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Australia: The Lott: Powerball on the brink of $9 billion milestone for 30th anniversary
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Aussie players are on the brink of cracking a staggering $9 billion in Powerball di…
EU Court Decision Weakens Malta’s Casino Asset Shield Across Europe
Judges in Austria have received the green light from the European Court of Justice to factor Malta’s well-known protective measures into de…
AGA tells U.S. senators prediction markets are “backdoor betting operations” threatening regulated gaming
Gaming Association (AGA) used a U.S. Senate hearing this week to deliver one of its strongest warnings yet against the rapid expansion of s…
Allwyn marks 30 years of scratchcards with limited-edition ‘Scratch-Coin’ launch
National Lottery launches its own scratchcard coin as Brits stop carrying cash The National Lottery has launched a limited-edition 'scratch…
Aristocrat Interactive Expands ZEAL Agreement with NeoGames Studio Launch
This latest agreement is set to bring a premium suite of digital games content to LOTTO24 players across Germany
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Prediction markets, integrity dominate conversation at US Senate hearing on sports betting
When Congress last convened for a federal hearing on sports betting, trading for event contracts remained largely confined to political out…
Inspired Entertainment names Craig Wilson as new finance chief
New York-listed gaming supplier promotes from within for new CFO, as James Richardson steps down
Inspired Entertainment has named Craig Wi…
Ban on lottery ticket bulk purchases now in effect in Maine
Maine has become the latest state to ban bulk purchases of lottery tickets, following a series of controversies around the practice in othe…
Nederlandse Loterij incurs €8m loss after 2025 tax hit
CEO Arjan Blok said that there was “consequently a clear decline in net profit compared to 2024”, also describing 2025 as a year which was…
Dominican President urged to make national lottery the hero of gambling
The Dominican Republic will review proposals to apply sweeping changes to the governance of all gambling activities in the country.
A bill…
South Africa's National Lottery | Sizekhaya takes over operating licence
South Africa's National Lottery is in a period of transition as the operating licence changes hands from the incumbent Ithuba to the new op…
Rhode Island AG sues Kalshi, Polymarket after preemptive suit
Rhode Island is the latest state to take legal action against prediction markets that offer sports event contracts that resemble state-sanc…
Hot Copy: Situation monitored: This week, the BBC took a long look at the prediction markets boom
Monitoring the situation
This week, the BBC took a long look at the prediction markets boom and concluded that the whole sector currently…
EU court ruling clears path for cross-border freezing of operator accounts
The European Court of Justice (ECJ) said courts can consider Malta’s controversial legal shield of its gambling industry when deciding whet…
Tennessee sweepstakes casino ban signed into law by Gov. Lee
A ban on Tennessee sweepstakes casinos will become law after Gov. Bill Lee signed a bill into law Friday on the last possible day for actio…
Agency that checks prediction markets is in over its head, gambling industry leaders tell Congress
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Bill Miller criticized the CFTC for misinterpreting congressional intent on prediction markets.
The CFTC was authorized to…
Anti-prediction market group kicks off DC ad blitz as industry ramps up messaging
A new group describing itself as a “market integrity watchdog” rolled out a six-figure ad blitz in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday morning…
Idaho Lottery Joins America250 in Idaho Celebration with Patriotic New Scratch Game
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The New York Lottery has launched a new brand campaign highlighting the possibilities of winning the lottery: “Can You Imagine?”
When You Imagine Winning, What Do You See?
New York Lottery unveils a colorful new brand platform, 'Can You Imagine?' The New York Lot…
Game Innovation and Teamwork Power Scientific Games’ New Omnichannel Partnership with Latvia’s National Lottery
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Game Innovation and Teamwork Power Scientific Games’ New Omnichannel Partnership with Latvia’s Nat…
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Robeson Reeves: "We delivered solid first quarter results across the enterprise and continue to make progress on growing and diversifying…
ALLWYN 2025 Sustainability Report
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FROGGER is at the crosswalk and leaping it’s way across Oklahoma Lottery Retailers!
This new FROGGER scratch game brings a burst of nostalgia and a dynamic play style built for instant-win excitement! Players can jump…
Online betting operators have a new election playbook: Flood state-level races with cash
Rusty Glover, an Alabama Republican state senate candidate accustomed to bare-bones political campaigns, this year is facing an onslaught o…
Kalshi, Polymarket lose bids to halt Nevada and Washington gambling cases
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The Ninth Circuit said federal derivatives oversight does not shield prediction market firms from state gaming enforcement…
H2 Capital: UK illegal gambling wagers to surpass £33bn by 2028
UK players could be gambling as much as £33bn a year with illegal online operators by the end of 2028, according to new research by H2 Gamb…
New Jersey Lawmakers Consider Bill Mandating Monthly Win-loss Notifications
Legislation at the New Jersey statehouse would require online gaming operators to give customers a monthly win-loss statement
Senate Bill…
FDJ (La Française des Jeux) The LOTO celebrates its 50th anniversary!
