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Dutch Regulator Fines Electronic Arts €10 Million for ‘Gambling Elements’ in FIFA Video Games
Video games giant Electronic Arts has vowed to appeal a €10 million ($11.7) fine handed down by Holland’s gambling regulator, Ksa, for viol…
EGBA urges Spanish government to reconsider new gambling restrictions
Spain’s Ministry of Consumer Affairs is expected to introduce new restrictions on gambling advertising, leading to a near complete ban.
U…
The Pennsylvania Lottery’s $100,000 Wish List Second-Chance Drawing is now open to player
Middletown, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Lottery’s $100,000 Wish List Second-Chance Drawing is now open to players, offering a total of $1.13 mil…
Sazka taps Olympics chief Keith Mills to lead National Lottery bid
European lottery group Sazka has appointed the man behind London’s successful bid for the 2012 Olympics to lead its tender for the UK’s Nat…
Svenska Spel appoints Erika Svanström as Group Public Affairs lead
Svenska Spel has confirmed the appointment of Erika Svanström as new Group Head of Public Affairs, leading the management of the Swedish st…
IGT's Seven-Year Contract Extension with Western Canada Lottery Includes Deployment of Enhanced INTELLIGEN System for 4,200 VLTs in Saskatchewan
Company to continue as VLT central systems provider
LONDON , Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) a…
POLLARD BANKNOTE AWARDED INSTANT GAME CONTRACT BY MASSACHUSETTS STATE LOTTERY
NEWS RELEASE October 28, 2020
For Immediate Release POLLARD BANKNOTE AWARDED INSTANT GAME CONTRACT BY MASSACHUSETTS STATE LOTTERY
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INTRALOT Inc. Secures Extension to Continue Delivering Successful Operation of COAM to the Georgia Lottery Corporation
INTRALOT Inc. Secures Extension to Continue Delivering the Successful Operation of COAM Project to the Georgia Lottery Corporation
Octobe…
Twin River Worldwide Holdings To Become Bally's Corporation
Common Stock Will Trade on the New York Stock Exchange Under New Ticker Symbol "BALY"
New Name and Brand Represent Key Component of Compan…
IGT Demonstrates Continued Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership with 13th Annual Sustainability Report
IGT Demonstrates Continued Corporate Social Responsibility Leadership with 13th Annual Sustainability Report
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RFP: Connecticut Lottery 'CT Lottery "For Life" Annuities'
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES WINS OKLAHOMA LOTTERY’S 10-YEAR GAMING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY AND INSTANT GAME MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
SCIENTIFIC GAMES WINS OKLAHOMA LOTTERY’S 10-YEAR GAMING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY AND INSTANT GAME MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
Oklahoma Scratchers R…
Louisiana’s Beasley to Receive Arch L. Gleason Award
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For Immediate Release: October 27, 2020
NOTE TO EDITORS: Please contact KYCPG Executive Director Mike Stone for furth…
Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints John Davis Secretary of the Florida Lottery
For Immediate Release: October 26, 2020 Contact: Governor’s Press Office, (850) 717-9282, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Governor Ron DeSantis A…
Scientific Games to Report Third Quarter 2020 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2020
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (the "Company") announced today it will release result…
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Internal Auditor
Mississippi Lottery Corporation - Flowood, MS
The primary purpose of this position is to bring a syste…
Murren SPAC Acies Acquisition Trims IPO Size to $200 Million
Acies Acquisition Corp. is slashing the size of its upcoming initial public offering (IPO) to $200 million from $300 million. Acies is a sp…
PayPal will start letting people use cryptocurrency to pay for things online starting in 2021
PayPal will start allowing people to use cryptocurrency as a form of payment when shopping online.
Customers will be able to use bitcoin a…
No Legislation, No Problem? Tribe Launching Wyoming Sports Betting
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Some Disappointment in Arizona as Legal Sports Wagering is Tabled Until 2021
As several states anticipate the upcoming November election to determine their fortune for legalized sports wagering, Arizona has decided t…
The IRS is moving forward with its plan to treat fantasy sports operators like FanDuel and DraftKings as gambling companies
The IRS is moving forward with its plan to treat fantasy sports operators like FanDuel and DraftKings as gambling companies, a position…
Virginia Lottery Shatters Performance Targets To Achieve Most Successful iLottery Launch
LANSING, Michigan, October 21, 2020 /CNW/ – NeoPollard Interactive LLC (“NeoPollard Interactive” or “NPi”), North America’s leading prov…
Camelot completes first stage of National Lottery tender process
Camelot UK Lotteries, the current operator of the National Lottery, has completed the Gambling Commission’s Selection Questionnaire - but r…
UK National Lottery rule changes could see more winners during Rolldown pay outs
The change in rules will come into force from November 7 and will mean bigger prizes handed out when there is a Rolldown
The rules for the…
Legislators want talks with Macau govt on casino concessions
A ranking member of Macau’s Legislative Assembly said on Thursday that the sub-committee she heads would like meetings with the city’s gove…
Google Ireland fined €100,000 for serving up gambling ads in Italy
Italian regulator rules Google flouted the rules over ads for gambling operators
Google Ireland has been fined €100,000 by Italy’s communi…
Mohegan Sun Casino at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Receives Gaming License
The historic vote marks the first time an entity controlled by a Native American tribe has been awarded a gaming license in Las Vegas.
