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What can team Lottery do to fight off Prediction Markets and other substantial new threats.
By Lorne Weil, Executive Chairman, Inspired Entertainment and Simon Jaworski, Chief Executive Officer, Lotto Research
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David Gale, Executive Director of NASPL, Announces Retirement
Letter from David: Serving as NASPL's Executive Director has been AMAZING!! If you had told me years ago that I would have the opportunity…
Georgia Lottery big jackpot games total more than $1B
ATLANTA (July 7, 2026) – Georgia Lottery big jackpot games have reached a collective total of more than $1 billion, while players continue…
'Not an Investment': Prediction Markets Face More Scrutiny
The national debate over prediction markets has moved well beyond the courtroom, with state lawmakers, gaming industry executives, and regu…
Tom Seaver, Senior Director of the Colorado Lottery, has been selected for induction into the PGRI Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
Tom Seaver, Senior Director of the Colorado Lottery, has been elected for induction into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame, courtesy of the…
All Systems Go: Scientific Games Launches New, Advanced Technology for Arizona Lottery
Jul 09, 2026
All Systems Go: Scientific Games Launches New, Advanced Technology for Arizona Lottery
Tech Project Brings Most Exciting Dra…
PGRI LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE October 20-22, 2026 Register Now!
PGRI Lottery Expo Nashville, co-hosted with Tennessee Lottery Graduate Hotel Oct. 20 – Opening Night Reception (5:00 pm) Oct. 21 – Conferen…
A Happy Little Addition! Bob Ross Joins Pollard Banknote’s Licensed Games Portfolio
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 7, 2026 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) has a “happy little announcement” that Bob…
Powerball® launch set in the UK for July 21, first drawing to follow
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Powerball® launch set in the UK for July 21, first drawing to follow
U.S. ticket price and game odds remai…
Notice Of Pollard Banknote Second Quarter 2026 Results Conference Call
WINNIPEG, MB, July 9, 2026 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote" or "the Company") will release its second quarte…
Doors close for prediction markets in Europe -Polymarket blocked in another European country
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency is the latest European gambling regulator to block the prediction market platform.
Italy.- It…
By Bill Miller: 'Prediction markets' siphon $1 billion from state and tribal economies — including Nevada
By Bill Miller
The FIFA World Cup is underway across the United States, drawing millions of fans to stadiums, watch parties and legal spor…
Texas Medical Association proposes age limit on prediction markets to prevent gambling ‘addiction’
An association of Texas doctors wants state lawmakers to implement more regulations and safeguards on “prediction market platforms” that pe…
Jumbo Interactive remains on a strong growth trajectory
Jumbo Interactive has reduced its FY26 EBITDA guidance for recently acquired UK prize draw business Dream Car Giveaways (Dream UK) amid inc…
Kalshi’s New York Loss
A federal court’s rejection of Kalshi’s preemption arguments in New York became the leading prediction market story of the week. Several st…
The Danish gambling regulator has revealed it blocked 172 more unlicensed online gambling websites in 2025 than in 2024 – a rise of 106.2 per cent
The Danish Gambling Authority’s Report on Illegal Gambling 2025 showed it blocked 334 websites offering illegal gambling in 2025, up from 1…
Svenska Spel welcomes new chief people and culture officer, Katarina Borstedt
Katarina Borstedt to take up the position in September after a stint at air treatment and climate solutions supplier Munters.
Swedish gamb…
Carl Icahn reportedly considering fresh bid for Caesars
Carl Icahn is reportedly preparing to make another bid for Caesars Entertainment, and Wall Street is watching the debt market first.
Accor…
Wall Street Banks Tighten Employee Rules on Prediction Markets
Several major Wall Street banks have introduced or updated internal rules governing employee participation in prediction markets as concern…
Ithuba withdrawals from National Lottery of Uganda licence
Ithuba Uganda Ltd, the operator of Uganda’s National Lottery, is no longer operational, leaving major infrastructure subsidies in the pipel…
UK Commission to introduce Financial Risk Assessments in staged approach
07 July 2026
A streamlined approach to identifying and supporting high-spending customers in financial difficulties is to be introduced…
Michigan Gaming Control Board Ends NCPG Membership Over Kalshi Affiliation
The MGCB will also skip the NCPG's annual conference, citing concerns over the organization's growing ties to prediction markets The Michig…
Mega Millions jackpot surpasses half a billion days before July Fourth
Will a $5 Mega Millions ticket make you a multimillionaire tonight? The Mega Millions jackpot has surpassed half a billion ahead of Fourth…
Ohio lawmakers introduce landmark bill to repeal online sports betting
Some Ohio lawmakers believe drastic changes are needed for the state’s sports betting market.
