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The Mega Millions® jackpot Gaining Momentum, Now at $640 Million
RELEASE DATE: 7/15/2023 Just in time for the fifth annual National Lottery Week, the Mega Millions® jackpot continues to grow! The estimat…
Drawing for Third Largest Powerball Jackpot Set for Saturday Night
July 14, 2023
The drawing for the third largest Powerball jackpot is set for Saturday night. The jackpot has grown to an estimated $8…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has appointed Todd Grossman to serve as interim executive director to replace Karen Wells
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has appointed Todd Grossman to serve as interim executive director to replace Karen Wells.
Grossman cu…
MASS LOTTERY TO CELEBRATE 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL LOTTERY WEEK JULY 16-22
For Immediate Release
MASS LOTTERY TO CELEBRATE 5TH ANNU…
IGT Recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" by the 2023 Disability Equality Index
Company achieves top score on comprehensive benchmarking tool recognizing disability inclusion in the workplace
LONDON, July 12, 2023 /PRN…
Maryland Casinos Generate $163.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During June 2023
Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $163,717,230 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2023, an increase of $…
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) raised a record $114,767,979 in proceeds for fiscal year 2023
July 11, 2023
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) announced today it raised a record $114,767,979 in proceeds for fi…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Leaders to Enhance its Tribal, Government, and Regulatory Advisory Services
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Leaders to Enhance its Tribal, Government, and Regulatory Advisory Services LAKEWOOD…
Novomatic’s iGaming subsidiary Greentube has launched its first iLottery game in the United States with the Washington DC Lottery
Novomatic’s iGaming subsidiary Greentube has launched its first iLottery game in the United States with the Washington DC Lottery.
Drop Th…
Powerball Jackpot INCREASED to $750 Million for Tonight’s Drawing!
Powerball Jackpot INCREASED to $750 Million for Tonight’s Drawing!
JOHNSTON, Iowa (July 12, 2023) – Players will have another opportuni…
North Carolina Education Lottery Extends Fastest Growing Instant Game Program in U.S. with Scientific Games
North Carolina Education Lottery Extends Fastest Growing Instant Game Program in U.S. with Scientific Games
Successful Partnership Positio…
JOB: NCEL Director of Internal Audit- Raleigh [60088343]
Director of Internal Audit- Raleigh [60088343]
The lottery seeks a leader for our internal audit function. This role is tasked with prepar…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
LONDON, July 11, 2023 /PR…
IGT Reinforces Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership with Publication of 2022 Sustainability Report
Company's 16th annual sustainability report highlights advancement of initiatives through Sustainable Play™
LONDON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewsw…
Powerball Jackpot INCREASED to $675 Million
Powerball Jackpot INCREASED to $675 Million
JOHNSTON, Iowa (July 10, 2023) – Strong ticket sales across the country have pushed the Pow…
RFI: NEW MEXICO LOTTERY - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: LOTTERY SOLUTIONS
CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMPLETE RFI
Please see link above for the New Mexico Lottery Authority’s (NMLA) Request for Information (RFI) for…
The WLA mourns the sudden passing of Fabio Cairoli. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him
Fabio Cairoli 1965 – 2023
Lausanne, Switzerland, 10 July – Fabio Cairoli, Chief Executive Officer, Global Lottery at International Game Te…
It is with great dismay that the European Lotteries have learned of the sudden passing away of Mr Fabio Cairoli
It is with great dismay that the European Lotteries have learned of the sudden passing away of Mr Fabio Cairoli, IGT’s CEO of Global Lott…
IGT Statement on Passing of Fabio Cairoli, IGT CEO Global Lottery
LONDON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today released the following statement regardin…
PGRI Extends Our deepest sympathy to the Cairoli Family
It is with shock and sadness we learned this tragic news. PGRI adds our deepest sympathy to Fabio's family. He was such a wonderful vibr…
PLANNING STRATEGICALLY FOR DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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Powerball Jackpot Powers Through Week to $650 Million
July 09, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot that has been growing since April has powered through its 11th straight week and now stands at an e…
Mega Millions® Jackpot Approaches Half a Billion
Jackpot Approaches Half a Billion
RELEASE DATE: 7/8/2023 The 14th largest prize in Mega Millions® history will be offered next Tuesday, J…
Tribal sovereignty bill falters after Maine lawmakers fail to override governor veto
Maine lawmakers failed Thursday to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would have expanded the sovereignty of Native American Trib…
North Carolina Legalizes Sports Gambling, Portion Of Fees Directed To Public Universities
CHARLOTTE — With North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signing House Bill 347, the Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Bill, inside the Charlotte Spectru…
FLORIDA LOTTERY LAUNCHES LIMITED-TIME NASCAR® POWERBALL® PLAYOFF BONUS PLAY PROMOTION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2023
CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS (850) 487-7727 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FLO…
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots near $1 billion combined
The one-time payout value for Powerball and Mega Millions is $502 million.
