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Powerball jackpot grows to $610M after no winner claimed Saturday
Feeling lucky? The Powerball jackpot prize grew on Saturday after no ticket matched all the numbers.
The estimated jackpot grew to $610 mi…
Oregon Lottery returns nearly $909M directly to the state
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The state of Oregon is nearly $909 million richer thanks to the return from the Oregon Lottery’s 2022 fiscal year…
The Role of AI in iGaming
Artificial Intelligence has become an integral part of people’s day-to-day life. From activities like making internet searches more relevan…
Lynne Roiter is honored with the 2022 Guy Simonis Lifetime Achievement Award at the World Lottery Summit 2022
Lynne was honored on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 during the final banquet of the World Lottery Summit 2022 for her 37-year dedication to th…
You Won’t Believe How Many All-Female CEO-CFO Duos Run The 500 Largest Public U.S. Companies
A new Forbes analysis of data from Equilar shows that just about whatever number you come up with, it’s probably too high.
When U.K.-based…
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame Ceremony
Congratulations to the four newest members of the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame. The PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame Ceremony was…
America should consider Europe’s experience with sports gambling before going all in
Though some form of sports betting is now legal in nearly three dozen states, the biggest prize of all — California — has eluded the indust…
Opinion: Twitch’s gambling ban does not protect viewers
American streaming company Twitch recently made history by banning gambling streams for offshore companies such as Stake and Roobet. While…
Nova Scotia Gaming Corporation -Gaming, Municipal Finance Corporations Integrated With Government
The Province will improve efficiency and accountability and reduce duplication through legislation introduced today, October 20, to complet…
Legal Online Gaming, Sports Betting To Launch In Saskatchewan On Nov. 3
Province selected the British Columbia Lottery Corporation as its online gaming vendor in June
Residents of Canada‘s province of Saskatche…
NEW YORK Caesars bid for a Times Square casino rattles Broadway
Gambling giant Caesars bid for a casino in Times Square is sparking strong opposition from Broadway.
As news of the idea for a Caesars Pal…
Ireland's National Lottery regulator released its annual report for 2021
Ireland's National Lottery regulator released its annual report for 2021 on Wednesday. According to the document, Lottery operator Premier…
West Virginia Lottery Wins Batchy Award for 2021 Holiday Commercial
WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY OCTOBER 21, 2022 WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY WINS BATCHY AWARD FOR 2021 HOLIDAY COMMERCIAL
VANCOUVER, CANADA- The West Vi…
New York Lottery Starts Training Retailers to Prevent Underage Players
The New York Lottery earlier this month rolled out a new training initiative designed to help its retailers understand the need to prevent…
Flutter announces group CFO transition
Jonathan Hill to establish new Group COO function to support global growth strategy
Paul Edgecliffe-Johnson to join as Group CFO from IH…
Cambodia issues new guidelines for licensed casino operations
The General Secretariat of the Commercial Gambling Management Commission of Cambodia (CGMC) has issued new guidelines for the operation of…
NFT metaverse casino Slotie hit by emergency cease-and-desist in four states
Regulators in Texas, Kentucky, New Jersey and Alabama accused Slotie of defrauding investors and ordered a halt to its business and sales…
AGCO wins International Association of Gaming Regulators’ (IAGR) Regulatory Excellence Award
TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has been awarded the International Associati…
Six states experience igaming upsurge as AGA reveals $401m yearly revenue
The American igaming scene has witnessed a spike in its yearly revenue as commercial gaming revenue across the board experienced increments…
