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Powerball® jackpot snowballs to $930 million
One of the year’s largest jackpots on the line in tonight’s drawing!
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Dec. 10, 2025) – Powerball® is on track to deliver t…
Brightstar Lottery Announces Launch of its Patented Cash Pop Game with Pennsylvania Lottery
Award winning draw game now available with 17 U.S. Lotteries
LONDON, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("B…
EQL GAMES announces partnership with LOTTOPLAY STUDIO founded NEOGAMES executive Hili Shakked
LOUISVILLE, KY – December 10, 2025 – EQL Games is proud to announce a new studio partnership with Lottoplay, a premier content provider in…
Fennica Gaming expands into Québec, Canada with the launch of its games
Fennica Gaming is proud to announce the successful launch of its online casino games in Québec, Canada on Loto-Québec’s digital casino offe…
Veikkaus held change negotiations in October-November 2025, affecting 75 employees in three different functions.
The negotiations and related discussions have now been completed. The change is due to Veikkaus’ preparation for the new gambling system th…
Introducing Dylan Slaney - Aristocrat Interactive’s new CEO
We’re excited to welcome Dylan Slaney as the new CEO of Aristocrat Interactive.
With extensive global leadership experience in the iGam…
Allwyn welcomes Tatiana Jouanneau as new global brand lead
Allwyn’s international arm has confirmed it will appoint Tatiana Jouanneau as its new Group Chief Brand Officer starting 1 January 2026.
S…
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Announces Joe Froehlich as Acting Lottery Commissioner
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December 8, 2025
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Joe Froehlich as Acting Lottery Commiss…
New York Officially Bans Sweepstakes Casinos, Sportsbooks
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 5935 into law on Friday, legislation that takes immediate effect and makes it illegal in the state to…
Governor Abbott doesn't support changing the Texas Constitution to legalize casino gambling, "I'm not there yet."
Efforts to legalize casino gambling in Texas have failed in recent legislative sessions, but the industry isn't giving up.
In an intervie…
Mark Michalko: Lottery is not a kid’s game
Here at the N.C. Education Lottery, we know that our scratch-off tickets make popular gifts during the holiday season. They are fun stockin…
Ireland’s online casino market set to hit €2.5bn, total gambling revenue reaches €2.57bn in 2025
Ireland’s online casino market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by mobile gaming and changing player habits. New data indicates digital…
Dutch regulator allocates almost €2m to new national alliance against gambling harm
Dutch regulator allocates almost €2m million in funding to establish a new national cooperation platform aimed at detecting gambling harm e…
India’s online gaming sector reels as new law bans all money-based games: Legal expert
India’s online gaming industry is facing widespread disruption after a new federal law imposed a blanket ban on all real-money games, a mo…
What’s Behind Record iCasino Numbers? The Answers May Surprise
In October, Michigan set an iCasino revenue record for the state, with the online casinos there hauling in $278.5 million.
In October, Pen…
Maryland’s casinos earn $158M in November, contribute $68.5M to state
Maryland’s six casinos generated $158 million in gaming revenue last month and contributed $68.5 million to Maryland, according to Maryland…
Loto-Québec Just Greenlit New Casino-Style Gaming Hall
Loto-Québec announces the fourth gaming hall for the province, this one to be located in Saguenay, north of Quebec City
Saguenay gamin…
If ‘skill games’ cannot be banned, Harrisburg must act to regulate and tax | Editorial
Despite years of bipartisan insistence that action is just around the corner, state leaders have yet to agree on a plan to regulate and tax…
Florida Bill Cracks Down on All Online Casino Sites, Including Sweeps and Social Casinos
A bill in Florida would ban all sweepstakes casinos from operating in the state, which could include online casinos not run by the Semino…
Virginia Lottery Director Khalid R. Jones appointed as Mega Millions Lead Director
RICHMOND, Va. (December 2, 2025) – The Mega Millions Consortium has announced the selection of Virginia Lottery Director Khalid R. Jones as…
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Lottery reaches over $30 billion for education
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) has surpassed $30 billion raised for education in the sta…
AGEM Index declines in November while maintaining year-over-year growth
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Index slipped 1.5% to 1,907.61 in November 2025, trailing the Dow Jones Industrial…
Connecticut hits KalshiEX LLC, Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and Crypto.com with cease-and-desist orders
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division issued cease-and-desist orders to three platforms conducting unlic…
Rhode Island Lottery increases sales by 5% in October
The Rhode Island Lottery increased its sales by 5% in October 2025, reaching a total of $26.2 million, driven primarily by strong instant w…
Iowa Lottery at 40: Scratching off $6.1B in prizes since 1985
Matt Strawn, CEO, Iowa Lottery
