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The regulation of gaming and betting in Brazil, under discussion in the National Congress and expected to happen in 2023
Bipartisan legislation would allow up to 18 online sportsbooks with nine awarded to sports franchises in the state
The regulation of gamin…
La Française des Jeux: Very Strong 2022 Results
La Française des Jeux: Very Strong 2022 Results
Confirmation of the 2023 outlook, in line with the Group’s responsible growth trajec…
Ipsos found that only about 8% of Americans say they've bet on sports via an app or online, and only 4% have bet on sports in-person in the past year
Brand new data also shows that the general public is largely skeptical of or indifferent toward legalized gambling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 202…
Twitch gambling streams continue to thrive despite new restrictions
Former Twitch star has criticized the Amazon-owned streaming platform for still allowing a wide range of gambling content to appear on the…
New Hampshire Reveals Online Gaming and Poker Bill
The state is back, though, with a strong online gaming bill introduced in January 2023. It’s a bipartisan bill starting off in the Senate…
Vermont Sports Betting Bill Introduced to Allow Online Wagering
Vermont sports betting is one step closer to becoming legal in the Green Mountain State. That’s after legislation to authorize such gamblin…
Legalized sports betting, horse racing quick out of the gate as Georgia Senate readies opening bid
A Georgia Senate committee is expected to consider a bill next week that opens the door to legalized online sports betting.
Republican Sen…
Pollard Banknote Companies Shortlisted At The 2023 International Gaming Awards
January 31, 2023 Pollard Banknote Companies Shortlisted At The 2023 International Gaming Awards
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, January 31, 2023 /CNW/…
The China Online Gaming Industry is Expected to Reach $90.5 Billion by 2027
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“China Online Gaming Market, Size, Forecast 2023-2027, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analys…
Former Las Vegas judge appointed to Gaming Control Board
Former Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge George Assad on Monday was appointed to the Nevada Gaming Control Board by Gov. Joe Lombardo.
Assad…
New York’s restaurants want a share of the jackpot their state is collecting from on-site gambling
The industry wants the state to make eating and drinking places eligible for gambling licenses. Officials cite the $1.4 million a D.C. spor…
EL Members contribute 20 billion EUR to benefit society in 2021, amid crisis
EL Members come together to discuss lottery sector trends from recently published EL Report 2021
https://www.european-lotteries.org/news/e…
888 suspending VIP activities in certain markets
(PRESS RELEASE) -- 888 today announced the suspension of VIP activities in certain of its .com markets pending the outcome of an internal c…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission debuts voluntary self-exclusion program for sports wagering
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Ahead of the launch of sports wagering in the Commonwealth on 31 January, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is expandi…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Finds Five Applicants Qualified for Sports Wagering
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) today approved the qualifications of three sports wagering facility applicants a…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission establishes new data and automated decision-making regulations
Adding to a long list of privacy and cybersecurity obligations, gaming companies are now subject to specific regulations in Massachusetts…
Pennsylvania Considers Allowing Esports Gambling
Pennsylvania is one of the leading sports betting states, with nearly $19 billion in hane since wagering on sports launched in November 201…
Grover Gaming Is First To Receive Certification For An ePulltab Cabinet Product Under Kentucky’s New Law
Grover Gaming, Inc.
Jan 26, 2023, 7:46 PM ET
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grover Gaming is proud to announce that it i…
International Gaming Standards Association Appoints New Chairman & Vice-Chair and Elects 2023 Board of Directors
International Gaming Standards Association Appoints New Chairman & Vice-Chair and Elects 2023 Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Ja…
iGaming Ontario’s FY 2022-23 Q3 Market Performance Report
This iGaming Ontario (iGO) market performance report for the third quarter (Q3) of the 2022-23 fiscal year covers market operations from Oc…
Outlook murky for Alabama lottery, casino bill this year
A state senator who has sponsored bills for a lottery, casinos, sports betting, and a gambling regulatory board for Alabama said he plans t…
IGT Achieves Improved Score by Global Environmental Non-Profit CDP for Environmental Performance
Company outperforms its 2021 assessment, receives an "above average" score for taking environmental action
LONDON, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswi…
WestLotto Managing Director Andreas Kötter welcomes the EU Parliament's push for stricter regulation of video games and loot boxes
WestLotto Managing Director Andreas Kötter welcomes the EU Parliament's push for stricter regulation of video games and loot boxes. “This f…
Hong Kong Jockey Club: Government's proposal represents a lack of understanding of the competition in the wagering market
In response to the New People’s Party (NPP) proposal to significantly increase Hong Kong’s football betting duty by 30%, the Hong Kong Jock…
Neil Brocklehurst and Clare Swindell appointed Co-CEO's to lead CAMELOT
Commercial Director at Camelot
I'm thrilled to have been asked to lead Camelot alongside Clare Swindell as Co-Chief Executive. Nigel Railt…
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited today announces a number of changes to its Board and Management team
23 January 2023
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited today announces a number of changes to its Board and Management team following the Gambling C…
Kelly Gee, Executive Director, Virginia Lottery on the opening of Virginia's first casino. The lottery regulates casinos and internet sports betting.
