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North Carolina Education Lottery proceeds fund grants and scholarships, building renovations, and provide salaries for certain school workers
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Education Lottery is still running despite many questions as to why the lottery is considered…
Arkansas Lottery Impact of virus weighed as state lottery revenue dips
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has weathered the coronavirus crisis for the most part so far, despite the pandemic having a devastating i…
Treasurer Pushes for Online Lottery as Sales Plummet in Massachusetts
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg is urging lawmakers to bring the Massachusetts State Lottery online, pointing to a drop in sales due to th…
Scientific Games Statement on Liquidity and Cost Savings Measures
Scientific Games Statement on Liquidity and Cost Savings Measures
Company Has A Strong Liquidity Position — Cut More Than $100 million i…
Ad campaign the Iowa Lottery began yesterday, titled "Thank You, Iowa"
It is a message that Iowans will hear on their radios, see in their social media feeds, and watch on their televisions over the next few…
Sports gambling firm SBtech anticipates spending up to $100 Million in recovery from Cyber Incident
SBTech, a provider of interactive sports betting solutions and services, has set aside up to $100 million to fix a mess left when a cyberse…
Maryland Lottery Addresses Safety Concerns During Coronavirus Pandemic
Maryland Lottery Addresses Safety Concerns During Coronavirus Pandemic
April 13, 2020
Agency takes a multi-pronged approach to inc…
Scientific Games Grows Partnership With Connecticut Lottery To Primary Instant Games Provider
Scientific Games Grows Partnership With Connecticut Lottery To Primary Instant Games Provider
Company's Instant Products and Services Se…
By Philippe Vlaemminck, managing partner and Dawid Muller, advocate – PharumlegalLotteries - The COVID-19 Crisis: The urgent need for a multi-disciplinary Lottery task force to support technology-driven sustainability
For many years we have been advocating for a regulatory approach that will allow Lottery operators to react swiftly when confronted with di…
WORLD LOTTERY ASSOCIATION (WLA) The year 2019 in review
The year 2019 in review
An important milestone was reached in 2019: The WLA celebrated two decades of serving the world lottery communit…
Special Edition of the WLA Quarterly Lottery Sales Indicator - Lottery, sports betting, and gaming sectors battered by coronavirus
Lottery, sports betting, and gaming sectors battered by coronavirus
COVID-19 cases top 1.25 million as one-third of the world goes on…
SVENSKA SPEL: Misleading statistics by news media about the Swedes' gaming at online casinos
In several news media, figures from the Gaming Inspectorate have been presented these days which are said to show a large increase in the n…
‘No timeline’ for Ukrainian gambling legalisation
The odds are once again lengthening for the legalisation of gambling in Ukraine, with the country’s latest gaming bill put on the back-burn…
Progress Continues for Massachusetts Legal Sports Betting
Though there remains obstacles ahead, it would appear that meaningful movement is being made on the Massachusetts legal sports betting fron…
AGA requests Trump's "immediate intervention" to extend SBA loan aid to small gaming businesses
In a letter sent Wednesday to the US President, AGA President and CEO Bill Miller says those PPP rules "rely on antiquated policy" that dis…
Belgian Gaming Commission Appoints Magali Clavie as its President
The Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) has appointed Magali Clavie as its new President. Clavie is a retired Judge of the Brussels High Cour…
Pandemic brings about change in way Kentucky Lottery drawings are conducted
NEWS RELEASE
April 10, 2020
For More Information
Chip Polston Jennifer Cunningham Sara Westerman (502) 560-1675
CHANGE IN HOW LOTTERY…
WyoLotto player participation supports Wyoming Hunger Initiative
WyoLotto player participation supports Wyoming Hunger Initiative
Hello WyoLotto Players,
Let’s take a minute together (virtually of cou…
Connecticut Gov. rejects regional leaders request to allow tribal online gaming
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments argued that online gaming revenue would help the tribes "immediately offset the losses…
New Jersey Lottery Ticket Hits $190 Million Powerball Jackpot
Philip D. Murphy, Governor
Sheila Y. Oliver, Lt. Governor
Elizabeth Maher Muoio, State Treasurer
James A. Carey, Executive Director
…
The Western Canada Lottery Corporation is feeling the economic pinch that COVID19 has presented
The Western Canada Lottery Corporation is feeling the economic pinch that COVID19 has presented as not as many are buying lottery tickets e…
Online gaming is getting a big boost from the coronavirus pandemic — and experts say it's just the beginning
Online gaming is getting a big boost from the coronavirus pandemic — and experts say it's just the beginning
Even before the coronavirus p…
Studies show dramatic rise in online gambling during COVID-19 lockdowns
A joint study by Australian credit bureau illion and analytics firm AlphaBeta has revealed a 67% increase in online gambling in the past we…
Online gaming gets big boost during social distancing orders
Gamers are fighting the feeling of isolation brought on by social distancing the best way they know how - by getting online. For decades…
