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ILLINOIS LOTTERY CELEBRATES OVER FIVE DECADES OF GIVING BACK DURING LOTTERY WEEK
CHICAGO, July 14, 2025 — The Illinois Lottery is proud to join lotteries across North America in celebrating Lottery Week, taking pl…
Alexander Pechtold resigns as Chairman of the Dutch Lottery
Key points:
- Pechtold will leave the Dutch Lottery’s Supervisory Board in January 2026
- His exit follows his upcoming mayoral role in D…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Celebrates Lottery Week, Highlights Support for Education
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) joined lotteries across North America in celebrating the seventh annual Lottery Week, recognizing th…
Polymarket Spent $1 Million on U.S. Trading Ads Despite Geo Block
Polymarket could not offer trading in the U.S. on the 2024 United States presidential election. Still, the prediction market platform spent…
Provincial Lottery Corporations Applaud Meta’s Attempts to Clamp Down on Fraudulent Ads
-Scammers are pretending to be online gaming apps for casinos
-Players at risk of handing over personal financial data
-New Meta rules fo…
Tennessee court rules video lottery terminals illegal, prompting immediate crackdown
A Tennessee court has ruled that video lottery terminals, often referred to as “no chance” machines, are illegal under state law, a decisio…
William Hill and Inspired Extend Long-Term Partnership with Enhanced Virtual Sports Experience
JULY 17, 2025 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, techno…
Mass Lottery to Celebrate 7th Annual National Lottery Week July 14-18
The Massachusetts State Lottery, in collaboration with lotteries across the United States and Canada, will be observing the seventh annual…
TENNESSEE LOTTERY RAISES NEARLY $8 BILLION FOR EDUCATION
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Education Lottery today announced its fiscal year-end results, which bring the grand total raised for college sch…
Join the Celebration with Delaware Lottery Games: Lottery Week
Recognizing lotteries’ contributions to communities
Dover, DE — The Delaware Lottery is joining lotteries across North America in celebrat…
California Senate committee advances bill to ban dual-currency sweepstakes
A California Senate committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would ban dual-currency sweepstakes games in the state, targeting…
South Carolina Education Lottery raises over $500M for fifth straight year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Education Lottery says it has raised over half-a-billion dollars for state students for the fifth…
Mississippi Lottery generates over $113 million in revenue for roads, education in Fiscal Year 2025
A combined $691.7 million has been transferred to state funds since the lottery began in late 2019.
The Mississippi Lottery brought in…
37 Years of Supporting Florida -The Florida Lottery has been in operation for 37 years and 6 months
The Florida Lottery officially began selling tickets on January 12, 1988. This means that as of July 15, 2025, the Florida Lottery has been…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Selects Intralot for Lottery System Contract
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July 15, 2025
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DraftKings in Talks to Acquire Prediction Market Railbird Exchange
The potential deal comes as sources expect a flurry of activity between sportsbooks and prediction markets in the lead-up to football seaso…
Scientific Games Launches GameChoice: AI and Advanced Analytics for Personalized Lottery Play
Company’s New GameChoice Enhances Player Discovery and Satisfaction with Dynamic Game Recommendations
ATLANTA – July 14, 2025…
Idaho Lottery Celebrates 36th Year Showcasing Improvements to College Campuses
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BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Lottery celebrated 36 years of entertainment and…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming is hoping that a preemption ruling in a legal abortion case will help it win a court case against prediction market operator Kalshi.
The regulator filed a notice in its pending lawsuit with Kalshi over the legality of sports event contracts in the state drawing the judge’…
Meta updates ad rules for real money and social gaming
Meta is changing its vetting process for online gambling ads on several platforms.