Zimbabwe: Government losing revenue through online gaming – Cabinet Minister
Government losing revenue through online gaming – Cabinet Minister
HARARE: Government has approved the amendment of the Lotteries and Gami…
Inspired extends virtual sports deal with Sports Information Services brand 49's
Gaming content and technology provider Inspired Entertainment has announced a long-term contract extension with partner 49's, owned by Spor…
Australia: NSW -Facial Recognition Technology: Coming to gambling areas of all pubs and clubs across the state
The Australian Hotels Association NSW and ClubsNSW have announced the development of ‘state of the art’ facial recognition technology which…
Microsoft looks to build an Xbox mobile gaming store with Activision and King content
As the U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigates Microsoft’s $68.7 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, Microsoft…
WILL Reception and Regional Update held at WLS in Vancouver
Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership Reception was held on October 18, 2022 during the World Lottery Summit in Vancouver, BC, Canada. …
Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot tops half a billion dollars
DATE: OCT. 19, 2022
CONTACT: JONATHAN LAROWE
OFFICE: (919) 301-3620
CELL: (919) 737-4277
Wednesday’s Powerball jackpot tops…
4th Largest Lottery Distributor in The World Seals New Deal
Powering Lotteries in The Digital Age in New Territories
A deal has been struck between Loterie Romande and FDJ Gaming Solutions, a leadin…
UK Gaming Commission CEO, Andrew Rhodes, - speech at IAGR Conference 2022
18 October 2022
On 18 October, the Commission's chief executive Andrew Rhodes delivered a speech at the 2022 IAGR Conference in Melbourne…
Connecticut Sets New Sports Wagering, IGaming Revenue Marks
September was big for gaming operators in Connecticut, where monthly gross revenue records were set
It was not only a busy September for o…
Twitch tightens gambling regulatory policies as new ban goes into effect
Twitch to include a growing number of gambling websites.
In a recent policy update, Twitch expanded upon its gambling ban by adding an add…
U.S. sports betting: Here's where all 50 states stand on legalizing sports gambling, newest mobile bets
More than half the country has begun the process of legalizing sports betting
You probably noticed that legal U.S. sports betting has grow…
Nebraska: Hastings City Planning Commission to discuss "racino" plans
HASTINGS, Neb. — Plans for a horse racing track and casino are back in the spotlight in Hastings.
The City Planning Commission will decide…
Vermont lawmakers take testimony on sports betting proposals
Vermont lawmakers are considering joining the growing number of states legalizing sports betting, but do Vermonters want it?
A study commi…
EQL Games has signed an agreement with Australian game studio ReelPlay to provide iLottery content to North American lotteries
U.S. IGAMING LEADER TO DEVELOP DIGITAL LOTTERY PRODUCTS
EQL Games has signed an agreement with Australian game studio ReelPlay to provide…
Australian Casino Gets Record Fine Over Money Laundering
Australian Casino Gets Record Fine Over Money Laundering
Australian Gambling company Star Entertainment Group has been fined A$100 million…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES GROWS ROOTS IN COMMUNITY WITH URBAN AGRICULTURAL FARM PROJECT
SCIENTIFIC GAMES GROWS ROOTS IN COMMUNITY WITH URBAN AGRICULTURAL FARM PROJECT
Non-profit Breaks Soil for Urban Farm at Scientific Ga…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Third Quarter 2022 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, November 8, 2022
International Game Technology PLC to Host Third Quarter 2022 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, November 8, 2022
LONDON, Oct. 18, 2022 /P…
IWG Now Live with OLG Ontario becomes ninth Canadian province with Company’s eInstants
IWG Now Live with OLG Ontario becomes ninth Canadian province with Company’s eInstants
OLG Cash Expander eInstant
October 17, 2022: In…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES UNVEILS AUTHENTIC LOTERIA AUGMENTED REALITY EXPERIENCE AT 2022 WORLD LOTTERY SUMMIT