MGE…
Bettor wagers $650K on Joe Biden to defeat Donald Trump
A bettor placed a $651,000 wager on Joe Biden to win the U.S. presidential election Friday on United Kingdom-based Betfair Exchange.
The b…
Bid to make gambling companies liable for stolen money
"We must have a legal mechanism in place that ensures stolen money is returned to victims by gambling companies if the gambling companies a…
Loot box lawsuit claims Electronic Arts ran an 'unlicensed, illegal gaming system'
The suit has been filed in Canada, and relates to EA games going back to 2008.
Electronic Arts is the target of a class action lawsuit fil…
Florida players will have four new chances to win with the new holiday-themed Scratch-Off games, just in time for the holiday season
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Tabcorp lotteries and keno were up a combined $542 million
Tabcorp Follows FY20 Results with Revenue Down in Q1
Most businesses experienced economic pain in 2020. For Tabcorp, that pain began in Ma…
Sugal & Damani Joins UK National Lottery Race
Indian lottery operator Sugal & Damani Group has entered the UK Gambling Commission’s competition to select an operator for the UK Nati…
Svenska Spel Interim report January – September 2020: Strong quarter despite closed casinos
Svenska Spel reports a strong third quarter with good profitability for the Group and increased revenues in both sports games and number ga…
Over 80% of gambling executives say smooth digital transactions are "essential to business survival"
The report released today found 82% of global gambling & casino industry executives surveyed say there are benefits in a national digit…
Kansas casinos' revenue still down in September, shows slight monthly improvement
The four state casinos were collectively down about 18%, and they have now reduced that to about 15%. Admissions at Hollywood Casino at Kan…
Pandemic slashes gambling revenue in Illinois
A marquee sign reminds residents of Joliet, Ill., that Harrah's Casino on the Des Plaines River is closed Monday, April 6, 2020, in downtow…
Lobbyist says gift cards for Georgia's lottery gaming machines will 'clear up a great number of problems'
Coin-operated machine supporters pressed state lawmakers Thursday to see the virtues of a new option to award gift cards as winnings instea…
Tickets for Idaho Lottery's $1,000,000 Raffle go on sale Tuesday
BOISE, Idaho — Tickets for the Idaho Lottery's 14th annual $1,000,000 raffle went on sale at 4 a.m. Tuesday and with short supply and high…
EL Members support society during Covid-19 UPDATE
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, EL Members across Europe have been instrumental in supporting local communities – from offe…
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoU) Between Kansspelautoriteit and Spelinspektionen (The Swedish Gambling Authority)
MoU Kansspelautoriteit - Swedish Gambling Authority
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoU)
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Kansspelautoritei…
Mississippi Lottery Corporation completes September transfer to state
Mississippi Lottery Corporation completes September transfer to state
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MLC to Introduce 4 Holiday Scratch-Off Games November 3…
IGT's Resort Wallet Technology Leads Evolution of Cashless Gaming in New York State
Cashless module for IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system increases casino liquidity, safety, and operational efficiencies
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Texas Lottery® Unveils “50X Speedway Riches” Scratch Ticket
Texas Lottery® Unveils “50X Speedway Riches” Scratch Ticket and Promotional Program for 2021 with Texas Motor Speedway
The Texas Lottery®…
How Fintech has Impacted Online Gaming
How Fintech has Impacted Online Gaming
FinTech stands for Financial Technology and is a broad term used to encompass any process, service…
NHL partners with American Gaming Association to promote responsible sports betting
WASHINGTON (Oct. 23, 2020) – The National Hockey League (NHL®) and the American Gaming Association (AGA) announced a partnership today to…
Announcement to investors of the final yield, the interest rate and the offer price of the bonds of “OPAP S.A.”
