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Maryland Legislature Passes Sports Wagering Bill with Expansive Licensing Opportunities and Targeted Support for Women and Minorities
The number of sports wagering licenses in Maryland may ultimately reach the triple digits after House Bill 940 was overwhelmingly approved…
Arkansas Lawmaker Introduces Sports Betting Bill Under The Wire
With just days left in the Arkansas State Legislature 2021 term, state Rep. Lee Johnson (R) introduced a bill on Monday to bring sports bet…
Governor signs tribal gaming compact, legalizes sports gambling in Arizona
Navajo Nation says amended contract is a win-win for gaming tribes and state of Arizona — and protects gaming exclusivity for tribes for th…
Florida Sports Betting Conversation Anything But Fruitful So Far
Despite lots of media coverage, the suggestion of a special session, and ongoing negotiations, there's an impasse
Legal sports betting in…
Abacus and Playport Announce Reseller Partnership
DALLAS and LONDON, April 20, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Abacus Solutions International Group (ABACUS), a global technology provider connect…
GOLD DUST CASINO AND HOTEL WILL INSTALL SCIENTIFIC GAMES iVIEW® SYSTEMS SOLUTION ACROSS 240 SLOTS AND TABLE GAMES
GOLD DUST CASINO AND HOTEL WILL INSTALL SCIENTIFIC GAMES iVIEW® SYSTEMS SOLUTION ACROSS 240 SLOTS AND TABLE GAMES
LAS VEGAS – April…
Idaho Lottery Introduces New 2by2 Daily Draw Game; Weekly Grand Moves to Daily Draws
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
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Random chance is the essence of the lottery
World Lottery Association
On the role of Random Number Generators in modern lottery operations.
To the public, the classic lottery-ball…
Rebranded EQL Games Delivering New Game and Technology Solutions to Grow the Lottery Draw Category
PIONEERS OF LIVE SPORTS LOTTERY GAMES NOW HAVE CAPABILITY TO DEVELOP NEW DRAW GAMES “IN A MATTER OF DAYS” LOUISVILLE, KY (April 8, 2021…
Victor Blanco to join Scientific Games as Chief Technology Officer
Blanco brings a leading-edge perspective and technology expertise to complement the Company's leadership team
LAS VEGAS, April 1…
The European Lotteries supports EU Sport Integrity Day with fight against match fixing
Brussels, 15 April 2021
The European Lotteries supports EU Sport Integrity Day with fight against match fixing
“Today on EU Spor…
TENNESSEE LOTTERY RAISES RECORD $140,300,000 FOR EDUCATION IN FY 2021 THIRD QUARTER
**NEWS UPDATE** April 15, 2021
TENNESSEE LOTTERY RAISES RECORD $140,300,000 FOR EDUCATION IN FY 2021 THIRD QUARTER
More Than $5.875…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica to Retire
For immediate release
April 15, 2021
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Tennessee Lottery (TEL) WEEK ENDING APRIL 10 SETS TENNESSEE LOTTERY INSTANT GAMES SALES RECORD
LOTTERY NEWS UPDATE April 13, 2021
WEEK ENDING APRIL 10 SETS TENNESSEE LOTTERY INSTANT GAMES SALES RECORD
NASHVILLE – The week endin…
Scientific Games' OpenSports™ Technology Processes Record-Breaking 50 Million Bets During UK's Grand National Horse Racing Festival
Scientific Games' OpenSports™ Technology Processes Record-Breaking 50 Million Bets During UK's Grand National Horse Racing Festival Stat…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Expands Customer Service Teams
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Expands Customer Service Teams Promoted to new positions are Candi Lopez, Manager of Client Serv…
Arizona Online Sports Betting Bill Set for Final Vote, Lawmakers Say
Arizona’s long-stalled online sports betting legislation is set for a critical up-or-down vote next Monday that key lawmakers believe will…
Google Play Now Allowing iGaming Apps
The availability of gambling software for Android users has been a hot topic in recent years. Before 2021, Google only allowed sportsbook a…
Legislation allows Montana lottery winners to remain anonymous
ELENA — The Montana Lottery sent out its first news release Friday listing major lottery prizes won this week without including the names…
New Maine Sports Betting Bill Filed For 2021
Maine sports betting is getting ready for its second attempt at legalization. Senator Louis Luchini, who was the main backer and supporter…
Senator Introduces Legislation That Would Create Florida Gaming Commission
Senate Committee Will Consider Bills That Would Overhaul The Gambling Regulatory Structure And Remove Racing Requirement From Pari-Mutuel F…
Gov. Ivey: Gambling is running ‘rampant’ in Alabama
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Gov. Kay Ivey is advocating for state lawmakers to pass a lottery bill within a comprehensive gaming package.
