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Abacus Solutions International is pleased to announce the consolidating acquisition of the Playport Gaming Systems digital lottery platform, creating an industry-first product suite for lotteries globally
Abacus Solutions International is pleased to announce the consolidating acquisition of the Playport Gaming Systems digital lottery platform…
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots total over $700 million
DATE: OCT. 3, 2022
CONTACT: JONATHAN LAROWE
OFFICE: (919) 301-3620
CELL: (919) 737-4277
Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots tota…
Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg: Lottery overhaul must include online option
State Treasurer Deb Goldberg saw this coming, and now the chickens of legislative inaction have come home to roost.
The confluence of ragi…
Illinois gambling revenue hits all-time high in fiscal year 2022 at almost $1.9 billion
Gambling revenues in Illinois during the last fiscal year hit an all-time high for the state, according to the latest data, with almost $1…
Virginia Lottery sees increased profits in online games, as players win more than $2 billion since launch 2 years ago
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia Lottery has reported that online players have now won more than $2 billion, only a little more than 2 years…
Mary Harville, president and CEO, Kentucky Lottery Corp, one of the 2022 Most Admired CEOs in Louisville
Mary Harville, president and CEO, Kentucky Lottery Corp, was selected as one of the 2022 Most Admired CEOs in Louisville.
Mary has been se…
Netflix to branch out into online video gaming services
As Netflix continues its efforts to become a leader in the gaming industry, the company announced in a blog post this week that it is setti…
The Alabama Supreme Court unanimously agreed with the Attorney General that casinos are operating illegally and are to be shut down
Alabama Supreme Court Decision Will Force Victoryland, Southern Star, and White Hall Casinos to Cease Gambling Operations
(MONTGOMERY)—Att…
Voices from the world lottery community
The world lottery community is a wealth of professional knowledge. As a global association, we see it as our duty to facilitate the sharing…
Endeavor Completes Acquisition of Sports Betting Company OpenBet
September 30, 2022 08:10 AM Eastern Daylight Time
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EDR), a glo…
Netherlands: Kansspelautoriteit - Online gambling market stable
The legal market for online games of chance, which opened on October 1, 2021, is showing itself to be quite stable. Monthly gross…
Op-Ed: Online gambling from Prop. 27 wouldn’t solve a bigger issue for California’s tribes
As California voters weigh proposed measures to authorize sports betting, they are confronted with emotional appeals extolling the possible…
Ireland’s C&AG Requests More Info from National Lottery Regulator
Ireland’s C&AG Requests More Info from National Lottery Regulator
C&AG requests that the Regulator of the National Lottery p…
Nevada gambling revenue tops $1B for 18th consecutive month in August at $1.2B
Nevada’s winning streak shows no sign of slowing down: the Silver State has now reported its 18th consecutive month of more than $1 billion…
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Careers at Oregon Lottery
Oregon State Lottery - Salem, OR 3.9
Initial Posting Date: 07/20/2022 Application Deadline: /…
IGT Deploys Floor Manager in Peru and Becomes First Gaming Supplier in Region to Offer Cloud-Based Game Delivery Technology
Qullqi SAC inks multi-casino deal to leverage IGT’s Floor Manager across its seven casinos in Peru and become first operator in region to a…
Leger has just launched its first annual Player Value (2022) research study
Leger has just launched its first annual Player Value (2022) research study.This new study will focus on what factors impact value for play…
A game about sheep is going viral in China even as gaming regulation remains tight
A new game called “Sheep a Sheep” that sits within Tencent’s WeChat surged in popularity earlier this month despite ongoing restrictions on…
Analysis: Genting aims to upend Macau casino landscape in bidding war
Genting has solid chance of displacing an incumbent - analysts
A Genting entry would shakeup Macau's gaming sector - analysts
Failu…
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Boulogne, September 29, 2022 – La Française des Jeux (FDJ) is launching " Wizz…
Sweden: Spelinspektionen: Municipalities Need to Update Info for Lotteries
The Swedish Gaming Authority has mapped the information about lotteries on the municipalities' websites, and the mapping shows that many…
Morocco – Intralot collaborates with EveryMatrix to deliver online solution for Moroccan state lottery
Following a landmark agreement inked in April of 2022, EveryMatrix and Intralot have delivered a new online solution to MDJS (La Marocaine…
Flutter's Sisal awarded contract to manage lottery, sports betting in Tunisia
Flutter Entertainment's brand Sisal announced Wednesday it has been awarded the contract for the management of gaming in Tunisia by Promosp…
Luis Gama: Brazil, how much longer?
