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The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) April 2020 Index is attached
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) April 2020 Index link is attached. The AGEM Index increased 20.3 percent in April…
New Jersey, Leagues Await Word in Sports Betting Suit
The major sports leagues are waiting to see if the U.S. Supreme Court will hear their arguments on whether they have to pay millions to a N…
Fox Sports Betting Service, Fox Bet, Names Former Disney Streaming Exec Andrew Schneider Chief Marketing Officer
Fox Bet has named Andrew Schneider chief marketing officer of its online and mobile sports betting product Fox Bet.
Schneider, most recent…
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Take your digital draw to the next level with life-like computer-generated content.
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Closure of Maryland Casinos Reduces Revenues, Contributions to the State
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May 5, 2020
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Jean-Luc Moner-Banet, Chief Executive Officer, Loterie Romande
Jean-Luc Moner-Banet, Chief Executive Officer, Loterie Romande
It’s a genuine challenge to try to answer the questions you’re asking. I wi…
Splashdot and Atlantic Lottery innovate the most customer-centric 2Chance platform in the program’s illustrious eleven-year history
Splashdot and Atlantic Lottery innovate the most customer-centric 2Chance platform in the program’s illustrious eleven-year history
MONCTO…
INTRALOT announces Full Year 2019 Financial Results
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INTRALOT Group Chairman Sokratis P. Kokkalis noted: “2019 has been a transition year for INTRALOT…
NY online sports betting support grows due to COVID-19
The current shutdown due to COVID-19 presents New York State with an opportunity to pass online sports betting and ensure a smooth rollout…
Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel reopened its gaming on Friday with many health precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19
Coeur d’Alene Casino Reopens in Idaho to Eager Players, Safeguards in Place
Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Casino Resort Hotel reopened its gaming…
Mohegan remains committed to Greek casino plan despite pandemic
ATHENS, May 4 (Reuters) - U.S. casino operator Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment said on Monday it remains fully committed to opening a lu…
West Virginia Lottery ready to file emergency rule for iGaming
CHARLESTON ,W.Va. — The state Lottery Commission will submit an emergency rule to the Secretary of State later this month governing the est…
Sir Richard Branson Withdraws Bid for UK National Lottery
British billionaire Sir Richard Branson had entered a bid to run the UK's National Lottery
License is set to expire in 2023, bidding pro…
DraftKings Prepares for Friday Launch of iGaming Application in Pennsylvania
DraftKings is wasting little time getting into the iGaming business in Pennsylvania.
Two days after receiving approval from the state Gami…
UK Tightens Rules on Esports Betting Ads On Social Media
The UK Committee of Advertising Practice issued an Advice Note to gambling operators to make sure they are following rules regarding espo…
The Nevada Gaming Control Board releases memo outlining health and safety polices for casinos must include in COVID-19 prevention plan
The Nevada Gaming Control Board on Friday released a memo outlining health and safety policies that casinos must include in their COVID-19…
Michigan: Upper Peninsula casino plans phased reopening starting May 6 despite governor’s order
HARRIS, MI – While non-tribal casinos have been ordered to remain closed through May 28 to curb the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus, at leas…
Most Non-casino Style Games Unlikely to be Gambling in Washington
The Washington State Federal District Court recently issued a decision stating: “Washington’s definition of ‘gambling’ only reaches ‘stakin…
Colorado officially legalizes sports betting, becoming 18th state to allow gambling
When sports come back after the coronavirus quarantine period is over, Colorado residents will have the opportunity to bet on the Broncos, …
New Zealand: Lotto NZ counters in dairies and convenience stores are able to open under Alert Level 3Lotto NZ counters in dairies and convenience stores are able to open under Alert Level 3
Lotto NZ counters in dairies and convenience stores are able to open under Alert Level 3, with the remaining stores needing to stay closed…
WV Lottery: Sales of our traditional lottery section have actually stayed pretty consistent
Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino-Racetrack
CHARLESTON — March revenue numbers for the West Virginia Lottery saw a 37% drop from what they were…
Switzerland: Casino Lugano And Casino du Lac Granted Swiss iGaming Licence
The online casino market in Switzerland will soon become richer with two new gaming platforms. The Swiss Federal Council (Bundesrat) declar…
BCLC Players can now purchase some lottery games at lottery retail locations for up to eight consecutive draws
B.C. Lottery Corporation has modified its initial rule change. The lottery corporation several weeks ago in the early days of COVID-19 outb…
