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Missouri Lottery Makes 200th Scratchers Millionaire
A new milestone has been reached, now that a lottery player has claimed the 200th Scratchers prize worth $1 million or more in Missou…
Barry Pack, Director, Oregon Lottery bids us farewell
Barry we will miss you - the below posted on linkedin
The time has come for me to turn to a new chapter in my career. Oregon swears in a…
Pollard Banknote’s New Digital Press Showcases The Beauty Of Québec Wildlife In New Boréal Instant Tickets
January 9, 2023
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, January 9, 2023 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote” or “the company”) on t…
Online Lottery Ticket Platform Jackpot.com Launches in Texas With $42 Million in Funding
Jackpot.com is also announcing new financial backers including the Cowboys, Yankees, and owners of the 49ers, Cavaliers & NY Giants…
LYNNE ROITER, Secretary General of the World Lottery Association; former President and CEO of Loto-Québec honored with the Guy Simonis Lifetime Achievement Award
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Michelle Carinici, CEO of Lottotech, Remembering Guy Simonis
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MUSL NEWS 'LOTTO AMERICA Reaches New Heights
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Bill introduced in Frankfort would legalize sports betting in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Sports betting is back on the table in Kentucky in the new year.
A bill introduced Thursday in Frankfort would l…
U.S. sports betting: Here's where all 50 states stand on legalizing sports gambling, popular mobile bets
More than half the country has begun the process of legalizing sports betting
It seems like just yesterday that Nevada was the only state…
NY officially solicits bids for full-fledged casino with license fee set at $500M
New York's bid to award up to three licenses for full-fledged casinos advanced on Tuesday after officials unanimously voted to formally sol…
NeoGames’ Pariplay® makes further significant step in United States with Caesars Sportsbook & Casino launch in New Jersey
Wizard Games content is first to go live as part of Fusion platform agreement
LUXEMBOURG, Jan. 05, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeoGames S.A…
Maryland Lottery Begins 50th Anniversary Celebration
Lottery players have won more than $31.5 billion in prizes since 1973
When the Maryland Lottery first opened its doors in 1973, leisure su…
Maryland Lottery launches new games with multi-million dollar prizes for 50th anniversary
The Maryland Lottery will launch its first $50 scratch-off ticket, 50 Years!, featuring three $5 million top prizes.
As the Maryland Lotte…
IGT PlaySports™ Partners with UBetOhio to Deliver High-Performing Sports Betting Technology Across Ohio
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LONDON, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced toda…
India: Draft Rules for Online Gaming: The Beginning of an Enabling Framework?
Days after “online gaming” was formally brought under the purview of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (“MEITY”) thr…
Racino operators may bid big to open casinos in New York City
Racino operators at Aqueduct and Yonkers were expected to put in bids of at least $500 million each to try to win the right to open any of…
NY sees 8000% increase in sports betting since 2021
The Supreme Court removed the federal ban on sports betting, allowing states to legalize it if they choose in 2018. Since then, many states…
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Re-opens Petition Period For Available Igaming Certificates
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Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board Commonwealth Tower, Strawberry Square 303 Walnut Street, 5th Floor Harrisbu…
NeoGames obtains WLA Responsible Gaming certification
The World Lottery Association has certified that NeoGames’ iLottery technology and operations align with its responsible gaming standards…
Sports betting and other legalized gambling could beat long odds after Georgia Legislature shakeup
State Rep. Ron Stephens, a Savannah Republican, wanted to make a point about gambling in the state of Georgia. During a 2021 hearing on leg…
Gov. Mike DeWine warns gambling companies following Ohio sports betting launch
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gov. Mike DeWine said he’s taken a personal interest in enforcing state regulations for advertising by gambling companies…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Instant Scratch Ticket Contract By Norsk Tipping
Press Release January 2, 2023
Pollard Banknote Awarded Instant Scratch Ticket Contract By Norsk Tipping
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, J…
Mass Lottery to Introduce its First $50 Instant Ticket
The Massachusetts State Lottery will soon be introducing its first $50 instant “scratch” ticket. Billion Dollar Extravaganza will offer ove…
Mega Millions® jackpot estimated at $785 million
The New Year Starts With a Big Bang