In an analytical column for Yogonet entitled Até cuándo Brasil ('Brazil, how much longer?'), international consultant and former Uruguayan…
BCLC unveils Cascades Casino Delta celebrates grand opening
It’s been six years since Delta was selected as a preferred host community for a new casino
A major new entertainment attraction in South…
#BeActive! EL & ENGSO unite to empower youth to become sport integrity ambassadors
Brussels, 29 September 2022 - United in efforts to promote values-based sport and empower young people to become the agents of change…
NBA featuring sports betting content in its new league app
The NBA announced Wednesday the launch of a reimagined global NBA App, with new personalization features, wall-to-wall content from every g…
Opinion: Decision On Data Could Be Lesson For Sports Betting World
Data is what makes the sports betting world spin.
The fastest, most accurate data is the most desirable. But the data market is far from a…
Feds, Seminole Tribe Invoke IGRA ‘Jurisdiction-Shifting’ In Bid To Revive Online Sports Betting in Florida
In their latest court filings, the Seminole Tribe and the United States Department of the Interior have articulated a novel, if not legally…
California Sports Betting Fights Most Expensive Voting Initiative in U.S. History
California voters are expected to consider seven measures in the November vote, including two competing sports betting initiatives. Campaig…
The Massachusetts Lottery is running focus groups to select new games to remain competitive when sports betting comes online
What do you do when the masses appear bored with the same old Massachusetts Lottery games? Why, you spice things up a bit, as in making thi…
New Jersey Files Bill to Reclassify Esports as Its Own Internet Betting Option
NJ Senator Files Legislation to Include Esports Under Definition of Internet Gaming
New Esports Classification Would Give Resident Gambl…
Ireland Appoints First Ever Gambling Regulator
Ireland has taken a step in the right direction this week, announcing Anne Marie Caulfield as CEO of the Gambling Regulatory Authority. The…
Deutsche Bank Bullish on US Sports Wagering Growth
In an expansive 47-page report, Deutsche Bank has sounded an optimistic tone on the state of the US regulated sports wagering market. The r…
KENTUCKY LOTTERY RECEIVES FISCAL MANAGEMENT AWARD 28TH STRAIGHT YEAR
For the 28th year in a row, the Kentucky Lottery has achieved the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and fi…
Kindred’s Gaming License Fight with Norway Could Have Implications Across the EU
Kindred refuses to give up its ongoing battle with Norway. The gaming company is willing to go as far as it needs to in order to continue t…
Massachusetts State Lottery produced $1.105 billion in net profit for the Commonwealth
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The Texas Lottery has surpassed its all-time sales record for the 12th consecutive fiscal year
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TEXAS LOTTERY BREAKS ALL-TIME SALES RECORD FOR 1…
Indiana Gaming Commission (IGC) released a 103-page report, carried out by Spectrum Gaming Group
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LOTTERY.COM INC. : Notice of Delisting or Failure to Satisfy a Continued Listing Rule or Standard; Transfer of Listing (form 8-K)
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The Indian Government Incorporated looking to create An On-Line Gaming Regulation Frame
There are two panels under the indian high minister Narendra Modi and three heads of the sports and money ministers. This is very helpful t…
Twitch's Crypto Casino Ban Ignores the Bigger Play
The company is going after cryptocurrency gambling—but will that be enough to satisfy concerned streamers?
DURING A HEAVILY watched Twitch…
Nebraska Gaming Commission approves Warhorse Casino license
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The first casino in Lincoln, and the state, will open Saturday.
The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission voted Fri…
Ontario Sports Betting: More Operators Preparing to Launch in Province's iGaming Market
There are now more than 20 online sportsbooks live in Ontario’s regulated iGaming market — with even more on the way.
The competitive mark…
Massachusetts Allows Unlimited Temporary Sports Betting Licenses With Just 7 Full Available
MA Gaming Commission’s Temporary Sports Betting License Creating Confusion
Only Seven of Fifteen Sports Betting Licenses Full Licenses O…
Nevada Gaming Commission OKs $100K fine for William Hill sportsbook
The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously voted to fine the operators of the William Hill sportsbook and several affiliate compa…
Gambling Apps Possibly Under Higher Scrutiny As App Store Lawsuit Advances
In the absence of law enforcement taking action to sift between illegal and legal gambling apps and websites, it’s mostly been up to consum…
Sen. Addabbo: NY Online Casinos Won’t Cannibalize Brick-And-Mortar
New York mobile sports betting is delivering like a boss. The state’s online sportsbooks exceeded $10.6 billion in total handle during thei…
Twitch to ban users from streaming unlicensed gambling content
Move by Amazon-owned site apparently prompted by revelations popular streamer scammed fellow users
Twitch, the Amazon-owned streaming site…
IGT Wins Lawsuit Against DOJ: 2018 Wire Act Opinion Nixed
IGT Wins Lawsuit Against DOJ, 2018 Wire Act Opinion Nixed
IGT wanted to be certain that the DOJ wouldn’t pursue legal action against it…
The Illinois Lottery announced its best-ever financial year with record returns to the state of Illinois of $834 million, a 7% increase over the prior year.