California: Rolling Hills Casino is sewing supplies for healthcare workers Workers
Rolling Hills Casino is sewing supplies for healthcare workers
CORNING, Calif. — A shortage of N-95 masks in the Northstate has the staf…
American Gaming Association: 1.8 Million Casino Jobs In Jeopardy
Group Claims That Without Tweaks To Federal Programs, Many Will Lose Jobs And Benefits
With the entire American casino industry shut down…
BCLC extends expiry dates on lottery tickets
Lottery players now have an additional six months to claim prizes for tickets that have an expiry date between March 17, 2020 and Sept. 17…
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s first quarter 2020 result
Kambi Group plc
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s first quarter 2020 result
Malta, 9 April 2020
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s fi…
RFP: Missouri Lottery Draw Observation Services
RFP00756 - Missouri Lottery Draw Observation Services
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Request for Proposal (RFP)…
Scientific Games Wins Iowa Lottery's 10-year Statewide New Gaming Systems Technology Contract
Company's Rollout of New Technology Will Drive Maximum Funding for Iowans
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientif…
International Game Technology PLC Announces Changes To Its People And Transformation Leadership Team
International Game Technology PLC Announces Changes To Its People And Transformation Leadership Team
- Dorothy Costa appointed as Global…
Bookies offer desperate gamblers bizarre options in world without sports
With coronavirus shutting down pro sports and shuttering casinos, desperate gamblers are betting on the weather.
A Rockland County bookmak…
Singapore to Overhaul National Gambling Regulator for 2021
Singapore’s gambling regulator, the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA), will be overhauled, combining the functions of multiple branches of…
INSPIRED VIRTUAL SPORTS ARE FILLING THE LIVE SPORTS GAP
INSPIRED VIRTUAL SPORTS ARE FILLING THE LIVE SPORTS GAP
Virtual Grand National 2020 is a Huge Hit
New York, April 6, 2020 - 4.8 million v…
Scientific Games And Abacus Solutions Partner On Technology For Lottery Sales In Retail Check-Out Lanes
Scientific Games And Abacus Solutions Partner On Technology For Lottery Sales In Retail Check-Out Lanes
Convenient In-lane Technology Le…
Powerball Product Group: Game sales and interest rates to determine advertised Powerball jackpot
April 2, 2020
Update: Game sales and interest rates to determine advertised Powerball jackpot
Guaranteed starting jackpot amounts & m…
Mega Millions to Adjust Starting Jackpot Amount, Eliminate Minimum Jackpot Increases
For Immediate Release April 3, 2020 Contact: Carole Gentry 410-230-8725 (office) 410-365-6384 (mobile) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Mega Mi…
Tribal governments to get $8 billion from CARES Act
(The Center Square) – Tribal councils are facing unprecedented challenges in countering the spread of the coronavirus across tribal lands…
Pennsylvania Lottery continues amid COVD-19 because the Lottery’s mission is to generate funding for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians
As state officials tracked the spread of COVID-19 through Pennsylvania, the hundreds of liquor stores owned and controlled by the state wer…
Australia’s The Lott, via Golden Casket, has announced it will donate $1 million to help accelerate Australian research into a COVID-19 vaccine
Australia’s hunt for COVID-19 vaccine receives $1 million boost
The Lott, via Golden Casket, has announced it will donate $1 million to he…
Kambi Group plc publishes 2019 Annual Report and Accounts
Kambi Group plc publishes 2019 Annual Report and Accounts
Malta, March 30, 2020 – Kambi Group plc publishes 2019 Annual Report and Accou…
Warren Buffett eyeing casinos, other businesses hit by coronavirus to offer financial lifelines
Warren Buffett is eyeing some of the businesses suffering the most from the novel coronavirus, including casinos, The Wall Street Journal r…
Vermont: Selling lottery tickets is up to retailers
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) Lottery games are primarily sold at convenience stores and supermarkets, which are still open under Gov. Phil Scott's…
Pennsylvania Lottery Springtacular Second-Chance Drawing Offers More than $300,000 in Prizes
Springtacular Second-Chance Drawing is now open to players, offering more than $300,000 in prizes, including additional bonus money to play…
WestLotto extends the contract of managing director Christiane Jansen by five years
In its meeting today, the supervisory board of the North Rhine-Westphalian lottery company WestLotto decided to prematurely extend the cont…
Brazil’s Regional Court overturns injunction, lottery stores return to essential services
Brazil’s Regional Court overturns injunction, lottery stores return to essential services
The TRF-2 (Federal Regional Court of the 2nd Reg…
FDJ Takes Out a €380 Million Syndicated Loan to Pay the Consideration for Its Exclusive Rights
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) (Paris:FDJ), France’s leading gaming operato…
What Colorado Sports Betting Could Reveal About The Future Of The US Market
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DC Lottery Names Its Sports Betting App GambetDC, Moves Next To Develop iLottery
This week was supposed to be a big week for sports in the nation’s capital.