State Representatives Beth Lear an…
Spotify deletes streams of chart-topping song after suspicious Kalshi bets
Spotify has removed 500,000 streams from a global number-one hit due to a suspicious bet on the online prediction market Kalshi.
The track…
South Africa Orders Sports Bookmakers to Remove Casino-Style Games
South Africa’s gambling regulators (NGB) are drawing a firmer line between legal sports betting and casino-style online gambling.
Bookmake…
Germany Gambling Regulator Prepares for Landmark Treaty Review Under New Chair, Christian Hochgreb
Germany’s Joint Gambling Authority of the Federal States (GGL) has entered a new leadership cycle with Christian Hochgrebe taking over as c…
The Pennsylvania Lottery recorded a 1% year-over-year increase in total sales during the first quarter of 2026, reaching a total of $1.26 billion
The Pennsylvania Lottery recorded a 1% year-over-year increase in total sales during the first quarter of 2026, reaching a total of $1.26 b…
Ageeth Bakker is joining the Executive Board of Nederlandse Loterij as Chief Financial & Risk Officer (CFRO).
Ageeth Bakker is joining the Executive Board of Nederlandse Loterij as Chief Financial & Risk Officer (CFRO).
Effective November 1, 20…
Aristocrat Interactive welcomes new COO
Daniel O’Donoghue has announced that he accepted a role at Aristocrat Interactive as the company’s new chief operating officer.
“I am very…
State Bans, Lawsuits Put Sweepstakes Casinos and Vendors on Thin Ice
Indiana and Maine push the sweepstakes casino ban count to eight as lawsuits and California rules widen pressure on vendors
State of Play’…
How Regulatory Changes Reflect Competing Theories of Governance
The evolution of gambling regulation is often described as though it were simply a matter of responding to technology, consumer demand, the…
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Brightstar Lottery Signs Five-Year Extension with Sony Pictures for Exclusive Omnichannel Lottery Licensing Rights to Ghostbusters
Jul 01, 2026
LONDON, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it has signed an…
Rhode Island Lottery sales grow to $26.7 million in May
1st July 2026 10:38 am
The Rhode Island Lottery had its best month of 2026 so far with sales of $26.7 million in May, up by 2 per ce…
Ohio Lottery reports $139.3 million in May VLT revenue
30th June 2026 8:53 am
The Ohio Lottery reported 6 per cent growth in VLT revenue for May to $139.3 million, a total that has not been bet…
Greenbrier's casino gets renewed license, but must undergo financial review
West Virginia Lottery officials opt to renew a license for the Greenbrier Resort's casino after consulting with an independent auditing fir…
Brand Insider – Backstage Exclusive with Arizona Lottery CMO Chris Rogers
Regulation is often seen as a creative barrier. This week, we’re shining a spotlight on Chris Rogers, Chief Marketing Officer, from Arizona…
Fanatics first gaming foray outside US comes through UAE Lottery, iGaming site
Fanatics will be the new platform provider for the United Arab Emirates Lottery and the country’s first approved iGaming operator, in what…
Pennsylvania Lottery Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Special Second-Chance Drawing Offering $305,000 in Prizes
7/1/2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Lottery Media Relations, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Lottery Also Supporting America250PA Statewide Concert Series. …
Maryland gaming regulators urged federal officials last year to crack down on sports prediction markets
MARYLAND (WBFF) — Maryland gaming regulators urged federal officials last year to crack down on sports prediction markets using a letter dr…
Seneca Resorts & Casinos extends partnership with Buffalo Bills
New multi-year deal sees the casino operator named a founding partner of the NFL team’s new Highmark Stadium in Western New York
Seneca Re…
Allwyn names Nikki Vadera as director of scratchcards
Allwyn strengthens its retail leadership team with the appointment of Nikki Vadera to lead the strategically important Scratchcards categor…
Great Canadian Entertainment faces CA$120,000 penalty order in Ontario
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued C$120,000 (US$84,328) in monetary penalties to Great Canadian Entertainment…
GLI promotes three executives to director roles in quality assurance and engineering
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (June 24, 2026) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has named three new director-level promotions. Mary Sim has been…
How Kalshi sports loss in Michigan court fits into big picture
Days after losing a bid to move into federal court, Kalshi suffered another defeat Monday when a Michigan judge temporarily barred the comp…
Petfre (Gibraltar) Limited to pay £900,000 for regulatory failures
30 June 2026
An online gambling business is to pay £900,000 after a Commission investigation revealed social responsibility failures.