23/10/2020
ANNOUNCEMENT TO INVESTORS OF THE FINAL YIELD,
THE INTEREST RATE AND THE OFFER PRICE OF THE BONDS OF
“GREEK ORGANISATION OF…
New York Lottery changing draw times for daily number games and Lotto
If you faithfully play the New York Lottery number games, get ready to see a change in when you’ll be able to find out the winning combinat…
Alabama lawsuit hits Apple, Google over gambling games
Two federal lawsuits filed Wednesday seek refunds for Alabama residents who downloaded games from app stores the plaintiffs say are illegal…
Maryland Governor Supports Sports Betting Ballot Initiative
Gov. Larry Hogan Told CBS That The Measure Is Critical To Continue To Successfully Fund Public Schools
Maryland is one of five states with…
Give the gift of holiday scratchers with New Mexico Lottery
Its hard to believe, but the holidays are right around the corner. The New Mexico Lottery wants to change things up a bit with a series of…
Crackdown on UK gambling ads expected to ban use of celebrities
Proposed rules aim to curb advertising targeting under-18s
The use of celebrities such as sports personalities and reality TV stars in bet…
Virginia Lottery sales surge, as gaming options multiply
The Virginia Lottery is off to a fast start in the race for sales and profits in an unprecedented era of expansion for legal gaming opportu…
New Jersey: proposal submitted to allow betting on college competitions
State Sen. Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen/Passaic) is attempting to close a loophole in New Jersey’s sports betting regulations with a bill to allow…
West Virginia: Limited Video Lottery growth offsets casino revenue decline in September
Limited Video Lottery's strong performance in September helped offset an ongoing downturn at West Virginia casinos, Lottery Commissioners w…
Spain’s Online Gambling Market Grows 17.7% Year-on-year in Q2 2020
The online gambling market in Spain has grown 17.7% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2020.
Total gross revenue of €208.9m (£189.2m/$2…
Iowa Fines DraftKings And Two Casinos For Violating Regulations
DraftKings was fined by the state of Iowa for failing to download new self-ban list information.
The Rhythm City Casino was fined for no…
Illinois Online Sports Betting Mobile Registration Extended to Next Month
There’s good news on the Illinois online sports betting front. Last week, Governor J.B. Prizker once again extended the state’s temporary l…
Maryland sports gambling referendum enjoys public support, but questions remain
Two weeks before election day, backers of legalized sports gambling in Maryland appear to be cruising toward an easy victory.
Their campai…
PENNSYLVANIA iLOTTERY PLATFORM ACHIEVES INTERNET RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING CERTIFICATION
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INTRALOT Inc. and Camelot Illinois Deploy Fast Play Games for the Illinois Lottery
INTRALOT Inc. and Camelot Illinois Deploy Fast Play Games for the Illinois Lottery
INTRALOT announces that its US subsidiary INTRALOT I…
INSPIRED LAUNCHES VIRTUAL BASKETBALL IN GREECE
INSPIRED LAUNCHES VIRTUAL BASKETBALL IN GREECE
Third channel of Virtual Sports added to OPAP’s betting shop estate
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RFP: Connecticut Lottery Gaming System and Related Services and Products
CLC202003 Gaming System and Related Services and Products October 5, 2020 December 30, 2020 by 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time
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Tennessee Lottery adds popular 'Quick Cash'
NEWS UPDATE October 20, 2020
TENNESSEE LOTTERY ADDS POPULAR “QUICK CASH” FEATURE TO CASH 4 LIFE
NASHVILLE – Tennessee Cash 4 Life p…
Scientific Games unveils Kascada™, the next generation of industry-leading gaming cabinets
Scientific Games unveils Kascada™, the next generation of industry-leading gaming cabinets
Industry leader to launch first, truly inter…
Globally relevant IGT cabinet backed by extensive research and high-performing content
IGT Launches the PeakSlant32 - the First Slot Cabinet in North America with Three 32-Inch Displays
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EquiLottery Games Enters into Licensing Agreement with the NBA
EquiLottery Games, the leading live sports lottery game developer, announced today that it reached an agreement with the Nationa…
Public Gaming International Magazine September/October issue
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Prince Edward Island gets larger share of lottery profits than expected
P.E.I. claimed prizes of $10K or more over the last year
· Posted: Oct 13, 2020 4:00 PM AT | Last Updated: October 13
The Prince Edward…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation Announces New President and CEO
TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2020 /CNW/ - Today, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) announced the appointment of A. Duncan Hannay as Pre…
FDJ Names Publicis Media For Leading Its Marketing Review
By naming Publicis Media as its new lead advertising agency, France’s national lottery operator Française des Jeux (FDJ) has completed its…
Win a Jackpot on the Spot with the New LIGHTNING LOTTO Game from OLG
TORONTO, Oct. 13, 2020 /CNW/ - OLG's new LIGHTNING LOTTO game has struck at Ontario lottery retailers with a growing jackpot that can be wo…
Brazil Bolsonaro signs law to help sports, lottery money to be used to pay taxes
President Jair Bolsonaro sanctioned the federal law to aid sport during the COVID-19 pandemic, passed in September by deputies, but vetoed…
NY looks to online sports gambling to save downtrodden economy
After tremendous losses of revenue, New York is now turning to online sports gambling as a means to generate much needed money through its…
Australia’s Paul Newson concludes term as IAGR President
Former Australian regulator and head of the Regulatory Advisory Practice of law firm Senet, Paul Newson, has stepped down as President of t…
Italy: online gaming revenue up 25.4%
Revenue from the regulated online market reached €184m in September.
