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APLA Regional Conference October 24–27, 2023 hosted by The Government Lottery Office (GLO) Bangkok, Thailand
October 24–27, 2023 An APLA Event
Hosted by The Government Lottery Office (GLO) Bangkok, Thailand Siam Kempinski Hotel Save the date! Mor…
Caesars Casino decision to pay cyber-hackers $15 million sets dangerous Las Vegas Strip precedent
The resort casino operator made a choice that might come back to haunt it and its Las Vegas rivals.
Sometimes doing something that looks l…
Chinese lottery ticket sales soar amid weak economy, job prospects
Beijing: China’s lottery ticket sales soared to their highest for any month so far this year, latest figures show, amid public concern abou…
WATCH the winner of the EL advertising awards in the category of Responsible Gaming by Loterie Romande
WATCH the television ad presented at the EL advertising awards in the category of Responsible Gaming by Loterie Romande at the EL/WLA Susta…
Kentucky Lottery debuts first true omnichannel game, Precious 7s
Our marketing and promotions teams have been hard at work these past few weeks, getting the word out about our first true omnichannel game…
Today, we remember the victims and families of the October 1 tragedy six years ago and reflect on the strength and resilience of the Las Vegas community.
Today, we remember the victims and families of the October 1 tragedy six years ago and reflect on the strength and resilience of the Las Ve…
Ireland: Lotteries not associated with ‘excessive gambling’ in Irish public health report
A report from Ireland’s Institute of Public Health (IPH) has made distinctions between lotteries and other forms of gaming with regards to…
Sports betting committee established to aid state Lottery Commission
The latest step to establishing mobile sports wagering — approving the charter for a sports betting committee — was approved last week by t…
The National Rapporteur on Addictions in the Netherlands has recommended a fresh set of updates to the country’s gambling regulations
In the Gambling on Health – Advice Report, Dr Arnt FA Schellekens and the NVA outline 22 recommendations to the Ministry of Justice.
They…
Maine is still on track to launch sports betting in November
Legal sports betting in Maine is on track to launch anytime between Nov. 5 and Nov. 15. The state attorney general's office is currently go…
Canada: Game Over: AGCO Sounds The Buzzer On Use Of Athletes And Influencers In iGaming Advertisements
What you need to know
On Aug. 29, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) releasedamendments which will restrict the u…
What Delaware’s new gaming deal means for online sports betting
Online mobile sports betting is just months away from debuting in the First State following the Delaware Lottery’s deal with its new online…
AGTech wins sports lottery terminal supply tender for Shanghai, Fujian and Guizhou
Lottery and integrated technology and services company AGTech Holdings announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has recently wo…
Loto-Québec back in business as CSN strike ended
Members of the Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux (CSN) have called an end to strike action, meaning several of Loto-Québec’s gaming ven…
NFL alters gambling policy: Harsher on league games, lenient in other areas
The NFL altered its gambling policy for players, ratcheting its harshest punishment to a lifetime ban while reducing its penalties for bett…
After years of waiting, some Kentuckians celebrate the online launch of legal sports betting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Online sports betting launched Thursday in Kentucky, bringing patrons to flood into brick and mortar restaurants to watch…
New Jersey AG Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement Announce the Release of a Second Gambling Prevalence Report by Rutgers University
New Jersey Observes Week Four of Responsible Gaming Education Month by Highlighting Research into the State’s Gambling Activities…
French lottery has remained a consistent growth driver during H1 2023, according to the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) regulator, but is being overshadowed by sports betting
French lottery has remained a consistent growth driver during H1 2023, according to the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) regulator, but is…
UK Gambling Commission: Regulating the Game Conference speech by Tim Miller, executive director
5 September 2023Speech by Tim Miller
This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at the Regulating the Game Conference on 2…
German gambling stakeholders have reiterated their warning to federal lawmakers, emphasising that “the legal offering must be strengthened”
German gambling stakeholders have reiterated their warning to federal lawmakers, emphasising that “the legal offering must be strengthened”…
Virginia Lottery celebrates its 35th Birthday
Happy 35th Birthday to us! Earlier this week, Virginia Lottery employees gathered to celebrate three and a half decades of service to the C…
The Massachusetts State Lottery produces $1.193 billion in net profit in FY 2023, establishing all-time high
For Immediate Release Contact: Christian…
Casinos Challenge DeSantis’ $2.5 Billion Sports Betting Deal
Suit alleges mobile gaming is illegal “off reservation” bet
At stake: who brings sports bets to football-crazed state
The future of m…
California Lottery shares the wealth with public schools ahead of $785 million jackpot
The California Lottery said it's exceeded $2 billion in fundraising for public education for the first time in history.
