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AGA announces Gaming Hall of Fame classes of 2020 and 2021 inductees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced the Gaming Hall of Fame classes of 2020 and 2021, recognizing lea…
First quarter of the 2021–2022 fiscal year Loto-Québec reports encouraging results
Montréal, September 15, 2021 — For the first quarter of the 2021–2022 fiscal year, Loto-Québec generated total revenues of $401.3 million…
Spelinspektionen orders Evoke Gaming Ltd to take control measures regarding the identification of players
Evoke Gaming Ltd is ordered to take control measures regarding the identification of players
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UKGC Commission wins IAGR Regulatory Excellence Award
17 September 2021
We are delighted to announce that the Commission has been awarded the Regulatory Excellence Award as part of the 2…
UKGC July 2021 data shows the impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data
15 September 2021
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how online gambling behaviour is reacting to the easing…
Veikkaus Data Reveals 7% Of Players Generate 50% Of Revenue
The share of recognizable gaming in all Veikkaus gaming has increased significantly this year. Currently, the reading is about 80 percent. …
Battle over sports betting in Calfiornia shapes up
More than two dozen states have already legalized sports betting following a 2018 Supreme Court ruling that struck down a federal ban, and…
After Fighting Sports Betting, NFL Is Running Ads and Scoring Big Bucks
Prior to the NFL kicking off last week on Thursday Night Football, The American Gaming Association estimated that a record 45.2 million Ame…
Facebook Looking To Get In On The Sports Betting Game
Is Facebook moving towards sports betting? That’s the recent speculation after they announced that they’re launching a free-to-play to test…
EL/WLA Responsible Worldwide Webinar Week
A webinar organised by The European Lotteries (EL) and the World Lottery Association (WLA). This webinar is free and also open to CIBELAE M…
National Lottery operator Camelot is running two special draws to celebrate this year’s Olympics before the end of September
This Saturday (18 September) there will be a £15m ‘Must be Won’ draw, while six days later (24 September) there sill be a special EuroMilli…
Both Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are now above $400 million. If you win big, here are 3 key things to consider
“This is extreme wealth,” said Walt Blenner, an attorney and founder of Blenner Law Group. “You really need to have everything in order.”…
Caesars Entertainment Named Sports Betting Partner and Official Casino ... - Indianapolis Colts
New Agreement Adds Caesars Sportsbook to Already Established Team Sponsorship
INDIANAPOLIS (Thurs., Sept. 16, 2021) – The Indianapolis Co…
A legal challenge to determine the fate of Florida online sports betting will be held on Friday, Nov. 5, in a U.S. federal court.
A Washington, D.C. federal court has scheduled a hearing of the lawsuit between West Flagler Associates, on behalf of Florida pari-mutuels…
Florida nears legal sports betting, as opponents continue offensive
Florida is nearing the start of legal sports betting.
A historic gaming compact, negotiated by Governor Ron DeSantis and approved by the S…
Louisiana - 8 casinos have applied to handle sports betting
BATON ROUGE, La. - Despite a slow down because of Hurricane Ida, eight casinos as of Thursday have applied to offer sports betting in Louis…
Dutch Media Authority and Ksa work together to monitor gambling advertising
Published on September 17, 2021
The Media Authority and the Gaming Authority (Ksa) will cooperate more closely in the supervision of adver…
Colorado Lottery reports record proceeds following pandemic shutdown
PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO)-- The Colorado Lottery has broken its best year record for revenue in the middle of a pandemic and previous year shutd…
SAZKA Entertainment AG appoints Lord Sebastian Coe CH KBE to its board
Four time Olympic medal winner, current President of World Athletics, and a global leader in the world of sport, Lord Sebastian Coe CH KBE…
Eilers & Krejcik Gaming estimates US iGaming, Sports Betting Could Hit $40B
In one of the biggest forecasts to date on internet casino and sports betting revenue, Eilers & Krejcik Gaming estimates that figure co…
Scientific Games reaches all-time high, expects 13.6% lottery sales growth
Scientific Games reaches all-time high, expects 13.6% lottery sales growth
Scientific Games ( SGMS +4.9%) will finish the day up Wednesda…
Lottery reports record sales as Missouri officials push for sports wagering
Republican senator says lawmakers need to take action on the unregulated gambling machines around the state
The Missouri Lottery tallied r…
Billions blown as Macau casino investors fold amid gambling review
U.S. casino operators lose as much as $4 bln in market value Wynn Macau drops as much as 1/3rd; Sands China skids 28% Shares dive as HK mar…
The D.C. Lottery has hired Frank Suarez as the new executive director
The D.C. Lottery has hired a new executive director, tasking a new top official with the management of the city’s sports betting program…