“R…
Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) LOTTERY: HIGHEST SINGLE-DAY INSTANT GAME SALES SINCE FIRST DAY IN 2004
LOTTERY: HIGHEST SINGLE-DAY INSTANT GAME SALES SINCE FIRST DAY IN 2004
NEWS UPDATE April 8, 2021
LOTTERY: HIGHEST SINGLE-DAY INSTANT…
IGT Drives Player Engagement for Wisconsin Lottery with New Digital Solutions and Additional Self-Service Lottery Equipment
NEWS RELEASE
IGT Drives Player Engagement for Wisconsin Lottery with New Digital Solutions and Additional Self-Service Lottery Equip…
Florida Senate To Move Forward On Gambling Bills
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Amid ongoing talks with the Seminole Tribe about a gambling deal, Senate President Wilton Simpson wants to mov…
PIONEERS OF LIVE SPORTS LOTTERY GAMES NOW HAVE CAPABILITY TO DEVELOP NEW DRAW GAMES “IN A MATTER OF DAYS”
PIONEERS OF LIVE SPORTS LOTTERY GAMES NOW HAVE CAPABILITY TO DEVELOP NEW DRAW GAMES “IN A MATTER OF DAYS”
Previously known exclusive…
Missouri Lottery to Join Cash4Life
For immediate release, contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
Maryland Lottery 410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryla…
TransUnion to Enter $119 Billion U.S. Gambling Market
TransUnion Gaming Services to provide identity, fraud and marketing solutions to operators
CHICAGO, April 07, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tra…
Cuomo, Lawmakers Compromise on NY Mobile Sports Betting, Oneida Disappointed
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and state lawmakers announced an agreement Tuesday on how to operate mobile sports betting in the state. The…
De Blasio appears flexible to the idea of casinos in NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio seemingly cracked the door open to a possible casino in the Big Apple on Tuesday, just hours after it emerged that Gov…
Minnesota Lottery's new 'Bee Lucky' scratch ticket to raise awareness of state bee
The Minnesota Lottery's newest scratch ticket aims to help raise awareness of the state bee and the state's pollinators while raising money…
Maryland Casinos Generate Record-Setting $169.2 Million During March
For immediate release
April 5, 2021
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryla…
POLLARD BANKNOTE AWARDED PRIMARY CONTRACT FOR SCRATCH TICKET PRINTING BY IDAHO LOTTERY
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 6, 2021 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote”) is pleased to announce that, following a…
Casinos hoping odds in Supreme Judicial Court case tilt in their favor
Casinos hoping odds in SJC case tilt in their favor High court takes up challenge to blackjack rules COULD A DISPUTE the payout odds for bl…
Maryland Casinos Generate Record-Setting $169.2 Million During March
For immediate release
April 5, 2021
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryla…
Lottery.com Acquires Sports.com Domain Signaling Expansion into Sports Betting
AUSTIN, Texas, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lottery.com (the “Company”), a leading platform that allows users to play the lottery onl…
Texas legislature mulls over casinos as Native American tribes expand casinos in Oklahoma
CACHE (KFDX/KJTL)— For our casino goers, Comanche Nation is opening another casino, this one in Cache, Oklahoma.
For years, Texoma residen…
Japan’s draft casino regulations list nine games to be permitted
Japan’s Casino Regulatory Commission has listed nine casino games that will be permitted to operate inside the nation’s casinos, with tradi…
Oregon Appeals Court Rules Portland Poker Rooms Violate State Gaming Laws
In a decision rendered by the Oregon Court of Appeals, Portland poker rooms that are operating outside of traditional Indian casinos may so…
Gaming regulators: Nevada casinos must get workforce vaccinated to merit capacity increases
Nevada casinos operators looking to increase their gaming floor capacity past the 50% threshold will be tasked with making sure their workf…
DraftKings Acquires BlueRibbon, Tel Aviv-Based Leading Global Jackpot and Gamification Company
BOSTON, April 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DraftKings Inc. (Nasdaq: DKNG) today announced that it has acquired Blue Ribbon Software Ltd., a…
Ontario iGaming on a Roll as Draft Standards Released
As mentioned in our recent bulletin, the Ontario government is in the process of developing the framework for a modern, competitive iGamin…
Online gambling boom sparks call to ban sports betting ads
Australia’s pandemic gambling helped foreign-owned corporate bookmakers gain tens of billions of dollars in market value during the past ye…
Scientific Games announces the launch of a new online iLottery subscription program with Western Canadian Lottery Corporation
WCLC’S FIRST ONLINE LOTTERY PROGRAM EXPANDS SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ GROWING iLOTTERY AND DIGITAL BUSINESS
WCLC’s New Online iLottery Subscriptio…
Virginians won $253M during first full month of online wagering
Va. sports betting rakes in $265M during first month
Virginians won $253M during first full month of online wagering
Virginians bet $265…
Why a Swath of Upstate NY May Be Blacked Out From Mobile Sports Betting
As state lawmakers and Gov. Andrew Cuomo negotiate a measure in the state budget that would allow for mobile sports betting in New York, Re…
Latest news from ONCE - Spanish foundation founded on December 13, 1938, to raise funds to provide services for the blind and people with serious visual impairment
Game ONCE:The 150th Anniversary of the Brotherhood La Oración del Huerto, of Crevillent, is celebrated on the ONCE coupon
04/01/2021…
Loot Boxes strongly linked to problem gambling, new research concludes
The research suggests that young men are most likely to purchase loot boxes
A report by researchers at the universities of Plymouth and Wo…
Hong Kong Jockey Club launches mental wellness project and engages youth to help design iGen hubs
Jockey Club launches mental wellness project and engages youth to help design iGen hubs
1 April 2021
When compared with…
Dore ruling could change face of VIP gaming in Macau: Vilela
The final court ruling on Wynn Macau’s liability in the Dore Entertainment case could change the landscape of VIP gaming in Macau, accordin…
Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa Conference “Challenges for a new normal”: What to expect in the world of work of the future?
