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New lottery and gaming laws in Missouri take effect Saturday
Two laws go into effect at midnight on Saturday, Aug. 28.
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Right now, both the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpot…
Single-Event Sports Betting Available on PlayNow.com
Vancouver, B.C., August 26, 2021 — Tomorrow, BCLC will begin offering single-event sports bets and bets on racing and fighting on PlayNow.c…
KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES REMAIN STRONG IN NEW FISCAL YEAR
KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES REMAIN STRONG IN NEW FISCAL YEAR
In today’s meeting of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation’s board of directors, it wa…
DraftKings stock jumps after winning Oregon’s sports betting lottery
The Oregon Lottery Commission voted to switch its mobile betting operator from Scoreboard to DraftKings
People in the state of Oregon are…
Grover Gaming Acquires Digital Dynamics Software, Inc.
Grover Gaming Acquires Digital Dynamics Software, Inc.
Tony Antonucci and The Digital Dynamics Software Team Join Grover Gaming…
Jumbo Interactive has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Canadian lottery management provider Stride Management
Jumbo Interactive has entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of Canadian lottery management provider Stride Management for a cash consid…
New Hampshire Lottery Sales Smash Records: $518M In FY2021
More than $142 million was sent to fund schools in NH from lottery receipts for fiscal year 2021 — the highest amount since 1964.
CONCORD…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ JAMES BOND LOTTERY CHALLENGE A THRILLING SUCCESS WITH PLAYERS AT LAS VEGAS EVENT THIS SUMMER
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ JAMES BOND LOTTERY CHALLENGE A THRILLING SUCCESS WITH PLAYERS AT LAS VEGAS EVENT THIS SUMMER
Winners From 12 State…
Texas Lottery, Dallas Cowboys team up on new scratch ticket game and second-chance drawings
AUSTIN, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – To pair with the upcoming 2021 football season, the Texas Lottery and Dallas Cowboys announced a partnership fo…
Idaho Lottery Makes Stops in Eastern Idaho on Their Thanks a Billion Tour
A local elementary school was presented with a donation from the Idaho Lottery on the lottery's "Thanks a Billion Tour.”
"In July we re…
West Virginia's share of Lottery profits for July was $49.79 million, up $360,000 from June, and up $8.68 million from July 2020
For July, West Virginia’s four racetrack casinos took in $43.87 million on video lottery and $3.25 million from table games, up about 38% f…
Kambi Group plc acquires esports data and odds provider Abios
Addition of market-leading esports company enables Kambi to capitalise on exciting global opportunities presented by growing vertical…
Florida Lottery Announces Limited-Time Powerball First Millionaire of the Year Promotion
50 FLORIDA SEMI-FINALISTS TO BE ANNOUNCED OCT. 4
The Florida Lottery is excited to announce the limited-time Powerball First Millionaire o…
Scientific Games Acquires Sideplay Entertainment
Acquisition Bolsters Scientific Games' Digital iLottery Game Portfolio with Innovative Content
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNew…
Pollard Banknote Executive Jennifer Westbury named as finalist in Women in Gaming Diversity Awards
Pollard Banknote Executive Jennifer Westbury named as finalist in Women in Gaming Diversity Awards WINNIPEG, Manitoba, August 23, 2021 /CNW…
POWERBALL Debuts New Monday Drawing & Double Play Feature Next Week
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August 20, 2021
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POWERBALL® Debuts New Monday Drawin…
New York Lottery adding additional Powerball drawing
(WIVB) — Starting Monday, August 23, the New York Lottery says Powerball players will be able to play it for a new Monday night drawing.
T…
Powerball Launches Monday Drawings August 23
POWERBALL LAUNCHES MONDAY DRAWINGS
JOHNSTON, IOWA-- Beginning Monday, Aug. 23, Powerball will be drawn three nights a week. A new Monday…
FDJ Gaming Solutions signs agreement to launch the digital lottery games vertical of Eesti Loto
FDJ Gaming Solutions signs agreement to launch the digital lottery games vertical of Eesti Loto
August 19, 2021 - Boulogne-Billancourt, Fr…
RFP: BC Lottery Corporation Lottery Selection Slips and Ticket Rolls
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REPORT: Indian Gaming Revenues Decreased 19.5% in 2020
OKLAHOMA CITY — The voluntary closures of Indian gaming casinos during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic contributed to a severe hit…
Iowa sports betting reaches $1.7 billion in two years
Sunday marked two years since the first legal sports bet in Iowa was made on Aug. 15, 2019.
Since then Sports betting has grown in Iowa as…
Hoosier Lottery Transfers Record $375.5 Million to the State
NDIANAPOLIS (August 19, 2021) – Record Scratch-off sales last year fueled the Hoosier Lottery’s record transfer of $375.5 million to the St…
New York Lottery launches Monday night Powerball drawing
NEW YORK (WWTI) — New Yorkers now have an additional chance to win the lottery.
