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AGA Activates Enforcement Process for Sports Wagering Marketing Code
A Note From the CEO
Dear Gaming Colleague, As we begin this year’s Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW), I’m pleased to announce tha…
Scientific Games Announces Institutional Investors, including Caledonia, to Acquire 34.9% Shareholding from MacAndrews & Forbes
Scientific Games Announces Institutional Investors, including Caledonia, to Acquire 34.9% Shareholding from MacAndrews & Forbes
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Danske Spil has limited the adverse financial impact of Covid-19 outbreak by reducing costs and increasing sales
Danish national lottery Danske Spil has limited the adverse financial impact of Covid-19 outbreak by reducing costs and increasing sales, a…
How Esports are Penetrating the Online Gambling Industry
How Esports are Penetrating the Online Gambling Industry
Online gambling has been available since 1996, the year in which the first ever r…
OPAP Six-month Financial Report 2020
Investors/Results & news/News/Regulatory announcements/2020
Regulatory announcements
Interim Financial Results for the 6-month period…
Pandemic could delay Macau tender, say former govt advisors
Two former advisors to post-handover administrations in Macau suggest that the disruption to the city’s casino business caused by Covid-19…
Elaine Wynn seeks formal end to her Wynn managerial role
Elaine Wynn, the single-largest shareholder in United States-based casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd, has confirmed to the Nevada Gaming Con…
Ex-MGM China boss Murren eyes online gaming deals: report
Gaming-sector veteran Jim Murren (pictured in a file photo), is reportedly pursuing new business opportunities in online gaming and enterta…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission hires its executive director from within
Karen Wells had been in the job on an interim basis since January
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Thursday hired Karen Wells, who h…
William Hill launches sports betting app in Colorado
Today, William Hill US officially launched its highly-reviewed William Hill Sports Betting App and website in Colorado. Available for us…
University of Colorado Becomes First NCAA Program to Sign Sports Betting Deal
Online sportsbook PointsBet has signed a five-year sponsorship with the University of Colorado, marking the first time that a sports bettin…
Indiana Sports Gambling Industry Marks First Year
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana’s sports betting industry marked its first year on September 1, but the anniversary is marred as the business contin…
Czech lawmakers voted in favour of a new decree banning all slot machines, video lottery terminals (VLTs) and gaming machines in Prague
Once it’s agreed from the city council, the ban will come into force from January next year. While this means an end to all slot machines a…
Unprecedented mega-sports weekend could be online betting bonanza
This will be an unprecedented weekend in the history of American sports as the NFL’s week one overlaps with NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs, Maj…
NFL names 888sport first UK, Ireland official sports betting partner
The deal includes broadcast sponsorship of the Playoffs, the Super Bowl and Sunday and Monday Night Football
The partnership will also see…
Hong Kong Jockey Club - Resumption of Mark Six lottery draw on 24 September
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) has earlier postponed the resumption of Mark Six lottery draw due to the severe situation of COVID-19…
The Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA) has received a level 3 certification of the Responsible Gaming Framework (RGF) from the World Lottery Association (WLA)
The Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA), the gambling regulator from the capital city of Argentina, has received a level 3 certifi…
Barclays introduces a 72 hour delay to its gambling block feature
New time delay feature added to gambling block stops customers being able to make gambling payments for 72 hours after feature is switched…
Dutch Authorities Delay the Launch of Online Gaming Yet Again
The Netherlands’ online wagering sector, which was supposed to launch in the mid-summer of next year, is delayed for an additional two mont…
Virginia Lottery updated links for Sports Betting regulations
Virginia: gambling operators oppose some draft sports betting rules
Procedure for submission of questions about the draft sports betting r…
If Loot Boxes Are Considered Gambling, Then Pokémon Cards Should Be Too
Loot boxes require players to spend money with the hope that they'll find something rare, shiny, or powerful inside. Sound familiar?