Pet…
UK government announces 25% increase in gambling license fees
The UK government has announced a significant increase in annual gambling licence fees, which will rise by 25% effective from 1 October.
T…
Virginia Lottery winners can now remain anonymous under new state law
(WAVY) — The Virginia Lottery is reminding players to verify their contact information following a new state law that will allow lottery wi…
Austria confirms plans to open online gambling market
Coalition government agrees on major reform of gambling laws which will open up the country’s iGaming market to private operators
The Aust…
The UAE’s only licensed operator of lotteries, sports betting and iGaming, Momentum Group, has revealed it will transfer its licenses
The UAE’s only licensed operator of lotteries, sports betting and iGaming, Momentum Group, has revealed it will transfer its licenses to a…
Colorado Lottery celebrates state's big 150th birthday with new games
(PUEBLO, Colo.) — To celebrate the state’s 150th birthday and the Colorado Proud program, Colorado Lottery announced the launch of new scra…
UK Labour MP calls for new Gambling Act
Alex Ballinger, Labour MP for Halesowen, has called for work to begin on a new Gambling Act.
Speaking at an SMF Panel on machine games dut…
Online casinos surpass lotteries as largest Danish gambling segment in 2025, regulator reports
The gross gaming revenue of online casinos stood at 38% of the market, more than double the figure since 2012.
Online casinos have overtak…
Polymarket Faces CFTC Probe and Lawsuit After WSJ Exposes Fake-Win Ad Campaign
A Wall Street Journal investigation found that Polymarket, the world’s largest prediction market platform, paid social media influencers to…
Meta Developing Prediction Market App ‘Arena’ to Rival Polymarket and Kalshi
Meta is reportedly developing a prediction market app called Arena as Zuckerberg pushes into one of tech’s fastest-growing sectors.
Meta i…
Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs': 'All Markets Are NOT Local'
One of the most persistent and intellectually unhelpful tropes in the lottery industry is the phrase, “All markets are local.” The statemen…
China retail sales dropped in May for first time since 2022
China's retail sales fell last month for the first time in more than three years, data showed on Tuesday, as leaders of the world's second-…
Kalshi Loses Bid To Keep Mich. Gambling Suit In Fed. Court
Michigan federal court to Kalshi: Go back to state court. Judge Maloney cancels oral argument and remands the Michigan Attorney General's…
OLG Selects Intralot Canada LTD. to Power the Future of Lottery Technology
TORONTO, ON – OLG is taking the next step in delivering a modernized lottery technology system that will strengthen its ability to deliver…
Sizekhaya takes South Africa’s R180 billion lottery licence as court battle looms
Sizekhaya Holdings has begun operating one of the world’s larger national lotteries under an eight-year contract widely reported to be wort…
Delaware representative proposes bill to protect retail lottery sales
A bill has been proposed by a member of the Delaware House of Representatives which could provide a boost to physical stores in the US stat…
House panel advances bill banning lawmakers from political betting markets
The vote revealed a party-line fracture within the House over how far to go in clamping down on lawmakers’ use of the prediction markets…
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots combine for nearly $800M
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots combine for nearly $800M
ATLANTA (June 23, 2026) – The Georgia Lottery’s big j…
Brightstar Lottery to Enhance Retail Technology for Oregon Lottery via Five-Year Contract Extension
LONDON, June 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that its subsidiary, Brightstar…
Regulators Are Investigating Polymarket, Reports Say—As Senators Demand A Federal Probe
Polymarket is under federal investigation, according to two reports citing sources familiar with the matter, revealing a probe the same wee…
Prediction markets push gambling to new level, causing concern
Michigan had a banner year for online sports betting in 2025, when a dozen operators netted $436 million in profits and paid nearly $36 mil…
World Cup drives record sales for lottery retailers in China
The FIFA World Cup has led Chinese football fans into a luck-seeking frenzy, with national lottery ticket sales reportedly times higher tha…
IWG Brings America’s 250th Anniversary to Life with New eInstant Game
IWG Brings America’s 250th Anniversary to Life with New eInstant Game
Visually stunning game brings America’s historic milestone to life…
Kalshi Retreats From India While European Regulators Target Prediction Markets
