Public Gaming Industry
Latest News
DraftKings closes NFT business amid legal troubles
Sports gambling giant DraftKings is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) business following recent legal challenges. The decision com…
SC Lottery’s Communications Coordinator, Julie Huffman, Wins Industry’s Top Award
SC Lottery’s Communications Coordinator Wins Industry’s Top Award
COLUMBIA, SC (July 29, 2024) – The South Carolina Education Lottery i…
IGT Leader Honored with Responsible Gambling Excellence Award from National Council on Problem Gambling
IGT Leader Honored with Responsible Gambling Excellence Award from National Council on Problem Gambling
LONDON – July 29, 2024 – Internati…
Scientific Games Instant Products Exec Jeff Fain Wins 2024 Powers Award
Download
pdf, 146 kb
Jul 29, 2024
SCIENTIFIC GAMES INSTANT PRODUCTS EXEC JEFF FAIN WINS 2024 POWERS AWARD
ATLANTA – July 29, 2024 – Sci…
IGT's Gaming and Digital Business and Everi to Be Acquired Simultaneously by Apollo Funds in All-Cash Transaction
Companies to Move Forward Under Private Ownership
Everi Stockholders to Receive $14.25 Per Share in Cash, Representing a Significant Premi…
Michael “Mickey” Boardman, Director of the Maine State Lottery voted the Lead Director of the The Lucky for Life® game group starting July 2024
The Lucky for Life® game group has recently announced that Michael “Mickey” Boardman, Director of the Maine State Lottery, was unanimously…
Nelda Treviño, governmental affairs division director, Texas Lottery, named a recipient of a 2024 Powers Award
TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION’S GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR RECEIVES TOP INDUSTRY HONOR
AUSTIN – The Texas Lottery Commission today announced…
UAE (United Arab Emirates) lottery games to operate within the GCGRA’s regulatory framework
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the federal entity overseeing commercial gaming activities in the United Arab E…
Dominant US Basketball, Soccer Teams Driving High Betting Interest On Olympics
Sports books say they expect strong betting interest in this year’s Olympics, driven by dominant U.S. basketball and soccer teams.
But tha…
Online gambling in Australia has ‘exponentially increased’, new report warns
New research shows an increasing number of Australians are gambling online and entering "risky” territory.
The Australian National Univers…
FDJ unveils a “Grand Loto de Paris 2024” for the opening ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Download PDF
Boulogne, July 25, 2024 – Official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games , FDJ is offering a Grand Loto of 15 million euro…
New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel has introduced Bill A10658, which aims to extend the state’s advertising restrictions for retail gambling facilities
New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel has introduced Bill A10658, which aims to extend the state’s advertising restrictions for retail gambling…
Bally’s accepts $4.6 billion buyout from Standard General
Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corp. has agreed to a buyout offer from Standard General LP, its largest shareholder, for $4.6 billion. The Ne…
Oregon Lottery Offers Wagers for Olympic Games in Paris
Downloadable file: DraftKings_-_AppInHand.jpg
Salem, Ore. – From karate to surfing, fans will have more than 400 betting options through…
ANJ confirms Euro 2024 bets down on forecasts
The French gambling regulator has confirmed that €650m in stakes was placed during Euro 2024, down from total stakes of €700m in Euro 2020…
UK: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced Fiona Twycross appointed Minister for Gambling
It had been expected that Stephanie Peacock would take on the role.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced its…
Delaware Casinos Return to 24/7 Operations, as iGaming Flourishes
Two casinos in Delaware have returned their gaming floors to around-the-clock operations for the first time since the onset of the COVID-19…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Five-Year Contract Extension From The Interprovincial Lottery Corporation
Press Release July 25, 2024
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 25, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased t…
Atlas Experiences Secures Exclusive North American Rights to Supermarket Sweep
Atlas Experiences and Fremantle Exclusively Collaborate on Lottery Promotions Incorporating Supermarket Sweep Game Shows, Lottery Games and…
Legislation to legalize online sports betting introduced in special session
The November ballot could include an item to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska as a means to help raise money for property tax rel…
First Gambling Survey for Great Britain Annual Report published
25 July 2024
The Gambling Commission has today launched a new gambling survey which is set to become one of the largest in the world and e…
Ontario's igaming market continues growth in Q1
The igaming market in Ontario saw increases both on the previous quarter and year-on-year in both stakes and revenue in Q1.