The tech conglomerate implemented new advertising rules…
JOB: MICHIGAN LOTTERY State Division Administrator 17 - Product Director
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Location Lansing, MI
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ANJ approves FDJ’s 2026 gaming program – but with some caveats
The regulator has called for the removal of certain marketing language and to crack down on gaming types more susceptible to problem gaming…
Gibraltar to be removed from EU’s AML ‘grey list’
The list ranks countries with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) frameworks…
Allwyn announces €2.15bn syndicated credit facility and refinancing of existing syndicated credit facility
LUCERNE, Switzerland 10 July 2025 – Allwyn International AG (“Allwyn”) today announced that it has entered into a new €2.15 billion Senior…
Maine iGaming Bill Held Over by Gov. Janet Mills, Veto Likely
Maine’s iGaming liberalization odds remain long despite state lawmakers passing online casino legislation
Gov. Janet Mills opposes addit…
Entertainment Community Fund Joins Opposition to Times Square Casino
Group is the latest in long line of opposition to Caesars Times Square casino
Non-profit organization is joining the No Times Square C…
British Gambling Commission outlines new 7-step approach to financial penalties
The gambling regulator said its new method for calculating fines will introduce greater clarity.
UK.- The British Gambling Commission ha…
Irish gambling regulator publishes licence application guidelines
The GRAI expects to begin taking licence applications in the second half of the year.
Ireland.- The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Irela…
Time-Traveling Through Conservation: A 35-Year Mission to Protect Minnesota
In celebration of our 35th anniversary, let’s look back at how lottery dollars have been helping to protect and enhance Minnesota’s environ…
Indonesia blocks over 17,000 bank accounts linked to online gambling
The Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK) has ordered the blocking of 17,026 bank accounts suspected of involvement in online gambl…
Tribes Say A New SCOTUS Decision Strengthens Argument In NJ-Kalshi Case
Filing: CFTC lacks oversight and shouldn't be allowed to approve self-certifications
A new U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) decision gives furt…
46 operators commit to Italy’s new online gambling regime, apply for €7m licenses
Italy’s Ministry of Economy (MEF) has secured 46 applications for new online gambling licences, each priced at €7m, as detailed by the Agen…
Tribal leaders talk California’s move against DFS and sweepstakes operators
As the California Senate advanced a measure this week to curtail online sweepstakes operators and Attorney General Rob Bonta issued an opin…
New Jersey approves bill to ban betting partnerships with colleges
Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation yesterday (8 July) that prohibits public colleges and universities from forming contractual partnership…
French gambling regulator proposes whistle-to-whistle ban on gambling ads
The ANJ also proposes new loss limits for young adults.
France.- The French gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has…
California Tribal Gaming Leaders, Attorneys Confident They’ll Win Battle Against Sweepstakes Casinos
A group of tribal gaming leaders and attorneys are confident sweepstakes gaming operators will lose in California.
Key takeaways
The In…
GGL: “National regulation requires a cross-border perspective in order to be successful in the long term”
In an exclusive interview with Focus Gaming News, a spokesperson for the GGL, the German gambling regulator, discusses the agency’s progres…
North Carolina releases June 2025 sports wagering revenue report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports wagering revenue report for June 2025. It compiles t…
Maryland casinos report $978 million in H1 2025 revenue
Casino Revenue Reports
Year/Year Total Casino Gaming Revenue — June
Month/Year
Revenue
June 2025
$160,668,545
-1.4%…
Senate Bill To Roll Back Gambling Losses Tax Deduction Cut Coming Thursday
Nevada Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto will introduce legislation to the Thursday to repeal a tax provision on gambling losses thi…
Lottery.com rebrands as SEGG Media Corporation
Lottery.com has announced its new brand identity and outlined its strategic goals for expansion.
Key points:
- Company will now trade u…
European gaming operator leaders call for 'smarter' regulation
The chief executives of Europe’s top gambling operator groups have called for “smarter, more balanced” regulation to improve the fortunes o…
Brightstar Lottery 2025 Second Quarter Results
07/29/2025 8:00 AM ET
Brightstar Lottery 2025 Second Quarter Results
Brightstar Lottery - Q2'25 Earnings Call
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Greece lottery ripe for taking as Allwyn concession ends
Greece has launched an international 10-year tender for the 10-year stewardship of its domestic lottery network.