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New Mexico Lottery Launches Musical Competition for Scratcher Games
New Mexico Lottery Launches Musical Competition for Scratcher Games
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Lottery is…
ULIS continues to grow and welcomes the Asociación de Loterías Estatales de Argentina (ALEA)
United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS)913 followers
ULIS continues to grow and welcomes the Asociación de…
Colorado Lottery Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Sending Happy 40th Anniversary wishes to the Colorado Lottery. SG is proud to be your primary instant games provider, helping drive funding…
IGT eInstants breaking Daily Sales Records
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Iowa Lottery has raised $37.4 million for Iowa's Veterans
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn (right) met last Wednesday with Todd Jacobus, Executive Director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs …
Scientific Games was there with Rebecca Paul, Florida Lottery's first Secretary, for the first scratch in 1988
SG was there with Rebecca Paul, First Secretary for the Florida Lottery, (now President and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery and President of t…
New Hampshire Lottery new e-instant game, Cozy Cat Cash
We’re hoping all cats (including those often maligned black cats) bring our players good luck in our new e-Instant game, Cozy Cat Cash…
Romana Girandon, president of the board of Loterija Slovenije: Interview
Companies without a purpose beyond mere profit making will not have the support of the community in the future
A key goal for us is to mai…
New Jersey Lottery: “Over 60 Millionaires in 2022 Alone”
Scratch-Offs, Multi-Million Dollar Jackpots, and a New Year’s Raffle awarded incredible prizes throughout 2022 -NJ Lottery
New Jersey Lott…
Scientific Games Will Continue to Bring Instant Game Entertainment to Lottery Players in El Salvador
Jan 25, 2023 | Atlanta
ATLANTA – January 25, 2023 – Scientific Games won a competitive public tender to serve as the exclusive instant g…
Colorado Lottery hits $4 billion in proceeds since its start 40 years ago
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Lottery is celebrating the big 4-0!
It was in 1983 that the first ticket was scratched. Now 40 years and $…
JUMBO Interactive Six year extension of Mater SaaS Agreement
Jumbo Interactive Limited (Jumbo) is pleased to confirm that it has successfully extended its ‘Powered by Jumbo’ (PBJ) software license agr…
UK Gambling Commission gives go-ahead for Allwyn to acquire Camelot
"Allwyn welcomes the news that the Gambling Commission has cleared the company’s acquisition of Camelot UK Lotteries Limited from Ontario T…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names David Elmore Head of Commercial Services, North American Casinos
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names David Elmore Head of Commercial Services, North American Casinos
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (January…
RFI: Idaho Lottery Issues RFI for Package Delivery Services
Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Idaho Lottery Issues RFI for Package Del…
Inspired announces the launch of two vibrant new online and mobile games: Call of the Wild™ and Lightning Viking™.
JANUARY 25, 2023 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE) is pleased to announce the launch of two vibra…
EQL Games Adds UK-Based Game Studio Jelly Entertainment to iLottery Aggregator
Lottery content supplier EQL Games announces a new partnership with Jelly Entertainment to offer new content for iLottery platforms in the…
IGT Showcases Compelling Player-Driven Portfolio at ICE London 2023
Elevates high-performing multi-level progressive (MLP) library with Prosperity Link™ and Egyptian Link™ featuring next-generation base ga…
The European Lotteries (EL) call for a clear separation line to be maintained between gambling and gaming
Press release
European Lottery Association calls for clear separation to be maintained between gambling and gaming as European Parliamen…
NY Mobile sports betting generates $909 million in net tax revenue
ALBANY — A year after mobile sports betting began in New York state, more than $16 billion in bets have been placed, resulting in nearly $1…
Indiana iGaming Expansion Bill Would Allow Multi-State Poker
HB 1536 authorizes Indiana regulators to join a compact like the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) to support online poker. The…
Spain’s Gaming Regulator Wants Greater Control Over Lottery Sales
In keeping with the global mantra that tighter gambling restrictions are necessary, Spain’s gaming regulator continues to respond. This tim…
Taiwan’s New Lottery Products Already Awarding Big Money and Luxury Cars
Taiwan’s lottery operator, Taiwan Lottery Co., announced a week ago that it was going to increase the winnings on several lottery products…
MGM Could Revisit Entain Takeover Following UK Whitepaper Release
The highly anticipated release of the UK government’s Gambling Act whitepaper could set the stage for MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)…
Casino Operator Casino Dreams Fighting to Keep iGaming Out of Chile