Sales of the first Iowa Lottery tickets began in 1985 with a kickoff celebration at the Iowa State Fair…
Michigan Gaming Control Board to review casino, iGaming and betting rules in Detroit
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) will hold a regular public meeting on December 9 to review regulatory matters tied to casino gamb…
Scientific Games Brings Thrill of Action-Packed Universal Pictures' FAST & FURIOUS Film Franchise to Omnichannel Lottery Games
"Winning is Winning" with FAST & FURIOUS-Themed Games Available to U.S. and Canadian Lotteries
ATLANTA, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswi…
Florida targets non-tribal gambling through two-bill enforcement plan
Florida’s legislature is pursuing a two-track enforcement strategy with House Bills 591 and 189, measures that update the state’s gambling…
New Hampshire gaming revenue tops $107 million in third quarter 2025
New Hampshire’s third quarter sports betting revenue marked a turning point for the sports wagering economy, with a record $90.9 million in…
Fennica Gaming's Online Casino Games Launched at Svenska Spel Sport & Casino
Fennica Gaming has successfully launched its online casino games with Svenska Spel Sport & Casino. With this launch Fennica Gaming comp…
The NFL is Keeping Its Distance from Prediction Markets - For Now
The NFL is hell-bent on protecting "The Shield” at all times and isn’t about to let the current legal and regulatory uncertainty surroundin…
CNBC to incorporate Kalshi prediction markets into its editorial coverage
Kalshi has agreed an exclusive partnership to incorporate real-time prediction data into CNBC’s editorial coverage across its TV, digital a…
Brightstar Lottery PLC Announces Successful Pricing of $750,000,000 of Senior Secured Notes Due 2033 and Notice of Redemption of All of Its 6.25% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027
LONDON, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE:BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced the successful pricing of $750,000,000 5.7…
Governor Ferguson appoints Brian Bennett as Director of Washington’s Lottery
UPDATE: Note from Joshua Johnston, Washington's Lottery director
December 1,2025
Friends, After nearly 8 years, the last 3 as…
The Maryland Lottery and EQL Games to introduce the world famous Harlem Globetrotters to its players
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters and lottery vendor EQL Games today formally announced a joint partnership to identify and launch s…
Georgia Lottery raises $30B for education since its start
ATLANTA, Ga. — Since it was established in 1993, the Georgia Lottery Corporation has donated proceeds from the state’s various lotteries to…
Oregon Lottery Transfers $887 Million Back to State
News Release from Oregon Lottery Posted on FlashAlert: December 3rd, 2025 9:37 AM
Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery returns more than…
DC Lottery Joins Gift Responsibly Campaign to Raise Awareness About Youth Gambling Risks
DC Lottery Joins Gift Responsibly Campaign to Raise Awareness About Youth Gambling Risks
WASHINGTON, DC—The DC Lottery will participate…
Strategic partnership: GKL opts for complete solution from adesso
Press release
Strategic partnership: GKL opts for complete solution from adesso
15-year partnership for introducing a new lottery syst…
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Finland Confirms Dual-License Model and Supplier Licensing Ahead of 2027 Market Opening
The proposal brings forth a mandatory B2B licensing regime that will fundamentally change the supply chain dynamics within the Finnish mark…
Google has banned most online horse racing betting advertisements in the U.S., but licensed operators can still advertise
Effective December 1, 2025, Google updated its "Gambling and games" policy for campaigns targeting the United States. The new rules specifi…
UK regulator fines Betfred $1.10 million for social responsibility and AML failures
The UK Gambling Commission has fined bookmaker Betfred £825,000 ($1.10 million) for social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) f…
Kalshi Becomes CNN’s Official Prediction Market Partner After Raising $1B
Prediction markets platform Kalshi has secured a major media breakthrough after signing a partnership with CNN, making the company the netw…
Is News + Prediction Markets ‘New’ Media? Or Just Sports Betting-Style Partnership?
The “new” media kinda looks a lot like the old “new” media.
I’ve been doing this job long enough to remember when it was newsworthy for th…
OPAP Q3-2025-Interim-Management-Statement
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OPAP Investment Limited named preferred investor in the State Lotteries’ tender
26/11/2025
OPAP Investment Limited named preferred investor in the State Lotteries’ tender
OPAP announces that its 100% subsidiary, OPAP…
RFQ #25-08 – Sports Wagering Service Provider(s) for Rhode Island Lottery
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Request for Qualifications RFQ #: 25-08 Title : Sports Wagering Service Provider(s) for Rhode Island Lottery…
Spain's Lotería de Navidad "El Gordo' one of the highlights of the Christmas season in Spain
Since 2012, the Teatro Real opera house has played host to one of the highlights of the Christmas season in Spain: the special Christmas Lo…
Europol action disrupts illegal gambling group in Sweden and Spain
A joint law enforcement operation in Sweden and Spain led to the disruption of an illegal gambling and money laundering operation.