The process is managed by…
ANJ Appoints Pauline Hot as its Director General
Hot replaces Rémi Latastem, who has been in the role since the creation of the regulator five years ago.
France.- The French gambling regu…
German ministers push for gambling treaty reforms ahead of 2026 review
German ministers push for gambling treaty reforms ahead of 2026 review Germany’s state interior ministers are pushing for reforms to the co…
FDJ eyes 5% growth and podium position in key markets by 2028
The targets are part of FDJ’s newly unveiled “Play Forward 2028” strategy, which outlines financial and ESG goals following the group’s acq…
Inspired Launches Virtual Sports With BetMGM in Brazil via Kambi’s Engage Platform
NEW YORK, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provid…
New Jersey Lottery Announces Change to Fast Play Progressive
TRENTON (June 30, 2025) – The New Jersey Lottery and its marketing partner, Northstar New Jersey, have announced a change to the Fast Play…
Global Lottery Co-operation Urged to Combat Illegal Operators
Sammi Awuku, former Director-General of Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA), has called for intensified government action and internat…
Allwyn backs government’s decision to retain cap on society lottery sales
Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, has welcomed the government’s decision not to raise the sales limit for society lotteries, descri…
David Bradley, WV Lottery acting director talks about impact on him and the state
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The new acting director of the West Virginia Lottery is no stranger to the multifaceted operation.
David Bradley, who…
The Montana Lottery 38 years of luck, excitement, and a whole lot of impact!
The Montana Lottery, established by a citizens' referendum in 1986, has been enriching lives and supporting Montana since 1987. We've proud…
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Isle of Man operator handed £3.9m penalty amid rising AML concerns
Amid growing money-laundering concerns in the Isle of Man, the owner of the SBOTOP online sportsbook, Celton Manx, has been handed a £3,937…
Manitoba Judge Bans Bodog from Province
Court slapped injunction against Bodog last month
Judge orders offshore online casino to cease all operations and advertising the provin…
American Gaming Association Controversially Welcomes Big Beautiful Bill
The One Big Beautiful Bill act may have severe consequences for American pro gamblers
Gamblers can only deduct 90% of losses, and may en…
You Can Now Play the Lottery With a Debit Card in South Carolina
COLUMBIA, SC (July 1, 2025) – Starting today, lottery players in South Carolina will be able to purchase tickets with a debit card.
Partic…
Pennsylvania Lottery to Increase Player Payouts Under New Bill
The Keystone State's House and Senate just passed a measure reducing the required profit margin on traditional lottery games. This lets the…
KSA admits Dutch gambling deposit limits could be aiding illegal market
The gambling regulator in the Netherlands says recently introduced deposit limits may be fuelling illegal market activity, even if they are…
Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the Federal Authority of German gambling, has welcomed Sandro Kirchner as its new Chair of the Board of Directors.
Gemeinsame Glücksspielbehörde der Länder (GGL), the Federal Authority of German gambling, has welcomed Sandro Kirchner as its new Chair of…
Louisiana Attorney General says sweepstakes casinos are illegal
Louisiana’s chief legal officer says online sweepstakes casinos should be considered illegal in the state.
The state’s Attorney General Li…
NJ Legislature Takes a Minute to Ban Sweepstakes Casinos
In a matter of minutes, the New Jersey legislature acted swiftly and decisively to pass legislation prohibiting sweepstakes gaming in the s…
Michigan Gaming Control Board Takes Action Against Illegal Gambling Sites
Michigan Gaming Control Board Targets Illegal Gambling Operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has recently sent formal notices…
Meta Faces Criticism Over Gambling Advertisements Targeting Vulnerable Users
Meta Criticized for Gambling Ads Targeting Vulnerable Audiences
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is once again under scrut…
Sandro Kirchner takes the helm of German gambling regulator GGL
Kirchner takes over from Reiner Moser with immediate effect.