The New York Lottery has announced the launch of Monday ni…
Mississippi Lottery starts off a new fiscal year of transfers at $8.8 million
The Mississippi Lottery Corperation has announced its first transfer to the state budget for the FY 2022 year. In July they transferred $8…
Scientific Games : Partners with Atlantic Lottery to Launch First Full-Service Lottery Kiosk in Canada
SCIENTIFIC GAMES PARTNERS WITH ATLANTIC LOTTERY TO LAUNCH FIRST FULL-SERVICE LOTTERY KIOSK IN CANADA
Atlantic Lottery Expands Accessi…
Esports Technologies Files Patent for Artificial Intelligence-Powered Real-Time Odds Modeling & Simulation System
System Will Be Able to Simulate Tournaments of Different Types and Develop an Odds Model for Use in a Betting Algorithm
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 19…
Florida Sports Betting Deal Faces Second Court Challenge
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Upping the ante in the courts, two pari-mutuel facilities have filed a second federal lawsuit challenging a 30…
Pennsylvania casino revenues top record $423M in July
Pennsylvania casinos generated more than $423.6 million in July, the highest monthly revenue total to date, according to state regulators…
Ravens Name DraftKings Official Daily Fantasy, Sports Betting and Free-to-Play Partner
Boston, MA & Baltimore, MD – August 18, 2021 – The Baltimore Ravens and DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) announced Wednesday a new deal d…
Ohio lawmakers set to take on sports betting
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Opponents of sports betting in Ohio are teeing off for what could be a messy process this fall.
Lawmakers plan to…
Atlantic City casinos set online gambling record, more than $118M in July
Overall revenues for NJ’s gaming industry were up 70% over July 2020
New Jersey set a new monthly online gambling record in July, with nin…
Single sports betting comes to Canada: What does this mean for internet gaming?
With football on both sides of the border, MLB playoffs, and NHL training camps around the corner, Canadians will soon have a new way to en…
N.C. Senate gives tentative approval to sports wagering bill
The state Senate gave a key approval Wednesday to a bipartisan sports-wagering bill that would allow North Carolinians to place a bet on pr…
Public Gaming International Magazine July/August 2021
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West Virginia Lottery Earns Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for 24th Straight Year
West Virginia Lottery News
For Immediate Release
August 17, 2021
CHICAGO – The Government Finance Officers Association of the United Sta…
Pollard Banknote Congratulates Subsidiary mkodo on EGR Mobile Services Supplier Award
WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 17, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to congratulate its subsidiary mk…
The National Council on Problem Gambling Responds to Twitch Banning Gambling Sites Links
NCPG Responds to Twitch Banning Gambling Sites Links
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August 17, 2021
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NeoGames Studio Releases a New, Multi-game Progressive Jackpot for eInstant Games
The progressive jackpot feature aims to diversify lottery game portfolios and expand opportunities for player engagement and wins
LUXEMBOU…
New York Gaming Commission Approves Mobile Sports Wagering Regulations
The commission cleared the latest procedural hurdle in bringing mobile sports betting to New York
The New York Gaming Commission unanimous…
FDJ Gaming Solutions provides its retail distribution services to LOTTO Bayern through partnership with Carrus Gaming
FDJ Gaming Solutions provides its retail distribution services to LOTTO Bayern through partnership with Carrus Gaming
Boulogne-Billancour…
Inspired launches Jungle Falls, a jungle-themed online & mobile slot game
INSPIRED LAUNCHES JUNGLE FALLS, A JUNGLE-THEMED ONLINE & MOBILE SLOT GAME
Monday 16 August 2021 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Insp…
Washington Football Team Becomes First NFL Team to Launch AGA’s Responsible Sports Betting Initiative
Washington Football Team Becomes First NFL Team to Launch AGA’s Responsible Sports Betting Initiative
Team Will Promote Responsibilit…
Maryland Lottery, Casinos Contribute Record-Breaking $1.391 Billion to the State in FY2021
For immediate release August 16, 2021 For information, contact: Carole Bober Gentry 410-230-8725 (office) 410-365-6384 (cell) carole.gentr…
NeoPollard Interactive Congratulates the Virginia Lottery on Stellar First Year iLottery Results
Virginia Lottery Smashed Industry Records Generating Over $807 Million in Total iLottery Sales
LANSING, Mich., Aug. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - NeoPo…
Arizona announces sports betting plans: Launch should be in September
The Arizona Department of Gaming has already released the final draft of proposed sports betting regulations to be implemented in the state…
New Florida Lottery Struck By Luck Scratch-Off Game Features Prizes Of Up To $1 Million
MIAMI (CBSMiami) – The Florida Lottery launched its newest $10 Scratch-Off game, STRUCK BY LUCK, on Monday giving players the chance to win…
Bally's Corporation Acquires Telescope Inc., A Leading Provider Of Real-Time Fan Engagement Solutions
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Bally's Corporation (NYSE: BALY) today announced that it has acquired Telescope Inc., the l…
Canada legalizes single-game sports betting, opening up billion-dollar market
Federal law gives provinces the OK for more gambling on sports than now allowed
The federal government has made it legal to gamble on indi…
Houston Texans, Caesars Entertainment roll the dice on new partnership
The Houston Texans announced Thursday a new multi-year partnership with Caesars Entertainment.
