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Lawmakers hope new bill will allow sports betting in Ohio
Governor DeWine has supported the idea of legalized sports betting in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Super Bowl is the biggest sports…
Simplebet Adds Micro Markets to Montana Sports Betting Scene
Micro-Market betting product launching in Montana in time for Super Bowl Sunday
On Wednesday it was announced that gaming companies INTRAL…
Virginia Lottery Board approves initial casino gaming regulations, sports betting moves forward
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Lottery Board announced the formal approval of initial regulations on casino gaming in the Commonwealth…
According to new American Gaming Association (AGA) research 23.2 Million Americans to Wager on Super Bowl LV
Record Number of Americans to Bet Online, Setting Up Largest U.S. Legal Handle
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
WASHINGTON – 23.2 million Americans plan…
Racing NSW’s Boss Warns That Tabcorp’s Potential Betting Assets Sale Would Need Regulatory Authorisation
Peter V’landys, boss of Racing NSW, has warned that any potential agreement aimed at purchasing the betting business of Tabcorp would need…
ICE London postponed will now take place at ExCeL London (1-3 February 2022)
Based on requests from its customer base, the next edition of ICE London will take place at ExCeL London (1-3 February 2022) alongside…
Gauselmann seek partnership approach to planning the way out of lockdown
Gauselmann UK, one of the leading low-stake gambling investors on Britain’s high street, has urged government to work with the industry and…
New Ukrainian Gambling Regulator Approves First Licence
Ukraine’s Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) has approved the first gambling license.
This license has been a…
Caixa Lotteries raise R$ 3.1 billion in 2020
CAIXA Lotteries registered record numbers in 2020, with a collection of R$ 17.1 billion (US$3.12b) in bets. The result is the best ever rec…
Maryland Casinos Generate $128.8 Million During January
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There’s a Plan to Bring Sports Gambling to the Futures Market
Proponents of a new proposal before the CFTC say they’ve found a way for legal sportsbooks to manage their risk.
The futures market is oft…
Bigger Jackpots Are Better For Colorado When It Comes To The Lottery
Watch director of the Colorado Lottery, Tom Seaver 'Bigger Jackpots Are Better For Colorado When It Comes To The Lottery'
DENVER (CBS4)– C…
Gambling giant Tabcorp confirms break-up offers from multiple parties
February 2, 2021 — 2.33pm
Tabcorp is under renewed pressure from key investors to dismantle its business after confirming it has been app…
Don't bank on using credit, debit card for online gambling in Michigan
Outfits are now taking online bets in Michigan, with the Michigan Gaming Control Board approving it last month for the first 10 casinos and…
Lottery Bill Once Again Heading to Alabama Lawmakers
Once again, a bill regarding the lottery in Alabama is heading to state lawmakers.
Alabama is one of six states in the country that have n…
Great Britain Gambling Commission introduces stronger regulations for online slots games
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 03:19:29 PM
Measures that will “strengthen the protections and controls for those who gamble through online…
Odds Alert: Legend Meets Legend in Super Bowl LV
Legend Meets Legend in Super Bowl LV
PlayNow.com expects more than 25,000 bets
Vancouver, B.C., February 3, 2021 – Patrick Mahomes and…
Scientific Games completed its first installation phase of new gaming systems at Rama Gaming House in Mississauga, Ontario
RAMA GAMING HOUSE GOES LIVE WITH SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ SUITE OF CLOUD-HOSTED APPLICATIONS
First Ontario Charity Gaming Centre Launches Scienti…
RFP: New Zealand Lotteries Commission (Lotto NZ) Bingo Platform and Games
Title: Bingo Platform and Games
Overview
The New Zealand Lotteries Commission (Lotto NZ) currently operates New Zealand’s only regulat…
BCLC Supports Legalization of Single-Event Sports Betting
BCLC Supports Legalization of Single-Event Sports Betting Super Bowl Sunday Renews Call for Modernized Laws
Vancouver, B.C., February 1, 2…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Contract Extension From Loto-Québec
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to announce an extension to…
Scientific Games systems technologies will continue to power retail and online sales for the North Dakota Lottery
SCIENTIFIC GAMES SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES WILL CONTINUE TO POWER NORTH DAKOTA LOTTERY’S RETAIL AND ONLINE SALES
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA – F…
IGT PlayDigital PlayLottery Content Will Include the Company's Patented Cash Pop Draw Game
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IGT Adds Engaging iLottery Games to Kentucky Lottery Corporation's Portfolio via Four-Year Contract Extension…
STAYING AHEAD OF THE GAME IN EXTRAORDINARY TIMES
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The release of the 13th annual IGT Sustainability Report continues the company’s longstanding practice of reporting t…
Lotteries, Casinos and iLottery 'A PARTIAL PRODUCT SOLUTION IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 AND BEYOND?'
