’s expected to be a record-breaker. The American Gaming Association (AG…
Hong Kong Jockey Club says global turbulence behind 3% drop in racing turnover
The Hong Kong Jockey Club revealed some noticeable dropbacks in its financials for FY2023/24, with multiple external factors causing an off…
UK: Gambling Commission delays implementation of Social Responsibility Code Update on direct marketing by consent
The Gambling Commission of the UK has announced a delay in the implementation of an update to the Social Responsibility Code concerning dir…
Allwyn International Q2 2024 Preliminary Unaudited Financial Results and Update on Current Trading
5 September 2024
Allwyn International a.s. (“Allwyn” or the “Company”, and, together with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates…
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $740 Million for Friday Draw
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Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $740 Million f…
IGT Launches its Second Omnichannel Wide Area Progressive Game in Canada, Money Mania Slots
IGT Launches its Second Omnichannel Wide Area Progressive Game in Canada, Money Mania Slots
IGT builds on success of Powerbucks™ with new…
Scientific Games Debuts FusionHolo, Newest Holographic Scratch Game Sensation
Scientific Games Debuts FusionHolo, Newest Holographic Scratch Game Sensation
As Holographic Games Grow in Popularity, Company's FusionHol…
Pollard Banknote Highlights Lottery Innovation At NASPL ’24
Pollard Banknote Highlights Lottery Innovation At NASPL ’24
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, September 4, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Polla…
Lottery-related ballot measure awaits Minnesota voters
Minnesota voters will decide this fall whether to renew a proposal that earmarks a portion of the state’s lottery proceeds for conservation…
Arkansas casino attempts to drive iGaming legislation in state
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Arkansas casino executive Carlton Saffa is seeking to legalize online casino gambling, known as iGaming, in the state…
Details released on Wynn Resorts' $12 billion New York project
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Related Companies/Oxford Properties Group and Wynn Resorts revealed new project details last week for the next phase of…
New York posts Video Gaming Machine revenue of $205 million in July
Video Gaming Machines (VGM) in New York generated revenue of $204.7 million in July, unchanged from the same month last year.
There were 1…
Greece: OPAP announces its consolidated financial results for the six-month period ended June 30th, 2024
OPAP the leading gaming operator in Greece, announces its consolidated financial results for the six-month period ended June 30th, 2024, pr…
Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has issued a warning and imposed a SEK2 million (approx. €175,000) penalty on Svenska Spel
The gaming inspectorate has today announced decisions in two supervisory cases concerning Svenska Spel’s failure to correctly notify gaming…
JOB: Kentucky Lottery EVP, CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER
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For over 30 years, the Kentucky Lottery has earned more than $7.2 billion for the Commonwe…
Kentucky Attorney General Says No-Chance Games Illegal Under State’s Skill Game Ban
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman (R) on Wednesday issued an advisory to law enforcement and state and county prosecutors telling t…
Google makes GGL certification mandatory for gambling advertising in Germany
Google has issued an update specifically for Germany, informing advertisers that it will restrict the promotion of gambling services to bus…
Allwyn's Alex Green made VP of Zeal Instant Games
German lottery provider Zeal has hired Alex Green, who has 20 years of experience in the UK’s lottery and gaming industry, as its vice pres…
Shanghai's lottery ticket sales hit 5.649 billion yuan (US$787 million) last year with 1.714 billion yuan collected as public welfare funds
Shanghai's lottery ticket sales hit 5.649 billion yuan (US$787 million) last year with 1.714 billion yuan collected as public welfare funds…
Caution: Thrilling Adventures Ahead with JURASSIC WORLD Lottery Games from Scientific Games
Sep 04, 2024
Caution: Thrilling Adventures Ahead with JURASSIC WORLD Lottery Games from Scientific Games
Company’s Newest Licensing Agree…
Hoosier is 1 of 16 NASCAR Semi-Finalists
09/01/20245 minutes
Grand prize winner will win $1 million at NASCAR Cup Series Championship Weekend
Tosha Tomlinson of Anderso…
Florida Resident Advances in NASCAR Powerball Playoff Promotion
September 4, 2024 | Lottery News Florida Competes as Semi-Finalist for VIP Trip and $1 Million!
