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BCLC Celebrates Pride Month 2021 by Raising the Progress Flag
BCLC Celebrates Pride Month 2021 by Raising the Progress Flag
Kamloops, B.C., June 10, 2021 —BCLC celebrated Pride Month 2021 today…
The National Lottery delivers for the whole of the the UK with record-breaking year
10 June 2021
THE NATIONAL LOTTERY DELIVERS FOR THE WHOLE OF THE UK WITH RECORD-BREAKING YEAR
National Lottery sales break £8bn bar…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES TAKES ITS SHOWROOM ON THE ROAD FOR SG SUMMIT LIVE
SCIENTIFIC GAMES TAKES ITS SHOWROOM ON THE ROAD FOR SG SUMMIT LIVE
The industry leader will travel 14,500 miles across the U.S. th…
Idaho Lottery's Fourth Frogger Scratch Game Leaps to The Top of the Sales Charts!
WINNIPEG, MB, June 9, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") congratulates the Idaho Lottery on the outs…
Canada's single-game sports betting bill moves forward in the Senate
The Senate’s Banking, Trade and Commerce Committee heard testimonies and debated the bill last week. It was referred back to the Senate on…
UK Govt. appoints Malcolm Sheehan QC to lead review into Football Index collapse
The gambling firm had a model that allowed customers to bet by buying ‘shares’ in footballers and receive returns based on their performanc…
Wyoming Gaming Commission OKs Latest Sports Betting Rules
Wyoming’s sports betting launch remains on time for its targeted launch on Sept. 1.
On Tuesday, the Wyoming Gaming Commission (WGC) met fo…
modl.ai unveils Puzzle Maker – an AI-based development tool uniquely designed to support the demand for Match-3 puzzle levels
modl.ai’s latest AI-based development tool gives match-3 level designers the ability to generate hundreds of ready to use game levels overn…
Crown reveals AU$160 million in gambling funds processed via credit cards at Crown Melbourne contravened Casino Control Act
Australia’s Crown Resorts says it has received new legal advice that it breached its Casino Control Act by processing more than AU$160 mill…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Technology Authority Rudy Stevenson New Client Services Representative
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Technology Authority Rudy Stevenson New Client Services Representative
LAS VEGAS (June 7…
Legislative gridlock puts 'gray-market' gambling machines before courts
Despite a felony guilty verdict, a misdemeanor guilty plea and ongoing criminal cases in several counties, another year of legislative inac…
Miami-Dade gets rent check from casino giant Genting for $10 million
Miami-Dade got a big check in the mail last week: $10 million from the Genting Group as part of the Malaysian casino giant’s nearly century…
New Hampshire Latest State To Authorize Historical Horse Racing
New Hampshire Latest State To Authorize Historical Horse Racing
CONCORD, N.H., June 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- New Hampshire Govern…
INTRALOT Announces First Quarter 2021 Financial Results
“INTRALOT announces +9.3% Revenue Growth and +55.4% EBITDA increase in 1Q2021 Results”
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Jackpot! IGT and Sony Pictures Television Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Wheel of Fortune® Slots
IGT launches "25 Weeks of Wheel of Fortune Slots" to honor silver anniversary of iconic slots portfolio
LONDON, June 8, 2021 /PRNewswire…
America's First State Lottery Puts Education At Forefront With Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership Deal
New Hampshire Lottery Extends Instant Games Contract for Six Years with Company's Management Program and Technologies
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European Lottery Members elected the new Executive Committee and (re)appointed Hansjörg Höltkemeier as President for the period 2021-2023
Correction: The General Assembly live announcement event took place on 4 June.
Press Release
EL elects new Executive Committee and adopt…
NeoGames Appoints Christopher G. Shaban as EVP Sales, Marketing and Customer Development
24 Year Lottery Industry Senior Executive to Lead All Aspects of Customer Engagement
LUXEMBOURG, June 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ne…
TEXAS LOTTERY COMPLETES WEBSITE RE DESIGN WITH TRANSITION TO TEXASL OTTERY.COM DOMAIN
(AUSTIN) – The Texas Lottery Commission’s website address has shifted to texaslottery.com, replacing its txlottery.org domain.
