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Supply chain issues snarling slot machines’ path to casinos
When the books are closed for 2022, Nevada’s gaming equipment suppliers expect to have delivered more than 13,700 new slot machines to ro...
Louisiana gambling, sports betting numbers continue downward trend in May
(The Center Square) — Louisiana's gambling and sports betting continued a downward trend in May, which experts believe is tied to raging ...
Kansas tribal casino sports betting negotiations are underway
TOPEKA, Kan. (KSNT) — Kansas tribal casinos could soon be brought in on the state’s sports betting plan.
In an interview, Monday, Kansas...
Macau is rocked by local COVID cases which threaten casino traffic
Macau casino stocks fell in Hong Kong after the gambling region saw its first COVID-19 outbreak in eight months.
The city reported 21 pr...
What Is New in New York Gambling Laws?
Debates, bills, and legislative amendments are all part of New York’s unique gambling history. The state approved a budget that would all...
Spanish Gaming Revenue Down as Sports Betting Takes a Hit
In the first quarter of the year, Spain’s gambling revenue slipped from its level in the previous quarter. Casino gambling held its own i...
Consistent Online Casino Play Has Pennsylvania On Pace For $1.3B IGaming Year
The $113.3 million in revenue reported by Pennsylvania’s 18 iCasinos in May was not a record — they collected nearly $5 million more in M...
People's Postcode Lottery Supports Civilians in Syria
£400,000 Raised to Help Make People Safe in Syria’s Forgotten Warzone
We are very pleased to announce on World Refugee Day that players...
New South Wales Australia cancels plans to sell the state’s $500 million a year lotteries duties, Australian and offshore pension funds forced to move on
NSW has cancelled plans to sell the state’s $500 million a year lotteries duties, leaving Australian and offshore pension funds searching...
Wisconsin Lottery launches scratch-off ticket with Luke Combs
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin Lottery is creating a scratch-off ticket that offers potential-winners more than just cash.
The tic...
Why the Gambling Industry Loves Virtual Horse Racing - Proponents expect many more fans in the metaverse
Imagine betting on a horse that doesn’t eat hay, has no heartbeat and isn’t going to sustain an injury anytime soon. That is what gambler...
Chicago casino developer makes $40 million ‘down payment’ as promised, but it’s a small dent in the city’s pension bills
Bally’s, the casino operator chosen to bring a gambling mecca to Chicago’s River West neighborhood, has made its initial $40 million paym...
Casino stocks are taking a hit as consumers struggle with inflation and recession fears
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Casino stocks have underperformed the S&P 500 as consumers grapple with inflation and recession concerns.
Derek Steven...
North Carolina House may back daily double on sports gambling legislation
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – The North Carolina House next week could take up a bill passed by the Senate that would expand sports gambling ...
Maryland Sports Gaming Panel Casts Aside Governor Hogan Request to Jump-Start Mobile Wagering
The commission charged with evaluating sports betting applications has brushed aside Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s demand that it move mor...
Commercial operators fighting with Tribal casinos over the rights for sports-betting in California
Expensive, dueling ad campaigns over allowing sports betting in California are ramping up ahead of the November election.
One measure wo...
Carnival Corp. to launch new sports betting and iGaming offerings on three cruise lines
Get ready to place your bets, cruise travelers. Carnival Corp. is partnering with sports betting and gaming entertainment company BetMGM ...
Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally find a sports betting solution?
BOSTON – The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting fina...
Allwyn identifies 'material weaknesses' in its financial reporting that could increase chances of fraud
The next operator of the National Lottery has identified 'material weaknesses' in its financial reporting that could increase chances of ...
Thailand GLO mulls boosting digital lottery tickets after last 2 draws sold out
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) will look into increasing the number of digital lottery tickets allocated to each draw after 5.17 mil...
Kentucky Lottery sales on record-breaking pace
Internet sales are a large part of the growth, but scratch-off ticket sales were the largest revenue generator, with $886.7 million in sa...
California new lottery tool allows for transparency
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The California Lottery unveiled a new interactive tool Thursday that lets the public track how much funding area ...
The Belgian National Lottery wishes to point out that the article published in the daily "Het Laatste Nieuws" on Saturday June 11, 2022 does not correctly relate the facts
Official reaction: the National Lottery publishes its letter of October 1, 2021 in complete transparency
Following recent ar...
KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES CONTINUE ON RECORD-BREAKING PACE
KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES CONTINUE ON RECORD-BREAKING PACE In today's meeting of the Kentucky Lottery board of directors, sales through the...
Dueling sports betting ad campaigns ramping up in California
The back-and-forth is making for an expensive campaign as two powerful industries fight for your vote
Expensive, dueling ad campaigns ov...
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 ...