The California Lot…
FanDuel making casino push with new ad campaign
FanDuel Casino has unveiled the second instalment of its “Winning is Undefeated” marketing campaign, as it aims to further enhance its prog…
Virginia sports betting tax revenue doubles year over year
Better than expected: that’s how lottery officials describe the cash flow from sports betting in Virginia.
The Commonwealth became…
Michigan Lottery launching 'Ghostbusters' ticket where players could get 'scary rich'
"Ghostbusters" fanatics could win upwards of $500,000 in prizes
"Who you gonna call" with this exciting news from the Michigan Lottery?
A…
Florida Gaming Commission Requests Three Fantasy Sports Betting Operators to Stop Operations
Florida Gaming Control Commission requested that three daily fantasy sports operators shut down their operations in the state. The Commissi…
Australian casino group Star Entertainment to raise $481 million in equity
(Reuters) -Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group is tapping the capital markets for a second time in 2023 as it aims to raise…
Ladbrokes owner Entain warns on online gaming revenue, shares slide
Sept 25 (Reuters) - Ladbrokes owner Entain (ENT.L) warned on its online net gaming revenues for the third quarter and the full-year on Mon…
EL AI Seminar Hosted by: Totalizator Sportowy POSTPONED
[POSTPONED]
Just before the summer of 2023 EL organized a very well attended webinar on the developments of AI in the lotter…
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) urges countries like Norway to license multiple online gambling operators
In a statement, EGBA said that such a shift would align with the current European trend, as many European countries have already adopted li…
Authority and responsibility for granting online gambling licenses in Germany passes from the 16 Federal States to the newly formed Joint Gambling Supervisory Authority in Halle (the “GGL”)
A lot has happened since our last update: On 1 January 2023, the responsibility for the entire gambling licensing process in Germany relate…
WLA congratulates Rebecca Paul on her 20 years as President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (TELC)
WLA congratulates Rebecca Paul on her 20 years as President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (TELC), and the TEL…
Florida gaming commission sends cease-and-desist letters to fantasy sports firms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida gambling regulators this week sent cease-and-desist letters to three daily fantasy-sports operators accused of…
Loto-Québec increases net income by 12.9%
MONTREAL, Sept. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - For the period from April 1 to June 26, 2023, Loto-Québec generated total revenues of $711.2M and a consol…
New Hampshire Lottery FY2023 net income increases 21% over FY2022
We’re thrilled to share that this year, we contributed record-breaking support for NH public education! This year, we generated $187…
Connecticut Lottery to Open New Sportsbook at Total Mortgage Arena
The XL Center soon won’t be the only arena in Connecticut to feature a sportsbook and restaurant. The Connecticut Lottery Corporation anno…
Lotterywest marks 90 years of supporting Western Australia
CLICK HERE TO WATCH Lotterywest 90th Anniversary Video The Premier today officially recognised Lotterywest's 90-year anniversary.
Lotter…
Nevada Gaming Commissioner Wants Answers About MGM, Caesars Cyberattacks
Nevada Gaming Commissioner Brian Krolicki, the newest member of the state gaming regulatory who was appointed just in February by Gov. Joe…
Powerball Jackpot Leaps to 4th Largest in Game History
September 24, 2023
Players will have a chance to play for the fourth-largest Powerball® jackpot next week. The Powerball jackpot now sta…
Spain: SELAE’s 2023 National Christmas Lottery ticket to include the logo of the Spanish EU Presidency
Every year, the National Christmas Lottery tickets in Spain include an image of one of the paintings in The Prado Museum in Madrid, showing…
Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin achieves fifth RG certification
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has developed a…
Ohio Lottery hosted a 'behind-the-scenes' look at the Ohio Lottery daily drawing process.
We were excited to host representatives from multiple state agencies for a behind-the-scenes look at the Ohio Lottery daily drawing process…
EL/WLA Sports Betting Seminar -November 1st hosted by: La Française des Jeux (FDJ)
Open to EL/WLA Lottery Members and EL/WLA Associate Members, non- EL/WLA members upon approval
Sports Betting is one of the fastes…
New Jersey Lottery Happy 31st Birthday to our very own Jersey Cash 5!
Happy 31st Birthday to our very own Jersey Cash 5! Jersey Cash 5 was launched in September 1992 and quickly became a favorite among playe…
WLA Inaugural Responsible Gaming Week Webinar
ANNOUNCING October 16–18, 2023 15:00–17:00 CEST A WLA Online Event
Register here
Program
Responsible Gaming is the…
The Montana Lottery set another new record with a transfer of $24.7 million back to the State of Montana!
