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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Laboratory Accredited in the State of Paraná, Brazil
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Laboratory Accredited in th…
MUSL NEWS - Developing the Next Multi-State Game Boom
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SCENES from SMART-TECH 2023
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES 'The Quest for Progressive Jackpot Adventure'
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HAZEN Paper Introduces a New "Holiday Themed" Series of Holographic Patterns
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Kansas Surpasses $1.5 Billion in Wagers During First Year of Sports Betting
The Kansas Racing & Gaming Commission (KRGC) has announced that sportsbooks have seen $1.5 billion in bets one year after the industry…
NEOGAMES 'How AI Can Assist iLotteries to Achieve their Goals
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named Scott Bowen as the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday named Scott Bowen as the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources.
“We are bles…
Virginia Lottery reported record profits of $867 million (up almost 10% from 2022) and record sales of $4.6 billion
Profits increased almost 10% from the last fiscal year, when the lottery reported $779.6 million. The lottery’s fiscal year ends on June 30…
Lootbox regulation: experts confirm WestLotto's call for a round table
You can follow the current discussion on the subject of loot boxes at the webinar of the authorities' mirror with WestLotto and w…
Tony Russell, Deputy Executive Director ITS & Operations, is now Acting Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery
Tony Russell, Deputy Executive Director ITS & Operations, is now Acting Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery
Virginia L…
Australia's The Lottery Corporation accuses operators of bypassing state laws and to offer "synthetic-style" lottery products
SYDNEY, NSWz, Australia (August 24, 2023) — According to local media reports a conflict between ASX-listed The Lottery Corporation and smal…
Round of 16 set for NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ - Powerball, the Official Lottery Game of NASCAR, announces 16 semi-finalists advancing in the race to $1 million
Powerball, the Official Lottery Game of NASCAR, announces 16 semi-finalists advancing in the race to $1 million
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Despite pressure to reduce aggressive advertising, Sports Betting Ad Impressions Up 25%
As attention to sports betting ads grows across North America, operators are adjusting their approach but not slowing down their marketing…
The U.S. Dept. of Justice and the FBI "takes seriously the issue of illegal gambling, including illegal online gambling, and continues to successfully investigate and prosecute illegal Internet gambling."
The Department of Justice has responded to a letter sent by regulators from Nevada and six other states earlier this year.
The initial let…
China's lottery sales surge 55.9% in July
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China's lottery ticket sales surged 55.9 percent year on year to about 48.91 billion yuan (about 6.81 billion U.S…
West Virginia’s sports betting and online wagers $321 million in July
West Virginia’s sports betting and online wagers was officially snapped in July, with slight increases in handle for both camps.
In total…
The N.C. State Lottery Commission took its next step to establishing mobile sports betting by hiring Gaming Laboratories International
The N.C. State Lottery Commission took last week its next step to establishing mobile sports betting by hiring a gaming consultant.
Gaming…
BCLC We’re a lot more than lotto. Funds generated by lottery, casinos and sports-betting go back to the Province to help support healthcare, education and community programs all across B.C.
September 01, 2023
BCLC delivered a record-breaking net income of $1.636 billion last fiscal year, of which $1.624 billion was deliv…
New York State regulators release first set of answers to queries from Downstate casino license applicants
State gambling regulators have released the initial Q&A responses from downstate New York casino applicants, shedding light on their ea…
Tonje Sagstuen is managing director of Norsk Tipping from 1 September
The board of Norsk Tipping has appointed Tonje Sagstuen as managing director of Norsk Tipping from 1 September. On 28 June, it was announce…
The Virginia Lottery today released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of July 2023.