Otherworldly 'time crystal' made inside Google quantum computer could change physics forever
Otherworldly 'time crystal' made inside Google quantum computer could change physics forever
The crystal is able to forever cycle between…
IGT Selected by Connecticut Lottery Corporation to Deliver Industry-Leading Products and Services for 10 Years
IGT Selected by Connecticut Lottery Corporation to Deliver Industry-Leading Products and Services for 10 Years
Company wins facilities man…
RFP: California Lottery, Financial Audit Services
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RFP: California State Lottery Public Website Services
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Governor Lamont's Chief of Staff Paul Mounds said the full launch online betting in Connecticut with be on October 7th
ROCKY HILL (WFSB) - In an interview with Eric Parker on CT 21, Governor Lamont's Chief of Staff Paul Mounds said the full launch online bet…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES APPOINTS CONNIE JAMES AS CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Current CFO Michael Eklund to Serve through October 15, 2021
LAS VEGAS – September 16, 2021 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS…
Michigan internet gaming, sports betting operators report $113.1 million in August revenue
Online gambling operators in Michigan reported $113.1 million in revenue in August, up slightly from July, according to numbers released Th…
Macau Casinos lose a third of their value, more than $18 billion, over uncertainty as Beijing increases its oversight actions
Beijing, increasingly wary of Macau's acute reliance on gambling, has not yet said how the licence rebidding process will be judged Shares…
Record Illinois Lottery Sales Provides $762 Million To Illinois Schools
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Continues Illuminating Conversations Web Series with AGEM Executive Director Marcus Prater
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IGT Extends Cashless Gaming Momentum to Oklahoma via Resort Wallet and IGTPay Agreement with Indigo Sky Casino
IGT Extends Cashless Gaming Momentum to Oklahoma via Resort Wallet and IGTPay Agreement with Indigo Sky Casino
Oklahoma casino upgrades IG…
IGT's Knute Knudson, Jr. to be Inducted into American Gaming Association's Gaming Hall of Fame
IGT's Knute Knudson, Jr. to be Inducted into American Gaming Association's Gaming Hall of Fame
Long-time IGT Executive Knudson honored for…
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Information being disclosed by Scientific Games
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 14, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS…
Pollard Banknote Selected as "Legal Team of the Year" Finalist at Global Regulatory Awards
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES LOTTERY GROUP SENIOR EXEC JOHN SCHULZ TO BE INDUCTED INTO LOTTERY INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME
SCIENTIFIC GAMES LOTTERY GROUP SENIOR EXEC JOHN SCHULZ TO BE INDUCTED INTO LOTTERY INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME
36-year Lottery Instant Prod…
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IGT Wins Printing Business with Germany’s Largest Lottery
IGT Wins Printing Business with Germany’s Largest Lottery
Company continues as a valued partner to WestLotto for instant ticket printing s…
Congratulations to three newest members of the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
Wendy Montgomery (pictured L) Senior Vice President, Global Brand, Marketing and Communications, IGT
John Schulz (pictured LL) Senior…
EL General Assembly 2021 Highlights and Outcomes
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PLAYING FAVORITES 'WHEN BRANDED CONTENT OFFERS A COMPETITIVE EDGE'
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Caesars Selling $1.2 Billion in Bonds to Retire Other Debt
Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) is selling $1.2 billion in senior notes to higher interest rate debt that’s maturing sooner than the new…
Inspired unveils new online and mobile fruit-themed slot
The new 6x3 reel, 40 win-lines title is a medium-volatility, time-on-device game that has been fully optimized for desktop as well as portr…
Federal approval puts sports wagering, online casino gaming just weeks away in Connecticut
Sports wagering and online casino gaming in Connecticut are expected to be available next month, if not sooner, following the federal gover…
INTRALOT announces +34.4% Revenue Growth and +106.5% EBITDA increase in 1H2021 Results
“INTRALOT announces +34.4% Revenue Growth and +106.5% EBITDA increase in 1H2021 Results”
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SAZKA Group H1 and Q2 2021 Results and Update on Current Trading
09 Sep 2021
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IGT Extends INTELLIGEN Contract with Atlantic Lottery Corporation Connecting 6,000 VLTs Across Four Provinces
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IGT Extends INTELLIGEN Contract with Atlantic Lottery Corporation Connecting 6,000…
Caesars agrees to sell William Hill's non-US business to 888 in $3B deal
The deal, which includes 1,400 betting shops and its UK and European online operations, is expected to close during the first quarter of 20…