This trans…
Maryland Casinos Set New Record in May With $172.4 Million in Gaming Revenue
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June 7, 2021
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Hong Kong Jockey Club Jockey Club named Most Attractive Employer in Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Jockey Club was named the Most Attractive Employer in Hong Kong by international human resources solutions agency Randstad in…
UK Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the evolving Covid-19 lockdown measures have impacted online gambling behaviour in Great Britain
03 June 2021
The Gambling Commission has published further data showing how the evolving Covid-19 lockdown measures have impacted on…
Vernon Downs bill in stretch run
Local state officials say New York should go the extra mile for the legendary "Home of the Miracle Mile.”
State Sen. Joseph Griffo, R-47…
DraftKings Soft Launches Social Network On Sportsbook Site
The social features on the DraftKings app have been of long interest to the sports betting giant. The functionality was expressed greatly d…
Arizona regulators target sports betting launch on Sept. 9
Arizona gambling regulators stated Wednesday they hope to have new licenses for sports gambling issued by the start of the 2021 National Fo…
EGBA backs EU Commission proposal for European digital identity
The European Commission announced plans Thursday for a European digital identity, an electronic identity wallet (e-ID) to allow EU citizens…
NJ casino tax relief, college sports betting bills passed by legislature, head to Gov.
New Jersey lawmakers are considering an array of bills that would give Atlantic City casinos some financial relief from COVID-related decli…
Wayne Gretzky joins U.S. sports betting giant amid uncertainty of Canadian legalization
Wayne Gretzky has inked a deal with BetMGM (MGM) to become a brand ambassador for the American sports gambling giant. The deal comes as leg…
New Jersey Players Can Now Multiply Quick Draw Prizes
TRENTON (June 4, 2021) – New Jersey Lottery players will have the opportunity to increase their nonjackpot prizes by up to ten times when p…
Nadia Faure was appointed Director Investor Relations and M & A FDJ groupJ group -| La Française des Jeux
Boulogne, June 3, 2021 - Nadia Faure was appointed Director Investor Relations and M & A FDJ group from 1 st June 2021. Nadia Faure ove…
TEAM USA LOTTERY & GAMING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE FOR 2022 WINTER OLYMPICS
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Eunice Hwangbo for U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Properties
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Louisiana House Passes Sports Betting Framework Legislation
Louisiana is nearing the final passages for sports betting legislation as the 2021 session winds down.
Two more bills need to undergo vo…
China’s lottery sales top 29.1 bln yuan in April
China’s lottery sales came in at 29.1 billion yuan (about 4.56 billion U.S. dollars) in April, data from the Ministry of Finance (MOF) show…
Hoosier Lottery Set To Deliver Record Money Back To Indiana
IGT COO and General Manager Melissa Pursley, whose company manages the Hoosier Lottery, presents to the Hoosier Lottery Commission. (Screen…
AGEM releases May 2021 index
The AGEM Index increased by 121.27 points to 979.70 points in May 2021, a 14.1 percent gain from April 2021. In the last month, nearly all…
The Washington State Lottery will launch a giveaway series aimed at incentivizing more people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations
Starting next week, the Washington State Lottery will launch a giveaway series aimed at incentivizing more people to get their COVID-19 vac…
Changes coming to Iowa Lottery this summer
Changes coming to Iowa Lottery this summer
CLIVE, Iowa (WOI) - There will be more chances of winning the Iowa Lottery this summer.
More d…
New Mexico Lottery Scholarship will cover full tuition for first time since 2015
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – The New Mexico Higher Education Department has announced that for the 2021 to 2022 school year, the New Mexico Lott…
Nigeria Lottery Commission Extends Inter-agency Collaborations
Lottery Commission Extends Inter-agency Collaborations
Ahead of its planned National Gaming Conference, slated for July 2021, the Manageme…
IGT Fuels U.S. Sports Betting Leadership with PlaySports Expansion in North Dakota
LONDON, June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Company expanded its sp…
Kentucky's vaccine lottery offers $1 million, full-ride scholarships
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
Getting a vaccine in Kentucky could make you a millionaire.