Germany.- The German gambling regulator, the GGL, has named Sandro Kirchner…
Pennsylvania Lottery to Increase Player Payouts Under New Bill
The Keystone State's House and Senate just passed a measure reducing the required profit margin on traditional lottery games. This lets t…
California AG Rules Daily Fantasy Sports Are Gambling, Thus Illegal In The State
Daily fantasy constitutes sports betting and is therefore illegal in California, according to an opinion released Thursday by the state's a…
Casino Hackers Targeting Airlines, Says FBI
Hacking group that victimized Caesars, MGM is now targeting airlines
FBI says bad actors using ransomware, social engineering tactics to…
Maryland Sportsbooks Might Soon Extend Fewer Promotions, as State Seeks Regulatory Change
Maryland sportsbooks could soon see a regulatory change to their promotions
The state gaming regulator has proposed reducing how much pr…
Philippines Internet Gaming Operators in Focus Following POGO Ousting
Philippines Internet Gaming Operators (PIGOs) have come under scrutiny a year after the government banned the $3 billion offshore gaming ma…
PAGCOR backs tougher online gambling rules, vows crackdown on illegal sites
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Friday expressed support for proposed legislation that seeks stricter regulatio…
Intralot S.A. to Acquire Bally’s International Interactive Business in a Transaction that Creates a Global Gaming Technology and Services Company in Lottery and Digital Online Gaming Markets
Intralot S.A. to Remain Listed on the Athens Stock Exchange Transaction Enterprise Value of €2.7 Billion
July 1, 2025
Athens, Greece a…
INTRALOT Acquisition of International Interactive Business of Bally's
Intralot S.A. to Acquire Bally’s International Interactive Business in a Transaction that Creates a Global Gaming Technology and Services C…
China’s lottery industry underwent considerable post-pandemic transformation: Research
Over the past several years, China’s lottery industry has undergone a dramatic transformation, shaped by the sweeping effects of the COVID-…
RFIs - Illinois Lottery for PMA, iLottery, Central Gaming System and Instant Ticket Gaming Services
The Illinois Department of the Lottery has published a series of Requests for Information (RFIs) to gather market insights and inform the d…
Brightstar Lottery Completes Sale of Gaming & Digital Business and Announces $1.1 billion Capital Return to Shareholders
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The Company will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under its new…
New Zealand to offer 15 online casino licences under landmark gambling reform
Up to 15 operators will be licensed to operate in New Zealand's regulated online casino market.
New Zealand will make available 15 online…
Zeal names Stefan Tweraser as new CEO
ZEAL Network SE / Key word(s): Personnel Dr Stefan Tweraser to become new Chief Executive Officer of ZEAL Network SE 03.07.2025 / 10:30 CE…
Brightstar Lottery Unveils $1.1 Billion in Shareholder Rewards
Company formerly known as International Game Technology is returning $1.1 billion of capital to investors
Shareholder rewards program co…
New Hampshire casinos can install unlimited VLTs after governor signs gambling expansion into law
Effective immediately, New Hampshire casinos can install unlimited numbers of video lottery terminals (VLT). That is among the provisions o…
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Issues Cease-and-Desist Letters to Two Online Gambling Operators for Illegal Offshore Casino and Sports Betting Operations
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) today announced that it has issued cease and desist letters to two online gambli…
The Dutch professional football club, FC Twente, has named the European lottery company Eurojackpot as the official partner of the men’s and women’s teams for the next five seasons.
The lottery brand will be featured on the sleeve of the home and away shirts until 2030, with this five-year signing marking a major partne…
Publishers Clearing House Acquired by Online Sweepstakes Casino Company
Publishers Clearing House has been acquired
ARB Interactive, the buyer, runs online sweepstakes games
ARB is paying more than $7.1 m…
NJ Lottery Announces Change to Fast Play Progressive
NJ Lottery Announces Change to Fast Play Progressive
TRENTON (June 30, 2025) – The New Jersey Lottery and its marketing partner…
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June arrives with lots of chances to win big cash prizes and load up on Lucke-Rewards points.
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Iowa Lottery to beat budget projections despite drop in Lotto game sales
The Iowa Lottery is on track to finish the fiscal year at the end of this month ahead of projections. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn updated the L…