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Las Vegas Is Closed But Casinos In Macau, China Have Reopened
Visiting Macau for the first time is like taking a time machine into the future. Some of the most outrageous and Orwellian-style skyscraper…
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has published its 2019 annual report and 2020 monitoring report
KSA outlines aims of revised Remote Gambling Bill in annual report
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has published its 2019 ann…
You can still buy N.J. lottery tickets during the coronavirus lockdown
There are many questions about what people can and can’t do during this period of isolation caused by coronavirus.
Gov. Phil Murphy has or…
Florida Lottery closes HQ, district offices to public
All game drawings will be conducted as scheduled
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Lottery announced Monday that its headquarters and all…
Ohio Lottery Says It Is An "Essential" Service Under "Stay At Home" Order
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. But Ohi…
West Virginia Lottery Validations Office to Close on March 25; Mail in Claims Will be Processed
West Virginia Lottery Validations Office to Close on March 25; Mail in Claims Will be Processed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Because of the curren…
International Game Technology PLC Announces New Chief Financial Officer and Changes to Board of Directors
Massimiliano Chiara to join IGT as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Chiara also appointed to IGT's board of directors-…
GROVER GAMING: SELF-SERVICE PAYMENT STATIONS ADD CONVENIENCE FOR RETAILERS
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La Française des Jeux (FDJ) issues an initial estimate of the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic on its business
Continuity of operations assured thanks to efforts brought to bear across the Group. To date, nearly 80% of FDJ’s points of sale author…
Australia’s casino giants turn off every second slot machine to fight coronavirus spread
Australia’s two biggest casino companies said they would shut off half their poker machines to force gamblers to engage in “social distanci…
Oklahoma Tribe Says Online State Lottery Violates Tribal Gaming Compacts
One of Oklahoma's tribes says an online state lottery game violates the gaming compacts between tribes and the state.
The on-line second c…
The Pressure Is on for Tribal Gaming Regulators to Close Tribal Casinos: Recent NIGC Guidance Regarding COVID-19
On Monday, March 16, 2020, the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) sent letters to tribal gaming regulators offering guidance on actio…
Casino shutdowns sideline 616,000 workers nationwide, trade group says
WASHINGTON, DC - American Gaming Association President and CEO Bill Miller released the following statement on the economic toll the COVID-…
Mississippi collects more than $27M from lottery in 3 months
Revenue from the Mississippi Lottery continues to increase.
The state has collected more than $27 million from the lottery that started op…
UKGC Suspends Lotteries.com License as Regulator Ramps Up Enforcement on Errant Operators
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced this week it has suspended the license of Lotteries.com parent International Multi-Media Entert…
The Pennsylvania lottery will continue to operate almost as normal amid coronavirus pandemic; online play available
Pennsylvania’s casinos are closed and the businesses that offer “skill game” machines have mostly all shut their doors, as well, because o…
Loto-Quebec to move all lottery ticket sales online to avoid spread of COVID-19
MONTREAL — Quebec’s lottery corporation says it will soon sell lottery tickets only online amid fears of the novel coronavirus.
A spokesma…
Illegal Gambling Opponents Call on State, County Health Departments to Order Immediate Shutdown of 'Games of Skill' Machines
HARRISBURG, Pa., March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- An advocacy group battling against the explosion of illegal gambling across Pennsylvania is…
As American Indian casinos close for coronavirus, industry seeks $18 billion aid
TAOS, N.M. (Reuters) - The Native American gaming industry on Tuesday requested $18 billion in U.S. federal aid as it shut casinos that are…
Big majority supports allowing sports betting in Kentucky
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Sports betting is a political winner in Kentucky. Two-thirds of voters support allowing sports betting in the Commonwealth…
Bill to let Maryland voters decide on legal sports betting passes in legislature’s final hours
Bill to let Maryland voters decide on legal sports betting passes in legislature’s final hours A stripped-down version of a bill to let Mar…
Nevada Governor Sisolak asks President Trump for hospitality industry relief
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) -- Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak joined a teleconference with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence Thursda…
Germany Votes to Enact Nationwide Online Gaming Law
Out of the new coronavirus chaos, a glimmer of positivity has emerged in Germany thanks to new online gaming laws.
