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Good Causes Win as Camelot Achieves Record First Half Sales and the National Lottery Turns 25
GOOD CAUSES WIN AS CAMELOT ACHIEVES RECORD FIRST HALF SALES
AND THE NATIONAL LOTTERY TURNS 25
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Texas Lottery tickets coming to a Dollar General store near you in next few weeks
The Texas Lottery is in the business of making as much money as it can. To help sell even more tickets, a new partnership with Dollar Gener…
Scientific Games Announces Proposed Private Offering of $1,200.0 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes
Scientific Games Announces Pricing of a Private Offering of $1,200.0 Million of Senior Unsecured Notes
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 12, 2019 /PRN…
Q3 2019 Scientific Games Corporation Earnings Revenue Rose 4% Driven By Growth Across All Segments Deleveraging Continues on Target
Webcast Q3 2019 Scientific Games Corporation Earnings Conference Call Nov 7, 2019 at 4:15 PM EST
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Q3 2019 Earnings Pr…
INTRALOT: Betting USA: how it can live up to the hype
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The U.S. DOJ Appeals the Wire Act Decision By Mark Hichar and Erica Okerberg
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By Simone Harrison, Vice President North America, Camelot Lottery Solutions 'LOTTERY 3.0 IS HERE!'
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PUBLIC GAMING INTERVIEWS Sarah Robertson, Senior Sales Executive, Kambi, Broadening the Horizons of Retail Sports Betting
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iLOTTERY Key to Industry Sustainability
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Seneca Gaming hopes for sports betting by end of year
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WBEN) - Sports gambling is expected to come to Western New York by the end of this year.
Kambi Group will be the vendor fo…
Former NBA commissioner David Stern all in on sports betting
PHILADELPHIA – David Stern is no stranger to the long battle against legalized betting in American sports. In 1991, he testified in the U.S…
Illinois sportsbooks to get license applications in next six weeks — but still no timetable for launch
Casinos, horse racetracks and Chicago sports arenas are expected to jump on the applications upon release in December.
State gambling regu…
U.S. Lottery Leaders Make The Case For Their Role In Sports Betting, Too
The fact that state lotteries across the U.S. seem to be making a stronger-than-expected play for market share in the burgeoning legal, reg…
Indiana sees huge jump in sports betting with boost from mobile wagering
Hoosiers wagered nearly $92 million on sports in October—the first month that mobile bets were accepted—according to numbers released Frida…
2020 Sports Gambling Passage in Kentucky Possible
Legislators said sports wagering, conducted at racetracks, has a chance at passage.
Democrat Andy Beshear's apparent narrow victory over i…
Aristocrat CEO Trevor Croker to Serve as American Gaming Association Chairman
Aristocrat CEO Trevor Croker to Serve as American Gaming Association Chairman
Board of Directors Elects Chair for Two-Year Term Beginnin…
Denmark's crusade against illegal gambling
As part of its war on unscrupulous providers, gambling authority blocks 25 illegal mobile and desktop sites from operating in the country …
OPAP secures Greek market clearance on Stoiximan investment
Greece’s markets & competition authority HCC has granted its approval for market leader OPAP to acquire a majority stake in online book…
New York still hung on whether to OK mobile sports betting
New York is unlikely to approve statewide mobile sports betting anytime soon.
Despite a push from lawmakers who favor letting people bet o…
Australia Could Require Facial Scan for Online Gaming Players, Raising Concerns
Australian online gamblers — or those who want to watch adult content on their computers — may soon have to agree to a facial scan.