The latest rep…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Solid performance in the first half of 2024, 2024 objectives confirmed
Turnover of €1,428 million, up +11% compared to the first half of 2023 and +5% on a comparable basis [1]
Revenue from gaming activit…
Registration open! CIBELAE Conference on Anti-Money Laundering and Innovation in the official game
CIBELAE, in collaboration with the National Lottery of Charity of El Salvador (LNB) , is pleased to announce that registration is now open…
Nevada Gaming Commission Confronts Penn on Compliance Shortfalls
Penn Entertainment, which runs 43 casinos across the United States, faced rigorous examination during a Nevada Gaming Commission meeting
T…
Texas Committee to Evaluate Potential of Casino Gambling Ahead of 2025 Legislative Session
The North Texas Commission is forming a committee of business and community leaders to look into issues related to destination resorts and…
DraftKings launches sports betting app in Washington DC
DraftKings has confirmed plans to introduce a sports betting app in Washington DC.
Subject to licensing and regulatory approval, The Di…
Puerto Rico Lottery joins CIBELAE as a regular member
CIBELAE is pleased to announce the incorporation of the Puerto Rico Lottery as a regular member.
This membership was approved during th…
In an opinion piece published on Icelandic news website Visir, (EGBA) secretary-general Martin Haijer called for a “rethink” of the nation’s monopoly-based market
European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) secretary-general Martin Haijer believes Iceland can follow Nordic neighbours Denmark and Sw…
Maryland lawmakers will not introduce another iGaming legalization bill until 2026, state Sen. Ron Watson reaffirmed
Maryland lawmakers will not introduce another iGaming legalization bill until 2026, state Sen. Ron Watson reaffirmed.
One of the nation’s…
Chinese ‘cybercrime syndicate’ behind gambling sites advertised at European sporting events
A constellation of illegal online gambling brands whose advertisements adorn football stadiums throughout Europe is all linked to one group…
Study Commission In Ohio Shows New York Approach To Online Casinos Might Work
Perhaps Sen. Joseph Addabbo may be on to something in his quest to legalize online casinos in New York.
While only six states currently of…
The Tennessee Education Lottery sets new record for education funding
NEWS UPDATE July 16, 2024
LOTTERY SETS NEW RECORD FOR EDUCATION FUNDING
IN TENNESSEE
More Than Half-a-Billion Raised During the Pas…
House Study Commission Recommends Ohio iGaming, iLottery
Three Ohio House members say they are “encouraged with the current state and direction of the gaming industry” in the Buckeye State. Howeve…
IGT Named "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" by the 2024 Disability Equality Index
Company earned top score in the 2024 Disability Equality Index for the second consecutive year in the U.S. and first time in the UK for rec…
Nederlandse Loterij Appoints Arno de Jong as its New Chief Customer Officer
Nederlandse Loterij has appointed Arno de Jong as its new Chief Customer Officer.
De Jong has been with Nederlandse Loterij since 2016, se…
ILottery In Mass. Budget Deal Could Give Way To ‘Modern’ Experience, Director Says
iLottery could soon light up Massachusetts screens after legislative negotiators included language in a compromise budget deal to make onli…
Genius Sports Partnering with Musk’s X on New Advertising Product
Sports betting data provider Genius Sports is partnering with X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, on the “Trend Genius”…
Legislative Analyst: NY ‘Cannot Go Back’ On 51% Sports Betting Tax
The hope of some US sports betting operators to get a lower mobile NY tax rate appeared crushed Thursday in Pittsburgh.