The new regulations wil…
Germany Announces Legalization of Online Gambling and Poker
After a long discussion in the country, the German government finally announced the legalization of online gambling. Until now, online gamb…
Amazon held talks on bid to takeover the UK National Lottery
Amazon held talks about bidding to run the National Lottery, The Mail on Sunday can reveal.
The discussions fizzled out, but the US tech g…
Veikkaus shuts down slot machines in supermarkets, kiosks, gas stations and restaurants
Veikkaus, the Finnish national gambling operator, announced this Friday that they will shut down all gaming sites and slot machines in supe…
Illinois Gaming Board officials said the state’s 10 casinos must suspend gambling operations.
In a release, officials said the suspension will last for 14 days starting Monday. This comes as many are concerned about the spread of cor…
Maryland casinos remain open during coronavirus pandemic; intrepid gamblers arrive with sanitizer, wipes
Maryland’s casinos remained open Friday and intrepid customers continued to venture inside as the state sought assurances that the large ga…
Ricardo Berois Quinteros is the new director of Loterías y Quinielas del Uruguay
The President of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, who has just started his executive mandate on March 1, has appointed Ricardo Berois Qu…
LOTTO Hessen again exceeded previous year's results
Further growth at LOTTO Hessen in the anniversary year: previous year's result again exceeded / Hessen defies nationwide trend Wiesbaden…
theLotter Includes Texas in Its Online Lottery Ticket Purchasing Service Area
AUSTIN, Texas, March 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- According to theLotter, Texans have definitely embraced on-demand services in recent years. t…
FDJ: joins SBF 120 and STOXX Europe
FDJ: joins SBF 120 and STOXX Europe 600 CIRCLE FINANCE • 03/13/2020 at 08:07 (CercleFinance.com) - La Française des Jeux announces its entr…
New Jersey Advances Esports Betting Bill Further
Esports just scored yet another win in the state of New Jersey after a bill on the same was recently introduced. After the New Jersey Assem…
Lottery bill filed in Alabama House, but no date set for vote
Yes, a legislator filed a lottery bill this week. No, a date for a vote has not been set.
House Ways and Means General Fund chairman Stev…
Kambi Group Plc has disclosed that it has ‘temporarily suspended’ its contract with Bulgarian operator National Lottery AD
Issuing a corporate update, Stockholm-listed sports betting platform and systems provider Kambi Group Plc has disclosed that it has ‘tempor…
Next Generation Lotteries signs a contract extension with Norsk Tipping
Next Generation Lotteries (NGL), a modern full-service lottery supplier, is pleased to announce the extension of its contract with Norsk Ti…
World Lottery Association temporarily suspends all WLA Seminars and events
Temporary suspension of WLA seminars and events
In light of the continued spread of the coronavirus, the WLA has decided to suspend all se…
EL Executive Committee suspends all EL seminars and events until 1 May 2020
EL STATEMENT: POSTPONEMENT OF EL SEMINARS AND EVENTS UNTIL 1 MAY DUE TO COVID 19
Due to the recent outbreak and rapid spread of the Co…
Arkansas Lottery celebrates record sales week trending toward a record year
Last week, sales of scratch-off tickets totaled $10,755,250, topping the previous weekly scratch-off ticket sales record of $10,704,820 set…
Kambi partners make same week market-first launches in Illinois and Michigan
Kambi partners make same week market-first launches in Illinois and Michigan
Global sports betting supplier enables Rush Street Interactiv…
The Illinois Lottery is bringing back its ‘20 Years of Cash’ instant tickets
Illinois Lottery annuity tickets will payout until 2040 for lucky winners
The Illinois Lottery is bringing back its ‘20 Years of Cash’ ins…
INTRALOT Announces New Chief Executive Officer - Christos Dimitriadis
INTRALOT ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
March 9th, 2020
INTRALOT announces its BoD decision that Mr. Sokratis Kokkalis, who remai…
International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) Announces New Board of Directors
International Gaming Standards Association (IGSA) Announces New Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS (March 9, 2020) – The International Gaming S…
Fourth Consecutive U.S. Record For Scientific Games' Scratch-Offs Partner Florida Lottery
Fourth Consecutive U.S. Record For Scientific Games' Scratch-Offs Partner Florida Lottery
U.S. Weekly Instant Game Retail Sales Record S…
AGEM releases February 2020 Index
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) February 2020 Index. The AGEM Index decreased by 13.2 points in February 2020 to 4…
Rhode Island Lottery Director Gerald Aubin is retiring after more than two decades overseeing the state’s gambling operations
Rhode Island Lottery Director Gerald Aubin is retiring after more than two decades overseeing the state’s gambling operations, the lottery…