Between July 1 and July 31, 2023, Virginians wagered $293,611,789 (“handle”), 10.4% higher than last July. A complete list of all approve…
Top-performing Ohio Lottery Extends Successful Scratch-Off Games Partnership with Scientific Games
Aug 30, 2023
Top-performing Ohio Lottery Extends Successful Scratch-Off Games Partnership with Scientific Games
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New Mexico Lottery surpasses $1 Billion raised for NM Education
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INTRALOT announces EBITDA growth +14% y-o-y and positive Earnings after Tax €4.4m in 1H23
August 31st, 2023 INTRALOT SA (RIC: INLr.AT, Bloomberg: INLOT GA), an international gaming solutions and operations leader, announces its f…
Atlas Experiences Partners with the Maryland Lottery and Florida Lottery for Cutting-Edge Custom Game Show Experiences with Lucky Pik
ROSWELL, GA August 31, 2023 – Atlas Experiences, LLC (“Atlas”) leverages their exclusive rights to the interactive Lucky Pik digital game s…
IGT to establish a strategic agreement between IGT, UNB and the McKenna Institute to fortify gaming technology
IGT has agreed a five-year deal with the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to help develop the next generation of…
IGT Enhances iLottery in Lithuania with Remote Game Server and Compelling eInstants
IGT Enhances iLottery in Lithuania with Remote Game Server and Compelling eInstants
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Veikkaus interim financial report for the period January-June: Veikkaus' revenue growing
Veikkaus Oy's Gross Gaming revenue (EUR 519.0 million) increased by 0.6 per cent for the period January–June compared to the same period th…
Colorado Lottery gives back nearly $200 Million to the great outdoors
Aug 30, 2023
Best year yet with record $890 million sales year
For the third year in a row, the Colorado Lottery hit record sales with ne…
Sports Minister Replaces Bulgarian Sports Totalizator Lottery Management
Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Iliev made changes to the Management Board of the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator state enterprise. Three…
For Bacelar, the lack of regulation of sports betting in Brazil ‘borders on the absurd’
The Federal Deputy of the Green Party (PV), Bacelar, is a declared enthusiast of the gambling sector. In an interview with Projeto Prisma…
Attorney: MA Gambling Regulators Proving They’re ‘Not To Be Trifled With’
Tim Lowry is a partner at national law firm Holland & Knight, specializing in gaming law. He’s based in Philadelphia, but his job requi…
IGT and the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick Establish Partnership to Expand Game Development Technologies and Software Curriculum
IGT and the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick Establish Partnership to Expand Game Development Technologies and Software…
Golf badly exposed to gambling with little sign of Monahan handling problem
What Monahan appears very keen to stress is that he is working for the good of the PGA Tour. This is fair enough, in theory – the organisat…
AGCO to ban athletes in Ontario’s igaming advertising to protect minors
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Toronto ON - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated the Registrar’s Standards for Intern…
Pennsylvania Chief Gaming Regulator Asks Lawmakers to Resolve Skill Gaming Issue
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s (PGCB) top official is calling on state lawmakers to settle the skill gaming debate.
Skill gaming…
Romania expects significant changes to its gambling legislation
A recent draft legislative proposal initiated by the Romanian government is generating serious concerns due to the significant changes reco…
Michael Wells has been appointed Oregon Lottery Director
“During my tenure as interim director, I’ve had the privilege of leading an exceptional team dedicated to ensuring the Lottery's ongoing su…
The North Carolina Lottery Commission voted Tuesday to begin selling digital instant games online by Nov. 15.
North Carolina lawmakers approved online sports betting earlier this year. That is set to begin as soon as early January or as late as mid-…
German gambling regulator calls Malta’s Bill 55 "incompatible" with European requirements
Gluecksspiel (GGL), Germany's federal gambling regulator, has called Malta’s new gaming bill (Bill 55) "a protective shield" that is not co…
What Are Unregulated ‘Skill Games’ And Why Should Consumers Be Concerned About Them?
Many businesses, even smaller ones, are nearly always interested in ways to capture as much of their customers’ money as possible. In that…
Disney's ESPN Bet Is a Play for Younger Gamblers
With ESPN Bet, Disney brokers a marriage between sports betting and the entertainment industry. ESPN Bet is scheduled to launch this fall…
New Mexico Lottery returns record proceeds in FY 2023
New Mexico Lottery Returns Record $50.5 Million to Scholarship Fund
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Lottery has announced $50.5 million was r…
Indiana’s lottery sent a near-record $370 million to state coffers in the 2023 fiscal year
Indiana’s lottery sent a near-record $370 million to state coffers in the 2023 fiscal year.