Troy Mackey, the c…
Scientific Games Continues as Primary Scratch-offs Partner as Louisiana Lottery Tracks for Great Year
Jul 18, 2024
Scientific Games Continues as Primary Scratch-offs Partner as Louisiana Lottery Tracks for Great Year
ATLANTA – July 18, 2…
EQL Games launches Team USA omni-channel lottery games in Virginia ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024
[LOUISVILLE, KY, Jul. 17, 2024] – EQL Games recently unveiled an unparalleled gaming experience with the debut of its omni-channel Team USA…
Idaho Lottery Celebrates 35 Years with Record Dividend to People of Idaho
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, July 19, 2024
CONTACT: David Workman
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
208-334-2600
Idaho Lottery Celebrates 35…
Michigan to keep cracking down on fake "skill-based" slot machines in bars, restaurants, gas stations
The Michigan Gaming Control Board says it's going to continue to crack down on illegal, unregulated slot machine-type machines often found…
Ontario Lottery Supports Ontario Athletes in Olympics Spot
BAZ directs the spot from BBDO Canada and School Editing editor Izzy Ehrlich
The new campaign 'Sponsored By You' edited by Izzy Ehrlich of…
New European Parliament: Implications for the lottery sector
As the newly elected European Parliament convenes its first plenary session (15-19 July 2024), a new chapter begins for EU governance for t…
Allwyn celebrates the role of National Lottery players in Team GB’s and ParalympicsGB’s success with ‘Paris 2024’, Leo Burnett’s first major strategic work for the operator
July 18, 2024 CLICK HERE TO WATCH
Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has debuted ‘Paris 2024’ with its creative partner, Leo Bu…
Global technology outage affecting flights, casinos Worldwide
An IT issue affecting many businesses and services around the country is being felt here in the valley.
The massive disruptiongrounded…
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) and Team Canada join forces on eve of Paris Olympics
The Paris Summer Olympics (July 26-Aug. 11) kick off next work and sportsbook operators are offering up more markets for bettors, covering…
Illinois Lottery celebrates 50th anniversary with cash prizes
CHICAGO - The Illinois Lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary this Thursday by taking a nostalgic journey back to 1974!
From 11 a.m…
Scientific Games announces Gina Smith has joined the company as the new Vice President, Lottery Enterprise Systems Products
SCIENTIFIC GAMES ANNOUNCES GINA SMITH AS NEW VP, LOTTERY ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS PRODUCTS
ATLANTA, July 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Gam…
The European Lotteries’ (EL) Manifesto for the New EU Term Lotteries in Europe: At the Service of the Common Good
CLICK HERE TO READ THE EL 2024 MANIFESTO
- Lotteries in Europe: At the Service of the Common Good
In light of the incoming European Parli…
Športna loterija, d.d. achieves 5th RG re-certification
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has developed a…
German Court approves GGL position on foreign-based streamers
The Higher Administrative Court of Saxony-Anhalt has upheld a ban from German gambling regulator GGL against streamers based abroad from ad…
Cloud Migration: Thüringer Staatslotterie Relies on adesso for ERP Modernisation
Dortmund | 18. July 2024
Thüringer Staatslotterie, the staat lottery provider for Thuringia in Germany, is pushing ahead with digitalisati…
ZEAL Submits Concretized Squeeze-Out Request to LOTTO24 AG
Annual General Meeting of subsidiary LOTTO24 AG convened on August 27 – resolution on squeeze-out
Amount of cash compensation for minori…
IGT CEO Global Lottery Renato Ascoli Inducted into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
Download(opens in new window)
Longtime industry visionary to be honored during World Lottery Summit 2024
LONDON, July 17, 2024 /PRNewswir…
Scientific Games Adds EQL Games as Newest SG Content Hub Partner
Jul 15, 2024
Scientific Games Adds EQL Games as Newest SG Content Hub Partner
ATLANTA – July 15, 2024 – Scientific Games has added a new…
17-year-old from England arrested in cyber hackings targeting MGM Resorts