The Montana Lottery Commission yesterday approved financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30. Following July's news of record s…
Youth Protection Act as an opportunity: WestLotto welcomes concrete proposals for loot box regulation
With a six-point plan, lawyer Carsten Bringmann has shown concrete opportunities for the regulation of loot boxes in the Youth Protection A…
RFP: IDAHO Lottery 'Package Delivery Services'
Friday, September 22, 2023
CONTACT: David Workman
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Desk: 208-334-2600
Package Delivery Services RFP Issued b…
Swedish government proposes hike on gambling tax
Swedish government proposes hike on gambling tax The Swedish government has recently announced more funding for the national gambling regul…
Bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery players to claim anonymously passes unanimously in Senate
Senator warns current laws can lead to having "a target on your back"
A bill that would allow some lottery winners in Pennsylvania to clai…
The Mobile App: Gateway to the Modern Lottery Experience
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Several gaming companies operating illegally in Norway for several years announce they are pulling out of Norway
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The companies behind Unibet, Betsson, ComeOn and bet365 have been operating illegally in Norway for several years. They…
NC Senate releases bill that authorizes 4 more casinos in state
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – After months of negotiations about a plan to legalize more gambling options in North Carolina, Republican Senate lea…
PGRI LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE 2023 -Thank you for attending!
Special Thanks to Presenters, and panel discussion moderators and panelists for producing a fabulous conference experience. Thank you to t…
New Jersey Lottery to Add Online Option in 2024
The new rule was proposed last September.
TRENTON, N.J. — Draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions and Jersey Cash 5 will be avail…
The ALPHV ransomware group used social engineering to attack MGM Resorts.
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility for the MGM Resorts cyber outage on Tuesday, and it apparently took the group on…
Caesars joins MGM Resorts in reporting cyberattack
https://investor.caesars.com/node/33686/html
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” or “our”) recently identified suspicious ac…
Delaware Lottery to get online sports betting, new poker platform, and take over the state's existing virtual casino games
The Delaware Lottery has reached an agreement with a global online gaming company that will introduce online sports betting in Delaware for…
Interpol busts crime ring exploiting sports feeds for betting advantage
In a sweeping international effort, law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled an organized crime syndicate that exploited video…
UK Gambling Commission establishes Industry Forum made up of sector representatives
The UK Gambling Commission has announced the establishment of an Industry Forum, to be made up of representatives belonging to Britain's ga…
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $596 Million for Saturday Draw
September 14, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot has eluded players again and has jumped to an estimated $596 million for the next drawing on S…
Massachusetts Lottery app has processed $100M in prizes
The mobile ticket-cashing feature that the Mass. Lottery’s app launched two years ago this week has now processed more than 76,000 prizes w…
Is sports betting worsening gambling habits of Americans?
The NFL season has officially kicked off and that means a lot of fans are making bets. As more and more states are legalizing sports bettin…
Patrícia Mamona, Olympic and European medalist, will be keynote speaker at the Cibelae Lisbon 2023 Congress
The Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting (Cibelae) has the honor to announce that the Portuguese athlete Patrícia Mamo…
United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports_ULIS presented at the INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF)
The 13th Meeting of the INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF) was held in Buenos Aires from 12 to 14 September at the Centro Universitar…
Congratulations to Mary Harville who will be celebrating her 3rd anniversary as President and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation on Sunday
Congratulations to Mary Harville who will be celebrating her 3rd anniversary as President and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation on Su…
RFP: New York Lottery Scratch-off ticket design, development, and production services
Category(ies):
Printing - Consulting & Other Services
Printing - Commodities
Issue Date: 09/08/2023Contract Number: C202305
Lottery…
Allwyn announces new leadership team to spearhead delivery of The National Lottery
New Executive will lead the delivery of the Fourth National Lottery Licence
London, UK – Allwyn has announced the new leadership team that…
Hackers claim MGM cyberattack as outage drags into fourth day
Hotel and entertainment giant MGM Resorts continues to battle a widespread outage after a cyberattack forced it to shut down systems across…
Group in Casino Hacks Skilled at Duping Workers for Access
Bloomberg) -- The hacking group suspected of cyberattacks against two giant casino operators has quickly made a name for itself for its ski…
Vermont: Five sports betting operators submit bids to obtain mobile licenses
Five major sports betting operators including FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and Penn Interactive (ESPN Bet) have submitted bids to…