The estimated combined jackpots of the Powerball and Mega Milli…
Louisiana Lottery Draw Games Now More than $1 Billion in Jackpots
Lottery players in Louisiana I have good news for you. There will be at least one big-money lottery win on a state-sold ticket before this…
Powerball Jackpot Close to Top 10 Ranking
July 06, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot that has been growing since last April is close to ranking as one of the game’s top ten largest jac…
Florida Lottery debuts new 'YEAR FOR LIFE' scratch-off games
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Lottery scratch-off game players have a whole new way to try their luck.
Four ways actually.
The Lottery is debutin…
Pollard Banknote Congratulates BCLC On The Launch Of Canada’s First JAWS Instant Game
July 6, 2023
Pollard Banknote Congratulates BCLC On The Launch Of Canada’s First JAWS Instant Game
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 6, 2023 /…
PGRI LOTTERY EXPO Nashville - Co-Host The Tennessee Lottery! September 11-13, 2023
CO-HOSTED by PGRI, Inc., The Tennessee Lottery, and our Industry-Leading Sponsors
The W Nashville Hotel
Music City here we com…
Powerball Jackpot Crosses Half Billion Dollar Mark
July 02, 2023
For the second time this year, the Powerball® jackpot has crossed the half billion dollar mark, with an estimated jackpot…
Mark William Bracken named Executive Director of Mass Lottery
For Immediate Release
MARK WILLIAM BRACKEN NAMED EXEC…
Fiscal year 2023 will be the strongest year of lottery performance in the 38-year history of the Iowa Lottery
Iowa Lottery sales have already hit records for the fiscal year with the June numbers still to be added to the total.
Lottery CEO Matt Str…
July 4 Brings Fireworks for Mega Millions®
July 4 Brings Fireworks for Mega Millions®
RELEASE DATE: 7/1/2023 Independence Day celebrations could take on extra meaning next Tuesday…
Georgia Lottery says it's returned $26.5B for education since 1993
(The Center Square) — Georgia lottery officials said the program has transferred more than $26.5 billion to the state for education since i…
CANADA: Bill 126, Ban iGaming Advertising Act, 2023
Rakocevic, Tom
Gretzky, Lisa
Taylor, Monique
Gélinas, France
…
June 27–28 - ULIS/WLA Event Sports Integrity Seminar ‘The role of lotteries in supporting the sports movement on the prevention of competition manipulation.’
location: Olympic Museum, Lausanne, Switzerland
Lotteries have always had a close collaboration with the Olympic Movement, linked to the d…
EVENT: July 11 to 14 - National Lottery of Mexico & WLA "Prevention of Money Laundering and Security: challenges and solutions"
July 11-14, 2023 A CIBELAE/WLA Event
Hosted by CIBELAE & Lotería Nacional
Hotel Barceló México Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico
On…
Superintendency of Gaming Casinos presented the National Responsible Gaming Strategy
The Plan, which was announced at the Responsible Gambling and Mental Health Seminar held in the city of Concepción, seeks to promote a cult…
GERMANY: Gambling on the Internet: New seal to signify legal license and protect consumers
Gambling on the Internet: New seal to protect consumers
Highlights: The Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) will introduce the se…
ZEAL launches online games in Germany
Milestone for further growth: ZEAL launches online games in Germany
EQS-Media / 23.06.2023 / 10:23 CET/CEST
Milestone for further gro…
Belgium Readies for Stringent Gambling Advertising Rules Despite Industry Pushback
Belgium is gearing up to enforce stringent gambling advertising restrictions. These changes, initiated by Vincent Van Quickenborne, Belgium…
New Jersey Legislature Votes To Extend iGaming by Five Years
After some last-minute waffling, the New Jersey state legislature today voted to extend legal internet gambling in the Garden State for ano…
GHANA: Six-member Audit Committee inaugurated for Gaming Commission
The Gaming Commission of Ghana has inaugurated a six-member audit committee to help to ensure sound financial management and control system…
Federal Court Sides With Seminoles Over Mobile Sports Betting, Could Alter US Gaming Landscape
A federal appeals court has sided with the Seminole Tribe in its appeal of a lower court’s ruling that found the tribe’s Class III gaming c…
Germany’s Gaming Regulator to Get New Leader as of July 1
Germany’s Fourth State Treaty on Gambling, which helped unify the country’s diverse gambling laws, included a unique provision. It stated t…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Introduces New Sports Betting Logo Requirement
As the Commonwealth’s gaming commission authorizes a new requirement for sports betting provider branding to be displayed in state sporting…
Georgia Lottery commemorates 30th anniversary
Georgia Lottery commemorates 30th anniversary