Und…
UK Gambling firms' shares hit by call to cut stakes
Shares in UK betting firms have fallen after a cross-party group of MPs called for measures to overhaul online gambling and protect vulnera…
Morgan Stanley Forecasts $7 Billion US Sports Betting Market by 2025, 40 Percent Increase Over Prior Projection
Morgan Stanley believes the outlook for the domestic sports wagering industry is crystallizing, prompting the investment bank to boost its…
Next Generation Lotteries (NGL) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Novomatic Lottery Solutions (NLS) from NOVOMATIC AG
ANNOUNCEMENT October 31st, 2019 Vienna, Austria
NEXT GENERATION LOTTERIES ACQUIRES NOVOMATIC LOTTERY SOLUTIONS AND SETS SIGHTS ON MARKET G…
Lotteries globally open 2019 with a steady first quarter
Lotteries globally open 2019 with a steady first quarter
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During the first quarter of 2019, global lottery…
Maryland Casinos Generate $143.9 Million During October
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IGT Extends Contract with Kentucky Lottery Corporation for Five Years
IGT Extends Contract with Kentucky Lottery Corporation for Five Years
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Kambi Group plc signs partnership with Seneca Gaming Corporation
Kambi Group plc signs partnership with Seneca Gaming Corporation
Agreement includes provision of Kambi sportsbook to Seneca Resorts &…
NY state evaluating potential firms to conduct gambling study
The state Gaming Commission is in the process of considering firms interested in conducting a comprehensive review of gambling in New York…
State to test if touch screen gaming devices are considered gambling
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Touch screen games have been popping up in bars, gas stations and over businesses across Nebraska. The machines…
Michigan Sports betting, internet gaming and gambling approved by House
The Michigan House of Representatives passed sweeping legislation Wednesday that legalizes sports betting, internet gaming and gambling on…
Greentube goes live with Svenska Spel Sport & Casino
Greentube, the Novomatic Interactive division, announced Wednesday that it has gone live with Svenska Spel Sport & Casino. The supplier…
Sports wagering and igaming launches drive Penn National's expansion
Penn National Gaming has reported across the board increases for the year’s third quarter, primarily driven by continued igaming and sports…
Bill would let lottery ticket sellers in Wisconsin accept debit payment in addition to cash
In an age when more people are making purchases with plastic cards and digital devices, some Wisconsin lawmakers say it's time for lottery…
Greek Parliament approves country's first online gambling framework
The new bill sees Greece end the ‘transition status’ granted to 24 online gambling enterprises which were issued temporary licenses during…
Michigan Online Gaming Bill Passes House Ways And Means Committee With Amended Tax Rates
At the end of 2018, Michigan was just a signature away from having legal online gambling, including poker, in their state. Gov. Rick Snyder…
PUBLIC GAMING INTERVIEWS Gregg Mineo, Director, Maine State Lottery Chair of the MUSL Powerball Product Group
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PUBLIC GAMING INTERVIEWS Scott Kaufman-Ross, Senior Vice President, Fantasy & Gaming, NBA (National Basketball Association)
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Global Gaming Women Names GLI’s Eickelman its New President
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Instant Games are Hog Heaven in Arkansas
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RFP: UPDATED Request for Proposal (Kentucky Lottery Corporation) KL-19-072 (RESPONSE REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY)
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The Kentucky Lottery Corporation (KLC) has issued R…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Third Quarter 2019 Results Conference Call on Thursday, November 14, 2019
LONDON, Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) will host a conference call and live webcast to…
Scientific Games to Report Third Quarter 2019 Results on Thursday, November 7, 2019
Scientific Games to Report Third Quarter 2019 Results on Thursday, November 7, 2019
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Scientific Games has announced that it is once again joining lotteries around the world in the “Gift Responsibly"