A 17-year-old boy from England has been arrested in connection with large-scale cyber hackings that targeted major companies including MGM…
Data-driven customer management is the future of national lottery companies
CLICK HERE TO VIEW
Lotteries in Europe: A Cultural Cornerstone, Social Contributor, and Economic Entity
Arguing in favour of EU-level protection for lotteries may seem a little odd at first sight, but in reality it is not. Lotteries are an ema…
Leading with Gratitude, Matt Strawn, Chief Executive Officer, Iowa Lottery Panel Discussion
Session 1: Leading with Gratitude Think updating/modernizing the Simon Sinek “What’s My Why”. How might we connect better with the val…
JOBS: California, Connecticut, Georgia, Kentucky, Oregon, Texas
Corporate Investigator
Kentucky Lottery Corporation —Louisville, KY3.6
Must possess a valid operator’s license and driving r…
Denmark’s gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, 'The new agreement must strengthen efforts against gaming companies' marketing'
In a new agreement between the Consumer Ombudsman, the Gambling Authority and the Gambling Board, the authorities and the board will coordi…
The Virginia state lottery approved The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise’s Petersburg casino plans
The Virginia state lottery approved The Cordish Companies and Bruce Smith Enterprise’s Petersburg casino plans, moving the proposal to its…
Arjan van 't Veer, Secretary General at European Lotteries, A big thank you to everyone who attended the hashtag#ELIndustryDays2024!
Thanks for joining us in hashtag#Salzburg
The European LotteriesThe European Lotteries
Read all about it here
A big thank yo…
The Hong Kong Jockey Club partners with China Tourism Group to support youth exchange tour in the Mainland under the theme of New Quality Productive Forces
Jockey Club partners with China Tourism Group to support youth exchange tour in the Mainland under the theme of New Quality Productive Forc…
BCLC: 2024 New Horizons in Safer Gambling October 28 - October 30
Click here to learn more
Monday, October 28
2024 New Horizons in Safer Gambling
Safer Play: The Competitive Advantage
By BCLC
Date…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery raises record $129.1M for college scholarships in fiscal year 2024
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery raised $129.1 million for college scholarships in fiscal year 2024 that ended June 30, which is the larges…
Oklahoma lottery's soaring revenue boosts education funding, eyes online expansion
The Oklahoma lottery is cashing in record high revenue, and that translates to record investments in education. For every dollar Oklahomans…
Flutter Would Thoroughly Dominate Michigan Online Gambling By Purchasing PENN
A potential Boyd Gaming and Flutter joint buyout of PENN Entertainment would have major ramifications in the Michigan gambling space accord…
Mass Lottery To Celebrate 6th Annual National Lottery Week July 14-20
For Immediate Release
Contact: Max O’Day …
Lawsuit claims federal law exempts tribes from Colorado's 10% sports betting tax
Two tribes filed a lawsuit against Democrat Gov. Jared Polis and Christopher Schroder, director of the Colorado Division of Gaming, regardi…
Bally’s Secures Funding Commitment that Aggregates $2.07 Billion from Gaming and Leisure Properties
Bally’s Beginning Site Prep for Demolition for Fall 2026 Opening
New Bally’s Chicago Architectural Redesign to Complement Chicago Skyline…
IN MEMORIAM: Walter Szrek
East Greenwich, RI (July 10, 2024) — It is with deep sadness that Szrek2Solutions announces the passing of Walter Szrek, co-founder and for…
Scientific Games Wins 2024 Communitas Awards for Green Initiatives and Community Partnership
Scientific Games Wins 2024 Communitas Awards for Green Initiatives and Community Partnership
Company's New UK Facility and Montreal Urb…
IGT Highlights Environmental, Social and Governance Accomplishments with 2023 Sustainability Report
IGT Highlights Environmental, Social and Governance Accomplishments with 2023 Sustainability Report
Company exhibits leading sustainabilit…
JOB: Pollard Banknote Director, Marketing
