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Lotteries left out of former UK ex-PM Gordon Brown’s calls for gambling tax hike
Gordon Brown, a former UK Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, has called for taxes on the country’s hugely valuable gambling in…
NFL selling major media assets to ESPN for 10% stake
The NFL has reached a deal to acquire a minority stake in a sports media conglomerate that is attempting to scale as a co-owner of a sports…
Bally’s Bronx makes its New York casino pitch
The first round of local community advisory committee meetings for all eight downstate New York casino licences is now complete, after Ball…
Gulfstream challenges Florida law requiring horse racing to keep slot machines
Gulfstream Park Racing Association has filed a lawsuit arguing that a requirement that the South Florida thoroughbred track conduct races t…
West Virginia AG unsure if against-the-house DFS games runs afoul of state law
The California Attorney General’s office offered a very strong take on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state, but the sam…
DraftKings' Q2 revenue jumps 37% to record $1.51 billion
US sports betting giant DraftKings on Wednesday reported a record second-quarter revenue of $1.51 billion, up 37% from a year earlier, and…
Chile: Senate moves forward with bill to regulate online gambling platforms
The Chilean Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved the bill that seeks to regulate the online gaming and betting sector. Now, the in…
New Hampshire charitable gaming revenue surges 61% in June driven by new casino openings
Charitable gaming revenue in New Hampshire reached $22.5 million in June, marking a 61% increase from the same month last year, according t…
Government report on British Columbia residents betting on unregulated gambling sites
B.C. residents betting billions on unregulated gambling sites, 2021 report found
A never-released government report says British Columbian…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA:) The Dutch Gaming Authority: Increased gambling tax does not have the intended effect
Ksa: Increased gambling tax does not have the intended effect
6 August 2025
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Dutch Gaming Authority has carried out…
Dutch gambling regulator sounds alarm over impact of tax hike
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) has issued a warning that a recent increase in gambling taxes has backfired, weak…
AUSTRALIA: The Lottery Corporation (TLC) has appointed Tim Poole to serve as a non-executive member of the board of the directors.
Tim Poole joins the ASX-listed group after receiving regulatory approvals
The Lottery Corporation has announced the appointmen…
Illinois implements new gambling advertising rules
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has adopted new marketing rules that include a ban on gambling advertising on college campuses.
The new ru…
Virginia education gets $901M from lottery profits
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/Governor’s Office Release) - The Virginia Lottery ended the 2025 fiscal year (FY25) with its second-highest profit tota…
New York Lottery Launches Million Dollar Raffle as part of the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial Inbox
Canal-themed raffle tickets on sale August 4; Draw date October 26
The New York Lottery is helping commemorate the Erie Canal’s 200th an…
The UK National Lottery says its shop machines and app are operational again after being taken down for a technology upgrade.
National Lottery up and running again after weekend shutdown
Allwyn, which runs the National Lottery and its associated games such…
U.K. National Lottery going on 36-hour break for huge technology upgrade
Massive technology refresh brings National Lottery into modern era
As the U.K. National Lottery gets ready to undergo its most massive tec…
Uganda launches new National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board
The Board is expected to tackle public health concerns linked to betting and gambling.
Key points:
- Uganda’s new gaming regulator has of…
GOUKER: Judge Rules Against Kalshi In Maryland Case
Kalshi’s winning streak in federal court is over.
A federal judge in the US District Court for the District of Maryland has denied Kalshi’…
Report: TheLotter finds success with New Zealand Lotto copy product
A company in Malta, one of Europe’s’ key iGaming hubs, is apparently making a killing via a version of a product from a country more than 1…
National Lottery gets a legal break as Desmond reportedly drops part of claim
Richard Desmond has reportedly dropped part of his legal challenge against the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) decision to award the Fourth…
US tribal gaming revenue hits record $43.85 billion in FY 2024
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NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ returns for third edition alongside 2025 NASCAR® season
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NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ returns for third edition alongside 2025 NASC…
$1.4 billion raised to support Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship
The Georgia Lottery Corp. today announced it raised $1,471,352,000 for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs in fiscal year 2025, m…
Pennsylvania Lottery can spend more on payouts for popular games, legislators rule
The Pennsylvania Lottery will use more of its earnings on player payouts, boosting the number of games it sells with big-ticket prizes.
G…
WLA is proud to work closely with United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS)
- WLA is proud to work closely with United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) in the fight against match fixing and to maintain inte…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Raises $111.3M for Scholarships in Fiscal Year 2025
Reaches Third-Highest Contribution Since 2009 Little Rock, Ark.