SCIENTIFIC GAMES UNVEILS AUTHENTIC LOTERIA AUGMENTED REALITY EXPERIENCE AT 2022 WORLD LOTTERY SUMMIT
Global Lottery Innovator Brin…
INSPIRED Entertainment's A. Lorne Weil: "We continue to view iLottery as a significant potential growth opportunity"
Inspired Entertainment had to act fast in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Executive chairman Lorne Weil and chief operating officer Broo…
Ontario’s Gaming Regulator Ends Transition Period for Unregulated iGaming Operators and Suppliers
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued new gaming standards (New Standards) to end the “transition period” for oper…
FDJ Gaming Solutions provides state-of-the-art terminals to the Israeli Sports Betting Board to modernize their retail network
FDJ Gaming Solutions provides state-of-the-art terminals to the Israeli Sports Betting Board to modernize their retail network
Boulogne…
Danske Spil Extends Long-Standing OpenBet Partnership With New Three-Year Contract
Danske Spil Extends Long-Standing OpenBet Partnership With New Three-Year Contract
State-controlled operator bolsters Oddset offering w…
World Lottery Summit 2022 app is now available
With just a week to go until the World Lottery Summit in Vancouver, we’re looking forward to see you all there and pleased to announce that…
WLS WORLD LOTTERY SUMMIT Starts Sunday October 16th
The biggest lottery industry event to be held in the last four years is taking place right now, this week, Oct. 16 to 20, in Vancouver, Can…
Guy Simonis Lifetime Achievement Award
The closing night banquet at the World Lottery Summit Vancouver (Weds Oct. 19) to feature a special retrospective commemoratio…
Abacus and Blackhawk Network Announce a Partnership
Abacus and Blackhawk Network Announce a Partnership
Delivering digital lottery solutions through existing Point-of-Sale Systems at reta…
Kindred Gives in to Norway’s Gaming Regulator, Will Stop Targeting the Country
Kindred is throwing in the towel. The online gaming operator had promised to fight Norway to the bitter end in order to serve the country…
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots total over $900 million
DATE: OCT. 13, 2022
CONTACT: JONATHAN LAROWE
OFFICE: (919) 301-3620
CELL: (919) 737-4277
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpo…
Germany: Joint Gaming Authority of the States Calls on Internet Service Providers to Bloc Illegal Gambling Offers from Lottoland
The GGL, Germany’s new gambling regulator, continues its battle against the Lottoland Group, a betting operator whose offerings the authori…
TENNESSEE LOTTERY GENERATES RECORD FIRST QUARTER FUNDING FOR EDUCATION
LOTTERY NEWS UPDATE
October 14, 2022
LOTTERY GENERATES RECORD FIRST QUARTER FUNDING FOR EDUCATION Brings Total Raised Since Inception…
Rebecca Paul, Moderates Panel Discussion: Creating Alignment of Mission, Purpose, and Action
Moderated by Rebecca Paul, President and CEO Tennessee Education Lottery Corp.; President, World Lottery Association (WLA)
CLICK HERE TO W…
JOB: Wisconsin Lottery Marketing and Awareness Programs Specialist
Are you seeking a challenging opportunity to utilize marketing skills and experience? Would you like the satisfaction of working on marketi…
JOBS: MUSL, California, North Carolina, Oregon,
Web Designer (Freelance) Multi State Lottery Association - Remote 19 hours ago
Risk and Claims Specialist Oregon State Lottery -…
FDJ Gaming Solutions provides its Interactive Factory to Loterie Suisse Romande
FDJ Gaming Solutions provides its Interactive Factory to Loterie Suisse Romande
Boulogne-Billancourt (France), October 14, 2022 - Loterie…
Ontario Sports Betting: Provincial iGaming Surges in Second Quarter, iGO Figures Show
Online sports betting in Ontario looks to be gaining traction with more and more consumers — and the return of NFL football probably isn’t…
New York Court Rules in Favor of FanDuel in $1B Founders Suit
The New York Supreme Court today ruled in favor of FanDuel, dismissing a $1 billion suit brought by founders of the gaming company. They ar…
adesso has developed software designed to recognise lottery slips automatically using cloud and AI technology for Westdeutsche Lotterie GmbH & Co. OHG (WestLotto).