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Lottery…
Caesars Entertainment partners with the Detroit Lions
Caesars Entertainment partners with the Detroit Lions
4 September 2024
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. and the Detroit Li…
GERMANY: Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, has initiated a new coordination strategy with state authorities to combat gambling addiction
Glücksspielbehörde (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, has initiated a new coordination strategy with state authorities to com…
Veikkaus Oy: January-June 2024: Veikkaus prepared for the overhaul of the gambling system while focusing on digital and international business
January-June 2024: Veikkaus prepared for the overhaul of the gambling system while focusing on digital and international business
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NASCAR Powerball Playoff: 16 lottery players locked in for chance to win $1 million
NASCAR Powerball Playoff: 16 lottery players locked in for chance to win $1 million
$1 million drawing to be broadcast live from 2024 NA…
Scientific Games to Continue Systems Technology Partnership with the Arizona Lottery
Lottery Extends Company's Existing Contract for Advanced Enterprise System
ATLANTA, Aug. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games' ente…
IGT Signs Three-Year Primary Instant Ticket Printing Contract with Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa
Company will deliver premier instant ticket games to lottery players in Portugal
LONDON , Aug. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game…
Public Gaming International Magazine July/August 2024
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Mega Millions Starts September With a Bang!
Mega Millions Starts September With a Bang!
RELEASE DATE: 8/31/2024 The Mega Millions® excitement is building! The estimated jackpot for…
Kansas Lottery Targets Early 2025 For iLottery Launch
Kansas Lottery selected Pollard Banknote to provide a full-service iLottery solution. The lottery will launch online ticket sales in early…
WyoLotto® celebrates 10 years serving Wyoming
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Aug. 23, 2024 – WyoLotto celebrates on Aug. 24, 2024, a legendary decade of serving Wyoming. “We are Wyoming grown, and…
2024 APLA Regional Conference
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The Asia Pacific Lottery Association (APLA), together with host lottery Vietnam Lottery Company…
Virginia Lottery online sales surpass in-store retail sales for the first time
The numbers are in — the Virginia Lottery broke sales records this fiscal year, and perhaps even set a new precedent, after it reported tha…
Colorado Lottery reports record sales year of over $900M
DENVER (KDVR) — The Colorado Lottery is more popular than ever, reporting another year of record sales for the 2024 fiscal year.
This is t…
INTRALOT announces revenue at €173.6 m and EBITDA at €59.5 m in 1H24
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INTRALOT SA (RIC: INLr.AT, Bloomberg: INLOT GA), an international gaming solutions and operations leader…
New Hampshire Lottery Surpasses $631 Million in Total Sales in Fiscal Year 2024, Breaking All-Time Sales Record
NH Lottery Surpasses $631 Million in Total Sales in Fiscal Year 2024, Breaking All-Time Sales Record
8/20/2024
Concord, NH – The New Hamp…
Australia: The Lottery Corporation Limited (ASX:TLC) Full-Year Earnings
For the year ended 30 June 2024, Group revenue was up 13.8% to $4 billion and EBITDA¹ grew 16.0% to $827 million (on pcp).
There was a rec…
Svenska Spel - 93 percent healthy revenue in the second quarter
August 26, 2024/
In the second quarter of 2024, Svenska Spel achieved a share of 93.2 percent of healthy revenue [1] , which is an increas…
Sweden has granted additional powers to the Spelinspektionen to intervene directly in cases of ‘excessive online gambling
The government of Sweden has granted additional powers to the Gambling Inspectorate, Spelinspektionen, to intervene directly in cases of ‘e…
Oregon Monsters Come to Life in New Oregon Lottery Scratch-its
As the season turns darker, Oregon Lottery’s new Oregon Monsters Scratch-it will soon be creeping into stores. The $5 ticket features the s…
UKGC pilot to priortise identifying high-risk customers
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has provided a technical update on its upcoming pilot for financial risk assessments for customers.
As a…
Allwyn: We want to get more young people playing the National Lottery
The National Lottery, once a staple of Saturday night television, is hoping to rejuvenate its ageing demographic with plans to draw in a yo…
Technology ‘turbocharging’ illegal betting in horseracing
According to Head Research and HKJC member James Porteous, technology allows easier market access and the ‘McDonaldisation’ of illegal bett…
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency posted multiple proposed rule changes
Proposed MD regs outline how to shut down a sports book
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency Thursday (29 August) posted multipl…
Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act Passes California Legislature
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Tribal Nations Access to Justice Act Passes Legislature
August 31, 2024
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Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) Self-serve lottery kiosk comes to Kitchener mall
An Ontario Lottery and Gaming Commission (OLG) self-serve lottery machine has been installed at a Kitchener mall.
The lottery kiosk was sp…
American attitudes toward casino gaming, sports betting reach high-water marks, AGA survey reveals
Ahead of Responsible Gaming Education Month and 2024 NFL Season, Americans View Industry as More Responsible Than EverAugust 28, 2024
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ESPN Bet gears up for New York debut as sports season kicks off
As August draws to a close, the New York sports betting scene anticipates the debut of its newest entrant, ESPN Bet. Earlier this month, Pe…
AGEM names Daron Dorsey president and CEO in organizational update
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) has announced a series of changes in its structure and operations, including the d…
Hong Kong Jockey Club to introduce ‘ChatGPT of horseracing’
The club was aiming for a data-driven approach to retain existing customers and engage new ones.
Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Executive D…