This month, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) announced that it raise…
Allwyn tops £15m in National Lottery prizes using new digital payment solution
Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has now paid out more than £15 million in prizes to National Lottery retail players through the n…
Mississippi Lottery August Games Feature Cool Cash and Classic Cars
Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot Climbs to Estimated $384 Million
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery is revving up the excitement Tuesday…
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the Iowa Lottery will attempt to break a Guinness World Record
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the Iowa Lottery will try to win the title for the most people scratching scratch tickets simu…
Caixa Loterias licensed to launch three brands in Brazil’s betting market
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has issued a fixed-odds sports betting and online gaming licence to Caixa Loterias, the lo…
Lottomatica’s revenue rose by 13 per cent in H1 as it integrates SKS365
Italy.- The Italian gaming giant Lottomatica has reaffirmed its plans to seek more acquisitions to drive further expansion following a stro…
Lottomatica’s revenue rose by 13 per cent in H1 as it integrates SKS365
Italy.- The Italian gaming giant Lottomatica has reaffirmed its plans to seek more acquisitions to drive further expansion following a stro…
Lotteries saves FDJ United’s Q3 as overall revenue slumps
Lottery revenues remain as the standout growth driver for FDJ United, as the French multinational’s experimentation with sports betting gro…
Massachusetts Lottery produces estimated $1.065 billion in net profit for the Commonwealth in FY 2025
During FY25, the Massachusetts State Lottery produced an estimated $1.065 billion in net profit, exceeding the projected return of $1.050…
Allwyn announces biggest tech upgrade to The National Lottery since 1994 this coming weekend
Major updates are part of wide-ranging transformation plan and will see most National Lottery services unavailable from 11pm on Saturday (2…
Gambling Commission confirms enforcement action against Allwyn UK
Britain’s gambling regulator confirmed that it is undertaking enforcement action against the operator of the country’s National Lottery, Al…
Scientific Games Wins Top Honors for Organizational Excellence in India
ATLANTA – July 30, 2025 – Scientific Games has been honored with the Top GCC award in the Organizational Excellence category at the GCC Wor…
Brightstar Lottery Second Quarter 2025 Results
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2.6% global same-store sales growth in instant ticket and draw games and double-digit increase in pr…
RFI #25-04 - Sports Wagering Service Provider(s) for Rhode Island Lottery
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RFI #25-04 - Sports Wagering Service Provider(s) for Rhode Island Lottery
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Rhode Islan…
The Kentucky Lottery is celebrating a milestone in its mission to fund scholarships and grants for Kentucky students and their families across the Commonwealth
The Kentucky Lottery is celebrating a milestone in its mission to fund scholarships and grants for Kentucky students and their families acr…
UK Welcome to the Gambling Commission’s fortnightly newsletter.
Click on the links below to go to the associated blog link. 1) Commercial restrictions by betting operators 2) New gambling promotio…
The Lottery Corporation announces the appointment of Mr Wayne Pickup as its incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
28 July 2025
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Oregon Lottery’s efforts to educate and support responsible gaming initiatives are being recognized nationally
News Release from Oregon Lottery Posted on FlashAlert: July 29th, 2025 7:26 AM
Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery's Krystal Smith (lef…
UAE regulator grants licence to Pollard Banknote
Pollard Banknote has been granted a gaming-related vendor licence in the UAE by the Emirati gambling regulatory authority.
Established in…
Arkansas announces membership in the World Lottery Association (WLA)
Sharon Strong, Executive Director Arkansas Scholarship Lottery noted "We’re proud to announce our membership in the World Lottery Associati…
Inspired launches three new games in July
JULY 28, 2025 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, has announc…
Allwyn prepares for imminent UK National Lottery software upgrade
Allwyn is making final preparations for its UK National Lottery systems to be updated next weekend.
The company said that on Monday, Au…
The WLA position on bulk sales
The world of gaming and sports betting continues to evolve. As technology advances, so do product and services offerings.
The way people p…
DC Office of Lottery and Gaming Accepted as World Lottery Association’s Newest Member
DC Office of Lottery and Gaming Accepted as World Lottery Association’s Newest Member
The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (“OLG”), the reg…
Lotto NZ has blocked a global gambling syndicate from buying tickets for big-dollar Lotto Powerball draws.
