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Brazil: Bolsonaro confirms possible approval of the Gambling Regulatory Framework
The Regulatory Framework of the Game will be voted in February in Deputies. 01/07/22
The President of Brazil confirmed that he will veto t…
Esports Technologies files patent for pari-mutuel betting system on financial fluctuations
Esports Technologies announced Thursday the filing of a new patent application for a “Financial Instrument Performance-Based Pari-Mutuel Be…
The Tennessee Education Lottery set a new record for its Instant Game Revenues in a calendar year during 2021
LOTTERY UPDATE January 5, 2022
TENNESSEE LOTTERY SETS INSTANT GAME RECORD FOR 2021
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Education Lottery set a new…
IGT Signs Multi-Year Agreement with WWE for Exclusive Licensing Rights to Develop Omnichannel Lottery Games
LONDON, Jan. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that it has signed a multi-year exclus…
Dutch Gaming Regulator Kansspelautoriteit Head Hints at More Regulations
Gaming operators in the Netherlands should be prepared for more changes to the industry. The head of the country’s gambling regulator expec…
Delaware Sports Betting Increases Sharply in 2021
Delaware sports betting had a solid rebound year in 2021.
The total sports betting handle for the year in Delaware was $121,288,658, with…
Georgia voters could be asked to decide gambling expansion
There is an appetite this session that I haven’t seen before to do something,” Ralston, a Republican from Blue Ridge, said during a media b…
State regulators to review new gambling studies on Cedar Rapids, overall market
Gambling market studies conducted for the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission show the potential impact on the market for a new casino in Ced…
Maryland Casinos Close Out 2021 With Second Most Successful Month in State History
The Maryland State Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) has released its latest revenue report revealing that the state’s six lice…
British Colombia Lottery Corporation CEO stepped down
Jim Lightbody has left its chief executive and president position after a two-year period of medical leave.
Canada.- Canadian provincial l…
German Lotto and Totoblock (DLTB) draws a positive balance for 2021
DLTB draws a positive balance for 2021
January 05, 2022
181 new millionaires in Germany
Around 3.87 billion euros nationwide prof…
Texas Lottery players can unleash the power of luck when they play any of the five games in the new Power X scratch ticket family.
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The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is adjusting to the Omicron reality by shutting down its casinos across the Province
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is adjusting to the Omicron reality by shutting down its casinos across the Province in co…
Seth Young Joins EQL Games Board of Directors
Seth Young Joins EQL Games Board of Directors Addition of U.S. gaming innovator signals digital focus for EQL Games
After a year that has…
The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence In Online Gaming
We are in an era where technology is evolving to reach greater heights with each passing day. And for now, one of the greatest creations of…
Inspired is proud to announce the acquisition of Sportech Lottieries, a subsidiary of Sportech PLC
INSPIRED ANNOUNCES ACQUISITION OF SPORTECH LOTTERIES
Acquisition to expand Inspired’s content reach to new customers and geographies…
Argentina: online gambling legislation approved in Cordoba province
The unicameral Legislature of Cordoba approved on December 26 the Bill N° 34270/L/21, which establishes the regulation of the online gaming…
The Florida Lottery launches the new Draw game CASH POP™
HE FLORIDA LOTTERY TO LAUNCH NEW DRAW GAME IN 2022 ~ Introducing...CASH POP™! ~
TALLAHASSEE The Florida Lottery (Lottery) is proud to anno…
How sports betting is changing the media industry in the US
The lines are blurring between US sports betting and media.
Broadcasters and publishers have embraced sports betting as a means of reve…
Arkansas Lottery brings back 5-buck bundle
ARKANSAS, USA — The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has brought back a popular promo called the 5-Buck Bundle.
When you buy a 3-dollar power…
Public Gaming International Magazine Nov/Dec 2021
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Brian Mineweaser from Honey Brook, PA, becomes “POWERBALL First Millionaire of the Year
BRIAN MINEWEASER FROM HONEY BROOK, PA, BECOMES
“POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” DURING
“DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WI…
The Hoosier Lottery has once again received the highest level of distinction for responsible gaming by the World Lottery Association
– The Hoosier Lottery has once again received the highest level of distinction for responsible gaming by the World Lottery Association. The…
POWERBALL® Jackpot RAISED to $500 Million for New Year’s Day Drawing
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POWERBALL® Jackpot RAISED to $500 Millio…
888 aims to complete William Hill takeover in Q2 2022
888Holdings anticipates that the full completion of its William Hill and William Hill International takeover will take place in Q2, 2022. …
More states will join the growing online sports betting market in 2022 – but just how many?