After courting Indian users as part of a global expansion strategy, Kalshi has quietly withdrawn from the market amid a broader regulatory…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court outlaws skill games
On June 15, 2026, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a landmark decision, holding that skill games are considered slot machines and a…
Pollard Banknote Announces Acceptance Of Normal Course Issuer Bid
Pollard Banknote Announces Acceptance Of Normal Course Issuer Bid
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 23, 2026 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pol…
EGT Digital Becomes an Associate Member of the World Lottery Association
EGT Digital has been accepted as an Associate Member of the World Lottery Association, marking an important milestone in the company’s stra…
Senators introduced legislation to create the Gaming Advertisement to Minors Enforcement (GAME) Act would prohibiting sports betting advertisers from targeting minors
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WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) cosponsored bipartisan legislation introduced by Senators Katie Britt (R-AL)…
New South Wales calls for public feedback on how state lotteries are run
Liquor and Gaming New South Wales (L&GNSW) is seeking public input ahead of a scheduled overhaul of lottery regulations in the state…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Welcomes CVC Strategic Opportunities as its First External Investor
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (June 22, 2026) – Gaming Laboratories International (“GLI”) and CVC, a leading global investment firm, together announce tha…
Public Gaming International Magazine May/June 2026
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Paul's 'PGRI AI Labs': Why the CFTC Has No Business Regulating Sports Betting
The debate over prediction markets has become clouded by legal jargon, regulatory maneuvering, and a deliberate effort to redefine what con…
The Oregon Lottery is highlighting the natural beauty of the state with a new “Discover Oregon State Parks” Scratch-it ticket.
The Oregon Lottery is highlighting the natural beauty of the state with a new The ticket, which comes in three colors, stands out with cle…
Minnesota Lottery 'Adventure is calling'!
Do you dare to roll the dice? Step into the wild world of Jumanji, where excitement jumps off the ticket and every scratch could reveal win…
Meta sued over alleged illegal sports betting ads in California
Meta is facing a lawsuit in California that alleges its social media platforms, Facebook and Instagram, unlawfully displayed sports betting…
Forsman & Bodenfors to lead Allwyn brand strategy
UK National Lottery contact holder Allwyn has chosen Stagwell’s Forsman & Bodenfors to handle its global creative account. The UK creat…
Prediction Markets Face European Backlash Amid World Cup Betting Frenzy
European gambling regulators from nine countries warn that prediction markets lack key consumer protections
Regulators are closely mon…
Kentucky Attorney General sues Kalshi, Polymarket, and VGW over alleged illegal gambling
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman has filed three lawsuits in Franklin Circuit Court targeting alleged illegal sports betting and o…
Federal Judge Denies Polymarket Preliminary Injunction Request in Michigan Case
Federal Judge Paul Maloney struck down Polymarket's request for a preliminary injunction, noting the prediction market operator was unlikel…
Fennica Gaming goes live in Italy with Flutter Entertainment’s Sisal
Launch marks Fennica’s official entry into one of Europe’s largest regulated iGaming markets
Fennica Gaming has entered the Italian market…
Setting the Standard: What the Arizona Lottery’s Responsible Gambling Certifications Mean for Our Players
By Arizona Lottery Leadership
In the lottery industry, success is traditionally measured by numbers: record-breaking jackpots, rising sale…
How Kentucky gambling lawsuits tie prediction markets with sweepstakes
Days after being sued by a prediction markets coalition, Kentucky‘s attorney general launched three new lawsuits Wednesday targeting what h…
GOP Rep. Steil pushes bill curbing members of Congress from prediction market betting
GOP Rep. Steil pushes bill curbing members of Congress from prediction market betting
A Republican House member is set to introduce a prov…
U.S. gaming industry groups urge Congress to ban sports-event contracts
Major U.S. gambling industry groups have called on Congress to prohibit prediction market platforms from offering sports-related event cont…
European gambling regulators warn of prediction market risks
The nine regulators promise to act against prediction market platforms that flout national law
Nine national gambling regulators in Europe…