RELEASE DATE: 12/31/2022 There’s plenty of lottery excitement as the year 2023 gets underway, thanks…
Nevada Gaming Commission Adopts Cybersecurity Regulations
On December 22, 2022, the Nevada Gaming Commission (NGC) adopted regulations creating new cybersecurity requirements for certain gaming ope…
7 Reasons to Embrace E-Training IGT
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The Science Inside 'The Success' Scientific Games
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EMPOWERING LOTTERIES with PLAYER-FOCUSED SOLUTIONS IGT
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New York sports betting handle tops $1.5B mark in November; third-highest total ever
The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) reported Friday that the total sports betting handle for November - mobile and retail combined…
Allwyn to become Illinois Lottery's new operator through Camelot LS Group acquisition
European lottery operator Allwyn AG and the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board announced Thursday that Allwyn has agreed to acquire the C…
Nevada Gaming Commission approves updated cybersecurity regulation
Nevada casinos will be required to protect their customers, employees and themselves against computer cyberattacks after the Nevada Gaming…
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC ANNOUNCES REDEMPTION OF A SUBSIDIARY'S 5.35% NOTES DUE 2023 IN FULL
LONDON, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) ("IGT") today announced that International Game Techn…
Spain begins drawing for the $2.7 billion 'El Gordo' lottery
MADRID — Spain kicked off the festive period Thursday with the celebration of one of its most iconic events, the bumper Christmas lottery…
Nevada Gaming Commission approves updated cybersecurity regulation
Nevada casinos will be required to protect their customers, employees and themselves against computer cyberattacks after the Nevada Gaming…
Celebrating a Five-Year Partnership -Scientific Games NCEL
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Kirkland Represents Allwyn on Acquisition of the Camelot Lottery Solutions Group from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
Kirkland & Ellis advised Allwyn AG (“Allwyn”), Europe’s leading lottery operator, on the acquisition of the Camelot Lottery Solutions g…
A committee formed by the Vermont Legislature wants lawmakers to pursue legalizing sports betting through a state-controlled market
A committee formed by the Vermont Legislature wants lawmakers to pursue legalizing sports betting through a state-controlled market.
In a …
Allwyn to acquire the Camelot Lottery Solutions Group from Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan Board
CHICAGO, Illinois, United States and Luzern, Switzerland – 22 December 2022 - Allwyn AG (“Allwyn”), Europe’s leading lottery operator, and…
Record results for Loto-Québec - Halfway through fiscal 2022–2023
Montréal, December 14, 2022 — Loto-Québec posted record results with total revenues of $1.466B and consolidated net income of $805.3M at th…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES SYSTEMS POWER RETAIL AND DIGITAL SALES FOR LOTTO BAYERN IN MUNICH
SCIENTIFIC GAMES SYSTEMS POWER RETAIL AND DIGITAL SALES FOR LOTTO BAYERN IN MUNICH
Company’s Most Advanced Gaming System Is Now Live…
Arizona Lottery Expands Its Portfolio With The Addition Of Pollard Banknote’s ScanACTIV Instants™ Innovation
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, December 21, 2022 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote” or “the company”) is thrilled to anno…
DraftKings reveals thousands of customer accounts hit by cyberattack
Customers had $300,000 stolen from their accounts
Sports betting company DraftKings has shared more details about the recent account breac…
IGT Achieves Sector-Leading ESG Score from Moody's ESG Solutions
Company in number one position in the North American hotel, leisure goods and services sector
LONDON, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intern…
Business Owners, Operators, Unions Team Up To Support NY Casino In Times Square
When Gov. Kathy Hochul signed off on the authorization for three downstate New York casino licenses, eyes lit up.
Commercial gaming would…
INTRALOT signs 5-year Sports Betting contract with Ohio Lottery Commission
INTRALOT signs 5-year Sports Betting contract with Ohio Lottery Commission
December 20, 2022 INTRALOT S.A. announces that its U.S. subsid…
Lydia D'Amore Joins Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) as Director of Regulatory Compliance
Lydia D'Amore Joins Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) as Director of Regulatory Compliance
LAS VEGAS (December 19, 2022) – Gaming…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES NAMED ATLANTIC LOTTERY’S PRIMARY SCRATCH’N WIN GAME PARTNER IN CANADA
SCIENTIFIC GAMES NAMED ATLANTIC LOTTERY’S PRIMARY SCRATCH’N WIN GAME PARTNER IN CANADA
Company’s Primary Partnership with Atlantic Lo…
AGA Chief Wants Indictments Soon for Illegal Sports Betting, iGaming Operators
The issue of illegal sports betting and iGaming is on the radar of lawmakers in Washington, as well as the FBI.