Malta Announces Gradual Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions
Malta Announces Gradual Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions
VALLETTA — Malta has announced a gradual lifting of coronavirus restrictions as t…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ Group) Release of the 2019 Universal Registration Document
Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux (Paris:FDJ) (FDJ), France’s leading gaming operator, announces the release of its 2019 Universal Re…
Loto-Quebec to reopen some retail lottery sale terminals beginning Monday
MONTREAL — Quebec’s lottery corporation says it will begin reopening some lottery terminals on Monday after shutting them down due to fears…
Mark Hichar, Shareholder with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, resident in its Boston office, legal counsel on gaming, gambling, lottery
Mark Hichar, Shareholder with Greenberg Traurig, LLP, resident in its Boston office, legal counsel on gaming, gambling, lottery
How will t…
Kevin Gass, Vice President Lottery Gaming, BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation)
Kevin Gass, Vice President Lottery Gaming, BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation)
A lottery’s approach to the global pandemic
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Brian Rockey, Director, Nebraska Lottery and Charitable Gaming Division
Brian Rockey, Director, Nebraska Lottery and Charitable Gaming Division
Adapting to the post-COVID-19 World
Aside from the new ways to s…
Harold Mays, Acting Director, Illinois Lottery
Harold Mays, Acting Director, Illinois Lottery
How will the world be different when we come out of this crisis - and how will the lottery…
Scientific Games' Primary Provider Contract Extended By Missouri Lottery, One Of World's Top 20 Instant Game Lotteries
Scientific Games' Primary Provider Contract Extended By Missouri Lottery, One Of World's Top 20 Instant Game Lotteries
Company Supplies…
NHL considering plan that would restart league in July, report says
All professional sports in the United States have been put on pause in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and more than a month into the…
Nevada governor to unveil 'roadmap to recovery' plan Thursday
Gov. Steve Sisolak said he will be unveiling a plan Thursday detailing Nevada’s recovery, a step that’s been anticipated as other states be…
Gregg Edgar, Executive Director, Arizona Lottery
Gregg Edgar, Executive Director, Arizona Lottery
It is widely accepted that COVID -19 is a generational event with disruptive impacts acro…
Thanks to UK National Lottery players, hundreds of millions of pounds of National Lottery funding will be distributed over the next few months to help projects in the UK
ROLL OUT OF UP TO £600 MILLION NATIONAL LOTTERY FUNDING TO TACKLE CORONAVIRUS IMPACT
28th April 2020
Charities and organisations affected…
NFL scores 580M views with Draft Day TikTok challenge
Dive Brief:
The 2020 NFL Draft drew 55 million viewers across Nielsen-measured channels over three days of broadcasts, the NFL announced…
'Fortnite' virtual rap concert draws record 12.3M attendees
Brief:
"Fortnite" saw a record turnout of 12.3 million attendees to its virtual concert starring rapper Travis Scott. The attendance sur…
New Zealand racing prepares to resume
The New Zealand Racing industry can confidently continue preparations this weekend for a return to trialling and training under Alert Level…
Mark Michalko, Executive Director, North Carolina Education Lottery
Mark Michalko, Executive Director, North Carolina Education Lottery
How will the world be different when we come out of this crisis - and…
Idaho’s Coeur d’Alene Casino to Reopen May 1, Masks Required
The Coeur d’Alene tribal gaming property in Idaho will reopen to the public on May 1 starting the gradual process nationwide of casinos res…
NBA reopening team practice facilities Friday where local restrictions eased, sources say
The NBA is reopening team practice facilities beginning on Friday for players in states and municipalities that are loosening stay-at-home…
Oklahoma lottery sales up as people buy scratchers
OKLAHOMA CITY — He needed to fill up his truck Friday, so Jose Maldonado, 50, thought it would be a good idea to kill two birds with one…
Twin River buying casinos in New Jersey, Nevada, Louisiana
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A casino company in the smallest state is pulling off one of the biggest deals of the year in the gambling industry…
Europe's Lotteries adapting to a post COVID-19 world
Press release
Europe's Lotteries adapting to a post COVID-19 world
Brussels, 27 April 2020 – Lottery executives and industry experts came…
Gretchen Corbin, President and CEO, Georgia Lottery Corporation
Gretchen Corbin, President and CEO, Georgia Lottery Corporation
How will the world be different when we come out of this crisis - and how…
FLEXIBLE GAME DESIGN DRAWS PLAYERS Now launching in a fourth lottery, the new draw game Cash Pop™ lets players strategize their wager and create their own experience every time they play
Between September and December 2019, the New Jersey Lottery, the Georgia Lottery Corporation, and the National Lottery Control Board — Trin…
Rose Hudson, President & CEO, Louisiana Lottery Corporation
Rose Hudson, President & CEO, Louisiana Lottery Corporation
How will the world be different when we come out of this crisis - and how…