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New product unveiled by adesso and WestLotto at the World Lottery Summit 2022
AI-based lottery slip recognition for tab…
Pollard Banknote To Showcase Latest Revenue Driving Innovations At World Lottery Summit
October 13, 2022
Pollard Banknote To Showcase Latest Revenue Driving Innovations At World Lottery Summit
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 13…
IGT Expands Modernization of Georgia Lottery Corporation Offering with Seven-Year Contract Extension
IGT Expands Modernization of Georgia Lottery Corporation Offering with Seven-Year Contract Extension
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES AND GROUPE FDJ DEBUT LOTTERY GAMES OF THE FUTURE
SCIENTIFIC GAMES AND GROUPE FDJ DEBUT LOTTERY GAMES OF THE FUTURE
Global Lottery Industry Leaders Partner on Innovative iDecide Game…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Contract For Scratch Ticket Manufacturing And Services By The Texas Lottery
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 12, 2022 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote” or “the company”) is pleased to announ…
New Ohio Lottery scratch-offs ready for Holiday Season
New Ohio Lottery scratch-offs ready for Holiday Season
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
CLEVELAND – The fall leaves are just starting to turn…
Netherland's René Jansen, chair of Dutch regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), reflects on first year of legal online gambling market
October 10, 2022
On October 1, the legal market for online games of chance was open for exactly one year. We seized th…
Inspired to highlight its latest virtual sports and iGaming content at G2E Las Vegas
Inspired Showcases its Latest Award-Winning Virtual Sports Content and Top Performing iGaming and VLT Titles at Booth #4130
New York, Octo…
Endeavor Pays $800M for Sports Betting Firm OpenBet Inc.
Beverly Hills-based talent and entertainment holding business Endeavor Group followed through on its plan to acquire the sports betting com…
G2E panelists say that for sportsbooks to survive, they’ll need to enter the ‘omniverse’
The Global Gaming Expo (G2E) kicked off Monday at the Venetian in Las Vegas, and if there was a quote that summed up the sentiment at back-…
Sports betting generates nearly $1.3 million in Kansas’ first month
- Sports betting has generated nearly $1.3 million in the State of Kansas’ first month of legalization.
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly announ…
India: Online Gaming: Talks begin for central regulatory framework
The government is exploring the need for a central regulatory framework for the online gaming industry to bring about uniformity in the way…
Online gaming: It’s increasingly a women’s world
Chavda is part of a growing community of women gamers who are not just playing casually but also competing professionally or getting involv…
Bermuda Getting First Casino After Nine-Year Wait
It took more than nine years, but the Caribbean island of Bermuda is getting a casino. The Bermuda Gaming Commission (BGC) has awarded the…
Massachusetts aims to launch sports betting in late January
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is planning to launch in-person sports betting in the state in late January, just in time for the Super…
NASPL is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2022 NASPL Awards!
NASPL is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2022 NASPL Awards!
Each year the NASPL Awards honor the most creative, innovative an…
IGT is aiming to be the number one iGaming supplier in North America
IGT is aiming to be the number one iGaming supplier in North America. We speak to IGT president of iGaming, Gil Rotem, to learn how
It has…
Kristi Torgerson Named Nevada Gaming Control Board Enforcement Division Chief
Kristi Torgerson Named Nevada Gaming Control Board Enforcement Division Chief
NGCB Chair J. Brin Gibson announced the appointment this wee…
NJ Gambling addicts charged with crimes could get help not jail
TRENTON – New Jersey’s criminal justice system has a fairly well-known drug court, now referred to as a recovery court, and a newer, less f…
ALC and IWG ink omnichannel games partnership
Once more the Atlantic Lottery Corporation is putting effort into expanding its already impressive iGaming offerings. This week, the Crown…
WLA Lottery experts discuss navigating a gambling advertising ban
In Europe and other parts of the world, the gambling industry is under pressure as regulations become stricter. On the one hand, authoritie…
NeoPollard Interactive to Deliver Industry-Leading Game Content to the Georgia Lottery
LANSING, Mich., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NeoPollard Interactive" or "NPi"), jointly owned by Pollard Bankn…