The Indiana Lottery Commission closed out the…
Dr. Karin Schnarr Appointed CEO and Registrar of the AGCO -Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
The Board of Directors of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karin Schnarr a…
Amid gambling violations, NFL players debate betting policy
Ten NFL players have been suspended for gambling violations since April, and the infractions have revealed a foundational problem: Many pla…
Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group hit with $550k fine
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group AU$550,000 for operating 220 ga…
IGT PlayDigital™ Delivers Bespoke CAESARS CLEOPATRA Game as Launch Title for Caesars Palace Online Casino
IGT PlayDigital™ Delivers Bespoke CAESARS CLEOPATRA Game as Launch Title for Caesars Palace Online Casino
iGaming operator looks to IGT's…
Scientific Games Launches THE GAME OF LIFE Scratch, Fast Play and Digital Lottery Games with World-Leading Pennsylvania Lottery
Aug 23, 2023
Scientific Games Launches THE GAME OF LIFE Scratch, Fast Play and Digital Lottery Games with World-Leading Pennsylvania Lotte…
The Lottery Corporation™ A successful first year
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The Lottery Corporation Limited (ASX: TLC) today announces its results for the year ended 30 June 20…
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AGA posts US Q2 2023, reporting $16.07bn in total revenue for U.S. Casinos, an increase of 8% over Q2 2022
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released its figures for Q2 2023, reporting commercial revenue of $16.07bn. This revenue is 8% up…
The UK Government's Call to Regulate Crypto Trading as Gambling
The House of Commons Treasury Select Committee recently released a report advocating for the UK government to regulate crypto trading as ga…
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Attorney General William Tong are warning about the risks of illegal gambling operators
HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection and Attorney General William Tong are warning about the risks of illegal gambling operator…
NeoGames signs agreement with Scientific Games to supply its NeoGames Studio content to the Pennsylvania Lottery
August 15, 2023: NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“NeoGames” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLottery and iGamin…
Minnesota lottery sales generate big bucks for natural resources Over 33 years of ticket sales, $1.7 billion has been generated for natural resource projects.
ST. PAUL — The chances of you winning a huge lottery jackpot may be one in a billion, but the chances that your lottery ticket purchase wil…
Virginia Lottery generates $867 million in FY 2023 for K-12 public education, an increase of 10% over FY2022
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Lottery says it has generated $867 million in profits for K-12 public education.
The lottery says this…
The Hoosier Lottery sold an unprecedented $1.75 billion in lottery tickets during the July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023
Repeated huge jackpots in the Powerball and MegaMillions multistate lottery games helped the Hoosier Lottery hit a new, all-time sales reco…
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency helped to generate nearly $1.6 billion in contributions to the state during Fiscal Year 2023
(Aug. 17, 2023) The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency helped to generate nearly $1.6 billion in contributions to the state during…
Alabama ‘Ad hoc’ gambling committee to bring ’24 legislation
Rep. Andy Whitt, R-Harvest, says he’s recently purchased bogus scratch-off lottery tickets in multiple Alabama counties.
And on a day trip…
Virginia Skill Gaming Machines Should Remain Inside Small Businesses, Group Says
The legality of Virginia skill gaming machines remains tied up in state courts. But a newly formed coalition says it will lobby state lawma…
Online Gambling Ad Restrictions Gain Traction
An Argentinean Congresswoman wants much tighter restrictions around online gambling advertising. The bill presented by Marcela Campagnoli h…
Court Motion Puts Florida Sports Betting By NFL Season In Doubt
The DC Circuit US Court of Appeals signaled that it might take longer than expected to determine whether to rehear a case challenging the S…
New Jersey Lottery moves forward with plans to sell online tickets
The New Jersey Lottery is moving forward with plans to sell lottery tickets online directly to customers through its website and mobile app…
Lawfulness of internet sports betting in Florida remains up in the air
MIAMI – As football season quickly approaches, many Floridians are waiting to find out if they will be able to place their bets on their fa…
The state of Kentucky is poised to introduce sports betting within a span of three weeks
In a significant development, the state of Kentucky is poised to introduce sports betting within a span of three weeks, according to an ann…
Pennsylvania Lottery generated more than $1.1 billion to benefit older Pa. residents during previous fiscal year, officials say
It's the 12th consecutive year that proceeds from the Lottery generated more than a billion dollars to benefit senior programs, officials a…
Minnesota Lottery reports 2nd-highest sales in history, record payouts
No Minnesotans took home any of the country’s biggest lottery jackpots in the past year but the state still saw some big wins.
The Minneso…
Connecticut Lottery making its move to new Wallingford headquarters
WALLINGFORD — Later this month, players will begin claiming prizes at the new Connecticut Lottery headquarters on Sterling Drive in town…
Delaware Lottery Picks Rush Street Interactive for iGaming Partner
The Delaware Lottery has a new iGaming partner for interactive slot machines and table games in Rush Street Interactive (RSI).
Rush’s sele…
South African's lottery licence is up for grabs again -when current operator Ithuba's licence expires in May 2025.