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RFP: Morocco: The MDJS is Seeking a New Operator to Manage its Sports Betting
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KINGDOM OF MOROCCO MAROCAINE DES JEUX ET DES SPORTS
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL N°2/2021 FOR THE DESIGNATION OF AN…
GAMING REVENUE REPORT Nevada casinos set a record in ninth straight month of $1 billion
Nevada casinos set a record in November for the most consecutive months winning more than $1 billion from players, the Nevada Gaming Contro…
Retrospective of Gambling Regulations Worldwide for December 2021
Final Recap for 2021
The time has come for another insightful report on trends and tendencies from land-based and online industries from a…
Arkansas Racing Commission approves sports betting measure
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Racing Commission approved a measure December 30 to allow mobile sports betting.
Right now, t…
Florida Lottery Celebrates Accomplishments Reached In 2021
Florida Lottery Celebrates Accomplishments Reached In 2021
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Unprecedented Education Milestones, Winner…
Nevada Gaming Control Board to intensify mask mandate enforcement in casinos
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As COVID-19 cases surge across the nation the Nevada Gaming Control Board has sent the following reminder to casinos ope…
Federal court ruling again backs state in casino revenue dispute with Senecas
A third federal court ruling supports New York State in its yearslong dispute with the Seneca Nation of Indians over hundreds of million of…
IN MEMORIAM: AGA CEO Statement on Passing of Senator Harry Reid
Press Release
DECEMBER 28, 2021
American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller issued the following statement on the pas…
Inspired announces expiration of warrants
NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider o…
Brazil: The next steps for the execution of the bidding for the concession of the São Paulo Lottery operation to the private sector will be the holding of a public hearing
São Paulo defines exclusivity and single lot model for state lottery operation
1/6/2022 | At its 28th meeting, held in December, the Counc…
IN MEMORIAM: Donald Edward Walsh
OBITUARY
Donald Edward Walsh
NOVEMBER 11, 1947 – DECEMBER 22, 2021
IN THE CARE OF
Grissom Funeral Home and Crematory
Donal…
Luca Esposito assumes the duties of GLMS General Secretary parallel to role as WLA Executive Director
The global lottery community steps up its support for GLMS We are pleased to announce that the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) w…
The Canadian Gaming Association announces appointment of new Chair
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has announced the appointment of llkim Hincer, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Ha…
$2.7 Billion In Prizes Given Away At Spain's Record-Breaking 'El Gordo' Christmas Lottery
People can queue for hours in the days running up to the lottery to snatch their €20 tickets from the most popular vendors. Some buy them f…
Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg discusses State Lottery's success during pandemic
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NY Mobile Sports Betting Launch Now Likely In Mid-January
For many months, New York state lawmakers have had their hopes set on a launch of statewide mobile sports betting happening by Super Bowl L…
Scientific Games Withdraws Offer to Acquire Remaining 19% Equity Interest in SciPlay
Company committed to de-levering and investing in becoming the leading cross-platform global game company
Company is focused on optimizing…
FanDuel CEO Amy Howe wants to persuade more women to participate in sports betting
A recent FanDuel ad features a character who appears often in commercials for sport-betting apps: a 20-something man staring nervously at h…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis taps Julie Brown, Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary, to lead a newly created Gaming Control Commission
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday tapped Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Julie Brown to lead a newly created comm…
Ohio Gov. DeWine Signs Legislation to Legalize Sports Gambling
Ohio joins more than 30 states that have passed legislation since a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a federal ban on states…
RFP: Problem Gambling: Prevention, Education, Treatment and Workforce Development
Solicitation Center
Solicitation: 2022000374