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Since 1976, LOTO has been part of the daily lives of many French people. On the occasion of its fi…
VaynerMedia named social creative, production agency for Allwyn
Allwyn, the lottery‑led gaming entertainment group, has appointed VaynerMedia EMEA as its social creative and production agency of record a…
The Kentucky Lottery is Rolling Out Connected Play!
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Florida Lottery launches new Bright Futures resource page to support Florida students and families
Tallahassee, Fla. – The Florida Lottery is proud to announce the launch of its newly enhanced Bright Futures resource page on the Florida L…
Alberta iGaming Corporation names Keene permanent chief executive
Dan Keene has been named permanent CEO of the Alberta iGaming Corporation (AiGC), two months ahead of the launch of the province’s regulate…
Kentucky Lottery adds Instant Win Gaming progressive jackpot feature
The Kentucky Lottery has added online lottery supplier Instant Win Gaming’s progressive jackpot program, Must Go Jackpots.
Instant in Gami…
Alberta Minister Says Sports Betting, iGaming Launch On Track for July 13
The minister in charge of Alberta’s sweeping overhaul of regulated sports betting and iGaming said on Wednesday that they are sticking to a…
Iowa governor signs bill targeting sweepstakes casinos
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed Senate File 2289, giving the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission more power against unregulated gaming.
SF…
Las Vegas casinos comply with new anti-money-laundering regulations
Compliance officers from casinos on the Las Vegas Strip said Nevada’s new anti-money-laundering regulations will cost casinos revenue, but…
Senate hearing on sports betting shows CFTC should not regulate gambling
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement following a Senate…
Michigan Gaming Control Board expands Gamban partnership
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Michigan Gaming Control Board announced the purchase of an additional 100 free Gamban licenses for Michigan resident…
House of Representatives delays ban on prediction market betting
Unlike Senate members and staff, House lawmakers and staff can still bet on prediction markets — where billions are bet each week on sports…
A conversation with Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler about the tremendous scale of the UK Lottery Transformation
Financial Times Interview
Up until 2023, Andria Vidler’s experience with the National Lottery was largely limited to buying tickets for fa…
Bally's Intralot announces Preliminary Financial Results for the First Quarter 2026
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Athens, Greece - May 19, 2026 – Bally’s Intralot (RIC: BYLOTr.AT, Bloomberg: BYLOT GA) (the ‘Group’), ann…
Two US senators introduce advertising act
The bipartisan piece of legislation aims to protect minors from targeted gambling adverts.
US senators Katie Britt and Richard Blumenthal…
Macquarie: US iGaming stocks surging ahead of sports betting rivals
Macquarie said the first quarter of 2026 has reinforced a clear split in the US online gambling sector, with iGaming-focused operators pull…
The Pennsylvania Lottery Benefits Older Pennsylvanians. Every Day.
Generating profit for essential services - it's more than the name of our game, it's a commitment to dignity, independence, and quality of…
PGRI LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE October 20-22, 2026 Graduate Hotel
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EL establishes Task Force on Illegal Gambling & launches pilot project to strengthen enforcement cooperation & protect Europe’s regulated lottery sector
On 13 May 2026, EL hosted a webinar dedicated to the growing challenge of illegal online gambling. Bringing together experts from lotteries…
Intralot, Inc. appoints Rich Wheeler as Interim Chief Executive Officer
Athens, May 18, 2026
Bally’s Intralot S.A. is pleased to announce that it’s US Subsidiary, Intralot, Inc., has appointed Rich Wheeler as I…
‘You can bet on it’: Utah lawmakers form united front in push to ban prediction markets
Utah’s heavily Mormon population is largely opposed to all gambling, even on financial exchange platforms
Utah is home to some of the str…
NFL wants more regulation of sports prediction markets
The NFL has provided recommendations to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding the regulation of sports-related prediction mark…
Sweeps Ban Becomes Law in OK after Legislature Overturns Governor’s Veto
Both houses of the Oklahoma Legislature voted to override the governor’s veto, making sweepstakes casinos illegal in the Sooner State
On t…
The National Lottery is proud to announce that €7 Billion has been raised by National Lottery players for Good Causes
The National Lottery is proud to officially announce that €7 Billion has been raised by National Lottery players for Good Causes since it w…
Hoosier Lottery poised for year-over-year sales growth despite economic headwinds
The Hoosier Lottery is on track to grow its year-over-year ticket sales despite continuing economic headwinds that caused sales to slump du…
Arizona’s Safety Net: How the Lottery Makes Responsible Gaming a Priority
Gambling is in the midst of a big boom. Though state-by-state legislation has slowed to a degree, access is now more widespread than ever…
Virginia Lottery releases April 2026 casino activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of April 2026. There are five operating…
Minnesota Moves to Ban Prediction Markets. Does the State Have the Authority?