There’s a shift occurring in the gambling ecosystem – the expansion of iGaming – that’s inevitably going to upset the status quo. Some land…
Liechtenstein to vote on casino ban
ZURICH, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Liechtenstein is renowned for its Alpine scenery and historic castles, but the tiny principality also punches ab…
UFC tightens gambling rules, hires integrity firm amid probe
On Thursday, the UFC announced the addition of stricter language about wagering in its fighter code of conduct as well as the hiring of spo…
Gambling companies Sportsbet, TAB and bet365 taking bets on cricket matches involving minors
Three of the biggest gambling companies in Australia are offering bets on international cricket matches involving underage players, prompti…
A workaround could help Georgia sports betting bill get traction
The bill would be easier to pass if there's no constitutional amendment required, backers say
ATLANTA — Backers of legalized sports bettin…
Matt Bell, president and CEO of the Casino Association of Indiana: Editorial: Online gambling raises concerns
Matt Bell, president and chief executive officer of the Casino Association of Indiana, says the time has come for state lawmakers to clear…
Ontario reinstates gambling on UFC after promotion partners with firm to prevent betting fraud and corruption
The Canadian province suspended betting after some suspicious wagering on a November bout
Ontario has reinstated betting on UFC events fol…
WestLotto: Lottery numbers will be determined with new devices in the redesigned studio in Saarbrücken
01/17/2023
Modernized drawing devices and larger balls in use - transparency has top priority!
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 6:25 p.m…
NY Sen. Addabbo says he's drafting legislation to legalize mobile casino games
New York legislators have taken the first step toward legalizing online table games in the Empire State.
Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow intro…
Online gambling firm fined nearly £500,000 for only checking winners’ credentials
Online gambling business TonyBet fined £442,750
18 January 2023
TonyBet will pay a £442,750 penalty and receive a warning for failing to…
Entain plc. announces that it has accelerated its plans to exit a number of unregulated markets where it no longer sees a path to domestic regulation
18 January 2023
Entain plc ("Entain" or the “Group”)
Acceleration of unregulated market exits
Entain plc (LSE: ENT), the global sports…
Massachusetts sports betting on track to start at the end of the month
Having met on most working days since the start of December, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission regulators are nearing the end of their in…
Steam, the video game digital distribution service, sets a new record with 10 Million people playing at the same time
The most popular games on Steam include “Counter-Strike: Global Offensive” and "Dota 2."
The service’s concurrent online users hit a dai…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Digital Support Contract By The North Carolina Education Lottery
January 19, 2023
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, January 19, 2023 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote” or “the company”) is…
IGT and Greentube Sign Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement for Remote Game Server
IGT and Greentube Sign Patent Cross-Licensing Agreement for Remote Game Server
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Kelly Gee, Executive Director, Virginia Lottery noted the estimated $1.35B jackpot, sales of Mega Millions tickets in Virginia, generated $28.9 million in profit for K-12 public education
During the 26 Mega Millions drawings that began in October and ended last Friday with an estimated $1.35B jackpot, sales of Mega Millions t…
Allwyn UK confirms appointment of Robert Chvátal as Interim CEO
Allwyn confirms that Robert Chvátal, currently Allwyn Group CEO has been appointed to the role of Interim CEO of Allwyn UK.
London, 12.01…
ALEA is a member of ULIS: new progress for the integrity of sports betting in Argentina
ALEA became a Member of the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS), the updated name of the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS…
Danish Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has published a new national risk assessment on money laundering
12, Jan 2023
On the 12th of January 2023, the Danish Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has published a new national risk assessment on m…
Macau: Morgan Stanley raises January daily GGR estimate, minimum bets higher than expected
Brokerage Morgan Stanley has raised its forecast for Macau’s daily average gross gaming revenue (GGR) for January to MOP250 million (US$31…
Oklahoma Lottery Broadens Product Portfolio With PlayNow Games from Scientific Games
Jan 17, 2023 | Atlanta
ATLANTA – January 17, 2023 – Scientific Games and the Oklahoma Lottery launched a new category of game entertainmen…
Florida Lottery launches 4 new scratch-off games with over $540 million in prizes
The Florida Lottery announced four new scratch-off games with over $540 million in cash prizes Monday.