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Dr. Barry Goodstadt, Principal and Founder of Telecom, Utility & Regulatory Consulting, LLC,
Germany: LOTTO24 AG: Financial results
Tue, 26 January 2021, 1:06 pm·2-min
LOTTO24 AG / Key word(s): Preliminary Results LOTTO24 AG: Adjusted EBITDA 2020 of LOTTO24 AG signific…
Belgium: Loterie Nationale publishes magazine des Bonnes Causes 'good causes'
Thank you to all our players for their support for good causes!
01/22/2021
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From January 21, you will on…
EUROPEAN LOTTERY ASSOCIATION Data & Research webinar was about the Lottery sector and the trends & learnings from COVID-19
EL Data & Research webinar was about the Lottery sector and the trends & learnings from COVID-19. During the webinar, held on 28th…
Germany: Lotto Brandenburg reports strong results
LAND BRANDENBURG LOTTO GmbH (LBL) takes stock
Lottery managing directors Anja Bohms and Kerstin Kosanke, Potsdam headquarters
- Strong…
New York State Gaming Commission approves Jackpocket for concierge service lottery
SCHENECTADY — Want to buy a Lottery scratch-off ticket but prefer to stay home because of the virus? Now there’s an app for that.
The pand…
State lawmakers begin new legal push for Alabama lottery
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama could move closer to having a state lottery in 2021, thanks to state lawmakers.
A state representative f…
Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) Corp. Board of Directors approved WynnBet and William Hill
Tennessee is getting two more sports betting operators, but they will not be available for Super Bowl Sunday sports betting next week.
Wyn…
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Lottery raises over $731M for HOPE, Pre-K
ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the Georgia Lottery Corporation’s most profitable first half since its incepti…
Lottery money used to repave state highways in Mississippi
New funds from the Mississippi Lottery are helping to lower a backlog in the state’s road maintenance projects and have aided in the repavi…
Tennessee's new sports gambling industry continued to shatter national records in its second month
Tennessee sports gambling continues record-setting streak with $180.9M in December bets
Tennessee's new sports gambling industry continued…
Wire Act Ruling a Win for iGaming and Lotteries, Status Quo for Sports Betting—for Now
On Jan. 20, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a potentially historic ruling in New Hampshire Lottery Commission…
Oregon Lottery 'Box Car Bingo'
Box Car Bingo
Clackety-clack! Do you hear that train a-coming down the track? It’s Box Car Bingo! For just $2 you can climb aboard and…
Massachusetts Lottery saw greater sales and profit performance July through December 2020
Having survived three months of depressed sales at the outset of the pandemic, the Lottery appears to have not only stabilized but found a…
How the 5G revolution is expected to impact the online gaming sector
The majority of the global population heavily relies upon 4G wireless connectivity to perform daily online tasks. However, this technology…
Apple Sued as Co-Conspirator to Illegal Online Gambling Enterprise
Two plaintiffs and a proposed class of “social casino” users have filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. accusing the company of illegally prof…
Bishop Woosley joins the ABACUS Solutions North American team as a consultant
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London, January 2021 – former lottery Director, NASPL President and Lottery Industry Hall of Fame me…
SAZKA appoints Aleš Veselý Ras CEO of the Czech operations as Robert Chvátal becomes CEO of SAZKA Group and Chair of Czech business
European lottery giant Sazka has appointed Aleš Veselý, currently its marketing director, as the new chief executive of its Czech business…
Wire Act Decision: What This Means for U.S. Lotteries -Please join NeoPollard Interactive for a webinar on February 3, 2021
Wire Act Decision: What This Means for U.S. Lotteries
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Please join NeoPollard Interactive for a webinar on February 3, 2021…
IN MEMORIAM: Mr. Gheorghe Benea, former President and General Manager of C.N. Loteria Romana S.A.