-Minnesota is set to ban prediction markets -If Gov. Walz signs the bill passed by the Legislature, the Commodity Futures Trading Commiss…
US commercial gaming revenue reaches record US$78.6bn in 2025
For comparison purposes: US Lotteries generated $109.4 Billion in Sales for FY 2025 with net ransfers to Good Causes $28.4 Billion
US comm…
Brightstar Lottery Signs 3-Year Contract Extension with TIPOS, Slovakia's National Lottery
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Agreement extends Brightstar's 30+ Year Partnership with TIPOS to 2032
LONDON, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire…
Mississippi Lottery makes April 2026 transfer to state
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) sent $9.66 million to the State for April 2026.
The transfer totaled $9…
Better Markets: ‘Hard to Believe’ Supreme Court Wants CFTC to Regulate Sports Betting
Better Markets asserts that the PASPA repeal made sports wagering a states’ rights issue, leaving no room for federal intervention
The g…
Kentucky Residents Sue Kalshi Over Gambling Losses
In the latest round of legal maneuvers involving prediction market firms, a group of Kentucky residents has filed a federal class-action la…
Oklahoma Legislature bans sweepstakes gaming by overriding veto
On Thursday (14 May), the Oklahoma State Legislature acted quickly to ban online sweepstakes gaming, unanimously overriding the veto of Sen…
Survey finds overwhelming lottery domination in Belgium’s betting sector
Sciensano has revealed that lottery products overwhelmingly dominate gambling participation in Belgium, with nine out of 10 Belgian players…
Wisconsin governor bans insider profit by state employees
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Gov. Tony Evers today signed Executive Order #294, which aims to protect public trust and integrity by prohibiting Wisco…
RESOLUTIONS OF THE 26TH ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING OF “ALLWYN AG” (“Company”)
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Pollard Banknote 1st Quarter Financial Results and Intention to Launch Normal Course Issuer Bid
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Pollard Banknote is a leading lottery partner to more than 60 lotteries worldwide, providing high-qu…
House Oversight Chair Comer Confirms Prediction Market Probe, Subpoenas Possible
Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, confirmed that the committee has begun investigating…
Scientific Games Announces CFO Transition
ATLANTA, May 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announced today that Chief Financial Officer Nick Negro will be leaving the company…
Scientific Games' Systems Technology Creates Momentum for New Mexico Lottery's Next Era of Growth
Company Delivers Successful Systems Conversion Featuring Instant Game Management Program and Advanced Retail Technology
ATLANTA, May 11, 2…
UK government confirms Illegal Gambling Taskforce goals and membership
The new UK Illegal Gambling Taskforce will have subgroups focusing on three priority areas.