In-person sports betting available in Arizona, but not at casinos yet
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) -- Sports betting went live in Arizona on Thursday morning, but you can’t place that bet in person just yet at area cas…
Government proposes collecting tax on illegal lotteries
QCOSTARICA – The Government on Thursday changed its bill for the collection of a 25% tax on lottery prizes and, in this new version, it int…
World Lottery Association - COVID-19 update – Lotteries bounce back in 2021
In defiance of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, lotteries recover strongly in H1 2021 after a turbulent 2020.
COVID-19 cases top 220…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Shortlisted in Two Categories in the VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards 2021
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Shortlisted in Two Categories in the VIXIO GamblingCompliance Global Regulatory Awards 2021
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International Game Technology PLC Announces New Digital & Betting Business Segment And Provides Investor Day Update
Segment comprises high-growth iGaming and sports betting businesses
LONDON, Sept. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PL…
Maryland Casinos Generate $168.5 Million in Revenue During August
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Private equity firm Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) is reportedly considering making an offer for Scientific Games’ (NASDAQ:SGMS) lottery business
Apollo Mulling Run at Scientific Games Lottery Business
Private equity firm Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) is reportedly considering…
New Hampshire lottery reports record profits
(The Center Square) – New Hampshire's lottery system raked in cash during the pandemic, generating a record $518.5 million in total sales i…
The Florida Lottery announces More Than $40 Billion Generated in 33 Years in Contributions to Education
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NeoGames Announces the Commencement of an Underwritten Public Offering of Ordinary Shares
LUXEMBOURG, Sept. 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“NeoGames” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provide…
North Carolina Education Lottery begins with a scratch-off ticket and ends with a ‘BIGGER SPIN’
DATE: SEPT. 6, 2021
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DIGITAL ENGAGEMENT for All Lottery Operators
CLICK HERE TO READ Gregg Edgar, Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery, who moderated industry experts on a panel titled “Digital Engag…
MUSL NEWS 'A NEW DAY TO PLAY' A NEW DAY TO WIN!'
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PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT In the Digital World
CLICK HERE TO READ Kevin Hall, Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery served as moderator for the panel which featured: Richard Bates…
China to ban kids from playing online games for more than three hours per week
China plans to limit kids’ video game play time to just three hours a week.
Under 2019 rules, people under were allowed to play games fo…
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Ontario Clears $1M In Handle In First Week Of Legal Single-Event Betting In Canada
A solid opening week provides optimism for the future of sports wagering across the nation
Single-event sports betting in Canada went live…
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Name Esports Entertainment Group as its Official Esports Tournament Platform in Multi-Year Deal
Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NasdaqCM: GMBL, GMBLW) (or the "Company") has signed a partnership agreement with the Tampa Bay Buccanee…
Maryland sports betting rules now open for public debate
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission officially published its sports betting rules in the state register and have opened a 30…
Hong Kong Jockey Club maintains a repeat of 2020 HKIR is ‘best-case’ scenario amid Delta variant concerns
Last year’s event took place under intense scrutiny and chief executive Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges expects similar challenges in 2021
Th…
Caesars and Wynn Resorts push hard into sports betting ahead of NFL season
All eyes are in the sports betting sector are on how the action breaks once the NFL season begins. Heading into NFL football, Morgan…
Apollo, 888 Leading for William Hill International Biz as CVC Departs
888 Holdings (OTC:EIHDF) and Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) are the remaining contenders for the William Hill assets being auctioned b…
Ithuba Holdings hails court victory over Lottostar
Johannesburg – Ithuba Holdings has said the court victory earlier this week sends a strong signal to gaming companies that have been profit…
Pennsylvania Sports Betting Bill Seeks Bar and Restaurant Wagering Kiosks
The ever-expanding gaming industry in Pennsylvania could soon grow even larger. This week State Sen. Wayne Fontana (D-Pittsburgh) introduce…
New regulation will see a ban on the advertising of gambling in Spain
The new regulation will see a ban on the advertising of gambling in Spain.
