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EL/WLA Marketing Seminar February 5-6, 2024
Open to EL Lottery and Associate Members
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the digital realm has become a cornerstone of mar…
DraftKings Not Feeling Heat from New Competitors
The US sports wagering landscape is awash in new, well-heeled competitors, but DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) isn’t feeling adverse effects from…
FY 2023 Results: Iowa Lottery Proceeds Exceed $108 Million In Record Year
CLIVE, Iowa - The Iowa Lottery released its latest annual results on Thursday, with its sales, proceeds to state causes, prizes to players…
How businesses are putting the latest AI breakthroughs to use
If the hype around generative AI is indeed losing any steam, you wouldn’t know from the lengthy, meandering check-in and lunch lines at the…
Vermont: Officials unveil guidelines for January's launch of legalized online sports betting
Vermont Governor Phil Scott and state officials have provided details on the regulations governing the imminent launch of legalized online…
UN Global perspective Human stories : ‘Illegal betting is the number one factor fueling corruption in sports’
The global problem of illegal sports betting, the fraudulent manipulation of competitions, and the involvement of organized crime in the sp…
Delaware online sports betting is tracking for a roll out in early winter
The Internet Sports Lottery Legislative Working Group released its final recommendations on the future of online sports betting in Delaware…
India's government blocked 174 betting and gambling sites
The Indian government has blocked 581 applications, including 174 betting and gambling app, Pankaj Chaudhury, the minister of state for fin…
Louisiana Senate approves sports betting legislation
The dream of sports betting in Louisiana is edging closer to reality after the State Senate gave the green light to SB130.
Passed with a…
Australia: Wagering companies breach in-play betting rules
The ACMA found the operators of Ladbrokes, Neds, bet365 and Sportsbet, breached interactive gambling rules through their use of ‘Fast/Quick…
Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Plans To Appeal Skill Games Ruling
Last week, the Commonwealth Court ruled Pennsylvania skill games as legal. Despite a big win for the machines, the legal battle is far fr…
UK Gambling Commission -New consultations on financial penalties and ownership reporting
15 December 2023
The Gambling Commission has launched a new set of consultations as part of its ongoing work to ensure effective regulatio…
Ex-NFL VP of officiating says NFL refs have been approached about manipulating games for gambling purposes
Dean Blandino says NFL refs have been approached in the past about fixing games
With gambling now legal in nearly every part of the countr…
Australia: New South Wales (NSW) government has agreed to expand a cashless gaming trial as part of the Australian state's ongoing gambling reforms
The expanded trial will begin in the first quarter of 2024 and will cover about 4,500 machines in 28 clubs and hotels across 24 metropolita…
Internet gambling and sports betting set new records in New Jersey
Internet gambling and sports betting set new records in New Jersey
Internet gambling and sports betting set new records in New Jersey in N…
New board to lead Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corp
MANITOBA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW MANITOBA LIQUOR AND LOTTERIES BOARD Board Members Will Help Create Good Jobs and Deliver Responsible Publ…
Loto-Québec achieves expected results
Montreal, December 13, 2023 — Loto-Québec announced results for the first half of the 2023–2024 fiscal year that are in line with its norma…
Florida Lottery Releases Exciting New Scratch-Off Games for the Holiday Season
The Florida Lottery is thrilled to announce the launch of four captivating scratch-off games that are sure to bring joy to players this hol…
Austrian Lotteries Playsponsible program company-wide volunteering
The Advent calendar for scratching has been one of the fixtures in the scratch card range for years. Due to the great success of the past f…
Austrian Lotteries: "A Spark of Warmth"
Give a spark of warmth!: Caritas Austria
"A Spark of Warmth" – the big relief campaign of the Kronen Zeitung, in cooperation with Caritas…
Kentucky: $656 million has been wagered on sports since its legalization in September. That translates to $8 million in tax revenue. That means the return to the state is less than 2% of total sports betting wagers!
Kentucky is in full swing, allowing in-person, and mobile sports betting, which was expected to bring millions of dollars into Kentucky's e…
Entain expected to add activist Ricky Sandler to board
Entain Plc (OTCPK:GMVHF), the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral brands, is expected to soon add Ricky Sandler of investment firm Eminence Capita…
Gov. Beshear believes tax revenue will easily exceed the $23 million expected in the first year.