Autho…
Maine lawmaker wants to ban operation of sweeps casinos ...
Sen. Craig Hickman introduced Legislative Document 2007, which propose a ban on the operation or promotion of dual-currency sweepstakes sit…
Scientific Games granted WLA gold standard certificate
Scientific Games has celebrated another milestone in its commitment to upkeeping the integrity of the lottery industry.
A Level 2 Security…
Ukraine to open competition for state-run lottery licences
Ukraine is overhauling its lottery ecosystem as part of a wider reset of the country’s gambling industry, a process that started with the r…
UK gambling tax rises 'bad news' for Gibraltar
The decision to raise UK online gambling taxes is “bad news” for Gibraltar’s economy, the country’s minister for justice, trade and industr…
Brace yourself, ChatGPT fans – an OpenAI leak suggests ads could be coming to your conversations very soon
Ads could be heading to ChatGPT in the near future
Related text has been spotted in the ChatGPT app
It's not clear how these ads would…
Virginia Sets Record Sports Betting Handle in October
No tricks here, the Old Dominion State had some solid treats in October as the Virginia Lottery released their official monthly sports wage…
Ohio Casinos Experience Strong Growth in October
Ohio's October casino revenue figures are in, and the results are far from frightening!
The latest report from the Ohio Casino Control Com…
Brightstar Lottery PLC Announces a Benchmark Offering of Senior Secured Notes Due 2033
12/02/2025
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LONDON, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYS…
NYS Gaming Board approves full casino licenses for all three active bids in Queens and Bronx
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board unanimously voted on Monday in favor of all three remaining casino bids, representing a m…
Schafer Retail Solutions+ And Colorado Lottery Extend Partnership To Drive Retail Modernization
Press Release
December 1, 2025
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, December 1, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard…
Scientific Games Adds to Information and Security Management Certifications, Continues Setting Global Industry Gold Standard
Company's UK, Channel Islands and Ireland Facilities Awarded World Lottery Association and British Standards Institute Certifications…
TEXAS LOTTERY CALLS ON PLAYERS TO ‘GIFT RESPONSIBLY’
TEXAS LOTTERY CALLS ON PLAYERS TO ‘GIFT RESPONSIBLY’
Annual campaign raises awareness of youth gambling risks
AUSTIN — The Texas Lottery…
Brightstar Lottery Gains Exclusive Omnichannel Lottery Licensing Rights to Rubik's® brand
12/01/2025
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LONDON, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brights…
WLA President Andreas Kötter – Invitation to WLS26 -the WLA World Lottery Summit in Sydney
Sydney, Australia 9-12 November 2026
United in Purpose: Driving change, Building Resilience
The WLA and host lottery The Lottery Corporat…
EL/WLA Marketing Seminar 2026 - Registration open! -"Content is Queen: The fundamental art of storytelling"
Hosted by: The European Lotteries (EL) & World Lottery Association (WLA)
"Content is Queen: The fundamental art of storytelling"
I…
Powerball jackpot swells to a colossal $740M after no winners crowned Saturday
The Powerball jackpot soared to a staggering $740 million after Saturday night’s highly anticipated drawing produced no lucky winner, leavi…
Gambling, prediction markets create new credit risks, Bank of America warns
Bank of America is sounding the alarm over the explosive growth of prediction markets and sports gambling, warning it could lead consumers…
Kalshi Hit With Nationwide Class Action Over ‘Illegal Sports Betting’
Kalshi is accused of operating an unlicensed sports gambling platform that misleads customers into thinking they’re getting fairer odds tha…
European regulators form joint strategy against illegal online gambling
Seven national gambling authorities in Europe have agreed to expand coordinated action against illegal online gambling, citing increased cr…
Florida's AG James Uthmeier Wants Illegal Gambling Penalties Raised From a Misdemeanor to a Felony
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling on the Legislature to increase penalties for illegal gambling operations from a misdemea…
INTRALOT Announces Nine Month 2025 Financial Results
“INTRALOT announces stable operating performance with AEBITDA at €90.1m in 9M25”
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November 27th , 2025 INTR…
Ohio Governor Regrets Bringing Sports Betting To State
In The Wake Of Betting Scandals, Gov. Mike DeWine Lamented Legalizing The Industry In 2021
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed sports betting int…
Illegal Online Casinos Prey on Florida Players Amid Rapid Industry Growth
Online gambling is expanding quickly across the United States, and the rapid growth has increased the risk of fraud. Between 2022 and mid-2…
Ithuba loses urgent court bid to block Sizekhaya’s lottery takeover
Ithuba loses urgent court bid to block Sizekhaya’s lottery takeover Court ruling emphasises public interest in uninterrupted lottery operat…
Michael Gauselmann turns 70: Entrepreneur, innovator and chairman of the supervisory board of the Merkur Group
Congratulations: Michael Gauselmann celebrates his 70th birthday on 28 November 2025.
