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Cruise ships adding sports betting options for passengers
The fast-growing legal sports betting industry is extending its reach to the middle of the ocean.
BetMGM and Carnival Corporation announ...
Thailand: The Government Lottery Office (GLO) - Demand for digital lottery tickets skyrocket after apps crash
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) said on Friday that the new batch of digital lottery tickets saw stronger sales after Krungthai Bank’...
Facebook Gaming Viewership Records A 30% Decline In Q1’22
The Corona lockdowns proved a boon for Facebook (FB) Gaming. In that period, the platform grew its viewership substantially. From 540 mil...
OLG secures partnership with Major League Baseball
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has signed a multi-year deal with MLB, which will see OLG’s Proline sportsbook become an offic...
Mississippi Lottery Announces May Transfer to the State
JACKSON, MISS — The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its May transfer of $6,731,334.54 in net proceeds to the Mississippi State ...
Michigan internet gaming and sports betting operators report 38% increase from May of 2021
It was a predictably quiet month for Michigan sportsbooks in May, reporting a total handle of $356.1 million. While a 10% decrease fr...
Connecticut Online Casino Handle Up in May But Revenue Declines
The online gaming and sports betting market in Connecticut had a mixed month in May but the state’s gaming scene has proven to be pretty ...
VR and AR 2022 iGaming Tech
VR and AR 2022 iGaming Tech
When online gambling became accessible, just the most basic games were offered. However, with improved graph...
Dutch gambling regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) points to ban on role models in gambling advertisements
In letters, the KSA points out the stricter rules that will apply from 30 June. From this date, role models are no longer allowed to appe...
eLicensing Platform Open to All Prospective Sports Wagering Applicants June 17
For immediate release
June 16, 2022
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@mary...
NeoGames Completes Tender Offer of Aspire Global
99.31% of Shares Have Been Tendered Transaction Immediately Accretive to Earnings Before Taxes LUXEMBOURG, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
Scientific Games and Canadian lottery partner Loto-Québec won a prestigious Gutenberg Award
One of the World’s First 100% Recyclable Lottery Instant Games Recognized with Prestigious Gutenberg Award
ATLANTA – June 15, ...
South Carolina Legislative Session Ends with No Sports Betting Bill Passed
South Carolina sports gamblers would be “happier than a pig in mud” if their lawmakers could find a way to bring legal sports betting to ...
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots now surpass half a billion dollars
DATE: JUNE 14, 2022
CONTACT: JONATHAN LAROWE
OFFICE: (919) 301-3620
CELL: (919) 737-4277
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots now ...
The Texas Lottery has received a Telly Award for its in-house documentary commemorating the Texas Lottery’s 30th Anniversary
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WINS MAJOR AWARD
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Kentucky Lottery named Best Places to Work
KENTUCKY LOTTERY AGAIN NAMED A BEST PLACE TO WORK IN KENTUCKY For the second year in a row, the Kentucky Lottery has been named a Best P...
Kelly Gee Officially Appointed as Executive Director of Virginia Lottery
Commonwealth of Virginia
Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 10, 2022
CONTACTS:
Office of the Governor
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Splash Into Sales With JAWS, Now Available From Pollard Banknote
Splash Into Sales With JAWS, Now Available From Pollard Banknote
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 15, 2022 /CNW/ – Pollard Bankn...
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey asked about the new reality gambling brings to college athletics
INDIANAPOLIS — The SEC has seen the rise in more gambling across different sports over the last five years.
SEC commissioner Greg Sank...
US Supreme Court upholds Texas tribe’s right to offer bingo
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The ruling doesn’t expand the kinds of games tribes can offer on their lands but reaffirms their autonomy to regulate...
Czech Republic.- The recently rebranded Allwyn International has reported strong growth in all markets and verticals for Q1 despite “weakened” consumer demand
The newly rebranded lottery giant saw revenue climb by 65 per cent year-on-year.
Czech Republic.- The recently rebranded Allwyn Internat...
New Lottery Products Approved by Brazil’s Federal District Governor
Brazil is ready to bring new lottery products to market. The state of Federal District (DF, for its Portuguese acronym) will be able to l...
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces the Hiring of Steve May as Client Solutions Executive and Samuel Grunther as Account Executive
LAS VEGAS (June 15, 2022) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has again expanded its Client Solutions and Client Services teams wi...
Meet Jackpocket, The Mobile App Winning Big In The $83 Billion U.S. Lottery Market
With backing from Mark Cuban and Kevin Hart, and a partnership with Caesars and professional sports teams, Pete Sullivan has dialed up hi...
Governor Hogan Presses For Progress on Launch of Mobile Sports Betting in Maryland
“Our State And Its Citizens Deserve Clear and Definitive Action … Not Endless Bureaucratic Roadblocks That Continue To Hold Back Progress...
India: Gaming: Summary Of Rajasthan Virtual Online Sports (Regulation) Bill, 2022
The Rajasthan government has come out with its Virtual Online Sports (Regualtion) Bill, 2022, to regulate pay-to-play gaming.
The state ...
Understanding the influence of gambling opportunities: Expanding exposure models to include adaptation.
LaPlante, D. A., & Shaffer, H. J. (2007). Understanding the influence of gambling opportunities: Expanding exposure models to include...
UK Gambling Commission CEO Andrew Rhodes, speaks at the Westminster Media Forum Gambling Regulation Conference on the state of Britain’s gaming regulations
The Gambling Act Review White Paper is not far away. In anticipation of it, many are looking to review the state of gambling in UK market...
Governor Parson says he won’t get involved in filling Missouri Lottery, higher ed posts
Gov. Mike Parson says he’s taking a hands-off approach to filling two high-paying cabinet positions in his administration.
The looming d...
North Carolina Sports Wagering Bill Stuck In House Committee
A North Carolina sports betting bill, SB 688, remains stuck in a House Judiciary Committee. The committee made no plans to meet this Tues...