With more than five centuries of existence, Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa is an institution of private law and of administrati…
IOWA LOTTERY SALES ARE ON THE REBOUND
THE IOWA LOTTERY HAS REGAINED MOMENTUM FROM SALES LOST DURING THE HEIGHT OF THE PANDEMIC LAST YEAR. LOTTERY SPOKESPERSON, MARY NEUBAUER, SA…
How the NC Education Lottery raised $8 billion for education programs | Part 1
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Pennsylvania Lottery’s Bloomin’ Bucks second-chance drawing opens
Pennsylvania Lottery’s Bloomin’ Bucks second-chance drawing opens offering a total of $305,000 in prizes Mar 31, 2021
MIDDLETOWN — The Pe…
After months of sports betting, how much tax money has Colorado made?
After months of sports betting, how much tax money has Colorado made?
We've all seen the ads for sports betting in Colorado. Let's take a…
Nebraska Lottery generates record amount of beneficiaries
LINCOLN, Neb. (KSNB) - Strong ticket sales and a billion-dollar Mega Millions jackpot run resulted in the largest amount of proceeds transf…
Illinois Gov Pritzker closes book on mobile sports betting registration
An executive order from Gov. J.B. Pritzker allowed Illinoisans to register to gamble on sports from their phones for most of the pandemic…
Kansas sports betting push stalls; odds of passage uncertain
Kansas sports betting push stalls; odds of passage uncertain
TOPEKA, KAN.
An effort to legalize sports betting in Kansas has stalled, and…
Quick draw lottery games could be coming to Texas bars
Quick draw lottery games could be coming to Texas bars
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - State lawmakers quickly gave an initial green light last mon…
Lottery.com names Katie Lever Chief Legal Officer
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Lottery.com, a leading platform that allows its users to play the lottery online, announced today that Katie Lever has b…
Online Gambling Allowed in Netherlands, About 40 Companies to Apply for Licence
According to broadcaster NOS, around 40 gambling companies are expected to apply for a licence to offer online betting and other games from…
UK Gambling Commission Pinpoints Three-Year Strategy to Improve Industry
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has laid out its three-year corporate strategy that is designed to improve oversight of the country’s eve…
Ohio sports gambling bill due in weeks, in second try at Statehouse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A second sports gambling bill for Ohio is expected in the state's Senate committees in as little as two weeks, as l…
Despite Delaware March Sports Betting Handle Dips, Revenue Up
Delaware saw a slight downturn in March on total handle, but saw a big increase in revenue, according to official figures released Friday b…
Morocco: MDJS launches Nt7arko Celebrity for the promotion of sports practice
The Moroccan Games and Sports (MDJS) recently launched “Nt7arko Celebrity”, the latest addition to the Nt7arko program for the promotion of…
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Dies as House Adjourns
Legal Online Sports Betting
Georgia lawmakers adjourned their 2021 legislative session without voting on sports betting legislation, aga…
International Game Technology PLC Releases Notice of 2021 Annual General Meeting and 2020 Annual Report and Accounts
LONDON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced the release of its Notice of the 2021…
Highlights from BCLC’s ninth-annual New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference 2021: Player Health Reboot: Resetting the Future
More than 320 attendees gathered virtually for BCLC’s ninth-annual New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference on March 9 and 10, 2021…
NCPG Releases Comprehensive Study of Public Attitudes About Gambling
NCPG Releases Comprehensive Study of Public Attitudes
About Gambling
NGAGE Survey 1.0 Includes New National and State Detailed Reports
F…
FLORIDA LOTTERY Announces it has Sent $39 Billion Back into State Educational Enhancement Trust
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announced this week that it has reached $39 billion in contributions to the state’s Educational Enhancement T…
Massachusetts February sales of $420.8 million were up $3.6 million over February 2020 sales
BOSTON (SHNS) – From July 2020 through February 2021, eight pandemic-filled months, the Massachusetts Lottery sold $3.78 billion worth of i…
OPAP Annual Financial Results 2020
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names iGaming Innovator Joe Bunevith as Director of Client Solutions