FBI investigates after MGM’s casinos and hotels hit by ‘cyber incident’
The FBI is investigating a “cyber incident” at MGM Resorts International, as guests at one of the world’s largest casino operators struggle…
IGT Stock Surges on Rumor Apollo Mulling Bid for Gaming Unit
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) was one of Thursday’s best-performing gaming stocks as the shares surged following a report that…
Chile's Supreme Court declares online betting sites illegal and orders the blockage of over 20 platforms
The Third Chamber of the Supreme Court of Chile issued a ruling in which it declared illegal any type of sports betting sites operating in…
Brazil's Lower House Passes Sports Betting Bill, Aims to Raise $335 Million in 2024
Brazil's lower house approved on Wednesday a bill that aims to regulate sports betting in a move that could boost its 2024 budget by over…
Australia Seeks to Prohibit the Use of Credit Cards in iGaming
Everything boils down to preventing people from betting with money they do not have, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said
Austral…
Western Canada Lottery Corporation Invites Players To Explore CATAN® With The Launch Of Its New Scratch Ticket
Press Release
September 12, 2023
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, September 12, 2023 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PB…
Casino operators, gaming regulator bemoan skill machines at Pa. Senate hearing
Video skill machines have become a fixture in convenience stores, bars and standalone parlors across Pennsylvania and as their legality end…
The Dutch gaming authority KSA has called for legislation and regulations concerning online gambling to be tightened
Gaming sites ‘not doing enough to prevent gambling addiction’
The Dutch gaming authority KSA has called for legislation and regulations co…
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency reports that the state’s six casinos won $161.39 million from their slot machines and table games during August 2023
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency reports that the state’s six casinos won $161.39 million from their slot machines and table…
MGM casinos hit by cyberhack that led to computer shutdowns at properties across U.S.
LAS VEGAS -- A "cybersecurity issue" led to the shutdown of some casino and hotel computer systems at MGM Resorts International properties…
RFP: MUSL Request for Proposal – Powerball Brand Research
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS RFP
POWERBALL Brand Research
Request for Proposal Issued by
Multi-State Lottery Association Date Issued: Se…
United Arab Emirate (UAE) establishes General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), appoints Kevin Mullally to CEO
The UAE has announced a new federal authority to manage commercial gaming and a national lottery in the country.
The General Commercial Ga…
New Hampshire Lottery breaks all-time sales record with 12% increase in sales and 27% increase in net funds transferred, generating $603 million in total sales in fiscal year 2023
8/23/2023
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Lottery broke its all-time sales record in Fiscal Year 2023, surpassing $603 million in total s…
Congress looks at NFL's gambling policy as new season begins
Congress looks at NFL's gambling policy as new season begins The Congressional Gaming Caucus is not happy with a recent NFL response to an…
A record 73 million Americans plan to bet on the NFL this season, a 60% increase from last season
More than 73 million Americans plan to wager on the NFL season, a nearly 60% increase from last season, according to a survey from the Am…
Kentucky Retail Sports Betting Officially Goes Live, becoming the thirty-fifth state to allow sports betting
Kentucky officially launched retail betting on Thursday, September 7. They became the thirty-fifth state to allow some form of sports betti…
Allwyn International posts results for Q2 and H1 of 2023: Sales and GGR double; Net increases by around 50%
Allwyn International a.s. (“Allwyn” or the “Company”, and, together with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, the “Group” or “w…
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $500 Million for Saturday Drawing
September 07, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot has reached the half billion dollar mark for the third time this year! The jackpot has grown t…
Inspired Entertainment now LIVE with Fanduel to deliver iGaming content across four major North American jurisdictions
September 8, 2023 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) is pleased to announce it is expanding its partnership with Fa…
New UK Gambling Regs Under Fire Over Lack of Evidentiary Support Claims
Some of the measures the UK government proposed through its gambling white paper may do more harm than good. Absent solid evidence to suppo…
Tabcorp fined $1 million for not complying with VGCCC directions
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Tabcorp Wagering (VIC) Pty Ltd $1 million for not complying with two…
National Lottery of the Republic of North Macedonia, Announces Tender for Awarding Join Venture Contract for Establishing Three Trade Companies for Organizing Internet (Online) Game of Chance.
https://www.loto.mk/
National Lottery of the Republic of North Macedonia, Announces Tender for Awarding Join Venture Contract for Establis…
EQL Games and Fennica Gaming to Launch Next Gen Lottery Products for North and South American Lotteries
EQL GAMES AND FENNICA GAMING TO LAUNCH NEXT GEN LOTTERY PRODUCTS FOR NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAN LOTTERIES
PARTNERSHIP MOVES FROM SIGNED…