The Washington Nationals would have just started their season…
Maryland Casinos Generate $68.7 Million During March
For immediate release
April 3, 2020
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryla…
Illinois video gaming operations and all casino gambling operations in Illinois until at least April 30
CHICAGO (WICS/WRSP) — In accordance with Governor JB Pritzker's Stay At Home order extension, the Illinois Gaming Board has announced new m…
Vegas Casino Mogul Shut His Doors Due To Coronavirus. He’s Still Paying 10,000 Employees Anyway
Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson was forced to close his doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, but he says he won’t allow that to des…
New Hampshire: No sports, no bars and limited store hours scratch lottery sales
The year dawned as a banner one for the New Hampshire Lottery. Keno 603, introduced at 40 locations in 2018, more than tripled its revenues…
Singapore Pools to suspend lottery draws, close outlets and online betting service
SINGAPORE: Singapore Pools said on Saturday (Apr 4) that it will suspend all lottery draws from next week and shut down its outlets to comp…
IGT North America COVID-19 Statement
IGT North America COVID-19 Statement
For Immediate Release: April 2, 2020
Statement from Robert Vincent, Chairman, IGT Globa…
AGA CEO Statement on the Small Business Administration's Interim Guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program
AGA CEO Statement on the Small Business Administration's Interim Guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
Inspired Entertainment President and COO Brooks Pierce "We are seeing very good growth in our virtual sports revenues and on our online and mobile slot games"
The coronavirus outbreak has led to the cancellation of the NCAA tournament, the suspension of NBA, NHL, MLS, and Premier League games, the…
Apple extends iOS gambling app conversion deadline to June 30
Tech giant Apple has given gambling operators more time to bring their apps into compliance, while Apple finds itself under fire for steeri…
Scientific Games Statement on COVID-19 Response
NEWS PROVIDED BY Scientic Games Corporation Mar 30, 2020, 17:21 ET
LAS VEGAS, March 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientic Games Corporation (…
Lottery Secretary Leaves Office in Brazil With Possible Betting Repercussions
Brazil’s Betting Industry faces on-going regulations but the departure of a key figure may not impact the ultimate results.
Alexandre Mano…
Belgium introduces changes in lottery and gambling rules
Belgium introduces changes in lottery and gambling rules
Belgium’s National Lottery has seen a drop in sales of 30 per cent since the…
Oregon Lottery’s Sports Gambling App Suspended Service After a Cyberattack Lottery says the decision to suspend play was a “precautionary measure.”
The Oregon Lottery's app for sports betting, called Scoreboard, has suspended operations after a cyberattack.
An email to customers with S…
SBTech client sites to resume operations after cyber attack
Sportsbooks powered by SBTech are to resume operations as early as today as the company continues to respond to a cyber attack that resulte…
Brazil court suspends president’s decree that lotteries are essential
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South Carolina Edu. Lottery Changes to Starting JackPot Amount and Minimum JackPot Roll Increases
South Carolina Edu. Lottery Changes to Starting JackPot Amount and Minimum JackPot Roll Increases
03/30/2020
COLUMBIA, SC (STL…
Scientific Games Seals New Four-Year Technology Contract With Germany's LOTTO Bayern
Scientific Games Seals New Four-Year Technology Contract With Germany's LOTTO Bayern
Munich-based LOTTO Bayern is One of First in World…
April 1, 2020, BL Promos is celebrating their 45th anniversary servicing lotteries and organizations worldwide!
April 1, 2020, BL Promos is celebrating their 45th anniversary servicing lotteries and organizations worldwide!
Visit their site to learn…
OPAP Regulatory 2020 Financial Calendar
Regulatory announcements
2020 Financial Calendar
01/04/2020
OPAP S.A., in accordance with articles 4.1.2. & 4.1.4.3.1. o…
Message from Susan and Paul
Greetings.
While we are not sure of the appropriate thing to say about a global crisis, I am sure that we are all gonna keep on keepin’…
British Columbia lottery sales continue
You can still play the lotto as the COVID-19 pandemic unfolds.