Lotto NZ has blocked a global gambling syndicate from buying tickets for big-dollar Lotto Powerball draws. Lotto NZ terms and conditions…
Oregon Lottery proposing regulating couriers, banning cross-border sales
The Oregon Lottery has proposed regulating retailers who work with a lotto courier to sell tickets, as well as banning out-of-state sales…
Andria Vidler’s bold National Lottery reboot
Expect new ideas and enhanced player safeguards after a daunting technological overhaul that will take the lottery offline for 36 hours
Th…
Florida Lottery surpasses $49 billion in contributions to education
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Lottery has reached a new milestone, transferring over $49 billion to Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust F…
The Senate Ag Committee has rescheduled a confirmation vote on Brian Quintenz’s nomination for permanent CFTC Chairman
The Senate Ag Committee has rescheduled a confirmation vote on Brian Quintenz’s nomination for permanent CFTC Chairman. We’ll see if this t…
JOB: DC Lottery 'Financial Investigator'
Financial Investigator $72,706.00 - $115,094.00
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) whose mission is to enhance the fiscal an…
The regulatory paradox: Tom Waterhouse of Waterhouse VC warns well-meaning regulations are unintentionally accelerating the shift to offshore operators.
Waterhouse VC: The regulatory paradox Tom Waterhouse of Waterhouse VC warns well-meaning regulations are unintentionally accelerating the s…
National Lottery unveils giant installations across the nation
Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new campaign to spotlight the power of hope and optimism in uniting the UK thi…
Kalshi Files New Brief in New Jersey Lawsuit
Another day, another legal headline involving the prediction market operator Kalshi.
The prediction market company Kalshi filed a brief…
Brazil's National Association of Gaming and Lotteries responds to minister’s criticism of betting sector
The National Association of Gaming and Lotteries (ANJL) has issued a formal statement expressing concern over recent comments made by Brazi…
Bally’s Chicago pushes to finalize $250 million IPO amid delays
Eight months after launching its $250 million initial public offering, Bally’s Chicago is making a final effort to secure investors and com…
GamCare says goodbye to GambleAware
GamCare, which has primarily been funded by GambleAware, has given tribute to the soon-to-close gambling harms organisation and reaffirmed…
Wayne Pickup, Allwyn North America Chief Executive, will be stepping down after eight years
Key points:
- Wayne Pickup, Allwyn North America Chief Executive, will be stepping down after eight years
- A successor has not yet bee…
UK Commission response to OSR review of Gambling Survey for Great Britain
24 July 2025
The Gambling Commission has published its full response to the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) following its review of…
A mysterious LLC is using a 300-year-old law to target D.C. sports betting
More than 300 years ago, wanting to protect gamblers from losing everything, the British Parliament passed the Statute of Anne, named for t…
House GOP appropriator pledges reversal of gambling tax deduction
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) met with three gaming industry CEOs on Thursday evening in Las Vegas to discuss…
Greek lottery tender attracts two bidders
The recently launched lottery concession tender in Greece attracted interest from two prospective operators.
The tender was launched at th…
Secure your place! 12th EL Congress | 14 - 17 September 2025 - Bern, Switzerland
Are you back from your holiday or just about to go on a well-deserved break? Either way, now is the perfect time to cross one thing off you…
iLottery firm Random State secures investment from FDJ and Zeal
Swedish iLottery and iBingo specialist Random State has announced it secured a significant funding round co-led by FDJ United Ventures and…
California tribes sue Kalshi, Robinhood over alleged illegal sports gambling
Three federally recognized Native American tribes in California have filed a lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi and trading…
$22.5M pledge puts storied theater district apartment complex at heart of Manhattan casino battle
Two billion-dollar casino bids on the West Side. Six Community Advisory Committee members. One multi-million dollar promise — and one very…
DeWine pushes back on internet gambling bills: 'We probably have enough gambling' in Ohio
Internet gambling in Ohio – not just on sports – is not a sure bet to become law. Proposed measures to permit casino gambling and lottery g…
Virginia Lottery Launches Fast Track Cash Einstants Game from POLLARD DIGITAL GAMES STUDIO
Jul 23 2025 14:00 BST
WINNIPEG, MB , July 23, 2025 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited ("Pollard Banknote") (TSX: PBL) is pleased to congrat…
Scientific Games and Polish National Lottery Continue 20-Year Scratchcard Tradition as Sales Grow
ATLANTA – July 23, 2025 – Scientific Games will continue to bring exciting instant scratchcard games to Polish National Lottery players t…
Kansas Lottery Executive Director Stephen Durrell Inducted into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
Date: 07/23/2025
Press Release: (pdf)
Contact: Cory Thone
Phone: 7852966291
The Kansas Lottery is proud to announce t…
Virginia Lottery looks to AI to improve gamers’ experience
After a bumper 2024 and alongside his role as sports betting regulator, Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones has taken inspirat…
Ontario online gambling revenue reaches CAN$307 million in June
Online gambling revenue in Ontario amounted to CAN$307 million (US$226 million) during June, an increase from last year but a month-on-mont…
Will firms keep their Atlantic City casinos open if they get New York licenses? 2 say yes, 2 silent.