DALLAS COWBOYS TEAM WITH TEXAS LOTTERY TO RECOGNIZE INNOVATIVE HEALTH & WELLNESS EDUCATORS IN TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOLS
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Dallas Cowboys PR: Whitney Brandon Faulkne…
IGT Enhances Player Security in Oregon with Video Lottery Digital Prize Redemption
Oregon Lottery becomes first U.S. lottery to provide VLT player accounts
LONDON, Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technolo…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES ANNOUNCES NEW LEADER OF GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
SCIENTIFIC GAMES ANNOUNCES NEW LEADER OF GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCES, DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Experienced HR Leader Mona Garland W…
JOB: Wisconsin Lottery Instant Product Coordinator, who will be responsible for the product life cycle of scratch and pull-tab games
The Wisconsin Lottery, an over $800 million a year business, is seeking a self-motivated and experienced Instant Product Coordinator, who w…
More Deal or No Deal Lottery Games and Events Coming to Players from Scientific Games
Oct 10, 2022
ATLANTA – October 10, 2022 – Scientific Games has extended a long-term license partnership with Banijay Brands for instant…
Light & Wonder Names Matt Wilson Chief Executive Officer
Siobhan Lane Named Chief Executive Officer of Gaming Business
LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 10, 2022-- Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ…
RFP: Request for Proposal (RFP) R000616 Lottery Website and Cloud Infrastructure: Maintenance, Support, and New Development Services
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS RFP R000616.California Lottery.Public Website and Cloud Infrastructure
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Abacus Solutions International attends the WLA Summit 2022, Booth #318
Abacus Solutions International attends the WLA Summit 2022, Booth #318
World Lottery Association Summit 2022, Booth #318
This is an exc…
Adesso launches iGaming platform integration with Fennica Gaming, subsidiary of the Finland's Veikkaus
PRESS RELEASE
International lottery business
adesso launches platform collaboration with Fennica Gaming
iGaming platform integrati…
Allwyn companies change their names in connection with rebranding process
Allwyn companies change their names in connection with rebranding process
LUCERNE, PRAGUE, LONDON – October 6th, 2022 - The Allwyn lotter…
In MEMORIAM: Guy Simonis
The closing night banquet at the World Lottery Summit Vancouver to feature a special retrospective commemoration of the life and times of l…
Panel Discussion: Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
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"Digital Lottery" (Players Clubs, Loyalty Programs, Second-Chance programs, digital apps and digital strategies) provi…
2022 EL Innovation Award goes to Norsk Tipping
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2022 EL Innovation Award goes to Norsk Tipping
Milan, 7 October 2022 – Whether it is an innovation of a new product, an…
NJ Lottery Announces Proposed Rulemaking -The requested change consists of an amendment that would allow lottery couriers applications to offer internet and mobile gaming, as well as online sports wagering through a shared or separate wallet.
TRENTON (OCT. 5, 2022) – The New Jersey Lottery has published a Proposed Notice of Amendment to an existing rule and a Notice of a New Rule…
IGT Launches Cashless Gaming with External Funding at Indigo Sky Casino via Resort Wallet and IGTPay
Company introduces award-winning cashless technology to one of largest gaming markets in U.S.
LONDON, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Interna…
Gaming Industry Leaders Brian Lessman and Kristian Milne Join North American Supplier Team at Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®)
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Gaming Industry Leaders Brian Lessman and Kristian Milne Join North American Supplier Team at Gaming Labo…
Maryland Casinos Generate $159.3 Million in Gaming Revenue During September
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October 5, 2022
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IGT Wins 10-Year Scratch Ticket Manufacturing Contract with the Texas Lottery Commission
IGT Wins 10-Year Scratch Ticket Manufacturing Contract with the Texas Lottery Commission
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IGT Presents Future-Forward Solutions at the World Lottery Summit 2022
Company introduces OMNIA™, the lottery industry's first omnichannel solution
LONDON, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Techn…