Gov…
Microsoft says loosened App Store gaming rules still make for a 'bad experience'
Microsoft on Friday criticized recent changes to Apple's App Store that loosened restrictions for cloud gaming apps, stating that it still…
ESPN expanding sports betting footprint
On the heels of the opening of its new studio on the Las Vegas Strip and the return of its sports betting television program Daily Wager, E…
Arkansas State lottery revenue up $8.7M in August
Spike in scratch-off ticket sales reported
Fueled by rising scratch-off ticket sales, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenue increased…
State lottery launches ticket supporting Alzheimer’s Association Illinois
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton will kick off the Virtual Live! at Mariano’s series on Sept. 11, featuring vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and so…
Calling all Texas lottery lovers: lotto games go mobile
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Your chances at winning the lottery have never been better.
Thanks to the Jackpocket lottery app, Texans can now p…
Louisiana Lottery launches two New Orleans Saints branded scratch-off games
Second-chance prizes for game-day experiences and autographed merchandise available
Even amid the uncertainty of the upcoming season for L…
Sazka Group's profit in the first half of the year fell by 71% to CZK 1.17 billion
Prague - Net profit of Sazka Group of the betting company Sazka Group from the KKCG group of entrepreneur Karel Komárek in this year's firs…
INTRALOT Signs Contract Extension in New Zealand until 2025 The company will continue to provide its integrated solution Electronic Monitoring Services (EMS) for Class 4 venues to the Department of Internal Affairs.
September, 11th 2020
INTRALOT announces that its subsidiary in New Zealand, INTRALOT NZ Ltd., has signed a three year contract extension…
The Texas Lottery’s responsible gambling initiatives have been granted accreditation by the World Lottery Association (WLA)
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INTRALOT Launches “INTRALOT Academy” to Offer High Quality Training to its Customers
INTRALOT is proud to announce the launch of INTRALOT Academy a brand new, contemporary training program aiming at providing valuable, hand…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Wins Awards for Testing, Technology
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Wins Awards for Testing, Technology
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (September 10, 2020) – Gaming Laboratories…
More Than 33 Million Americans To Bet on NFL Season
More Than 33 Million Americans To Bet on NFL Season
Bettors Significantly More Excited Than Average Fans About Upcoming Season
CONTAC…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Authorized to Test and Certify iGaming and Mobile Sports Betting in Michigan
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Authorized to Test and Certify iGaming and Mobile Sports Betting in Michigan
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (S…
IGSA 2020 Report: “Conversations” YouTube Series, New Online Gaming & Regulatory Standards, GSA Japan Grows
IGSA 2020 Report:
“Conversations” YouTube Series, New Online Gaming & Regulatory Standards, GSA Japan Grows
LAS VEGAS (September 8…
INSPIRED ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP
INSPIRED ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP
Inspired to create the inaugural Lexus Melbourne Cup The Race of Dreams to be Televise…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES BREAKS NEW GROUND IN EUROPE WITH SAXONY, GERMANY PILOT OF ADVANCED LOTTERY INSTANT TICKET VENDING TECHNOLOGY
SCIENTIFIC GAMES BREAKS NEW GROUND IN EUROPE WITH SAXONY, GERMANY PILOT OF ADVANCED LOTTERY INSTANT TICKET VENDING TECHNOLOGY
Saxony Retai…
Camelot Lottery Solutions launches Remote Gaming Server
Camelot Lottery Solutions launches Remote Gaming Server
New RGS capable of integrating with any iLottery/eGaming system
London - 9…
RFP: BC Lottery Corporation Lottery Independent Controls Solution
BC Lottery Corporation
Lottery Independent Controls Solution
Application Syst…
DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS AND POWERBALL RENEW “POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” PARTNERSHIP
DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS AND POWERBALL RENEW
“POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” PARTNERSHIP
$1 Million Drawing to be Broadcast…
Scott Gunn, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Affairs to be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
A huge congratulations to Scott Gunn, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Affairs, who was recently named an inductee into the 2020 Lottery I…
Nebraska Supreme Court receives casino gambling initiative arguments
The Nebraska Supreme Court heard familiar arguments Wednesday as it considered a challenge to Secretary of State Bob Evnen's decision to wi…
Both the ECJ and the General Court have opened up for hearings again
European Court of Justice & General Court of the European Union Both the ECJ and the General Court have opened up for hearings again. T…
Tribal casinos weigh balancing risks of doing business amid COVID-19
Editor's note: A version of this story first appeared in Captial & Main and appears in The Stockton Record with courtesy of that public…
With casinos closed by COVID-19, B.C. Lottery Corporation misses budget by $59M
As expected, the B.C. Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) revenues are down, due in large part to COVID-19.