Kentucky is in full swing, allowing in-person, and mobile sports betting, which was expected to bring millions of dollars into Kentucky's e…
California Tribes Pen Letter Asking Sports Betting Initiative Proponents To Withdraw Plan
California tribes sent the strongest message yet to sports betting initiative proponents that they oppose their filing.
The California Nat…
North Carolina Lottery Approves Set Of Sports Betting Rules
The regulatory process for legal online sports betting in North Carolina is moving forward even if it is not happening at the pace some in…
Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of November 2023
Today, the Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of November 2023. There are three operating casino…
Chile: Online gambling bill receives preliminary approval from Chamber of Deputies, advances to the Senate
The Chilean Chamber of Deputies has approved the bill that seeks to regulate the online gaming and sports betting sector. Therefore, the pr…
Brazil: The Senate plenary approved on Tuesday, December 12, the draft text of the bill to regulate sports betting with fixed odds.
The Senate plenary approved on Tuesday, December 12, the draft text of the bill to regulate sports betting with fixed odds. Bill 3.626/2023…
Northern Mariana Islands Online Gaming May Be Possible Through New Bill
In a move to counter the economic setbacks caused by the Imperial Palace casino debacle, the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI…
IGT Chief Accounting Officer Tim Rishton to Retire
December 14, 2023
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Effective January 1, 2024, Rishton to be succeeded by David Morgan
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Richard Howarth Chief Business Officer for APAC Region
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Richard Howarth Chief Business Officer for APAC Region LAKEWOOD, N.J. (December 11, 2023)…
Inspired Entertainment announces the launch of its latest fun-filled lineup of online and mobile slot games for a magical festive period
INSPIRED LAUNCHES ITS MAGIC TRIO OF FESTIVE ONLINE SLOTS:
COPS ‘N’ ROBBERS BIG MONEY CHRISTMAS, SANTA’S WINTER WILDS & CATCH OF THE CH…
Sarah Taylor, Executive Director of the Hoosier Lottery, and president of NASPL passes the gavel to Cindy Polzin, Director of the Wisconsin Lottery and incoming president of NASPL
What an amazing week at NASPL 2023 in Milwaukee. Thank you to all the North American Association of State & Provincial Lotteries memb…
Harjinder Shergill-Chima has been appointed Director of the California State Lottery
Harjinder Shergill-Chima, of Rocklin, has been appointed Director of the California State Lottery. Shergill-Chima has served as Chief Deput…
RFI New York State Gaming Commission: Full-Service Lottery System and a Scratch-off Ticket Management System
– Responses are due January 16, 2024 by 2:00pm EST
The New York State Gaming Commission (the “Commission”) is issuing this Request for Inf…
Australia’s Online Gambling Credit Card, Digital Currency Ban Receives Final Approval
Australian Senate lawmakers approved the groundbreaking legislation on Wednesday. The approved bill represents an amendment to the Interact…
NY Sportsbooks Top Themselves In November With Record $2.1 Billion In Handle, and that is in spite of one of the highest tax rates on SB in the U.S.
It happened again.
Online sportsbooks in New York put up $2 billion in handle for the second straight month.
In fact, NY sportsbooks look…
US lawyer who put Big Tobacco on trial takes aim at sports betting
The US law professor who masterminded the litigation strategy that led to a $206bn settlement from Big Tobacco is backing a class-action la…
Report "Counteracting the Gray Zone and Money Laundering"
For the last three decades, Poland has been struggling with the need to put an end to the problem of the gray zone. Counteracting the gray…
Illegal online gambling: the France National Gambling Authority publishes a study that measures the illegal gambling marketing and consumption practices
To fight more effectively against the offer of illegal online gambling and games of chance, the ANJ commissioned the company PwC to carry o…
Preserve the Integrity of Sport by fighting against illegal betting. The Council of Europe and MDJS are at the heart of the fight.