Minister for Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzon, said: “Tonight t…
IGT and Oneida Nation Pioneer Sports Betting in Wisconsin via PlaySports Agreement
IGT and Oneida Nation Pioneer Sports Betting in Wisconsin via PlaySports Agreement
LONDON, Sept. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Gam…
AGLC Launches Sports Betting in Partnership with NeoPollard Interactive and Sporting Solutions
AGLC Launches Sports Betting in Partnership with NeoPollard Interactive and Sporting Solutions
PlayAlberta.ca Now Offers First Regulated…
N.C. Education Lottery receives two national finance awards
DATE: SEPT. 1, 2021
N.C. Education Lottery receives two national finance awards
RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery has received rec…
Nominations for the annual Arch L. Gleason Award for Responsible Gambling Leadership
Nominations Accepted for KYCPG’s Gleason Award
Nominations for the annual Arch L. Gleason Award for Responsible Gambling Leadership now a…
Scientific Games Signs 10-Year Contract For Azerbaijan National Lottery's Retail And Digital iLottery Games, Systems And Services In Asia
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Deal Further Expands Company's Successful Partnership with Demirören Group
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/…
North Carolina Lottery Bill Seeking to Legalize Tavern Gambling Advances
North Carolina lawmakers have moved forward on legislation that seeks to legalize lottery terminals in the wake of grey market gambling mac…
Connecticut Enacts Emergency Sports Betting and iGaming Regulations, Awaits Federal Approval of Amended State-Tribal Gaming Compacts
On Tuesday, August 31, Connecticut’s Legislative Regulation Review Committee approved a set of emergency sports betting and iGaming regulat…
China's lottery sales rise in July
China's lottery ticket sales totalled 36.25 billion yuan (about 5.6 billion U.S. dollars) in July, an increase of 96 million yuan from the…
Atlas Experiences and The Florida Lottery Collaborate to Create Winning Moments for Florida Lottery Players in Hawaii 2022
$50,000 Aloha Adventure Lucky Pik Game Show
Atlas Experiences and The Florida Lottery Collaborate to Create Winning Moments for Florida Lo…
ITHUBA CEO Charmaine Mabuza is raising the bar in the gaming industry while uplifting others
ITHUBA Holdings CEO Charmaine Mabuza is a force to be reckoned with. Recently named Business Leader of the Year, Mabuza wants to see South…
BCLC Releases 2020/21 Financial Performance and Accountability Disclosure
Kamloops, B.C. August 27, 2021 — BCLC has released its 2020/21 financial performance in its Annual Service Report, highlighting record-sett…
Veikkaus’ financial profit for the first half of the year remained at last year’s level
Veikkaus’ financial profit for the period from January to June (EUR 330.2 million) remained at the level of the respective period…
THE BIG PICTURE FUTURE OF THE WORLD 'Industry Leaders tackle the Past, Present, Future'
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LEADING THE PANEL – titled The Big Picture Future of the World – was Rebecca Paul Hargrove, President and CEO, Tennesse…
PLAYER RETENTION as well as New Player Acquisition
CLICK HERE TO READ Player Retention/New Player Acquisition. The panel, moderated by Drew Svitko, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Lottery…
Genting reveals US$650,000 daily EBITDA at Resorts World Las Vegas during first week of operation
Genting Berhad’s newly opened US flagship, Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV), generated revenue of US$14.9 million and EBITDA of US$3.9 millio…
Will California's Indian tribes get a monopoly on sports betting?
Three decades ago, it became apparent that casino gambling was coming to California and the only question was who would control and benefit…