UK.- The UK government’s Department of Cultu…
Connecticut lawmakers approve new betting rules and prediction market review
The measures include stricter integrity rules for sports betting, new advertising restrictions and a statewide study on the impact of predi…
Aristocrat delivers strong first half result with 19% EPSA constant currency growth and market share gains in key markets
Aristocrat delivers strong first half result with 19% EPSA constant currency growth and market share gains in key markets Sydney, 13 Ma…
‘Nearly every kid had been scammed’: Inside Roblox’s predatory economy for children
Australian children are being systematically scammed on internet gaming platform Roblox, as experts warn they are exposed to predatory prac…
Allwyn sets sights on doubling number of UK lotto millionaires
Allwyn UK, operator of the British National Lottery, has unveiled another product following the launch of a ‘Powerball’-style one earlier t…
New Mexico pueblos, tribe sue Kalshi over alleged illegal sports gambling on tribal lands
Three New Mexico pueblos and one tribe have filed a lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, alleging the company is facilitating…
Bulgaria hosts GLI compliance experts to assess local sector
The Government and Regulatory Affairs team at Gaming Labs International (GLI) met with officials from the Bulgarian regulator to exchange i…
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
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To register to participate in the conference call, or to listen to the live audio webcast, please visit the…
EL Annual Report highlights renewal, responsibility & societal impact
EL Annual Report highlights renewal, responsibility & societal impact
Brussels, 12 May 2026 – The European Lotteries (EL) has publishe…
Flutter reportedly considering London Stock Exchange exit
CEO Peter Jackson was joined by the operator’s CLO Don Liu, COO James Bishop and company directors Stefan Bomhard and John Bryant in making…
Allwyn General Meeting - LIVE WEBCAST
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Allwyn General Meeting - LIVE WEBCAST
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Brightstar Lottery Delivers Enhanced Retail Central System to Lottotech in Mauritius
Company extends its longtime relationship with the operator of the Mauritius National Lottery with new multi-year contract agreement
LONDO…
Sisal celebrates “80 year revolution of Italian gambling”
This May marks the 80th anniversary of Sisal as Italy’s oldest gambling firm and the first business to pioneer betting markets, football po…
Director Harold Mays was unanimously confirmed by the Illinois Senate for another term as Director of the Illinois Lottery. Congratulations Director!
More congratulations are in order as Director Harold Mays was unanimously confirmed by the Illinois Senate for another term as Director of…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs 'From Insight to Execution: A Product Roadmap for the Modern Lottery Experience'
The central mistake in lottery modernization has been to treat innovation as a layer—something added onto an existing product—rather than a…
AVOID RISKY BETS: NYS Gaming Commission educates New Yorkers on dangers of unlawful gambling, including prediction markets and offshore operators
Visit on.ny.gov/RiskyBet to learn the perils of unlawful gaming and how regulated gambling preserves integrity and protects players…
Inspired Entertainment sees strong growth in Interactive revenue in Q1
Inspired Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
May 7, 2026
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First Quarter Revenue of $57.2 mil…
(CFTC), the federal agency that’s attempting to reclassify bets on everything from the existence of aliens to the point spread on an NHL playoff game as 'financial derivatives'.
It’s not often that financial services has a pop culture breakthrough. But prediction markets are certainly having a moment. From a South P…
Scientific Games Advances Innovation, Expands WAVE Terminal Family to Power Faster, Smarter Lottery Retail
May 07, 2026
New Clerk-Operated Terminals Designed to Improve Checkout Speed, Efficiency and Player Experience
ATLANTA – May 7, 2026 – Sc…
Forty-one attorneys general set out case urging the CFTC to affirm that sports-related event contracts fall under state gambling authority
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has led a 41-state coalition urging the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to affirm that sports-r…
Lottomatica Q1 2026 EBITDA surges 22%, shares jump 6%
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Guglielmo Angelozzi, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lottomatica Group, commented: “In the…
Australia: Landmark 40-year extension to The Lottery Corporation License
5 May 2026
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Sydney NSW 2000
LANDMARK 40-YEAR VICTORIAN LOTTERY LICENCE EXT…
Veikkaus CEO Olli Sarekoski: "We are back on a growth trajectory – driven by international markets and iGaming"
The year has started positively, and we are pleased to share some great news with you: Veikkaus is back on the path of growth. During the…
Report: SEC Stalling Launches of Prediction Markets ETFs
Proposed ETFs were slated to debut this week.
The SEC wants clearer details on fund operations and risk disclosures.
Firms await app…
Limitless Markets Submits CFTC Proposal for 5-Minute Digital Asset Event Contracts
Cayman Island Headquartered Limitless Markets says it specializes in short-term financial trading The prediction market offers trading on t…
Pennsylvania seeks stricter oversight on prediction markets, youth sports betting
CENTRE COUNTY, Pa (WJAC) — These days, you can literally place a bet on anything. But that is drawing closer scrutiny from gambling regula…
Illinois Sweepstakes gambling machine ban approved by City Council committee
A City Council panel pushed through legislation Tuesday to ban sweepstakes gambling terminals that operate in a legal gray area in Chicago…
Kalshi’s Site Sure Looks Like Sports Betting
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Benjamin Schiffrin, Director of Securities Policy for Better Markets, issued the following statement in connection with B…
Connecticut moves to criminalize rigging of in-state sports bets due to expanded legalized gambling
HARTFORD — State legislators have sent a bill that would expand the crime of cheating to include rigging of sports betting to Gov. Ned Lamo…