The agreement, which goes into effect immed…
Online gambling giant Entain to acquire Seattle esports betting startup Unikrn
Entain, one of the world’s largest sports betting and gaming companies, announced Thursday that it has agreed to acquire Unikrn, a Seattle…
Pennsylvania Lottery Adds Another Night For Powerball
“This change allows us to tell exactly what our players want. It’s a bigger, faster-growing jackpot,” said Drews Vitko, executive director…
Topekans win Jayhawk Gameday Experience promotions through Kansas Lottery
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A handful of Topekans have won Jayhawk Gameday Experience promotions through the Kansas Lottery.
The Kansas Lottery…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) welcomes the news today that legislation permitting single event sports wagering in Canada will come into force on August 27, 2021
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TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2021 /CNW/ - Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) welcome…
Inspired Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
All constraints on betting shops, pubs and holiday parks in England lifted on July 19th followi…
Veikkaus plans to modernize, streamline, and reform its organization - co-operation negotiations concerning 830 people launched
Veikkaus' operating environment and business volume have undergone profound changes in the past few years. As a result, we need to come up…
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Legal challenge coming to Florida Seminole gaming compact
TALLAHASSEE – Now that the Department of the Interior has allowed the gaming compact between Florida and the Seminole Tribe to go into effe…
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation Announces Sports Betting Operations Partnership with Rush Street Interactive
Release Date: August 12, 2021
Contact: Tara Chozet, (860) 502-9543 Mobile
Fax: (860) 713-2695
Web: ctlottery.org
The Connecticut…
Twitch bans Gambling-related links and referral codes
Streaming platform launches crackdown against gambling streaming following months of fierce debate
Twitch clarified in a statement to Inve…
GERMAN LOTTERY ADVANCES INSTANT GAME PARTNERSHIP WITH SCIENTIFIC GAMES THROUGH NEW, SEVEN-YEAR CONTRACT
GERMAN LOTTERY ADVANCES INSTANT GAME PARTNERSHIP WITH SCIENTIFIC GAMES THROUGH NEW, SEVEN-YEAR CONTRACT
Saarland-Sporttoto’s Moves to Scie…
Q2 Commercial Gaming Revenue Smashes All-time Record, Hits $13.6B
Q2 Commercial Gaming Revenue Smashes All-time Record, Hits $13.6B
Surging Brick-and-mortar Revenue Strengthens Industry’s Recovery
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named an Independent Testing Laboratory for iGaming in Ontario
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named an Independent Testing Laboratory for iGaming in Ontario
Lakewood, N.J. (August 11, 20…
G2E opens registration for its return to Las Vegas Sands Expo
G2E opens registration for its return to Las Vegas Sands Expo
AGA CEO said registration for Las Vegas event on Oct. 4-7 was "off to a st…
For second time, N.C. Education Lottery achieves international top certification for responsible gaming
RALEIGH – The N.C. Education Lottery has received the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) Level 4 recertification for its commitment to build…
Australia: Parliamentary Committee explores regulation of credit cards and digital wallets for online gambling - big banks decline to appear
AN INQUIRY to investigate and analyse the current use of credit cards and digital wallets to fund online gambling will be held in Canberr…
NY Mobile Sports Betting Applications Announced by NYS Gaming Commission
On Monday, August 9, 2021, the New York State Gaming Commission disclosed the applicants for NY mobile sports betting providers. The state…
Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has reported revenue of $328.1m
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US.- Mohegan Gaming and Entertainment has reported financial results for the third quarter of its fiscal year with $328…
UK June 2021 data shows the impact of COVID-19 on gambling behaviour using operator data
10 August 2021
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how online gambling behaviour is reacting to the easing of…
Sports betting and iGaming stocks are on a rush as M&A, dealmaking sweeps over the sector
The acquisition by DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) of Golden Nugget Gaming Online (NASDAQ:GNOG) has reset expectations across the casino/sports…
SciPlay Announces Formation of Special Committee and Appointment of Advisors
SciPlay Announces Formation of Special Committee and Appointment of Advisors
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- SciPlay Corp…
Scientific Games Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
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Webcast Q2 2021 Scientific Games Corporation Earnings Conference Call Aug 9, 2021 at 8:00 AM EDT
Supp…
UK Fourth National Lottery licence competition timetable update
04 August 2021
The Gambling Commission has extended the timeline for Phase Two of the Fourth National Lottery licence competition, f…