ATLANTA – The Georgia Lottery Corp. celebrated its 30th anniversary during a ceremony Wed…
OVER $860 MILLION IN JACKPOTS AT STAKE THIS WEEKEND AS MEGA MILLIONS, POWERBALL, MEGABUCKS DOUBLER JACKPOTS CONTINUE TO RISE
For Immediate Release Contact: Christian Teja
…
SWEDEN: Licensing requirements for game providers come into force in Sweden
Spelinspektionen (SGA) is introducing new rules in an attempt to make it harder for unlicensed operators to offer their gambling services t…
Ohio poised to double sports betting tax rate to 20%
The Ohio House and Senate have reached an agreement on a budget for the state and that budget means big things for the sports betting indus…
Norsk Tipping Bids Farewell to CEO Lars Buer Eriksen
Eriksen’s decision to step down leaves Norsk Tipping in a stable position, alleviating concerns about the future direction of the company…
LAW 31.806 Peru: Law modifying iGaming regulatory framework and taxing foreign gambling operators is enacted
The Peruvian Government decided to enact Law 31.806, which modifies certain aspects of the law that regulates online gambling and sports be…
IGT Signs Cross-Licensing Agreement with FDJ Gaming Solutions France for eInstant Content
IGT Signs Cross-Licensing Agreement with FDJ Gaming Solutions France for eInstant Content
LONDON, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Internatio…
IGT Secures a Four-Year Transition Agreement to Continue Providing Technology and Services to Loterie Nationale Belgium
LONDON – June 28, 2023 – International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”) (NYSE:IGT) today announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Services Ltd…
Ads for online gambling should be banned in Australia within three years, inquiry recommends
Plan gives broadcasters time to find alternatives while preventing ‘another generation from experiencing escalating gambling harm’, Labor M…
New York sports betting reaches $1B in tax revenue for education, Sen. Addabbo eyes iGaming expansion
The State of New York has reached a new landmark in funding for education through mobile sports betting. According to the latest report by…
YouTube is planning to expand into online gaming with 'Playables': Report
YouTube is internally testing a new feature that will enable users to play online games via its mobile apps and web browser on a desktop…
Oregon Lottery Offers Offbeat Betting Opportunities in Summer
Salem, Ore. – How many hot dogs does it take to win the annual Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest? The contest returns on July 4 (last year’s…
INSPIRED ANNOUNCES LONG-TERM CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH bet365
NEW YORK, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider o…
Cibelae welcomes the new authorities of Jogos Santa Casa and Loterias CAIXA
The Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Gambling (Cibelae) welcomes the appointment of Nuno Miguel Alves as Administrator of…
ONCE presents its portfolio of lotteries and scratch cards at a meeting of the Cibelae Technical Committee on Products
The Technical Commission for Products of the Ibero-American State Lottery and Gambling Corporation (Cibelae) met on June 26, an opportunity…
NeoGames Announces CFO Transition
LUXEMBOURG, June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“NeoGames” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provider of e…
Powerball First Millionaire of the Year promotion returns for 5th consecutive year
DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS AND POWERBALL TEAM UP
FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR OF THE
“POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” PROMOTION
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Public Gaming International Magazine May/June 2023
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https://publicgaming.com/PUBLICGAMINGMAYJUNE2023/PGIMAYJUNEMAGAZINE…
JOB: NC Lottery Senior Attorney - Raleigh [09992424]
Senior Attorney - Raleigh [09992424]
The North Carolina Education Lottery is entering new lines of business and needs additional legal st…
JOB: NC Lottery Associate Attorney - Raleigh [10000124]
Associate Attorney - Raleigh [10000124]
The North Carolina Education Lottery is entering new lines of business and needs additional legal…
RFP: Multi-State Lottery Association -MUSL is pursuing external and internal penetration and vulnerability testing from qualified vendors
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS RFP
Multi-State Lottery Association
Date of Issuance: June 13, 2023 - Proposals to RFP Due July 28, 2023 Int…
RFP: New Hampshire Lottery RFP (iLottery RFP LOT 2023-02) for an iLottery System, Games, Ancillary Systems and Support
The New Hampshire Lottery Commission is issuing this Request for Proposal ("RFP") to invite interested parties to submit Proposals for the…