Highest In Illinois Lottery’s Nearly 50-year History
— The Illinois Lottery today announced its best-ever financial year with record…
Six leading US sports betting and iGaming operators have come together to agree new industry-led responsible gambling standards across the United States
NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The largest online gaming operators in the country have come together to agree to the firs…
Speculation mounts that UK may cancel gambling review
The new prime minister Liz Truss is said to be in favour of ditching several planned reforms.
UK.- Speculation is brewing that the UK gove…
Ohio: New sports betting licenses approved for casinos, operators and pro sports teams
The Ohio Casino Control Commission approved Wednesday several licenses for stakeholders seeking to provide sports betting in the state. Hol…
JOBS: California, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Oregon, Virginia
Careers at Oregon Lottery
Oregon State Lottery - Salem, OR 3.9
Initial Posting Date: 07/20/2022 Application Deadline: /…
First quarter of the 2022–2023 fiscal year Loto-Québec reports excellent financial results
Montréal, September 23, 2022 — For the period from April 1 to June 27, 2022, Loto-Québec generated total revenues of $744.3…
National Lottery Group Allwyn Calls Off Plans To List In New York
National Lottery group Allwyn Entertainment cancels plans to list in New York, which would have netted billionaire owner an estimated £690…
Governor Newsom Signs Senator Hurtado’s Landmark Legislation Ratifying Key Tribal Gaming Compact with The State of California and the Tachi Yokut Tribe
Senator Melissa Hurtado (D-Sanger) released a statement after Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 559 a tribal-state gaming compact between the…
Brazil’s New Lotteries To Raise Money for Health and Tourism Approved
A legislative initiative to bring more lottery products to Brazil has found success. The country is still debating the merits of sports bet…
Brazil: Senators push to approve law legalizing gambling to finance health care workers' salaries
Party leaders of the Brazilian Senate met on Monday with the president of the legislative chamber, Rodrigo Pacheco, to evaluate ways of fin…
Kentucky Lottery year-over-year sales are up, thanks in large part to a recent large jackpot run
In today’s meeting of the Kentucky Lottery’s board of directors, it was announced year-over-year sales are up, thanks in large part to a re…
Mega Millions plus Powerball equals half a billion in jackpots
DATE: SEPT. 23, 2022
CONTACT: JONATHAN LAROWE
OFFICE: (919) 301-3620
CELL: (919) 737-4277
Mega Millions plus Powerball equals hal…
Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has banned Casineia operator Ease Gaming NV from offering games of chance in Sweden
Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen has banned Casineia operator Ease Gaming NV from offering games of chance in Sweden. The site w…
REUNITED RESPONSIBLY; European lotteries call for environmental action
Amsterdam, 23 September 2022 – As environmental and societal pressures grow, decisive and collective action is needed. Launched earlier…
Allwyn and Cohn Robbins announce decision on proposed business combination
LUCERNE, Switzerland and WILMINGTON, Delaware, United States – September 24, 2022 – Allwyn AG (“Allwyn” or the “Company”), a leading multin…
Nevada Gaming Commission considers fining William Hill $100K for regulatory failures
The Nevada Gaming Commission is considering punishing the Caesars Entertainment-owned William Hill sportsbook with a $100,000 fine, followi…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Welcomes Gaming Executive Elizabeth Dorgan Bermeosolo Who Joins Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Team in Spain
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Welcomes Gaming Executive Elizabeth Dorgan Bermeosolo Who Joins Gaming Laboratories International…
The first drawing of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s (ASL) new LOTTO game
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Contact Ashley McNatt at 501-683-1866 for more information.