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Problem Gambling: Prevention, Education, Treat…
Mannings featured in responsible gambling commercial
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RFP: State of Ohio #: 0A1328 | SRC#: 0000002376 | Lottery System Consultant Services
Subject: State of Ohio Procurement Opportunity | RFP#: 0A1328 | SRC#: 0000002376 | Lottery System Consultant Services
The Department o…
Judge to order mediation in Atlantic County lawsuit to stop new casino PILOT law
Judge to order mediation in Atlantic County lawsuit to stop new casino PILOT law
A Superior Court judge scheduled a conference with attorn…
Flutter enters contest to run national lottery via Italian takeover
Deal struck to buy Italian gambling company Sisal, one of four firms bidding for licence to run UK lottery
The Gambling Commission will de…
The World Lottery Association (WLA) has recertified the California Lottery with the highest certification level for its Responsible Gaming programs
CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION Responsible Gaming Framework This is to certify that California Lottery has met the criteria for achieving Lev…
Flutter acquires Italian online gambling operator Sisal for €1.9bn Deal
Flutter acquires Italian online gambling operator Sisal for €1.9bn Deal will give Paddy Power owner greater foothold in fast-growing Italia…
Ocean Downs Casino receives sports wagering license from Lottery and Gaming Commission
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission issued a sports wagering license to the Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin on Friday, meaning…
RFI: New York Gaming Commission gets 30 responses for Downstate Casinos RFI
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The New York State Gaming Commission received 30 responses for the request for information (RFI) solicitation i…
NY Speaker-elect Adrienne Adams supports casino expansion at Aqueduct Racetrack
The next City Council speaker wants to roll the dice.
Queens Councilwoman Adrienne Adams — who secured the votes needed to become the lead…
Austrian Lotteries becomes RG certified for 5th time!
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has developed a…
Veikkaus Oy achieves 5th EL Responsible Gaming Certification!
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has developed a…
Gambling legislation again before Alabama lawmakers in ’22 session
Lottery and casino legislation will again be introduced in Alabama’s upcoming legislative session — with the goal of getting the measure be…
Illinois college teams on the board as Pritzker signs law lifting betting ban on in-state schools
Sports betting was legalized in Illinois two years ago, but wagers on in-state teams had been prohibited.
For the first time since sports…
U.S. Dept of Justice sued to clarify federal law pertaining to online gaming and declare Trump-era opinion on Wire Act “contrary to law”
If a lawsuit that IGT and its US-based subsidiary filed last month against the Biden DOJ goes the way US gaming law attorneys expect, US on…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. has named Suki Sandhu as its new Director of iGaming Product Development
17 December 2021 — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) has named Suki Sandhu as its new Director of iGaming Product De…
Ohio racinos join casinos in celebrating record-busting year
December is far from over, but Dayton-area racinos put up stronger numbers this year, and Ohio casinos hit record revenue numbers.
“We’ve…
ICE London 2022 has been postponed and new dates will be announced soon
ICE and iGB Affiliate London, which were scheduled to run on 1-3 February and 2-5 February 2022, will now take place at the ExCeL London in…
Disney Stock: CEO Bullish on Sports, Sports Betting, ESPN Futur
Disney Stock: CEO Bullish on Sports, Sports Betting, ESPN Future
The future of Walt Disney's (DIS) - Get Walt Disney Company Report ESPN h…
Wynn Resorts, Bally’s, other casino giants take first step in potential bid for gaming license in New York City
Major companies from Las Vegas aim to bet on the future of casinos in New York City. The Times Union reported that Wynn Resorts, Bally’s, L…
Gaming Commission OKs license for tribe to own, operate Palms
Gaming Commission OKs license for tribe to own, operate Palms
The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously approved licensing for…
Delaware igaming revenue up 75.5% year-on-year in November
Delaware’s online gaming revenue reached a year-high of $996,639 in November, up 7.2% from October’s figures.