JOB: DC LOTTERY Advertising Manager
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
Advertising Manager
$100,631.00 - $129,669.00 A…
JOB: North Carolina Lottery (NCEL): Deputy Executive Director, Gaming Compliance and Sports Betting Raleigh [900001224]
Deputy Executive Director, Gaming Compliance and Sports Betting Raleigh [900001224] The North Carolina Education Lottery anticipates becomi…
North Carolina Legalizes Online Sports Betting and Advance Deposit Wagering on Horse Racing, moving through the legislative process in a little over three months
On June 14, 2023, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 347 legalizing online sports wagering and advance deposit horse race wagering. The…
Voice-activated development platforms set to revolutionise igaming industry and the way digital products are built
Flows, the industry’s no-code automation platform, has introduced its latest innovation, ‘Flo’, featuring voice-activated jackpot Flow on s…
The Mass. Gaming Commission is gearing up to search for a new executive director
BOSTON — The Mass. Gaming Commission is gearing up to search for a new executive director, and whoever takes over for Karen Wells will walk…
NFL to reinforce its gambling policy to players
The six "key rules" of the gambling policy that the league officials will emphasize are:
Don't bet on the NFL;
Don't gamble at yo…
Nike award-winning advertising campaign uses AI and machine learning to create a match between the Serena Williams of 1999, when she won her first Grand Slam title, and the Serena who won the Australian Open in 2017.
“Never done evolving feat. Serena”, from the São Paulo, Portland and Melbourne offices of the digital agency AKQA for Nikehas received the…
NeoGames’ Aspire Global to Provide Complete iGaming Solution to PlayLive! Casino and migrate iGaming operations in Pennsylvania
LUXEMBOURG, June 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“NeoGames” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provider of e…
Last month, the European Data Protection Board slapped Meta with a $1.3 billion fine over alleged violations of the region’s data privacy laws
The European Union has been busy in the world of tech, and not just on AI.
Last month, the European Data Protection Board slapped Meta wit…
New Jersey Lawmaker Takes Aim at Sports Betting Advertisements
A New Jersey lawmaker is looking to crack down on how sports betting operators are advertising their products and to whom they are targetin…
All bets are off: why the Guardian has decided to reject gambling advertising
The gambling industry has grown rapidly in recent years, and Britain and Australia have led this global expansion. Many people like the occ…
RFP:Tender lotteries National lottery of the Republic of North Macedonia 'Agency for the organization and provision of prizes for sweepstakes'
North Macedonia-Skopje: Games
2023/S 115-355317
Contract notice
Supplies
Legal Basis:
Directive 2014/24/EU
Section I…
Brazil: Paraíba State Lottery starts operating the Instant mode through authorized private company
With due permission from the regulatory body, Empresa Brasileira de Loterias (Embralote), becomes the first private entity in the lottery s…
Legislative Council Approve New HK$12bn Football Betting Tax Levy -Hong Kong Jockey Club to Pay an Extra $1.5 Billion in Taxes
Hong Kong’s government has launched a new plan to increase the revenue it earns from taxes, and the gambling industry seems like a good pla…
Genting Miami Property Sale Falls Apart as Commercial Real Estate Risk Rises
Genting Malaysia’s planned $1.23 billion sale of 16.5 acres of prime South Florida real estate was slated to be one of the largest commerci…
Gambling Content on Twitch Rival Kick Leads to Ban in Greece
Kick.com, the up-and-coming streaming platform that wants to take down Twitch, is running into trouble. Even as it spends hundreds of milli…
Bally's monopoly extended to iGaming in Rhode Island as Gov. McKee signs Bill 948 into law
Governor Dan McKee of Rhode Island has officially signed Senate Bill 948 into law, extending Bally's land-based casino monopoly in the stat…
Mogul Larry Silvertstein and Parx Casino operator join downstate NY casino race with Manhattan bid
Real estate investment and development firm Silverstein Properties and gaming operator Greenwood Gaming are joining the downstate New York…
Brazil: Ministry of Finance intends to create secretariat to supervise online betting
The Ministry of Finance is planning to create a new secretariat for the practice of online betting. The folder led by Fernando Haddad inten…
Rhode Island Legislature Passes iGaming on Final Day of Session
Rhode Island is a signature away from becoming an iGaming state. The state House on Thursday afternoon passed House Bill 6348 by a 57-11 v…