It is with immense regret that we learned that Mr. Gheorghe Benea, former President and General Manager of C.N. Loteria Romana S.A. has pas…
Kambi Group plc expands in Argentina with Casino Magic partnership
Kambi Group plc expands in Argentina with Casino Magic partnership
Agreement with leading Argentinian casino operator grows Kambi’s Lat…
Austria: Österreichische Lotterien GmbH -Scratch-off ticket transports you to the casino
Scratch-off ticket transports you to the casino
JANUARY 18, 2021
CORPORATE NEWS | SCRATCH-OFF TICKET
Win up to 250,000 euro with Cas…
Florida Lottery Has Highest Sales Week On Record
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021
CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS
(850) 487-7727
FLORIDA L…
FanDuel Group and IGT continue nationwide partnership with IGT PlaySports deployment in Virginia as State introduces legalized sports betting
IGT's Industry-Leading PlaySports Platform Powers FanDuel SportsBook Mobile App in Virginia
FanDuel Group and IGT continue nationwide…
Night of POWERBALL Millionaires!
NEWS RELEASE
January 25, 2021
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Night of POWERBALL Millionaires!
$23.2 Mil…
Online Sports Betting, iGaming Officially Live In Michigan
10 operators launched across the state Friday; check out who placed first bets
Some big names were part of Michigan’s online sports bettin…
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Rules in Favor of New Hampshire Lottery in Federal Wire Act Case
U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Rules in Favor of New Hampshire Lottery in Federal Wire Act Case
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Kentucky Lottery closes first half of fiscal year on record pace with more than $710 million in sales
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Lottery reported that sales for the first half of FY21 (July 2020 through December 2020) were higher than the…
NeoPollard Interactive And New Hampshire Lottery Prevail Against U.S. Government Appeal In iLottery Case
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NeoPollard Interactive And New Hampshire Lottery Prevail Against U.S. Government Appeal In iLottery Case
LANSING, Michi…
INSPIRED ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACT WITH ENTAIN
INSPIRED ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACT WITH ENTAIN
Inspired to Provide Virtuals Across Entain’s Online and Retail Network
New York, Janu…
731 million Powerball Jackpot hits in Maryland
The winning ticket for the $731 million Powerball jackpot was sold in Maryland, CNN reports. The holder will need to decide if they want to…
Winning 1 billion Mega Millions ticket sold at Michigan grocery store
A Michigander is the lucky winner of the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot.
The winning ticket was sold at a Kroger store in Novi, a subur…
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Mega Millions jackpot raised to $1 billion for Friday’s drawing
DATE: JAN. 22, 2021
CONTACT: GARCELLE VIERRA
PHONE: (919) 368-9863
Mega Millions jackpot raised to $1 billion for Friday’s drawing…
IGT Reaffirms Leadership in the Caribbean with Seven-Year Lottery Extension in Jamaica
Facilities Management agreement with Supreme Ventures Limited includes ongoing supply of industry-leading technology, content, and services…
Powerball jackpot winner worth $731.1M sold in Maryland
MEDIA ALERT (UPDATED) Jackpot-winning Powerball Ticket and $2 Million Winner Sold in Lonaconing, Maryland
$731.1 million jackpot is fourt…
Pollard Banknote Bolsters its Roster of Licensed Games with the Addition of Atari®
Pollard Banknote Bolsters its Roster of Licensed Games with the Addition of Atari®
Thu, January 21, 2021, 8:30 AM·
WINNIPEG, MB, Jan…
New Jersey sportsbooks accepted a record $6B in sports bets in 2020
In December alone, the state's sportsbooks accepted nearly $1 billion
For New Jersey, 2020 was a record-breaking year in the sports bettin…
NY tax revenue from casinos down $600M amid pandemic
The cratering of revenues at New York’s casinos during the coronavirus pandemic has devastated government coffers and turned the state’s sc…
Operators expect competitive market when online gaming, sports betting launches in Michigan
Michigan’s state gambling laws and competitive tax rates on online wagering has sportsbook and casino operators eager to launch in the stat…
OPAP Announcement - Response to Hellenic Capital Market Commission letter
Response to Hellenic Capital Market Commission letter
OPAP S.A. (“Company”), in response to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission rele…
Mega Millions jackpot now $850M; Powerball up to $730M
LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The third-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history will be at stake in tonight's multi-state Mega Millions drawing.
The…
The Dutch gambling authority (KSA) fines Virtual Coin Gaming EUR 600,000
The Dutch gambling authority (KSA) recently issued a major fine of EUR 500,000 against the Curacao-licensed operator Virtual Coin Gaming an…
Lastminute.com founder joins Sazka in UK National Lottery bid
THE Czech group which is aiming to take the National Lottery franchise away from Camelot further beefed up its bid board today by appointin…
La Française des Jeux : Changes to the Board of Directors
Press release
Changes to the Board of Directors
of La Française des Jeux
Boulogne-Billancourt (France), 13 January 2021 - The Board of D…
Georgia lawmakers filed a bill Thursday that would allow online sports gambling in the state
ATLANTA — Georgians could be able to legally bet on the Atlanta Braves, Falcons, Hawks and United in just a few months. Lawmakers filed a…
Kentucky State Rep Introduces Bill to Regulate Sports Betting, Online Poker
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Washington Nationals are betting on big business from sports gambling
You won’t need a ticket to the game to get in on the action once a new sports book opens at Nationals Park.