Italy.- Growth in sports betting and igaming drove online gaming reve…
Florida increases lottery ticket cost to $2, up from $1
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A Florida Lotto ticket now costs $2, up from $1, as the game was rebranded to include increased non-jackpot ca…
New Mexico Online Sports Betting Proposal Faces Challenges
New Mexico Online Sports Betting Proposal Faces Challenges
New Mexico’s casino stakeholders are pushing a major gaming expansion that woul…
The Counter-Strike effect and preserving integrity online
Esports and integrity harbor a complicated history with one another; and more recently this dynamic has become increasingly tangled.
On Au…
IWG announces progressive jackpot e-Instant games
IWG announces progressive jackpot e-Instant games
Industry-first feature set to launch in Fall of 2020 across US and Canada
Thursday 15t…
OPAP ANNOUNCEMENT – INVITATION TO INVESTORS
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INVITATION TO INVESTORS
16/10/2020
ANNOUNCEMENT – INVITATION TO INVESTORS
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RFP: OPAP Announcement for the availability of the Prospectus
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Announcement for the availability of the Prospectus
16/10/2020
Announcement for the Availability of…
Arkansas Lottery revenue sets record in September $47.5M beats previous high of $39M for the month in ’11
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's gross revenue in September reached $47.5 million, setting a record for the month by beating the previous…
INTRALOT Wins Gold Award for Employee Best Practices at HR Awards 2020
The Company receives a Gold Award in the "Best Team Building Program" category for strengthening employee collaboration and a Silver Award…
Illinois Lottery Launches 2020 Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure
Illinois Lottery Launches 2020 Carolyn Adams Ticket For The Cure
Instant ticket has raised more than $13.5 million to fight breast canc…
TENNESSEE LOTTERY BOARD APPROVES LIST OF EVENTS FOR SPORTS WAGERING
**NEWS UPDATE** October 16, 2020
LOTTERY BOARD APPROVES LIST OF EVENTS FOR SPORTS WAGERING
Lottery Continues to Eye Nov. 1 as Go-Live…
TENNESSEE LOTTERY POSTS BEST FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR SINCE INCEPTION
NEWS UPDATE October 16, 2020
LOTTERY POSTS BEST FIRST QUARTER OF FISCAL YEAR SINCE INCEPTION
Lottery Transfers More Than $114 Millio…
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President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Rebecca Paul Hargrove was unanimously reelected as president of the World Lottery Association (WLA) for her second two-year term
“I appreciate the continued support from WLA members, and I look forward to continuing the hard work of the WLA and what it does best: shar…
IGT Announces Betting Partnership with the NBA
IGT Announces Betting Partnership with the NBA
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Company becomes first B2B sports betting platform provider in U.S. to brin…
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INSPIRED VIRTUALS FIRST TO BE AUTHORIZED IN TURKEY
INSPIRED VIRTUALS FIRST TO BE AUTHORIZED IN TURKEY
Inspired Signs Contract with Sisal Sans to Provide V-Play Plug & Play™ Solution …
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ gem|Intelligence® RETAILER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE CONTINUES SUPPORTING MICHIGAN LOTTERY SUCCESS
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Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s third quarter 2020 result
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s third quarter 2020 result
Kambi Group plc’s result for the third quarter (July-September) 2020 will be…
Gambling companies spend more than $2M on sports betting ads
Gambling companies have spent more than $2 million trying to persuade Maryland voters to approve sports betting.
The Baltimore Sun reports…