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names iGaming Innovator Joe Bunevith as Director of Client Solutions
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (March 31…
Pollard Banknote Welcomes Shannon DeHaven As Vice President Of Digital Engagement
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 31, 2021 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX:PBL) (“Pollard Banknote”) is very pleased to announce that Sha…
Nebraska cities ask lawmakers to allow mobile keno to compete with casinos
Nebraska cities that reap millions of dollars in tax revenue from keno bets asked the state's lawmakers Monday to let people play the game…
15 years of fun raises $8 billion for education in North Carolina
DATE: MARCH 29, 2021
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
CELL: (919) 650-9409
15 years of fun raises $8 billion for education in North Carolina
R…
Biggest Instant Game in Rhode Island Lottery History
For Immediate Release
Contact: Nicole Mineau
Biggest Instant Game in Rhode Island Lottery History
Not an April Fool’s Joke
Cranston…
Entain records profit as online gaming jumps during pandemic
Entain committed to paying out dividend once uncertainty clears
Entain (LON:ENT), owner of Ladbrokes and Party Poker, made a profit in 202…
The Kentucky Lottery Corporation has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky
NEWS RELEASE
March 29, 2021
For More Inform…
Scientific Games Launches Lottery Instant Game Sales In Grocery Checkout Line With Kentucky Lottery, Kroger And Blackhawk
Scientific Games Launches Lottery Instant Game Sales In Grocery Checkout Line With Kentucky Lottery, Kroger And Blackhawk First in Indus…
The Maryland Stadium Authority is advocating lawmakers to give the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens a bigger piece of the sports-betting action
ANNAPOLIS, Md. —
The Maryland Stadium Authority is advocating lawmakers to give the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens a bigger piece of the sp…
DraftKings to Buy Brent Musburger’s Gambling Media Company
DraftKings is purchasing Vegas Sports Information Network, the gambling media company co-founded by famed sportscaster Brent Musburger, in…
SPAIN: MONDRAGON Corporation and ONCE Social Group join forces to promote training, employment and technology
MONDRAGON Corporation and ONCE Social Group join forces to promote training, employment and technology
These areas will work together with…
Dover Downs owner Bally’s agrees to buy UK online gaming company for $2.7 billion
Dover Downs owner Bally’s Corporation and UK-based Gamesys Group plc announced that they had reached an agreement in principle calling for…
Problem gambling among young adults may grow, report warns
It’s not a coincidence that Problem Gambling Awareness Month occurs during one of the biggest sports wagering opportunities of the year — t…
Warning labels for online gambling 'ineffective and too difficult to find' new study concludes
The manner that UK online gambling operators present information about the risk of play, required by the industry regulator, is 'ineffectiv…
Intel is Developing a Real-Time Language Filter for Online Games
Intel is Developing a Real-Time Language Filter for Online Games
Intel is developing a new voice AI tool to filter out offensive and abusi…
UK Gambling Commission Issues Online Casino Operator £6M Fine
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined online casino and sportsbook operator Casumo £6 million (US$8.28 million) for social responsibi…
Sports Betting Bill Amended in Canada to Protect Racing
Under the new legislation, fixed odds wagering on horse racing will not be permitted.
With an unanimous vote March 25, the Standing Commit…
Debate over new Maryland sports gambling industry enters final stages
As the Maryland General Assembly enters its final stretch, lawmakers are still working out the details of a new sports gambling indu…
Spectacle Entertainment Fined $530K by Indiana Gaming Commission
An investigation into Spectacle Entertainment remains active. However, the company has already agreed to pay a $530,000 fine to the Indiana…
EL Webinar highlights fast growing world of Instant Games
Hosted by EL Member Mifal Hapais (Israel), the Webinar gathering almost 200 participants, was the second in a series devoted to the fast gr…
WLA Remaining on a path of continuous improvement
The WLA is dedicated to continuously improving the products and services it offers to the WLA membership. In keeping with this theme, we ar…