We are looking for a strategic marketing professional with a proven track record in the lottery industry to join our Marketing team as Dire…
New York Sportsbooks Exceed $4 Billion In Total Revenue
New York became the first state to have its sportsbooks surpass $4 billion in revenue in the post-PASPA era Monday after the New York State…
IGT Boosts Instant Ticket Offering in Spain with Compelling New Games for ONCE
Download(opens in new window)
Company signs five-year contract to resume supplying its instant ticket games to the region
LONDON, July 9…
IWG and Pennsylvania Lottery Launch New eInstants Category: “EZ eInstants”
IWG and Pennsylvania Lottery Launch New eInstants Category: “EZ eInstants”
Range of games set to broaden appeal of Lottery’s iLottery prog…
IGT Inks Long-Term Contract with Colorado Lottery to Enhance Retailer and Player Solutions
Download(opens in new window)
Company will deploy new lottery central system, upgrade all retailer equipment and launch a mobile convenien…
New Jersey fines DraftKings $100K for reporting inaccurate sports betting data to the state
In one of the most sternly worded rebukes they have ever issued, New Jersey gambling regulators have fined DraftKings $100,000 for reportin…
IGT PlayDigital Announces US iGaming Market Arrival of Award-Winning Prosperity Link Game
One of the gaming industry's most celebrated land-based multi-level progressive games is now available online in five US states
LONDON, Ju…
Multi-State Lottery Association Board and Product Group Officers Elected for Fiscal Year 2025
For Immediate Release
July 2, 2024
Multi-State Lottery Association Board and Product Group Officers Elected for Fiscal Year 2025
MUSL…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Download(opens in new window)
LONDON, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) will host a confer…
Leveraging the power of Brand Lottery
Lottery and other major consumer brand managers have long understood the value of collaboration to reinforce the value of the brands and co…
Scenes from the WLA/EL Marketing Seminar
The Marketing Seminar is an annual event attended by everyone interested in the European lottery sector. Held in London for the last twenty…
Scenes from the Lotteries in Europe Colloquium in Brussels
Lotteries in Europe -Colloquium April 18-19 Hosted by: The Belgian National Lottery and EL
A common cultural heritage; A particular fo…
Scenes from ICE Totally Gaming held in London
ICE Totally Gaming is by far the largest trade-show in the games of chance industry. It has been held annually the first week of February i…
Online-gambling giants conquer U.S. with tactics that are now prohibited in Britain
The two companies — FanDuel is owned by Irish company Flutter and BetMGM is jointly owned by British company Entain and MGM Resorts Interna…
Google To Allow Lottery Courier And Fantasy Sports Ads In Many States
Google has announced a new update to its advertising policies, allowing ads for lottery couriers and daily fantasy sports (DFS) in numerous…
An insider-betting scandal helped sweep the Labour Party to a landslide victory in the UK general election
An insider-betting scandal has helped sweep Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party to a landslide victory in the UK general election.
Sir Keir St…
The West Virginia Lottery sent a cease-and-desist letter to Bovada, an unregulated online casino and sportsbook based outside the US
The West Virginia Lottery, which oversees West Virginia online casinos and sports betting, has made it clear that Bovada, an unregulated on…
Maryland Casinos Generate $162.9 Million In Gaming Revenue During June 2024
BALTIMORE — Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $162,914,432 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2024, a decr…
Gluecksspiel (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, will start its chairmanship under Reiner Moser on 1 July 2024
Gluecksspiel (GGL), the Federal Authority of German Gambling, will start its chairmanship under Reiner Moser on 1 July 2024.
Reiner Moser…
China's lottery sales fall 4.8 pct in May
BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery ticket sales fell 4.8 percent year on year to 47.62 billion yuan (about 6.68 billion U.S. doll…