A moment Atlantic City has long feared is drawing nearer: Gambling companies have submitted eight bids for the three licenses expected to b…
Allwyn sells German and Australian casinos and takes full control of Stoiximan
Allwyn International has realigned its business strategy, agreeing to sell casino operations in Germany and Australia, while acquiring full…
Flutter prices new bonds for $1.75bn to take full control of FanDuel
Flutter Entertainment Plc has launched a fresh issue of senior secured bond notes to raise $1.75bn, as the FTSE-listed betting giant accele…
Three California tribes sue Kalshi and Robinhood to get off their lawns
After obtaining amicus status in two of the three lawsuits involving event contract firm Kalshi, the tribal gaming community is taking lega…
Irish gaming regulator advertises for Executive Officer role
>Key points:
- The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is now accepting applications for the Executive Officer role
- This…
Scientific Games' iLottery Games Portfolio Expands as Pixiu Gaming Joins SG Content Hub
Exciting New Hasbro-Licensed MONOPOLY and BATTLESHIP iLottery Games Coming Via SG Content Hub
ATLANTA – July 21, 2025 – Scientific Games…
Chicago City Council members propose expanding video gambling to airports and bars
Chicago City Council members are reviving plans to legalize video gambling in the city, introducing two ordinances that could bring hundred…
POLLARD BANKNOTE UNLEASHES GODZILLA: A ROARING ADDITION TO ITS ENTERTAINMENT COLLECTION
WINNIPEG, MB, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”) (TSX: PBL) is thrilled to announce that Godzilla is stom…
Legal Developments in the Gaming Industry: First Half of 2025
We have seen dramatic evolution across the gaming industry throughout 2025. There have been noteworthy legal and regulatory developments fo…
Scientific Games Brings Exciting Portfolio of Games to DC Lottery Players with SG Content Hub Launch
Scientific Games Brings Exciting Portfolio of Games to DC Lottery Players with SG Content Hub Launch
Company Expands Successful D…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Selects INTRALOT for Lottery System Contract
INTRALOT S.A. informs the investor community and its stakeholders that on July 15, 2025 the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) issues first quarter gaming revenue payments to municipal partners
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make first quarter (April 1 – June 30) payments total…
Brightstar Lottery Modernizes Retail and Digital Solutions for Missouri Lottery with OMNIA Deployment
07/15/2025
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Company to upgrade central system, enhance digital program and deliver a full suite of…
Ohio Lottery Sends $1.447 Billion to Lottery Profits Education Fund
CLEVELAND – The Ohio Lottery is proud to announce a $1.447 billion contribution in fiscal year 2025 to the Lottery Profits Education Fund…
Pollard Banknote Partners with Instant Win Gaming to add eInstant Games to its iLottery Platform
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce a new pa…
Packers, Wisconsin Lottery launch new scratch tickets with chance to win season tickets
(WFRV) — The Wisconsin Lottery and the Green Bay Packers are once again teaming up to launch limited-edition Packers-themed scratch tickets…
Georgia Lottery Announces New "Georgia Bulldogs" Themed Scratch-off Ticket
The Georgia Bulldogs have announced to be a theme on one of the Georgia Lottery's upcoming scratch-off tickets.
For centuries, the Georgia…
SVENSKA SPEL - Interim report January – June 2025: Growth for Eurojackpot and Oddset in stable quarter
The second quarter of the year is stable with growth for Eurojackpot and Oddset. The last Casino Cosmopol has been closed after the Riksdag…
Hong Kong Jockey Club says racing turnover grew 3% to US$17.7 billion in 2024/25 season
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has reported a return to growth for the local racing industry with total racing wagering turnover in the 2024/25…
Senate committee will vote on Quintenz CFTC (the body that regulates prediction markets like Kalshi ) nomination Monday
Gaming industry groups asked the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to slow down, but things are on the move when it c…