The head of a major gambli…
The Power of Powerball®: The national impact of the $2.04 billion jackpot
By Arizona Lottery Executive Director, Gregg Edgar
Altadena, California became the center of the lottery universe on November 8, after a s…
Germany’s New Unified Gaming Regulator is Taking Over
Germany’s unified approach to gambling oversight, which ends years of fractured operations, is closer to becoming a reality. The Joint Gami…
The Arizona Lottery is proud to announce another big year for giving back to Arizona. $1.36 billion in ticket sales
The Arizona Lottery is proud to announce another big year for giving back to Arizona. $1.36 billion in ticket sales has allowed the agency…
Florida Lottery education contribution hits $43 billion total
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLX) - The Florida Lottery is celebrating a major milestone in its ongoing commitment to enhancing education in Florida…
Public Gaming International Magazine October/November 2022
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Sweden Q3 turnover revealed as self-exclusion increases
Gambling companies operating in Sweden generated a total turnover of SEK6.8bn in the third quarter of 2022.
Spelinspektionen noted the fig…
Time to stop illegal gambling machines in Kentucky
If an illegal business that could harm our children and families came into our community, we’d expect local authorities to shut it down qui…
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $429 million
DATE: DEC. 15, 2022
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Mega Millions jackpot rises to $429 mill…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Further Strengthens EMEA Team Remco Bosch and Miha Bizjak Join GLI Account Management
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Further Strengthens EMEA Team Remco Bosch and Miha Bizjak Join GLI Account Management
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IGT Inks Long-Term Contract with Loterie Romande to Power Swiss iLottery System
IGT Inks Long-Term Contract with Loterie Romande to Power Swiss iLottery System
12/15/2022
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Head of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries leaving for private-sector post after 3 years on the job
The man whose leadership led to the creation of secure entrances at many Manitoba Liquor Marts will be on the move in the new year.
Manny…
UK’s Gambling Reform Could Cause Serious Damage, Asserts New Report
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the UK government are working on new plans for the gaming industry, although their approaches aren’t…
JOB: New Mexico Lottery - Director of Finance
Organization: New Mexico Lottery Authority (NMLA).
Department: Finance Division
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JOB: New Mexico Lottery - Deputy Director of Finance
Job Title: Deputy Director of Finance
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Location: Albuquerque, NM
Date Posted: December 12, 2022
Close Date: TBA
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From loot boxes to gambling addiction: experts warn video games open door to betting
Video games in which players spend money on in-built games of chance can be a gateway to gambling because they acclimatise young people to…
Igaming rules toughened in Denmark
The Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gaming regulator, has announced that it will no longer permit reactivation bonuses for lapsed players.
U…
Sports Wagering Contributes $704,728 to the State During November
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December 12, 2022
Sports Wagering Contributes $704,728 to the State During November
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Alberta Reverses UFC Betting Ban, Ontario ‘Encouraged’ by Integrity Commitment
The betting bans came in the wake of a UFC fight in November that allegedly attracted suspicious wagering patterns
The regulator of sports…
New ticket system coming for South Dakota video lottery
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Technology that would allow players to insert tickets in addition to cash into video lottery terminals is coming toge…
Sports betting coming to Ohio on Jan. 1: Your questions answered
Legal sports gambling will begin in Ohio on Jan. 1, 2023. Here are answers to some common questions about it.
Bets will be allowed on prof…
Fictional reality: Why the real metaverse doesn’t require a headset
AI is letting us live out alternative realities on the digital platforms where we already spend our time online.