On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced new incentives to en…
South Africa's Trade, Industry and Competition Minister loses bid to appeal court ruling on appointment of National Lotteries Commission chair
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Ebrahim Patel’s determination to have a final word in the running of the affairs of the National L…
AGS Launches First Title in Canadian Market with Loto-Québec via Scientific Games’ OpenGaming™ Platform
AGS Launches First Title in Canadian Market with Loto-Québec via Scientific Games’ OpenGaming™ Platform
Rakin’ Bacon!® the first of man…
WynnBET Live in Indiana, Virginia and Tennessee Leveraging Scientific Games Sports Betting Technology
OpenSports™ Platform Provides WynnBET Users with a Slick and Stable Experience
LAS VEGAS – JUNE 2, 2021 – Scientific Games Corporatio…
Northern Ireland gambling laws to be reformed
The first "significant changes" in 35 years will be made to gambling laws in Northern Ireland.
Legislation to allow bookmakers to open on…
Adam Silver on the future of sports betting and the NBA
With the grand opening of the William Hill Sportsbook at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, Monumental Sports and Entertainment owns the first…
Florida Lottery Announces New Guy Harvey Game
The Florida Lottery has announced the launch of its “Guy Harvey $500,000 Florida Cash” game.
The tickets themselves feature artwork of oce…
New EuroMillions ad campaign launching ‘Not That Dream’ taps into a fun and unexpectedly relatable dream world
Ahead of a special £107m EuroMillions draw next week, Camelot is launching a brand new National Lottery ad campaign tomorrow.
‘Not Tha…
Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) announces that it has received an unsolicited, non-binding and indicative proposal from BetMakers Technology Group Ltd.
28 May 2021
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Australian Securities Exchange 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000
Acquisition proposal received for t…
Instant Win Gaming (IWG) congratulates the Pennsylvania Lottery for its successful defense of its internet instant category of games
Friday May 28, 2021: Instant Win Gaming (IWG) congratulates the Pennsylvania Lottery for its successful defense of its internet instant cat…
Pennsylvania Lottery beats casinos in online gambling turf fight
The Pennsylvania Lottery scored a big court victory over its commercial gambling business cousins this week. A state judge ruled that the L…
Florida gambling deal heads to the U.S. Department of the Interior
While Florida lawmakers signed off last week on a far-reaching gambling pact with the Seminole Tribe that includes sports betting, Las Vega…
After COVID-19 lapse, West Virginia Lottery revenue tops $1B again
A year after COVID-19 shutdowns ended an 18-year streak of West Virginia Lottery gross revenue topping the $1 billion mark, the Lottery has…
Arkansas launches vaccine incentive using lottery prizes, gift certificates
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson announced on Tuesday that the state will give away lottery tickets and gift certifica…
Kansas health department working with lottery commission on vaccine lottery
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas Department of Health and Environment Secretary Dr. Lee Norman said the state is trying “all manner of things” to…
Partnership with the Colorado lottery - Comeback Cash, aims to increase the number of Coloradans getting vaccinated
Vaccinated Coloradans are now eligible for a chance to receive $1 million through Colorado Comeback Cash, a program launched by the Colorad…
In an unusual arrangement, the Associated Press will now exclusively cite gambling odds provided by FanDuel
In an unusual arrangement, the Associated Press will now exclusively cite gambling odds provided by FanDuel in its sports coverage, in exch…
Arizona sports betting deal approved by Department of Interior, now legal in state
You can now legally gamble on sporting events and fantasy sports in Arizona.