First LOTTO Drawing Held Last Night
Sept. 22…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES NAMED SOUTH DAKOTA LOTTERY’S EXCLUSIVE INSTANT GAMES PARTNER
SCIENTIFIC GAMES NAMED SOUTH DAKOTA LOTTERY’S EXCLUSIVE INSTANT GAMES PARTNER
More Good Fun from Company’s Scratch Games Coming to South D…
Senate panel approves MacDonald bill to support charitable gaming
LANSING, Mich. — Sen. Michael D. MacDonald’s legislation to use resources from the Internet Gaming Fund to cover charitable gaming license…
California Sports Betting: Prop 27 Group Cuts TV Ad Buy, Report States
With less than seven weeks before the Nov. 8 voting, proponents of Proposition 27, the measure to legalize online sports betting in Califor…
German municipalities now unable to tax betting shops
The German supreme court for administrative matters, the Federal Administrative Court, has ruled that municipalities will no longer be able…
Illinois' $1.34 Billion Lottery Ticket - Two people who agreed to split the Mega Millions jackpot have claimed the prize
CHICAGO — Two people who wish to remain anonymous have claimed a $1.337 billion Mega Millions jackpot after a single ticket to the late Jul…
IGT Executive Honored at 2022 Women in Gaming Diversity & Employee Wellbeing Awards
Victoria Dolan recognized with “Leader of the Year” award at the global awards program
LONDON – Sept. 21, 2022 – International Game Techno…
JOB: California State Lottery, San Diego Lottery Sales Manager
Do you have a passion for supervising and leading a sales team? The California State Lottery is seeking a Lottery Sales Manager for our…
Georgia's Ministry of Finance meets with gambling industry representatives to discuss sector requirements for EU bid
According to an announcement from the Ministry of Finance of Georgia, Deputy Ministry of Finance Mikheil Dundua on Monday met with represen…
Tabcorp continues digital rebuild with $62 million sale of venue loyalty business eBet
Since the demerger of its lotteries business to concentrate on its wagering business, Tabcorp (ASX: TAH) has made further strides in its re…
Senator files bill seeking to ban all online gaming in Philippines
A Philippines senator has filed a bill that would ban almost all online gambling in the country and impose severe penalties against those w…
IGT to Introduce Self-Serve Lottery Terminals in Ontario via 15-Year Contract with OLG
LONDON, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Globa…
Delaware Breaks iGaming Revenue Record for Second Month in a Row
Business is booming for the Delaware Lottery.
The lottery recently released its iGaming revenue report for August, and it was a good o…
Feeling lucky? Florida Lottery launches 4 new scratch-off games
The lottery introduced the newest $30 scratch-off game, Florida 300X THE CASH. The game features more than 15 million winning tickets and a…
Macau gambling boss denies illegal gambling, criminal syndicate allegations
Sept 19 - A well-known Macau gambling boss in China's special administrative region of Macau denied charges including enabling illegal gami…
Wynn is pursuing a casino resort on Manhattan's west side
Related Companies and Wynn Resorts have partnered to pursue a casino license for the Hudson Yards neighborhood on the west side of Manhatta…
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC ANNOUNCES EARLY RESULTS OF AND INCREASES OF CAPS AND NEW EARLY SETTLEMENT DATE WITH RESPECT TO CAPPED TENDER OFFER
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC ANNOUNCES EARLY RESULTS OF AND INCREASES OF CAPS AND NEW EARLY SETTLEMENT DATE WITH RESPECT TO CAPPED TEN…
The Online Gaming Regulation Conundrum: Who Will Regulate The Sector?
In December last year, Member of Parliament and senior BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi introduced the topic in Parliament and drew attention t…
Sporttrade launches first and only regulated sports trading platform in New Jersey
Sporttrade, a Philadelphia-based sports betting technology company, has officially launched its sports betting exchange in New Jersey. This…
WLA presents key activities at Asian regional lottery conference
The Asia Pacific Lottery Association’s (APLA) Regional Conference on the theme of Innovation in a post COVID world concluded in Singapore o…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery To Launch Brand New Game in State
Sept. 12, 2022
LITTLE ROCK – Today, Eric Hagler, executive director of the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL), announced that a brand-new…
Wyoming Lottery launching keno game Sunday as lottery branches out into bars, other businesses
CASPER, Wyo. — The Wyoming Lottery Corporation is beginning a new game this weekend as part of its offerings under the WyoLotto banner.
Th…
Cracking down on illegals: Kindred Could Face Fine of up to $42.7m if It Continues to Operate in Norway
Lotteritilsynet plans to fine the operator US$117k every day it remains in the market
There have been numerous warnings issued to Kindre…
Sports Betting Is Revving Up Ad Spending For Fourth Quarter
Historically, advertising in fourth quarter has been the most expensive of the year driven by high demand of the holiday season. Traditiona…
AGA: US well positioned for a second consecutive record-setting year
US commercial gaming is set to surge to yet more records through 2022 despite the macroeconomic environment and budget concerns across the…
New York Online sports betting sales top $10 billion with start of NFL season
Online sports betting in New York is seeing a boom in activity with the kickoff of the NFL season.
Since January 1st, New York has exceede…
Australian government commences wide ranging online gambling inquiry
The Australian government has launched an inquiry into the country’s online gambling ecosystem which will delve into the impacts this has o…
KSA-commissioned gambling harm research programme to begin this year
The Dutch Gambling Authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced that its research programme into gambling harm and problem gambling w…
Kansas sports betting slots into tenth place based on GeoComply stats
The official opening weekend of Kansas sports betting was one to remember for bettors and operators alike. Over the course of the past week…
Amazon chooses DraftKings as sponsor and odds provider for Thursday Night Football
DraftKings Inc. announced today that Amazon has selected DraftKings as a sponsor for Thursday Night Football on Prime Video. The multi-year…