Much has been said of, wr…
EL/WLA Webinar: Lottery experts discuss how to tackle unexpected security issues
As the world continues to be a complex place of interdependent elements with black swans ever more common, lottery professionals from all c…
Hosted by: The European Lotteries (EL) EL webinar: Draws, balls and RNGs -15 December
This webinar is free of charge and open to all interested lottery professionals working in the department for draws, marketing, communicati…
165 Belgians share $150 million lottery jackpot
Christmas came early for 165 people from the small northern Belgian village of Olmen who won 142,897,164 euros ($150.81 million) in the Eu…
The WLA President, Rebecca Paul and WLA Secretary General and Chair of the WLA CSR Committee, Lynne Roiter are participating in the African Lottery Association (ALA) 2022 Seminar on Responsible Gaming, in Accra Ghana
The WLA President, Rebecca Paul and WLA Secretary General and Chair of the WLA CSR Committee, Lynne Roiter are pleased to participate in th…
Andreas Kötter confirmed as WestLotto-Managing Director for another five years
The committees of Germany's largest lottery operator WestLotto (Westdeutsche Lotterie GmbH & Co OHG) have unanimously extended the cont…
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is suing iGaming Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is suing iGaming Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario, arguing the way they have organized th…
After November’s results, Ohio casinos just $170 million shy of yearly record
Another profitable month is in the books for Ohio casinos and racinos. For November, the 11 facilities took in a combined $183.6 million in…
Massachusetts State Lottery players have claimed over $50 million in prizes through the mobile cashing feature that launched on the Mass Lottery app
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Star Entertainment Group fined $100 million over Queensland casino breaches
Star Entertainment Group has been hit with $100 million in fines and a special manager has been appointed to oversee its Queensland operati…
Illinois Reaches $1 Billion In Sports Betting Handle For October 2022
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has released the Illinois sports betting revenue and handle numbers for October. The report shows all-time…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has awarded the state’s first sports betting licence to casino operator Encore Boston Harbor
Massachusetts regulators on Thursday unanimously approved Encore Boston Harbor's application for the state's first sports wagering operator…
Gambling Regulators Need To Crack Down On Sports Gambling Ads Disguised As Journalism
In November 2014, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wrote an op ed in the New York Times NYT +1.2% calling for the legalization of sports gambli…
Another attempt to legalize sports betting in the state of Missouri has begun
Another attempt to legalize sports betting in the state of Missouri has begun.
Late last week Senator Denny Hoskins pre-filed SB1, which i…
"Best Sustainability Reputation 2022": WestLotto receives the seal of the FAZ Institute
Top marks for WestLotto: A study by the renowned FAZ Institute certifies Germany's largest lottery provider the "Best Sustainabil…
The UK National Lottery hosts Love Actually at the cinema
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Wow that was quick! Nearly all of the tickets for The National Lottery hosts Love Actually at the cinema have sold out. Due to…
Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs bill to let criminals work in New York casinos
Gov. Kathy Hochul has a piece of legislation sitting on her desk that would allow casino operators to hire a diverse range of convicted fel…
Florida Lottery- more than $43 billion generated for education since 1988!
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IWG Congratulates the New Hampshire Lottery on 100th eInstant Launch
IWG Congratulates the New Hampshire Lottery on 100th eInstant Launch
Company’s Holiday Stacked Cash game delivers key milestone
Decembe…
Brazil Gambling Legislation Could Pass Senate Thanks to Wild Card
Legislation to advance gambling in Brazil is currently under siege by its Senate, where it’s been stagnant for almost all of 2022. A famili…
Department of the Interior proposing update to Class III gaming compacts regulation
The Department of the Interior’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs announced Monday the publication of proposed revision…
Singapore lotteries, sportsbooks see record amount of bets placed in the financial year 2021/22
The easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Singapore has led to a "dramatic surge" in the amount of placed bets on 4-D, Toto, and sports such a…
Bally's Expands Executive Team With Addition Of Kim Barker Lee As Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Appointment aligns with company's continued global growth and operational diversification
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B…
CNBC DISRUPTOR 50 Fanatics valuation hits $31 billion after $700 million investment round
Michael Rubin’s sports platform company Fanatics has raised $700 million in fresh capital, pushing its value to $31 billion, according to p…
Colorado sports betting handle sees second-highest month on record with $526.6M in October
The Colorado Division of Gaming reported Friday the monthly sports betting figures corresponding to October 2022. The state recorded its se…