Stephen Rigby, CEO of Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation is stepping down
Stephen Rigby has agreed with the Board of Directors that he will leave the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation after five years at the…
PGRI SMART-Tech Miami Program
Public Gaming Research Institute / PGRI
SMART-Tech Miami Program
March 3 to 5, 2020
The Eden Roc Hotel Miami Beach Hotel
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Five of Maryland’s six casinos saw year-over-year gains in gaming revenue in February
Gaming revenue generated by all six casinos totaled $151.3 million, up 10.6% from a year earlier. Maryland’s take on that total is $62.9 mi…
L’Autorité nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has moved a step closer to replacing l’Autorité nationale de régulation des jeux en ligne (ARJEL)
New French gambling regulator moves closer
L’Autorité nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has moved a step closer to replacing l’Autorité nationale…
Australian Parliamentary committee recommends loot box regulation
Also suggests mandatory age verification for purchases toward any simulated gambling elements in games
A parliamentary committee in Austra…
SAZKA and Austrian state holding company OBAG have entered into a cooperation agreement that paves the way for the Czech-based lottery and gaming group to become the majority owner of lottery group Casinos Austria
VIENNA, March 6 (Reuters) - SAZKA and Austrian state holding company OBAG have entered into a cooperation agreement that paves the way for…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) scored a 99/100 for 2019 in France’s gender equality index, created by the Avenir Professionnel (professional future) law
MARCH 6, 2020
GENDER EQUALITY IN THE COMPANY: THE FDJ GROUP DISPLAYS ITS MOBILIZATION
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Swedish-licensed gaming companies had sales of SEK 24.8 billion in 2019
Published: March 4, 2020
In total, gaming companies with Swedish licenses had a turnover of SEK 24.8 billion (players' bets less paid pr…
FanDuel Secures Michigan Sports Betting Access Through MotorCity Casino
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Netherlands Expecting Fewer Online Gambling License Applicants Than Anticipated
Netherlands Expecting Fewer Online Gambling License Applicants Than Anticipated
Originally planned on receiving 183 online gambling lic…
New Jersey, other states pushback against proposed interstate gambling laws
The Trump administration is having another go at potentially revamping the legality of online gambling, a move that has met opposition from…
Senate passes bill to legalize sports gambling in Washington
Betting limited to the premises of tribal casinos
The Washington State Senate on Thursday evening passed legislation to legalize sports be…
DraftKings, Penn National Among Latest Operators Landing Colorado Sports Betting Licenses
In an effort to render decisions on more sports betting applications ahead of the May 1 launch date, the Colorado Limited Gaming Control Co…
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ “billion dollar plan” for Alabama, advertised on television and the internet, is now proposed in the form of legislation that would authorize a lottery and casinos
The Poarch Band of Creek Indians’ “billion dollar plan” for Alabama, advertised on television and the internet, is now proposed in the form…
PA LOTTERY WANTS FEDERAL JUDGE TO REJECT DOJ WIRE ACT REINTERPRETATION
Pennsylvania officials are asking a federal judge for some clarity regarding online gambling in an ongoing court case.
The Nov. 2, 2018 De…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and sixteen other states, plus the District of Columbia are fighting to preserve billions of dollars for schools across the country
LANSING – Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and sixteen other states, plus the District of Columbia are fighting to preserve billions o…
SBTech Lost First Round Of Legal Battle With Oregon Lottery
The Circuit Court in Oregon ruled against SBTech, stating that the contract terms with the lottery in the state should be disclosed in full…
Problem Gambling Awareness Month joins Kentucky Lottery, state council in outreach effort
Given that 78 percent of adult Kentuckians gamble, and with further gambling expansion in Kentucky being considered, it is increasingly imp…
Virginia Lottery allowed to sell tickets online
As of July 1, Virginia will become the seventh state to offer online lottery sales. Lottery representatives have said this measure benefits…
International Game Technology PLC Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2019 Results
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International Game Technology PLC Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2019 Results
- Achieved record global…
Mississippi gets about $16M from new lottery since November
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Mississippi has collected about $16 million from a state lottery that started operating in November.