The lottery corporation this week rel…
New York casinos allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Thursday that privately-owned casinos and video lottery terminal facilities in New York will be allowed…
New Mexico Lottery highlights new, exciting promotion
WATCH Wendy Ahlm, Director of Advertising and Marketing for the New Mexico Lottery discusses two new, exciting promotions for the New Mexic…
California Supreme Court Decision Clears Major Hurdle For Development Of Casino By North Fork Rancheria Of Mono Indians
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians (the "Tribe"), Red Rock Resort…
NFL bets big on formerly taboo gambling industry
Sports: NFL\ NFL bets big on formerly taboo gambling industry
DENVER — It wasn't so long ago that the NFL nixed Tony Romo's fantasy footba…
Genting's upstate New York casino can reopen from Sept 9
Commercial-sector casinos in New York state in the United States, including one controlled by Malaysia’s Genting group, can reopen on Septe…
New Hampshire Lottery confirms launch of second DraftKings sportsbook
DraftKings Inc, the New Hampshire Lottery and South Side Tavern have confirmed the opening this week of DraftKings Sportsbook at the South…
New Connecticut Lottery Games Already Have $6 Million In Sales
A series of new CT Lottery games has had a stellar beginning.
CONNECTICUT — The CT Lottery's new Fast Play "Jumbo Bucks" Progressive Jackp…
AgCOM Deepens Google Investigation for Flouting Gambling Ban
AgCOM Deepens Google Investigation for Flouting Gambling Ban
IN SUMMARY: further details regarding google search results which rank top ga…
Maryland Casinos Generate $149.5 Million During August Operating at 50% capacity, casinos contribute $60.8 million to the state
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September 4, 2020
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INTRALOT Announces First Half 2020 Financial Results
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“INTRALOT announces First Half 2020 Financial Results”
September 4th, 2020
INTRALOT SA (RIC: INL…
Wynn Resorts and Scientific Games Launch Partnership in New Jersey and Extend to Colorado and Indiana
Wynn Resorts and Scientific Games Launch Partnership in New Jersey and Extend to Colorado and Indiana
Wynn Resorts launches Wynn Sports m…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica to be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
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September 1, 2020
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Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
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Scientific Games Lottery Group Chief Executive Pat McHugh to be Inducted Into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
25-year Lottery Veteran McHugh Joins Elite Group of Industry Leaders
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games…
INTRALOT, Inc. Congratulates the Idaho Lottery for their Contribution to the State of Idaho
August 31st , 2020
INTRALOT is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, INTRALOT, Inc., would like to congratulate our partners at th…
The Latest Chapter In 'Are Loot Boxes A Form Of Online Gambling?'
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Will eSports Betting Surpass the Popularity of Online Poker?