At the end of August, a group of people probably numbering at least several dozen will gather in an as-yet undisclosed location for 14 hour…
Caesars Entertainment launches Racebook App for horse racing wagering in New York State
Caesars Entertainment has launched its horse racing account wagering app, Caesars Racebook, in New York State, allowing horse racing enthus…
Diamond Game, a Pollard Banknote company, has been awarded a contract with the Missouri Lottery
WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 16, 2023 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited ("Pollard Banknote") (TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce its subsidiary…
IGT Achieves Improved ESG Score from FTSE Russell
Company ranks in the 99th percentile in the Travel and Leisure sector
LONDON, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology…
IGT Congratulates Michelle Carney for Receiving the Major Peter J. O'Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award
Company's Vice President Global Lottery Marketing honored for playing pivotal role in lottery industry
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U.S. sports betting: Here's where all 50 states currently stand on legalizing online gambling sites
More than half the country has begun the process of legalizing USA sports betting sites
Remember when you had to travel to Nevada to bet o…
$1.58 billion Mega Millions Jackpot Run Ends With Big Florida Win
RELEASE DATE: 8/9/2023 This unprecedented Mega Millions® jackpot run has finally come to an end! After 31 drawings without a big win, a lu…
ICE Gaming Show, the world's largest gaming tech event, moves from London to Barcelona beginning in 2025
Trade Show will be moving to Barcelona following 12 years in London after being selected from a shortlist that included the British capital…
Kentucky Lottery boasts record FY 2023 sales and scholarship funding
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — On the eve of the Mega Millions jackpot reaching an estimated $1.55 billion, the Kentucky Lottery announced that it broke…
How many millions does Alabama leave on the table without a lottery?
Is Alabama missing out by not betting on a lottery? We’re one of the last states to not have a lottery and even with people crossing state…
Puerto Rico’s casino industry is marking 75 years- $1.4 billion to good causes in last 10
During the past 10 years, 2013 to 2023, the government collected a total of $1.4 billion; specifically, the University of Puerto Rico recei…
ESPN is launching a new gambling platform, ESPN BET
ESPN is launching a new gambling platform, ESPN BET, which fans in the U.S. can use to engage in sports betting, the company announced Tues…
Acquisitions Continue to Consolidate The iGaming Industry
The market, at a global level, is quite fragmented, with fierce competition among local and international players. In this environment, the…
The 3D billboard is advertising’s shiny new toy
“Over the last 12 to 18 months, we’ve seen tremendous interest and growth in anamorphic 3D billboards,” one out-of-home exec told us.
Two…
Ladbrokes and Coral owner Entain puts aside £585 million to settle HMRC bribery probe
The betting giant is in negotiations over a deferred prosecution agreement, and while it is not final, it says it expects to have to pay mo…
Connecticut Lottery returns $412M to state in FY 2023
Connecticut Lottery Corp. said in an announcement Monday that it contributed $412 million to the state’s coffers during the recently ended…
Ohio Lottery Transfers Record $1.46 Billion Profit to Lottery Profits Education Fund
Thursday, August 3, 2023
CLEVELAND – The Ohio Lottery finished the fiscal year breaking records in multiple categories including a reco…
IGT Wheel of Fortune and Megabucks Slots Award Two Jackpots Totaling More Than $11.7 Million in July
IGT Megabucks slots award massive $10.4 million-dollar-plus jackpot, the franchise’s largest jackpot in the Las Vegas Valley this year
LON…
Maryland Casinos Generate $174.3 Million in Gaming Revenue During July
August 7, 2023
JULY 2023 CASINO REVENUE DATA
Casinos contribute $73.2 million to the state
(Baltimore) — Maryland’s six casinos combined…
Penn enters $2B agreement with ESPN, will rebrand sportsbook as ESPN Bet starting this fall
ESPN announced Tuesday it has signed a long-term exclusive agreement with Penn Entertainment, licensing its brand for sports betting. Und…
West Virginia’s sports betting and iGaming snapped in July, with slight increases in handle for both camps.
West Virginia’s sports betting and iGaming snapped in July, with slight increases in handle for both camps.
In total, retail and legal onl…
ATLAS EXPERIENCES AND MARTINA MCBRIDE ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE PARTNERSHIP FOR LADY LUCK – WOMEN IN COUNTRY MUSIC
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Estimated Mega Millions® Jackpot Now at $1.58 Billion
RELEASE DATE: 8/8/2023 The estimated jackpot for tonight’s Mega Millions® drawing has been increased to $1.58 billion ($783.3 million cash…
Massachusetts Gaming Regulator Hints at DFS (Daily Fantasy Sports) Review
Single-player DFS may seem like an oxymoron to old-school DFS fans who enjoy peer-to-peer play through DraftKings and FanDuel. But it’s rea…
Louisiana Lottery launches New Orleans Saints branded instant win games
The Louisiana Lottery is offering New Orleans Saints fans chances to win cash prizes, gameday experiences and official autographed merchand…
Self-Excluded Individuals Not Allowed to Work in Casinos and Gambling Halls, Bulgaria’s Regulator Announces
The National Revenue Agency (NRA) of Bulgaria has ordered gambling companies that operate in the country to suspend self-excluded employees…