SCIENTIFIC GAMES ALIGNS WITH NATIONAL COUNCIL ON PROBLEM GAMBLING TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE GIFTING DURING THE HOLIDAYS
Company Reimagines Co…
Kambi Group plc Q3 Report 2019
Kambi Group plc Q3 Report 2019
Malta, 25 October 2019
Kambi Group plc Q3 Report 2019
Financial summary
Revenue amounted to €23.0…
Scientific Games' Board Director Fran Townsend to Inspire Women at October 30th Leadership Event in New York City
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ BOARD DIRECTOR FRAN TOWNSEND TO INSPIRE WOMEN AT OCTOBER 30th LEADERSHIP EVENT IN NEW YORK CITY
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Belgian National Lottery picks IWG for instant win expansion
Belgian National Lottery picks IWG for instant win expansion
Tuesday 22nd October 2019: The Belgian National Lottery (Loterie Nationale) h…
Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation First Quarter Proceeds bring total raised for Education to more than $5.16 Billion
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October 21, 2019
LOTTERY’S FIRST QUARTER PROCEEDS BRING TOTAL RAISED FOR EDUCATION TO MORE THAN $5.16 BILLION
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Women in lottery leadership: The WILL to succeed
The program was founded by WLA President and Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation President and CEO Rebecca Hargrove, as part of her l…
How Programmatic Disruption Is Creating a Fourth Era of Digital Marketing
From the dot-com bubble to the end of cookies
Online marketing has gone through three distinct phases so far, where innovation and economi…
Purdue Prohibits Sports Betting By Faculty, Staff, Students, Contractors
Boilermakers first with big-time college football to enact such a plan
Purdue University on Friday became the first public university in t…
Sports Betting Up Big in Pennsylvania, New Jersey
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Oregon Lottery’s sports-wagering service already a winner
The Oregon Lottery debuted a new sports-wagering service this week, but Duck football fans won’t be able to put their money where their mou…
Delaware's Gambling Revenue Hits New High
Delaware is experiencing a financial success these days, especially since the state’s revenue skyrocketed to $384,830 in September. This is…
Online Casinos Can Advertise on Google in 2020 as Ban Ends
Google is getting ready to change its advertising policies around the evolving U.S. gambling landscape.
The company plans to ease up on on…
SYNOT Games Marked a Deal with Sazka
SYNOT Games, Online casino games supplier, has marked a deal with Sazka, the Czech Republic’s leading state lottery operator. As per the de…
UK Fixed odds betting terminals briefing paper released
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Georgia Lottery celebrates record first quarter transfer; $291.6M raised for HOPE and Pre-K
Georgia Lottery celebrates record first quarter transfer; $291.6M raised for HOPE and Pre-K
ATLANTA – The Georgia Lotter…
Casino Administration Committee to be established on 7 January 2020
Japan’s casino regulatory body, the Casino Administration Committee, will be established on 7 January 2020, the government has announced…
Sports betting is back on track in the Columbia District after a judge refused to stop the contentious contract with tech provider Intralot by the DC Lottery
Judge lifts hurdle to mobile sports betting in DC
An obstacle has been cleared amid efforts to bring mobile sports betting to D.C.
On Fri…
All but one of state-licensed casinos now have on site sports betting in Iowa
(Des Moines) -- Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission administrator, Brian Ohorilko, says the Wild Rose Casinos opened their on-site sports bet…
IGT PlaySports Bank and PlaySports Pod Make World Debut at G2E 2019
IGT PlaySports Bank and PlaySports Pod Make World Debut at G2E 2019
New sports betting hardware gives operators added flexibility for…
Hoosier Lottery Celebrates 30 Years
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The Hoosier Lottery celebrated a milestone over the weekend. Sunday marked 30 years since the first Hoosier Lottery ticket…
JCM Global® Partners with eConnect™ to Bring Enhanced Security to Casinos
JCM Global® Partners with eConnect™ to Bring Enhanced Security to Casinos
JCM’s FUZION® system provides unique transaction data to eConnec…
Nederlandse Loterijchooses Mindshare Greenhouse, says goodbye to UM
Media agency will do strategy, media planning and buying of the 7 brands, such as Staatsloterij. The Lotto and Toto.