The Mississippi Lotte…
Michigan Lottery offering game for chance to win free gas for a year
LANSING, Mich - Two lucky motorists will be filling their tanks for free for a year thanks to the Michigan Lottery and Speedway.
Beginning…
Oregon Lottery Director Tells Board Profitability for Sports Betting Will ‘Take Time’ as Officials Seek to Improve Operations
The Oregon Lottery discussed the start of Scoreboard, the lottery’s sports betting application, during the Board of Commissioners meeting F…
Camelot’s CMO on his brand-led vision for The National Lottery
Since joining Camelot six months ago after 25 years at Santander, Keith Moor is on a mission to dial up brand love for The National Lottery…
Michigan Lottery Teams Up with Speedway to Give Players a Chance to win Free Fuel for a Year
Michigan Lottery Teams Up with Speedway to Give Players a Chance to win Free Fuel for a Year
LANSING, Mich., March 2, 2020 - Two lucky m…
Maryland Divided Over Sports Betting, Plurality Oppose Expansion at Brick-And-Mortar Casinos
Maryland policymakers are currently working on legislation that would wrest control of the fate of gaming expansion away from voters. It’s…
Georgia Senator Files Bill Directing State Lottery to Oversee Mobile Sports Betting
A Georgia lawmaker filed a bill in the General Assembly late last week that would allow the state’s lottery to manage mobile sports betting…
Legislators spar over South Dakota lottery ads
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO.com) -- While a bill to eliminate the South Dakota state lottery was defeated in the House State Affairs Committee, ther…
OKRP hires Aubrey Walker as Group Creative Director
Veteran agency copywriter and creative leader Aubrey Walker is joining O’Keefe Reinhard & Paul as a Group Creative Director. Walker has…
'Biggest Scratch-Off Ever:' NJ Lottery Launches Super 50 Scratch-Off For 50th Year
The New Jersey Lottery is celebrating its 50th year with the release of what it's calling the "biggest scratch-off game ever."
The 96-squa…
RFP: Puerto Rico Government Seeks Gaming Commission Advisers
SAN JUAN – Puerto Rico’s Fiscal Agency and Financial Advisory Authority (AAFAF by its Spanish acronym) has issued a request for proposals…
Churchill Downs (CHDN) Q4 2019 Earnings Call Transcript
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Proposed Gambling Law Revision Aimed At Protecting Washington State Gaming Industry
United States: Proposed Gambling Law Revision Aimed At Protecting Washington State Gaming Industry 28 February 2020 Klein Moynihan Turco L…
Washington State Opponents of Tribal-Only Sports Gambling Legislation Vow to Spend Millions to Block It From Becoming Law
As public hearings opened Friday ahead of sending an emergency sports gambling bill for the state's Native American tribal casinos to a fin…
Brazil Limits Sports Betting Licenses to 30; Tough Competition to Ensue
Brazil is in plans to issue only 30 sports betting licenses. There are apprehensions of a cutthroat bidding process; operators will exhaust…
An appeals court sided with pari-mutuel cardroom operators in a challenge over attorney fees, in a decision that could leave the state on the hook for more money in future consolidated legal cases
Florida Takes Hit On Attorney Fees In Gambling Case
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – An appeals court on Friday sided with pari-mutuel cardroo…
New Day in Germany? Progress All Around on Sports Betting
German operating body Deutsche Sportwettenverband (DSWV) has announced that sports betting spending has jumped over a fifth since 2018.
Th…
Boston appeals court rejects land grant to tribe seeking casino
BOSTON — A federal appeals court has ruled against a Native American tribe that had been granted sovereign land to build a casino in Massac…
Why It’s So Hard To Be A US Sports Betting Startup In 2020
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NFL To Allow Casino Partnerships And Stadium Sports Betting Lounges In 2020
Lounges Will Only Be Permitted In Stadiums In States With Legal Sports Betting
For quite some time, the National Football League was the m…
New bill in Massachusetts to legalize pro and college sports betting advances
New bill to legalize pro and college sports betting advances
Adults in Massachusetts would be able to bet on professional and Division I c…
500.com Limited Announces Unaudited Financial Results For the Fourth Quarter and Full Year ended December 31, 2019
500.com Limited Announces Unaudited Financial Results For the Fourth Quarter and Full Year ended December 31, 2019
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CEO of Novomatic, Harald Neumann, Resigns
It has been announced today that the chief executive officer of one of the biggest international producers and operators of gaming technolo…