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation says that sales of lottery product…
North American Gaming Regulators Association postpones annual conference
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the North American Gaming Regulators Association's (NAGRA) Annual Conference, originally slated for 2-4 June…
The National Lottery will divert £300m to support Britain's most vulnerable amid coronavirus crisis in biggest UK non-government contribution since outbreak began
The National Lottery is stepping in to help the battle against coronavirus spread
A huge £300million pot of funds will be diverted to…
Kansas Lottery Extends Suspension of State Casino Operations
TOPEKA, KAN. – The Kansas Lottery has announced it is extending the temporary suspension of state-owned casino gaming until further notice…
California lottery closes offices after Sacramento employee tests positive for coronavirus
The California State Lottery has closed district offices for cleaning after an employee in Sacramento tested positive for the coronavirus…
Odds are, coronavirus will crimp Pennsylvania lottery fund, which could hurt programs for seniors
With a stay-at-home order in effect for Lehigh, Northampton and 17 other Pennsylvania counties, state lottery officials are reporting decli…
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Lottery Jackpots
DES MOINES, Iowa) — Hoping to escape all the coronavirus-caused economic uncertainty by winning a giant lottery jackpot?
Think again. Thos…
Online Lottery sorely missed amid coronavirus crisis
Massachusetts lawmakers could not have foreseen the coronavirus pandemic and its disastrous effect on the economy. But it shouldn’t take th…
Some with multidraw Powerball tickets to get refunds from Education Lottery
Some with multidraw Powerball tickets to get refunds from Education Lottery
RALEIGH – As changes in the Powerball game go into effect, th…
PUBLIC GAMING MAGAZINE MARCH/APRIL 2020
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Read the pdf version here
UK: Covid-19 - A message from Neil McArthur to online gambling operators
Since I wrote to you last week, the response to Covid-19 has affected everyone in Great Britain. Over the last week, I have spoken to re…
Washington governor signs bill allowing sports betting
SPOKANE, Wash. — A bill to allow sports gambling in Washington state, but only at tribal casinos, was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednesda…
RFP: Nebraska Lottery for Instant and Online Games and Related Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Neil Watson Phone: (402) 471-6120 Mobile: (402) 560-4580 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Brian Rockey Phone: (402…
Powerball® To Make Changes To Starting Jackpot Amount And Minimum Jackpot Roll Increases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Contact Bishop Woosley at 501-683-1890 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Powerball® To M…
The National Lottery Supports Communities with up to £300M Devoted to COVID-19
The National Lottery Supports Communities with up to £300M Devoted to COVID-19
Thanks to National Lottery players, up to £300M will be us…
Kentucky Lottery board holds meeting via videoconference
NEWS RELEASE March 27, 2020 For More Information Chip Polston, Jennifer Cunningham, Sara Westerman (502) 560-1675 KY Lottery board holds me…
South Dakota Lottery sets target for switching to new video-lottery communications system
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The new operating system for video lottery should be ready to go by January 25, the South Dakota Lottery Commission l…
Changes coming to Powerball game next time jackpot is won
DATE: MARCH 26, 2020
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
PHONE: (919) 301-3308
CELL: (919) 650-9409
Changes coming to Powerball game next time jackp…
Temporary suspension of WLA seminars and events
In light of the continued spread of the coronavirus, the WLA has decided to suspend all seminars and events until further notice. This incl…
WLA position on COVID-19 for WLA-RGF Certification
WLA position on COVID-19 for WLA-RGF Certification
Taking into consideration the spread of COVID-19 and the related difficulties, the WLA…
EL Industry Days (This event will not take place due to COVID-19)
INDUSTRY DAYS (THIS EVENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE DUE TO COVID-19)
[Update 27 March 2020] EL Statement: Postponement of EL Seminars and E…
American Gaming Association Applauds Senate Passage of CARES Act
American Gaming Association Applauds Senate Passage of CARES Act
Bipartisan Legislation Will Bring Relief to Employees, Employers, and T…
Coronavirus In Ohio: Lottery Says It Qualifies As An ‘Essential Service’
Ohio’s casinos have been closed for almost two weeks, and it's been a week since bars were shut down, including those offering Keno. Ohio L…
Louisiana all lottery locations close until April 13
Beginning today at 5 p.m. until April 13, the Lottery will close its Baton Rouge headquarters, regional prize payment offices and distribut…
Hoosier Lottery adjusts prize payment operations
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WEHT) – Effective 5:00 pm on Monday, March 23, 2020, the Hoosier Lottery prize payment offices located in Indianapolis…