Nederlandse Loterij -…
Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) share sale to run Nov. 7-20 - finance minister
PARIS, Oct 12 (Reuters) - The subscription period for the initial public offering of the Francaise des Jeux (FDJ) lottery operator will tak…
Fortnite has been down for hours as millions of players stare at a black hole
One of the biggest games in the world has been unplayable since this afternoon. Ahead of its next season — or possible a completely new cha…
Scientific Games and Nederlandse Loterij Expand Partnership with Complete Digital Sports Betting Solution
Scientific Games and Nederlandse Loterij Expand Partnership with Complete Digital Sports Betting Solution
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IGT’s Dan Farnon Honored with an Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 under 40 Award
IGT’s Dan Farnon Honored with an Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 under 40 Award
IGT Director of Strategic Accounts credited with driving ye…
Scientific Games Launches OpenGaming™, an End-to-End Digital Ecosystem
Scientific Games Launches OpenGaming™, an End-to-End Digital Ecosystem
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games…
IGT Presents "Player-Driven Performance" at G2E 2019
- Introduces Peak hardware family with three new cabinets
- Evolves proven IGT game themes to create compelling new core video and li…
Scientific Games Reimagines Play at G2E 2019
Scientific Games Reimagines Play at G2E 2019
Industry leader brings exciting new games, revolutionary technology and player-centric solu…
IGT's Stephanie Huckel to support AIDP's creation of new global equality standard for organizations
IGT Selected to Join Steering Group Developing New Workplace Diversity Code of Practice
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WYRK and the New York Lottery want to send chills down your spine with 'Halloween Jack' the new scratch-off ticket
WYRK and the New York Lottery want to send chills down your spine with 'Halloween Jack' the new scratch-off ticket that gives you 10 chance…
OLG balances strong growth against corporate priorities in annual report
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has published its annual report for 2018-19. It cites an effective balance between continu…
Kentucky Lottery introduces new Fast Play game
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Kentucky Lottery has introduced a new type of lottery game never before seen in the Commonwealth. Fast Play is a new…
IGT Signs Five-Year Facilities Management and Product Sale Contract with Oregon Lottery to Deliver New Central Lottery System, Enhanced Technology, and Leading Retail Products
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October 7, 2019
Company's advanced lottery products a…
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has unveiled a new look for its website and officially introduced its brand on social media
JACKSON, MISS. –The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has unveiled a new look for its website and officially introduced its brand on so…
Maryland Casinos Generate $142.2 Million During September
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October 7, 2019
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Carole Bober Gentry
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West Virginia Lottery Wins NASPL Award
WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY NEWS
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October 7, 2019
West Virginia Lottery Wins NASPL Award
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West…
Oregon Lottery to rollout sports betting app
SALEM, Oregon — The Oregon Lottery is getting ready to release its sports betting app and hopes to bring in more revenue to the state that…
Illinois Lottery launches the newest edition of the Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure instant game
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October 7, 2019
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ILLINOIS LOTTERY LAUNCHES
2019 CAROLYN ADAMS TIC…
Kambi Group plc: Invitation to Kambi Group plc’s third quarter 2019 result
Kambi Group plc: Invitation to Kambi Group plc’s third quarter 2019 result
Malta, 7 October 2019
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s third…
Inspired completes acquisition of Novomatic UK's Gaming Technology Group
Combination Diversifies and Broadens Scale and Scope of Inspired’s Footprint and Product Offering
NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — In…
What Tech Developments Could Change the Online Casino Industry?
The iGaming industry has taken classic casino table games and slot machines to new levels, giving players greater choice than ever before…
Lottery data shows steady, if slow, growth for mobile sports betting apps
Based on weekly revenue figures from the state Lottery Commission, it would appear that the launch of mobile sports gaming peaked in the we…
Florida Lottery's New Scratch-Off Partnership Set to Boost Education Funding
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Lottery has signed a new Scratch-Off contract with Scientific Games that is projected to generate $135 mill…
Nevada gaming board examines rules on charitable games of chance
Nevada gaming regulators are looking to instill restrictions on who can take part in charitable games and lotteries.
Following a Thursday…
Italian authorities are expected to charge 51 people following a year-long investigation into organized crime and its links to the gambling industry
Austrian Bookmaker, Dutch Billionaire Embroiled in Italian Mafia Gambling Probe That Leaves Malta Red-Faced
Italian authorities are expect…
Oregon Expected to Launch Full-Scale Mobile Sports Betting by October 7
The Oregon Lottery said Monday its mobile sports betting app “Scoreboard” is just days away from lift off, with a launch target set for Oct…