The Lottery said retailers will hav…
Tennessee Lottery Generates Record 2nd Quarter Funding for Education
LOTTERY WINNER NEWS
January 17, 2023 LOTTERY GENERATES RECORD 2nd QUARTER FUNDING FOR EDUCATION $134.7 Million Transfer Brings Total…
Pollard Banknote Formalizes Long-Term NeoPollard Interactive Operating Agreement with Neogames
Reinforces long-term approach to manage existing customer accounts
Provides option to pursue future North America iLottery opportunities…
Sports betting in Maryland tops $16 million in first month as casinos approach revenue records
Sports betting topped $16 million in its first month at Maryland’s casinos, which reported nearly record revenue, according to the state…
U.S. Set Gambling Record In 2022 With More Than $54.9 Billion In Revenue *Lottery Revenues exceeded $100 Billion*
Revenue for the first 11 months of 2022 exceeded the record set in 2021, according to the American Gaming Association. New York, meanwhile…
Here's where your money goes when you buy a ticket from a state-run lottery
Here's where your money goes when you buy a ticket from a state-run lottery
A Mega Millions customer purchases her tickets for the estimat…
The Increased Use Of Mobile-Based Gambling Apps Will Propel The Gambling Market At An 11% CAGR
The Business Research Company's global market reports are now updated with the latest market sizing information for the year 2023 and forec…
FLORIDA LOTTERY CELEBRATES 35 YEARS OF WINNING MOMENTS
PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023
CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS (850) 487-7727 communications@flal…
Retrospective: Rebecca Paul kicks off ticket sales for the Florida Lottery, January 12, 1988
35 Years ago...
Rebecca Paul, current President & CEO of the Tennessee Lottery and President of the World Lottery Association, (WLA), …
Lottery leaders attending the POWERBALL First Millionaire of the Year drawing
Lottery leaders attending the POWERBALL First Millionaire of the Year drawing during ABC’s live broadcast of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rocki…
Germany: The joint gaming authority of the federal states (GGL) takes over all regulatory tasks previously performed by the individual federal states in a uniform state procedure
GGL is launched
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The joint gaming authority of the federal states (GGL) takes over all regul…
$1.348 billion ($723.5 million cash) Mega Millions® Jackpot won in Maine!
Maine Gets Its First Mega Millions® Jackpot Win!
RELEASE DATE: 1/14/2023 UPDATED Once again Friday the 13th has been lucky for Mega…
New York Bill Proposes To Require Warnings On Gambling Advertising
Senators Luis R. Sepúlveda and Leroy Comrie want a disclaimer and the problem gambling hotline number added
Two New York legislators this…
Texas House speaker willing to expand gambling through destination-style casinos
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan said he is open to bringing resort-style casinos to the state. In a brief interview with reporters on Thurs…
NY casino race: Saks Fifth Avenue confirms plans to bid for one of three available licenses
Another casino project has been proposed as part of New York’s downstate casino race. Saks Fifth Avenue has now confirmed plans to bid for…
RFP: Delaware Lottery Internet Wagering System And Services Solution
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS BID
New Bid Document has been uploaded on 01/12/2023 09:40 AM
NOTE: Solicitation is now LIVE on the MyMarketplac…
North Dakota House passes legislation to legalize sports betting
The North Dakota House on Thursday approved legislation that would legalize sports betting in the state, sending the proposal to the state…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission appoints Bruce Band the Director of Sports Wagering
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission today announced the appointment of Bruce Band to lead the Commission’s newly established Sports Wagerin…
PATRIK HOFBAUER President and CEO, Svenska Spel 'Towards a better year 2023'
We are leaving behind a 2022 that was in many respects a gloomy year. A senseless war in Europe that destroyed the lives of millions of Ukr…
Apollo-Backed Gambling Firm Lottomatica Weighs $1 Billion IPO
Lottomatica, the Italian gambling company backed by Apollo Global Management Inc., is considering a Milan initial public offering this year…
Maine begins process of instituting sports betting by releasing proposed rules
The first sports betting wagers are still months away in ME
Maine launched the formal process of instituting sports betting Wednesday by r…
Germany’s Gaming Regulator Approves Massive Number of Operator Licenses
Germany’s Gaming Regulator Approves Massive Number of Operator Licenses
If the latest information on the website of Germany’s new gaming r…
Gov. Lombardo names Vegas attorney Kirk Hendrick as Gaming Control Board chair
Las Vegas attorney Kirk Hendrick, who headed the attorney general’s gaming division in the late 1990s and spent nearly a decade as an execu…
Nevada board recommends approval of esports betting rules
The state is inching close to allowing the public to bet on esports video game competitions, which can draw thousands of spectators and has…
Mass. Gaming Commission public meeting to focus on sports wagering
BOSTON, Mass. (WWLP)– The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) will be meeting Thursday, and the agenda shows much of the discussion will…