AGA Applauds New Regulations Allowing Gaming Companies to Apply for Small Business Loans
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 24, 2020
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Kambi Group plc Q1 Report 2020
Kambi Group plc Q1 Report 2020
Malta, 24 April 2020
Kambi Group plc Q1 Report 2020
Financial summary
Revenue amounted to…
DraftKings Closes SBTech, Diamond Eagle Merger, Goes Public on NASDAQ
Daily fantasy sports and sports betting operator DraftKings on Thursday completed its $3.3 billion merger with Diamond Eagle Acquisition Co…
INSPIRED to provide 'The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Virtual Sports"
INSPIRED TO PROVIDE “THE MOST EXCITING TWO MINUTES IN VIRTUAL SPORTS”
“The Kentucky Derby: Triple Crown Showdown” to be Televised as Part…
Gordon Medenica, Director, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
GORDON MEDENICA, Executive Director, Lottery
How will the world be different when we come out of this crisis - and how will the lottery in…
Scientific Games' Decades Long Relationship With DC Lottery Continues With New Scratchers Contract
Scientific Games' Decades Long Relationship With DC Lottery Continues With New Scratchers Contract
Company's Products Responsibly Maximi…
Virginia's General Assembly to discuss amended casino legislation today
Virginia's General Assembly to discuss amended casino legislation today Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, the 40-member Senate is s…
Illinois Supreme Court rules fantasy sports a game of skill, not chance
In April 2016, Illinois residents Colin Dew-Becker and Andrew Wu competed in a fantasy sports contest hosted by the website FanDuel. They e…
Svenska Spel has called on Swedish licensees to step up
Changes afoot as Swedish minister proposes stronger measures
Svenska Spel has called on Swedish licensees to step up after the country’s S…
May Scheve Reardon, Executive Director, Missouri Lottery
How will the world be different when we come out of this crisis - and how will the lottery industry, retailing, consumer shopping and recre…
Virginia Assembly backs Northam plan to extend electronic skill games for year, but no longer
Assembly backs Northam plan to extend electronic skill games for year, but no longer
Senate Majority Leader Dick Saslaw (left), D-Fairfax…
Sweden to implement new online gambling laws until the end of 2020
Sweden will introduce interim online gambling laws until the end of 2020, according to the country’s media.
While the country isn’t in lo…
Nederlandse Loterij report that the revenue, result and contribution from Dutch Lottery increased again
Rijswijk,
21 April 2020
The Dutch Lottery saw its turnover , result and remittance increase again in 2019 . Total turnover amounts t…
Nevada gaming regulators outline steps for reopening casinos
CLICK HERE to read the Procedures for Reopening casinos after Temporary Closure Due to COVID-19 from the Nevada Gaming Control Board
I…
INTRALOT provides business update in response to COVID-19 pandemic financial impact
INTRALOT PROVIDES BUSINESS UPDATE IN RESPONSE TO
COVID-19 PANDEMIC FINANCIAL IMPACT
April 23rd, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has aff…
Digital video game spending hits record high under virus lockdown
SAN FRANCISCO: Spending on digital video games hit a record high $10 billion in March as people stuck at home under coronavirus lockdowns t…
Sweden to Limit Online Betting During Coronavirus Outbreak
STOCKHOLM (REUTERS) - Sweden said on Thursday it would introduce a limit on how much punters could gamble in online casinos for the duratio…
Virtual NFL Draft likely to be most bet on ever, sports gambling experts say
With games at a standstill in the sports world, gamblers are expected to shift their attention toward the NFL Draft on Thursday night, whic…
Online Gambling Is Booming—and That Could Persuade More States to Allow It
Internet gambling revenues (excluding sports betting) in New Jersey rose 66%, to $65 million in March, the state reported recently. Online…
Tennessee sports betting could be live by July: Rules mandate 10% hold percentage for first time ever
Tennessee expects to go live with legal online sports betting as early as July 2020, sources tell The Action Network.
It’s been a long roa…
IGT Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation | International Game Technology
IGT Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation
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IGT will upgrade the Lottery's loyalty web…
JOHN WHITE, Deputy Director of Finance, New Jersey Lottery- Preparing for a post-coronavirus world
JOHN WHITE, Deputy Director of Finance, New Jersey Lottery
How will the world be different when we come out of this crisis - and how will …
Rollo Redburn, Executive Director, Oklahoma Lottery
How will the world be different when we come out of this crisis - and how will the lottery industry, retailing, consumer shopping and recr…
IGT Expands Partnership with Virginia Lottery via Six-Year Primary Scratcher Ticket Printing and Services Contract
LONDON, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) today announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Soluti…
New Hampshire Lottery adds eNASCAR virtual races to sports betting
CONCORD — The New Hampshire Lottery has added eNASCAR simulated races to sports bettors can legally wager on in the Granite State.