The U.S. Department of Interior approved the amended tribal-s…
DE Wins! Partnership with Delaware lottery to Drive COVID-19 Vaccinations
PARTNERSHIP WILL PROVIDE PUBLIC EDUCATION AND INCENTIVES FOR VACCINATION, INCLUDING $302,000 CASH DRAWING
WILMINGTON, Del. – Governor John…
FLORIDA LOTTERY INTRODUCES IMPROVED MOBILE APP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2021
CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS
(850) 487-7727
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) names former Montana Lottery Director Angela Wong as Director of Lottery Solutions
LAS VEGAS (May 26, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has named former Montana Lottery Director Angela Wong as Director of Lo…
Mississippi Lottery Corporation announces next president
Jeffrey L. Hewitt, senior vice president of sales and marketing for the Mississippi Lottery Corporation, will serve as its next president…
IWG Extends e-Instant Contract with BCLC Company Will Continue to Supply InstantGames™ Through 2026
IWG Extends e-Instant Contract with BCLC
Company Will Continue to Supply InstantGames™ Through 2026
Thursday May 27, 2021: Instant…
The Connecticut Lottery Corporation Applauds State Approval of Sports Wagering and Online Lottery in Connecticut
Tara Chozet
Release Date: May 27, 2021
Contact: Tara Chozet (860) 502-9543
Fax: (860) 713-2695
Web: ctlottery.org
The Connecticut…
Nevada Senate passes casino gun ban bill by 1 vote
CARSON CITY — Bills to further bolster mail-in voting, expand criminal penalties for individuals who bring firearms onto a gaming property…
INTRALOT empowers Nederlandse Loterij operations with its LotosX platform and the roll-out of Photon terminals
INTRALOT Empowers Nederlandse Loterij Operations with its LotosX Platform and the Roll-out of Photon Terminals
INTRALOT is pleased to an…
Florida governor signs bill for Seminole sports betting deal
The Seminole Tribe would be able to operate sports betting and add roulette and craps to its casinos and Florida would potentially receive…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES ACQUIRES SPORTCAST TO REDEFINE SPORTS BETTING EXPERIENCES
Acquisition adds BetBuilder feature, underlying technology and quantitative trading models to the OpenSportsTM product suite
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Get ready for an exciting change with Powerball - Starting on Monday, Aug. 23, Powerball drawings will occur three times a week
Get ready for Mondays to be more fun.
Starting on Monday, Aug. 23, Powerball drawings will occur three times a week. You’ll still have the…
#VaxToWin: Governor Hogan, Maryland Lottery Announce $2 Million Promotion For Vaccinations
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May 25, 20…
TEXAS LOTTERY KICKS OFF YEARLONG CELEBRATION TO COMMEMORATE “30 YEARS OF WINNING”
TEXAS LOTTERY KICKS OFF YEARLONG CELEBRATION TO COMMEMORATE “30 YEARS OF WINNING”
(AUSTIN) – The countdown to the Texas Lottery’s 30th ann…
BCLC Calling on Senate to Prioritize Consideration of Bill C-218
BCLC Calling on Senate to Prioritize Consideration of Bill C-218
Vancouver, B.C., May 25, 2021 – BCLC is hopeful the Senate will prioritiz…
NY Governor Announces New 'Vax & Scratch' Program Providing Lottery Tickets for Prizes Up to $5 Million
Individuals Vaccinated at One of 10 State Mass Vaccination Sites Will Receive a Free $20 NYS Lottery Scratch-off Ticket
Sites Located in…
Ohio Lottery conducts first Vax-a-Million drawing
COLUMBUS (WCMH) — The Ohio Lottery conducted the first of five Ohio Vax-a-Million drawings at the Ohio Lottery’s draw studio in Cleveland M…
Nederlandse Loterij announces its annual figures: 62.4 million euros for Dutch sports and 18 charities
Nederlandse Loterij today publishes its figures for 2020 and announces the amount of its annual payment. For the year 2020, the Dut…
Esports Entertainment Group moves one step closer to New Jersey gaming license
NASDAQ-listed gambling operator Esports Entertainment Group (EEG) has seen its gaming license approved by the New Jersey Division of Gaming…
IGT Unveils Wheel of Fortune-Themed Games at Churchill Downs Incorporated Historical Horse Racing Facilities in Kentucky
IGT Unveils Wheel of Fortune-Themed Games at Churchill Downs Incorporated Historical Horse Racing Facilities in Kentucky
LONDON, May 24, 2…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Joseph Marchetti to Director of Systems and Audit
LAS VEGAS (May 24, 2021) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted Joseph Marchetti to Director of Systems and Audit. Previou…
Florida Lottery reaches landmark milestone of $2 billion in education contributions in a single fiscal year
TALLAHASSEE – Today, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) announced another record reached – $2 billion in contributions to the state’s Educationa…
INSPIRED LAUNCHES BULLION BARS – GRAB THE GOLD, A CLASSIC STEPPER ONLINE & MOBILE SLOT GAME
INSPIRED LAUNCHES BULLION BARS – GRAB THE GOLD, A CLASSIC STEPPER
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Monday, 24th May 2021 – Inspired En…
Greg Moore appointed new BCLC board chair
Moore has previous leadership experience with BCLC as a former board chair and interim president and CEO.