Rabat 07.11.2023 – The Council of Europe, with the support of the Marocaine des Jeux et des Sorts (MDJS), organized on November 7 in Rabat…
What Legal Pennsylvania Skill Games Mean For Regulated Gambling Industry
The legality of Pennsylvania skill games, which has been dragged on for years, finally has some clarity. The Pennsylvania Commonwealth Cour…
Florida Bill Would Legalize Fantasy Contests, Including Pick’Em
One Florida lawmaker is pushing a bill that would continue the latest trend in gambling and sports —
new legislation or regulation coverin…
FanDuel Parent Flutter US Stock Listing Date Announced
The wait for American investors is over: Flutter, the parent company of FanDuel, will be listed in the US as of Jan. 29. Flutter announce…
Mississippi Gaming Commission director expects lawmakers to push for online sports betting in 2024
Online sports betting has emerged as one of the major gambling verticals in the United States, but as of December 2023, it remains illegal…
North Carolina Lottery Commission Withdraws Naming Rights Rule as License Applications Begin
The sports betting committee of the North Carolina Lottery Commission made pivotal adjustments to its second rules proposal on Wednesday, a…
Georgia Voters Could Decide Fate Of Sports Betting
One of America’s most sports-crazed states is continuing to consider legal sports betting.
Georgia, a U.S. jurisdiction that has yet to…
Brazil: Senate delays until 12 December vote on sports betting regulation bill
The much-anticipated vote on the bill that aims to regulate fixed-odd sports betting in Brazil, known as "bets," faced a delay until the up…
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Scientific Games Launches New South Carolina Education Lottery Players’ Club Rewards Program
“We’re excited to launch the new Players’ Club Rewards Program which supports all instant and draw game tickets and gives our players fun…
Ohio extends self-exclusion program with Gamban's online gaming blocking software
Ohio has become the first state in the US to launch free software to block digital bets as part of The Ohio Lottery’s ‘Time Out Ohio’ progr…
Two NY Lawmakers Propose Legalizing iGaming and iLottery to help Budget Deficit
New York lawmakers who head gambling committees in the Senate and Assembly are looking to improve legislation legalizing a new form of onli…
Texas Lottery's new scratch off game could send you to space in luxury
“The Texas Lottery is always looking for new and creative ways to reward Texans with memorable, once-in-a lifetime experiences. By partneri…
This holiday season just got a lot more festive thanks to Inspired’s new iGaming slot Santa’s Winter Wilds™
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New Hampshire Lottery’s record-breaking sales Santa is back
Meet “New Hampshire Nick” – he’s the kind of guy you can’t miss, decked out in a sleek red leather jacket, with a burly white beard and som…
IGT Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index
IGT Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index
Company receives a score of 100 on annual ass…
International Volunteer Day is the start of WestLotto's big thank you campaign
At the urbanatix show, volunteers can look forward to an action-packed afternoon. At this event, street artistry from the Ruhr area meets w…
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) joyously unwraps four new Scratch-Off games this December
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The Danish Gambling Authority launches an informational website for gambling and compulsive gambling
The Danish Gambling Authority has launched the website StyrPåSpillet.dk which is a platform that gathers all relevant information about g…
The legal battle continues over the deal between Florida and the Seminole Tribe
TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative leaders late Friday urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a challenge to a deal that al…
New Jersey Lottery has published a proposed rule change which provides that Lottery winners can choose to remain anonymous
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NJ Lottery Announces Proposed Rulemaking
TRENTON (Dec. 4, 2023) – The New Jersey Lottery has published…
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American Gaming Association Names Joe Maloney as Senior Vice President, Strategic Communications
Maloney joins the AGA in January 2024 from the Washington Commanders where he served as Vice President, Public Affairs and Strategic Commun…
The Polish lottery Totalizator Sportowy celebrates the fifth anniversary of entering its interactive channel with its products
The last years of Totalizator Sportowy on the online market are not only an example of successful implementation of innovative technologies…
RFP: Tender Totalizator Sportowy Updating the IT security monitoring system
Updating the IT security monitoring system by expanding the existing infrastructure, extending and purchasing licenses for Fidelis Securi…
Scientific Games’ New Era Optical Technology Modernizes Lottery Retail Experience In Germany
Dec 05, 2023
Scientific Games’ New Era Optical Technology Modernizes Lottery Retail Experience In Germany
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IGT Recognized as a Top Employer in the US and Canada by Top Employers Institute
IGT Recognized as a Top Employer in the US and Canada by Top Employers Institute
Company now recognized for excellence in people practices…
Brexit-backer Richard Desmond invokes EU law to sue Gambling Commission
Richard Desmond, the Brexit-backing media tycoon, is invoking EU law to sue the gambling regulator after it rejected his “fanciful” bid to…
Allwyn International Q3 2023 Preliminary Unaudited Results and Update on Current Trading
4 December 2023
Allwyn International a.s. (“Allwyn” or the “Company”, and, together with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates…
Instant replay: Product Managers convene for Global Instants Workshop
Following an informative keynote presentation on the evolution of Florida’s instants program from guest speaker Tony Kirkland, Sales Direct…
JOB: MISSOURI LOTTERY Chief Marketing Officer
Date: November 27, 2023 Applications must be received by: December 15, 2023
Title: Chief Marketing Officer Location: Jefferson City, M…
JOB: DELAWARE LOTTERY Marketing Specialist III
Posted on November 18, 2023
The Sate of Delaware Dover, DE Full-time Advertising / Marketing / Public Relations
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Inspired Entertainment, Inc. announces the launch of Cops ‘n’ Robbers Big Money Christmas to UK retail
COPS ‘N’ ROBBERS BIG MONEY CHRISTMAS®: UNLEASHING AN UNFORGETTABLE HEIST ADVENTURE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON!