Maryland Casinos Generate Record-Setting $180.1 Million in Revenue During July
For immediate release
August 5, 2021
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryl…
In honor of our 40th anniversary, Executive Director Gregg Edgar reflects on the Arizona Lottery’s history
In honor of our 40th anniversary, Executive Director Gregg Edgar reflects on the Arizona Lottery’s history: “On July 1, 1981, Arizona Lott…
Progress in North Carolina With Sports Betting Bill 688 Considered in the Senate
Lawmakers in North Carolina moved forward with sports betting bill 688 on Thursday, making progress after months of legislative dormancy in…
Israel considering integrating the national lottery into its inoculation campaign
The government is reportedly considering integrating the national lottery into its inoculation campaign as it seeks to incentivize the over…
Iowa Lottery Reports Record-Setting Year In Sales, Prize Distribution, Charitable Support And More
The Iowa Lottery released their annual sales numbers last week, revealing record-setting dollar amounts in sales, prize distribution, suppo…
The Washington State Gambling Commission unanimously voted to approve sports wagering licensing
The Washington State Gambling Commission unanimously voted to approve sports wagering licensing rules today that will become effective on A…
North Carolina lottery sees $3.8B increase over last year’s earnings
Since kicking off in 2006, the lottery has received more than $8.2 billion for the state’s education system. According to state lottery off…
Tribal gaming revenue up after sharp COVID-19 decline
Tribes pay the state exclusivity fees for the right to operate Class III gaming and non-house-banked card games.
Morgan attributes the n…
Hoosier Lottery unveils new scratch-off game
The Hoosier Lottery has some exciting things happening this month. The Hoosier Lottery just launched Power Scratch-off.
The Power Scratch-…
Feds clear way for Florida gambling deal with Seminole Tribe, sports betting
Delivering a major victory to Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe, President Joe Biden’s administration has allowed to go into effect…
Welcome to the UK Gambling Commission’s fortnightly newsletter
Monday 26 July 2021 Welcome to the Gambling Commission’s fortnightly newsletter. …
New Jersey Governor Signs Fixed Odds Wagering Bill, Awaiting Regulatory Approval
Fixed odds wagering will be available at Monmouth Park in the coming weeks after New Jersey Gov. Philip Murphy on Thursday signed legislati…
INTRALOT Announces the Completion of the Agreement with Noteholders
Issuance of New Notes and total deleverage of € 163mil. This press release relates to the disclosure of information that prior to public…
Louisiana Lottery Has Best Year Ever, Contributes Over $207 Million to State Treasury
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation ended its fiscal year with nearly $625 million in revenue, making 2021 the Lottery’s best year ever in it…
La Française des Jeux : H1 2021: Activity Well Oriented, in a More Favourable Environment Since Mid-May
JULY 29, 2021
H1 2021: ACTIVITY WELL ORIENTED, IN A MORE FAVOURABLE ENVIRONMENT SINCE MID-MAY
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RFP: Minnesota Lottery Mobile App
RFP: MSL Mobile App
RFP - MSL App RFP [PDF] App RFP Appendix A - Required Forms [PDF] App RFP Appendix B - Proposed Contract [PDF] App RFP…
Kambi's partnership with Penn National "unaffected" by theScore's acquisition
The provider's CEO said he "respectfully disagrees" with Penn’s long-term view on vertical integration
Kambi signed a long-term partnershi…
‘Robust’ SG Lottery in maiden pitch for $5b IPO
If there are two things that fund managers know, it is that Americans can sell and bankers know how to present IPO candidates.
So we shoul…
Inspired To Report Second Quarter 2021 Results and Hold Conference Call On August 12
NEW YORK, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired") (NASDAQ: INSE) today announced that it will report financi…
Lottery industry veteran Art Kiuttu joins the ABACUS Solutions North American team as a sales consultant
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London, August 2021 – Lottery industry veteran Art Kiuttu joins the ABACUS Solutions North American…
Scientific Games Acquires Lightning Box
Scientific Games Acquires Lightning Box
Market-leading digital games provider acquires digital content studio as it executes on strategi…
North Carolina Lottery new weekly Powerball drawing could add millions to your Mondays
DATE: AUG. 3, 2021
New weekly Powerball drawing could add millions to your Mondays
RALEIGH – A big change coming to the national Power…
Maryland Lottery Awards Pollard Banknote New Primary Contract for Instant Ticket Games
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Pollard Banknote Limited WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 3, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is…
International Game Technology PLC Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
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International Game Technology PLC Reports Second Quarter 2021 Results
- Revenue up 74% to over $1.0 b…