After an abbreviated season of…
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s fourth quarter 2020 result
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s fourth quarter 2020 result
Kambi Group plc’s result for the fourth quarter (October-December) 2020 wil…
RFQ: The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) Project Management Services
Project Management Services
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The Connecticut Lottery C…
DC Lottery Launches IWG Digital e-Instant Games
DC Lottery Launches IWG Digital e-Instant Games
First-time IWG and Intralot collaboration produces rapid integration and delivery
Mond…
TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY CORPORATION (TEL) TRANSFERS $109,869,000 TO LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION ACCOUNT FOR FY 2021 SECOND QUARTER
**NEWS UPDATE** January 15, 2021
LOTTERY TRANSFERS $109,869,000 TO LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION ACCOUNT FOR FY 2021 SECOND QUARTER
More Tha…
Executive Summary of SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Roundtable
SWOT ROUNDTABLE LEADER: May Scheve Reardon, Executive Director, Missouri Lottery, Chair of Powerball Group PANELISTS: Gretchen Corbin…
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE ILOTTERY ROUNDTABLE
ILOTTERY ROUNDTABLE LEADER: Gretchen Corbin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Lottery Corporation PANELISTS: Richard Bateson…
Video gambling machines back on in Illinois as Region 1 begins Tier 2
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The drop in COVID-19 rates and change in mitigations means that video gambling machines have restricted hours of ga…
Nebraska Republican Senator introduces bill on gambling
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - During the last election Nebraskans voted on a bill to authorize gambling at race tracks across the state. Now…
People from Alabama crossing state lines to play lottery
TALLAPOOSA, Ga. (WIAT) — Millions of Americans waited to hear the winning lottery numbers Saturday night.
Many people from Alabama drove a…
Jackpots Each Over $700 Million For First Time Ever in Longest Runs in Game Histories
Jackpots Each Over $700 Million For First Time Ever in Longest Runs in Game Histories
WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY January 17, 2021 JACKPOTS…
New Fast Play games start Sunday in North Carolina
DATE: JAN. 17, 2021
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
PHONE: (919) 650-9409
New Fast Play games start Sunday in North Carolina
− Fans of jackpo…
POWERBALL JACKPOT SWELLS TO ESTIMATED $640 MILLION
**NEWS UPDATE** January 14, 2021
POWERBALL JACKPOT SWELLS TO ESTIMATED $640 MILLION
Winning Tennessee Ticket Worth $50,000 Sold in F…
IGT Awarded Contract Extension from Iowa Lottery to Supply Innovative Instant Ticket Games and Services
NEWS RELEASE
IGT Awarded Contract Extension from Iowa Lottery to Supply Innovative Instant Ticket Games and Services
LONDON – Jan. 13…
INTRALOT Announces Extension of Contract with OPAP
14/01/2021 | For immediate release: Press Release INTRALOT
INTRALOT Announces Extension of Contract with OPAP
INTRALOT extends its par…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ 50-years of success creating games for LOTO-QUÉBEC continues with contract extension
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ 50-YEARS OF SUCCESS CREATING GAMES FOR LOTO-QUÉBEC CONTINUES WITH CONTRACT EXTENSION
World-leading Instant Game Ent…
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots total over $1 billion for weekday drawings
DATE: JAN. 12, 2021
CONTACT: GARCELLE VIERRA
PHONE: (919) 368-9863
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots total over $1 billion for weekda…
Chicago Billionaire Doubles Down On Gambling Empire As More States Legalize Sports Betting
As more states look to legalizing online betting to raise revenue, one Chicago billionaire is already cashing in on the fast growing indust…
AGA CEO Statement on Passing of Sheldon Adelson
AGA CEO Statement on Passing of Sheldon Adelson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 12, 2020
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Cait DeBaun
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Undiscovered Opportunities – How Financial Institutions Can Support Customers with Safer Gambling
Undiscovered Opportunities – How Financial Institutions Can Support Customers with Safer Gambling
Financial-services firms are in a uni…