With NA…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Activity in the First Quarter of 2020 Covid-19 Update
FDJ: Activity in the First Quarter of 2020 Covid-19 Update
Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) (Paris:FDJ), France’s leading ga…
Rich Schneider to join Scientific Games as Chief Product Officer
Schneider brings industry-leading design and development experience to strengthen the Company's Leadership Team
LAS VEGAS, April 21, 2020 …
Wynn CEO Calls for Reopening of Nevada, Followed by Las Vegas Strip
CNN) — It's been a little over a month since the celebrated Las Vegas Strip went dark. The move, like much of the business practices surrou…
Gambling activities to be resumed in Colombia with some restrictions
Last week, the Colombian government decided to end the shutdown put in place to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and allow gambling businesses t…
OPAP strengthens its position in online sports-betting in Greece through the acquisition of Stoiximan Group’s Greek and Cypriot business
21 Apr 2020
OPAP S.A., (“OPAP”), SAZKA Group’s Greek and Cypriot subsidiary, has today announced (i) the receipt of re…
Europe's lotteries Association WEBINAR 23 APRIL: LOTTERIES IN COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
WEBINAR 23 APRIL: LOTTERIES IN COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
Join us to discuss these topics and more in the 'Lotteries In COVID-19 Lockdown' webinar…
COVID-19 pandemic forces postponement of WLS 2020 until October 2022. In effect, WLS 2020 will become the World Lottery Summit 2022 (WLS 2022)
COVID-19 pandemic forces postponement of WLS 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically slowed the global economy and has forced…
Kambi Group plc Addendum: NOTICE OF KAMBI GROUP PLC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
Malta, 22 April 2020
Kambi Group plc Addendum: NOTICE OF KAMBI GROUP PLC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
The vesting period for the s…
Scientific Games Scores New Six-Year Contract From South Carolina Education Lottery
Scientific Games Scores New Six-Year Contract From South Carolina Education Lottery
Company's Products and Services Continue to Maximize…
The primary reason that lotteries exist, to make money for good causes
As millions of Americans begin receiving stimulus payments amid the coronavirus crisis, an antigambling group is pushing to suspend lottery…
China's lottery sales plunge in February due to COVID-19
BEIJING, April 20 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery sales slumped to 1 million yuan (about 141,442 U.S. dollars) in February from 27.21 billion…
Jeff Anderson, Executive Director, Idaho Lottery COVID-19 Thoughts from Fly-Over Country
I’m sure all of our teams have thought a lot about what things look like when we as a people fully emerge from the measures used to respond…
Pat McDonald, Director, Ohio Lottery Commentary on COVID-19 for PGRI: Challenges
Pat McDonald, Director, Ohio Lottery
Commentary on COVID-19 for PGRI:
Challenges
The COVID-19 crisis has damaged the persistent myth tha…
Pennsylvania iLOTTERY is offering a 100% bonus up to $300 for new depositors on its website and smartphone app
PENNSYLVANIA INTERNET LOTTERY OFFERING $300 IN FREE PLAY FOR PEOPLE STUCK AT HOME
CLAIM MY 100% DEPOSIT BONUS UP TO $300!
The agenc…
EL LAUNCHES E-LEARNING PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS
EL LAUNCHES E-LEARNING PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS
An important aspect of our service towards EL is to organise attractive seminars, worksho…
The Hoosier Lottery Sales Decline, Jackpots Adjusted
The Hoosier Lottery and the multi-state lottery consortiums that oversee the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are feeling the economic…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc.today announced that it has signed a contract with DraftKings to provide its new V-Play Plug & Play™ solution
Virtual Sports Can Provide Sports Betting Content 24/7/365
NEW YORK, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired…
Tennessee Lottery Totals 5.38 Billion For Education Since 2004
Lottery Totals 5.38 Billion For Education Since 2004
April 16, 2020
The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (TEL) today announced its…
IGT Awarded Instant Ticket Printing Contract Extension from Missouri Lottery
NEWS RELEASE
IGT Awarded Instant Ticket Printing Contract Extension from Missouri Lottery
LONDON, U.K. – April 15, 2020 – International…
IGT PlaySports to Power Circa | Sports™ Mobile Betting App in Colorado
IGT PlaySports to Power Circa | Sports™ Mobile Betting App in Colorado
LONDON, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technolog…
The Tennessee Education Lottery board of directors approves sports wagering rules
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Education Lottery Board of Directors approved rules and processes to establish sports wagering r…
Pollard Banknote Provides Business Update in Response to COVID-19 Uncertainty
WINNIPEG , April 14, 2020 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (PBL.TO) ("Pollard"), like many organizations, has been confronted with an unpre…