US.- Online gambling revenue…
French iGaming turnover declines as growth stabilises
France’s iGaming sector saw its turnover reach €444m ($503m) for Q3 2021, signalling a return to pre-Covid levels after record-breaking per…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Approves Greenmount Station for Sports Wagering
For immediate release December 16, 2021 Contact: Carole Bober Gentry 410-230-8725 (office) 410-365-6384 (cell) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. …
Scientific Games and Western Canada Lottery Corporation Kick Off Single Game Sports Betting
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") and…
NeoGames Signs Agreement with Sisal Şans to Transform Gaming Experience in Turkey with Award-Winning Titles
NeoGames and Sisal Şans set to create exceptional customer experiences with an impressive portfolio of unique games
December 15, 2021 16:1…
City Council Lifts Ban On Sports Betting, Allows Sportsbooks At Or Near Chicago Stadiums
Chicago will lift its ban on sports betting, after the City Council on Wednesday approved a plan to allow sportsbooks to be set up in or n…
Gambling firm 888 to sell Bingo to focus on core business, U.S. ops
British gambling firm 888 Holdings Plc (888.L) said on Wednesday it would sell its Bingo business to a unit of UK-based Broadway Gaming Gro…
Scientific Games to Expand Connecticut Lottery’s Digital Player Engagement With New, Five-Year Contract
Company’s Second-chance Digital Promotions and CRM Solution Will Launch with Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Promotion
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RFP: AGLC soliciting proposals for retail sports betting
AGLC soliciting proposals for retail sports betting
St. Albert… Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is welcoming bids from pr…
Jackpocket gains NJ online access for 2022 casino product
US lottery app Jackpocket has entered into New Jersey as it gains online market access for its forthcoming online casino product.
Schedul…
Jumbo Interactive Limited (ASX:JIN) today provided an update on its International Managed Services and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) operating segments
International Update
Jumbo Interactive Limited (ASX:JIN) today provided an update on its International Managed Services and Software-as-a-…
Malta, home to hundreds of betting sites, is a target of an international money laundering crackdown
One spring night in 2007, Joseph Borg and several colleagues from Malta’s tiny gaming commission stayed late at their office to listen to t…
Online gambling sites lose bid to access Swiss market - court
ZURICH, Dec 14 (Reuters) - A Swiss court has blocked requests by foreign online gambling operators to access the Swiss market, which gaming…
Florida gambling initiative legal fight dialed back
A political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casino gambling in North Florida on Saturday dropped an…
Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden Order and action brought against Unibet (Denmark) Limited for breach of the Anti-Money Laundering Act
On 10 December 2021, the Danish Gambling Authority has brought action against Unibet (Denmark) Limited for breaching the rules on customer…
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Sunday, 12 December 2021 22:43
The 2021 Lottery Industry Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony
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IGT Ahead of the Game - Advancing Responsibility
Advancing Responsibility
IGT maintains a long-standing commitment to player protection and strives to earn and maintain the trust of its…
Court ruling a wake-up call
Just when it appeared Florida was on its way to becoming a gambling mecca, a federal judge invalidated an agreement between the state and t…
Michigan Gaming Control Board warns of unregulated gambling sites
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan residents who place wagers on unregulated gaming sites may gamble on more than they expected and become victim…
Arkansas lottery pulls in $47.1M in November revenue, raises $7.2M for scholarships
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's total revenue in November rose by about $4 million, or 9%, over the same month a year ago to $47.1 milli…
Governor Hogan Celebrates the Launch of Sports Betting in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today visited Live! Casino & Hotel and Horseshoe Casino Baltimore to celebrate the official launch o…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming regulator, Required to Adopt New Safer Gambling Program
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming regulator, is slapping a new warning label on all online gambling activity. In an announcement t…
Esports Entertainment Group Partnering with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for First Sanctioned Esports Skill-Based Wagering Event in New Jersey
Hoboken, New Jersey – December 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the “Compa…
Maryland Sports Betting Commences, State Makes History With Woman-Owned License
Maryland sports betting is officially underway, the first legal wager being placed at MGM National Harbor this afternoon, Dec. 9
After mon…
Illinois Sports Betting Handle Sets New Record at Over $800 Million
The state reported a record monthly handle of $840.4 million, up 40.9% from September’s $596.5 million. That also was 93.4% more than Octob…
European Lottery Association (EL) endorses Gift Responsibly Campaign
Every year NCPG and the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University ask lotteries…
Ohio casinos, racinos break yearly gambling revenue record with a month to go
Gambling revenue in 2021 is $120 million ahead of the record set for all of 2019, reports Tuesday from the Ohio Casino Control and Lo…
Ohio General Assembly approves sports betting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Amid a busy day for the Ohio General Assembly, both the House and Senate approved House Bill 29, which would legalize spor…
Connecticut has collected roughly $1.7 million during the first month of legalized online gaming and sports wagering.
Connecticut collected roughly $1.7 million during the first month of legalized online gaming and sports wagering, which was kicked off with…