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named Approved Data Standards Auditing Body by the International Betting Integrity Association (IBIA)
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Powerball First Millionaire of the Year Reveals Finalists for $1 Million Prize
$1 Million Drawing to be Broadcast on “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2024” on ABC
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What makes Tri-State Megabucks such a great game?– all the winners are from NH, ME or VT!
Local winners, every time! That’s what makes Tri-State Megabucks such a great game – all the winners are from NH, ME or VT! With tickets…
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Watch Angela Wong, Vice President of Global Lottery Operations for GLI, Gaming Laboratories.
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Betting & Gaming: Fanatics To Take Over Sports Betting Duties For The Connecticut Lottery
The Nutmeg State’s newest third wheel for sports betting is Fanatics, as the gambling arm of the merchandising giant has entered an allianc…
Watch Paul Riley, VP of Retail Innovations & Partnerships, IGT give a comprehensive booth tour at NASPL 2023
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Szrek2Solutions’ Secures 10-year Contract to Supply Trusted Draw RNG for IGT Antilles
Szrek2Solutions announced they entered into an agreement with global gaming leader, IGT Global Solutions Corporation (“IGT”) to deliver its…
Watch Jackie Walker, Director of Business Development - Lottery Solutions, SCA Promotions
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A bill would lead to Florida recognizing three panhandle tribes
Florida would give state recognition to three Native American tribes in the Panhandle, under a bill filed Wednesday by Rep. Michelle Salzma…
California Sports Betting Update: Is DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) In CA Legal?
There’s been plenty of California sports betting news as of late. Unfortunately for those looking to see it legalized in the Golden State…
Watch Derek Gwaltney, Founder & CEO, Atlas Experiences
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iGaming Ontario to request proposals for a centralized self-exclusion solution in early 2024
iGaming Ontario (iGO)'s vision is to lead the world’s best gaming market, which includes building a safer and more enjoyable experience for…
The Rockefeller Foundation and The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Institute of Philanthropy call for Stronger Partnerships to Protect the Health of Vulnerable Populations from Climate Change on Health Day at COP28
The Rockefeller Foundation and the Institute of Philanthropy (IOP), a charitable organisation established by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, sig…
GLI EMEA recently hosted Armenian Casino Regulators at the office in Haarlem, Netherlands
GLI EMEA recently hosted Armenian Casino Regulators at the office in Haarlem, Netherlands for a 4-day training program. GLI trained the Sta…
The Hoosier Lottery partners with EQL Games to launch TEAM USA scratch-off, fast play products
The Hoosier Lottery today announced it will offer lottery players Team USA-themed games in the run up to the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Team…
‘There’s no limit’: Congressman Tonko’s solitary crusade to rein in sports betting
As Las Vegas prepares to host Super Bowl LVIII sports betting is preparing to celebrate its remarkable shift from the illegal fringes of Am…
The United States Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, has agreed to West Flagler Associates' request for an extension in submitting their petition
BREAKING NEWS: The United States Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice John Roberts, has agreed to West Flagler Associates' request for an ex…
Kindred Group Announces Exit From North America By June 2024
The Swedish operator expects to fully withdraw operations in the North American market by the end of Q2 2024.
A cost reduction initiative…
Colorado Approves Fixed-Odds Horse Betting for 24-Month Period
Colorado’s gaming governing body, the Limited Gaming Control Commission, approved rule changes earlier this month that permit fixed-odds ho…
New York Launches Volunteer Self-Exclusion Support Program for Gambling Addiction
To foster a secure gambling environment, the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG) launched a voluntary self-exclusion (VSE) suppor…