Former Port Coquitlam mayor Greg…
DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS AND POWERBALL TEAM UP ONCE AGAIN FOR “POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” PROMOTION
DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS AND POWERBALL TEAM UP ONCE AGAIN
FOR “POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” PROMOTION
$1 Million Drawing to…
Illinois Lottery Introduces E-Claims
Illinois Lottery Introduces E-Claims New Portal Allows Players To Claim Prizes Online
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 20, 2021 Media Contact…
NY Gov. Cuomo - If you get a vaccinated you get a lottery ticket for the mega multiplier New York State lottery
Get vaccinated next week in New York State, and you have a chance to win $5 million.
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo unveiled a new state incentive…
Rio de Janeiro begins the process of running sports betting and instant lottery
Loteria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (Loterj)
The official organization that manages gambling in the state of Brazil, has begun the proces…
South Dakota Gaming commission approves sports betting rules
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming approved a revised set of rules Tuesday to transition to the legalization of sports gambling in Deadw…
Maryland Lottery Director Stepping Down Just Before Sports Betting Arrives
Gordon Medenica says state's complex new sports gambling law seemed a 'heavy lift,' played role in decision
While Gordon Medenica has been…
Nebraska Education bill amended to extend lottery allocations
A bill containing several technical changes to education law advanced to the final round of debate May 18 after lawmakers amended it to ext…
COVID Reshuffles Commercial Gaming Landscape in 2020 AGA’s Annual State of the States Report Highlights State, National Impacts
COVID Reshuffles Commercial Gaming Landscape in 2020
AGA’s Annual State of the States Report Highlights State, National Impacts
FOR…
Nevada bill would give laid-off hospitality workers first shot at jobs
CARSON CITY — Matthew Seevers was a bartender with Station Casinos for 15 years before the COVID-19 pandemic. His goal is to be there even…
OPAP Interim management statement Q1 2021
19/05/2021
Results Presentation Q1 2021
Interim management statement Q1 2021
Press Release Interim Management Q1 2021
OPAP S.A. has pub…
Ladbrokes Parent Goes From Prey to Hunter in Casino-Merger Boom
(Bloomberg) -- Entain Plc, the owner of Ladbrokes betting shops, is considering making a bid for some William Hill assets, targeting a comp…
Deal with Seminole Tribe to expand gambling in Florida receives final approval
The compact is expected to face a legal challenge because of the sports betting provision.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — UPDATE, 5/19/21, 2:30 p.m…
Hoosier Lottery reports record revenue
INDIANAPOLIS – The state of Indiana is expected to receive a record $368 million in revenue from the Hoosier Lottery when the fiscal year e…
INSPIRED INTERACTIVE GAMES GO LIVE IN MICHIGAN
INSPIRED INTERACTIVE GAMES GO LIVE IN MICHIGAN
Inspired enters Michigan iGaming market with live games in May
New York, May 19, 2…
The N.C. Education Lottery passed a major milestone in May, rolling past $30 billion in total sales
DATE: MAY 18, 2021
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
PHONE: (919) 301-3308
CELL: (919) 650-9409
Education Lottery passes $30 billion in sales mile…