For much of the last two decades, online poker has been one of the most popular forms of betting. Having enjoyed a boom during the mid-2000…
Irish National Lottery launches new app to “shake up” how people play
The National Lottery has released a new app to ‘shake up’ how people play the lotto by making it quicker, easier, and more secure to play…
Pennsylvania Lottery Second-Chance Drawing Offers Players Chance to Win $1 Million
This Second-Chance Drawing offers Lottery players in Pennsylvania the opportunity to win $1 million in a drawing occurring shortly after th…
UK National Lottery Details Licensing Process, Winner to Be Announced in 2021
UK National Lottery license cage match officially underway
The UK’s gambling regulator has formally opened the competition to operate the…
Florida Lottery Launches New Mobile App
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami) — If you’ve ever played the Florida Lottery and didn’t feel like going to the store to see if you actually won anyth…
West Virginia Lottery Earns Excellence in Financial Reporting Award for 23rd Consecutive Year
WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY NEWS
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August 31, 2020
West Virginia Lottery Earns Excellence in Financial Reporting Award…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Two New Directors of Client Services
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Two New Directors of Client Services
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (August 31 ,2020) – Gaming Laboratories…
Jumbo Interactive Announces FY2020 Results
Australian online lottery retailer Jumbo Interactive has announced its FY2020 results. The company has reported an 8.7% year-on-year growth…
PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame - Congratulations to the newest members of the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame Congratulations to the newest members of the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
(L-R) Pat McHugh, Exe…
IGT Leads the Charge in Helping Casinos Redefine Safety and Convenience
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8 Ways to Strengthen the Lottery Entertainment Brand
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Without Live Sports, INSPIRED ENTERTAINMENT Fills the Gap
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INTRALOT 'Using technology to reinvent Retailer Solutions'
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COVID-19 When Business as Usual is Anything But Usual
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Camelot unveils 'Big September' for The National Lottery and change to Lotto
CAMELOT UNVEILS ‘BIG SEPTEMBER’ FOR THE NATIONAL LOTTERY, WHILE UPCOMING CHANGE TO LOTTO WILL SEE MILLIONS WINNING A FIVER
– Three spec…
Connecticut Lottery Corporation Returns $348 Million to Connecticut General Fund in Fiscal Year
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Release Date: August 27, 2020
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Pollard Banknote Pumps Up Its Retro Arcade Game Suite with DIG DUG™
WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 25, 2020 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") a leading lottery partner that provides instan…
Apple Can’t Block ‘Fortnite’ Creator From Developer Tools, Judge Rules
A district court denied Epic Games’ motion to temporarily restore Fortnite game to the iOS App Store, but also ordered Apple to not block…
Kambi and LeoVegas sign partnership extension
25 August 2020
Kambi and LeoVegas sign partnership extension
Expanded agreement will see other LeoVegas brands, including BetUK and 21…
Maryland Lottery and Casinos Contributed More Than $1.1 Billion to the State of Maryland in FY2020
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August 25, 2020
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Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Karen Sierra-Hughes to Vice President
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (August 24, 2020) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted Karen Sierra-Hughes to Vice President of Latin Ame…
Kentucky Lottery Sales Continue Strong Showing
LOTTERY SALES CONTINUE STRONG SHOWING In Friday's meeting of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation's board of directors, it was announced sales…
Scientific Games Accelerates Digital Expansion with Sports Betting Launch for National Lottery in Netherlands
Nederlandse Loterij Launches World-class OpenSports™ Technology
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NAS…
Brazil President Bolsonaro Approved Sports Betting Privatization
Sports betting in Brazil will be privatized by the country after the proposed decree by the Ministry of Economy was signed into law by Pres…
Sportsbook in action as Dover Downs casino returns to life
DOVER — When the sportsbook opened up again at Dover Downs Hotel & Casino on July 23, the casino took another step in a return to a pre…
LOTTO Rheinland-Pflaz presents successful results for 2019
LOTTO RHEINLAND-PFALZ PRESENTS SUCCESSFUL RESULTS FOR 2019
• Total turnover of 375.6 million euros • 668,000 euros annual surplus • 224 mi…
Veikkaus' profit to decrease by an estimated 300 million euros due to the coronavirus this year
For Veikkaus, the period between January and June was exceptional and challenging in terms of business. The slot machines were kept closed…
International Game Technology to Continue as Gaming Systems Provider for the Nebraska Lottery
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RFP: Ohio Lottery ELECTRONIC, NETWORKED, SELF-SERVICE LOTTERY INSTANT TICKET DISPENSERS
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IWG and New Hampshire Lottery Launch Integrated e-Instant Games
IWG and New Hampshire Lottery Launch Integrated e-Instant Games
Collaboration with Scientific Games produces linked digital and printed…
IGT Announces Sports Betting Technology Agreement with Boyd Gaming
IGT PlaySports technology to be utilized at Boyd Gaming's Nevada properties
LONDON, Aug. 19, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Techn…
Tennessee will allow sports betting no later than Nov. 1, per report
The Tennessee Education Lottery said Tuesday that its online/mobile sports wagering market will launch this fall.
TEL CEO Rebecca Hargrove…