11/28/25
Merkur Group chairman Michael Gauselmann m…
Erik Eldhagen handed Swedish gambling brief ahead of expected reforms
11/28/25
The new state secretary will have responsibility for gambling regulation as well as financial markets and state properties.
Sw…
Canadian senators urge prime minister to ban sports betting advertising
Percy Downe and Marty Deacon have sent a letter to Mark Carney backed by 40 senators.
Canada.- Some 40 senators have backed a call for a…
UK gambling stocks rebound after tax rises
Shares in some British betting and gaming firms rebounded late on Thursday after initial fears over increased gambling duties eased, though…
The Iowa Lottery saw record sales of $36.7 million in revenue for October up 5%.
Fourteen Iowa Lottery players claimed prizes of at least $500,000 during the fiscal year, with the highest winnings being $2 million in Pow…
New York Casino Decisions Come Monday
The winners of downstate New York casino licenses are expected to be announced on Dec. 1
Three bids remain for three available licenses…
Explainer: Why is Congress Looking into Sports Betting – and How Far Will It Go?
Recent indictments spark Congressional examination of sports betting
Explainer examines likely outcome of Congressional probe
Congres…
National Lottery operator Allwyn is encouraging retailers to make the most of its bumper festive draws and Scratchcard campaign
National Lottery Set for Big Festive Sales Boost
£15m Christmas Eve Lotto draw and New Year’s EuroMillions event forecast to lift in-s…
Bulgaria is exploring the option of giving away its Sport Toto (ST) national lottery organiser under a 15-year lease
A draft bill was submitted by two of the three coalition parties, GERB and BSP, with external support from fellow political party DPS-New B…
Do the UK gambling tax changes have any bearing on lotteries?
The UK government has gone through with a widely anticipated overhaul of gambling taxes, and while lotteries are unaffected by HM Treasury’…
UK to nearly double online gaming duty as Rachel Reeves' budget targets gambling sector
Britain will almost double the tax on online casinos and betting firms from next year, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday, in a mov…
Online gaming live in the UAE as lottery licensee Momentum launches online casino, sportsbook platforms
The UAE’s only licensed lottery is reported to have launched two online betting platforms offering both online casino and sports betting to…
British Columbia to claw back casino subsidies from Hastings
The provincial government of British Columbia has informed horseman at Hastings Park in Vancouver that purse accounts will no longer receiv…
China Lottery sales grow by 6% in October
(Xinhua) 09:22, November 25, 2025
BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery ticket sales rose 6 percent year on year to 46.89 billion y…
Brightstar Lottery Enhances Retail Lottery Experience in Malaysia with Delivery of 1,200 New Terminals
Nov 24, 2025
LONDON, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it has…
Robinhood freezes sports contracts in Nevada after injunction denied
Financial services and trading company Robinhood has backed away from sports prediction markets in Nevada, at least for the time being.
Af…
Responsible Play Partnership Reminds New Yorkers: Lottery Tickets Are Not Child’s Play
The New York State Gaming Commission, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the New York Council on Problem Gambling r…
Argentina modifies tax regime for online betting companies
Argentina’s Tax Collection and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) has implemented changes to the regulations—originally established in 2022—that…
NYRA wants New York’s online sportsbooks to offer fixed-odds horse racing
The New York Racing Association wants a world where horses and hockey, ponies and pigskin, are available for wagering alongside each other…
Federal judge rules Kalshi must stop offering prediction contracts in Nevada
Controversial financial exchange platform Kalshi will be forced to at least temporarily abandon offering sports contracts in Nevada aft…
Skill games make it to Pennsylvania’s supreme court
So-called “skill games” have been a source of debate in Pennsylvania for years, centering around one particular question: Are they gambling…
Pollard Banknote joins 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign to raise awareness of youth gambling risks
Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce its involvement in the 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign, once…
Allwyn reports third quarter net revenue of €1,023 million
Allwyn International together with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates announces its preliminary unaudited financial results fo…