Public Gaming Industry
Latest News
TDLR EARNS AWARDS FOR OUTSTANDING IN-HOUSE CREATIVE WORK
View as a webpage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | (512) 344-5131
TDLR EARNS AWARDS FOR OUTST…
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2026 RESULTS
Click here to read entire report with financials
View Presentation here
11/10/2026
Download(opens in new window)
Third quarter r…
Allwyn to take full control of IWG in $120M deal, brings sportsbook tech (Kambi Group) in-house
What's the deal? Allwyn Entertainment will acquire the remaining 30% of digital games supplier Instant Win Gaming (IWG) for an estimated $1…
Feelings Are Why We Play: Allwyn’s new approach to gaming entertainment
Feelings are the core of being alive. At Allwyn, every game starts with anticipation, because it can make us feel joyful, surprised, or…
Brightstar Lottery Spotlights Next Generation of Lottery Solutions at World Lottery Summit 2026
LONDON, Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it will showcase its extensive…
Scientific Games Appoints Dan Flynn Chief Executive Officer
Kevin Schneider Named Chairman of the Board of Directors
ATLANTA, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announces the appointment…
SMART-TECH 2027 March 16-18, 2027 Westin Ft. Lauderdale Beach
Announcing SMART-TECH 2027 Co-Hosted with the Florida Lottery
MARCH 15-19, 2027 The WESTIN FT. LAUDERDALE HOTEL 321 N. Ft. L…
Pollard Banknote Reports 3rd Quarter Financial Results
WINNIPEG, MB , Nov. 6, 2026 /CNW/ -- Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard") today released its financial results for the three a…
Three execs exit Allwyn UK in National Lottery transformation
Changes to the leadership structure follow on from the departure of Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler, which was announced in August
Allwyn UK h…
Allwyn UK unveils its biggest-ever Christmas campaign for The National Lottery, reminding the nation that amazing things happen when you believe
– Allwyn’s first-ever overarching National Lottery festive brand campaign centres on Christmas as a time to believe and taps into capturin…
Inspired Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Download(opens in new window)
Third Quarter Revenue of $61.4 million; Like-for-like Revenue1Increased Approximately 4% Despite Higher UK…
Can Big Tech and the banks starve Europe’s black market?
Both Denmark’s regulator and EGBA’s Director General say the fight against illegal gambling now runs through Meta, Google and the payment f…
NY Gov Hochul sues to strip sovereign status from Seneca land, block Buffalo gas station and pot shop
Gov. Hochul is moving to strip the Seneca Nation of its sovereign control over parcels of land in Buffalo and Grand Island, targeting a sit…
Senators question Kalshi, Polymarket over election betting manipulation and insider trading risks
While a handful of state and federal judges have ordered Kalshi to restrict access to sports-event contracts on tribal lands and in several…
Scientific Games Brings the Player Journey to Life at World Lottery Summit 2026
Powering Possibilities Exhibit Brings Together New Games, Digital Experiences and Retail Technology to Connect Play Across Channels
ATLANT…
Welcome to the New Minnesota Lottery Website!
Let's Play!
Welcome to the New MN Lottery Website
Our website just got a whole new look! We know change can take a little getting used…
California Tribes win Injunction blocking Kalshi sports contracts on their lands
U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley on Nov. 4 granted California tribes a preliminary injunction barring Kalshi Inc. and KalshiEX f…
Santander case highlights the offshore gambling challenge facing UK banks
Santander has been ordered to refund thousands in gambling losses by the UK ombudsman in a case highlighting the liabilities British banks…
Brazil’s Betting Ban Faces Legal Uncertainty as Investors Await STF Decision
At a public hearing scheduled by Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Luiz Fux on November 3, 36 associations attended to debate Brazil’s Pr…
Gambling Commission steps up illegal market crackdown as industry pressures mount
The UK Gambling Commission has reported a substantial increase in enforcement activity against illegal gambling operators. More than three…
Platinum Contributor Pollard Banknote Showcases Solutions For Responsible Growth At WLS 2026
November 5, 2026
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, November 5, 2026 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is excited to an…
Four More Companies Agree To Drop Sports Contracts In Ohio
Four more companies have agreed to stop offering sports event contracts in Ohio, bringing the total that have complied with the Ohio Casino…
Latest CFTC Directive Could Put Prediction Markets Further At Odds With States
The latest directive from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission could have a major impact on prediction markets operators required to ge…
Florida Lottery Encourages Floridians to Gift Responsibly This Holiday Season
Boca Raton, FL — November 08, 2026 — As Floridians prepare for the holiday season, the Florida Lottery is once again joining the National C…
$847M Powerball Jackpot Won in New Jersey, Ninth-Largest in Game History
A single Powerball ticket sold at a New Jersey supermarket has won an $847 million jackpot, the ninth-largest prize in the lottery’s histor…
Jerry Jones sees new opening for legal sports betting in Texas
After Texans embraced Democrats for the first time in decades during the 2026 midterms, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones sees a fresh openi…
Atlantic Lottery Introduces Daily Streak Expander
Atlantic Lottery has launched Daily Streak Expander, a new eInstant game from Instant Win Gaming (IWG) that rewards players for returning o…
Are more Canadian provinces set to regulate online gambling?
Canada’s regulated iGaming landscape looks set to transform in the coming years as developments across the provinces signal strong, long te…
Single Ticket Wins $847 Million Powerball Jackpot in NEW JERSEY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Single Ticket Wins $847 Million Powerball Jackpot in NEW JERSEY
JOHNSTON, Iowa (November 5, 2026) – The nin…
AGEM Index surges 16.4% to record high in October as all nine manufacturers post gains
The AGEM Index reached a record high of 2,108.59 points in October 2026, gaining 297.58 points, or 16.4%, from the previous month, as sha…
Brightstar Lottery Receives iCAP Ready Accreditation from National Council on Problem Gambling
Renewed accreditation recognizes Brightstar for upholding highest levels of responsible gaming standards in iLottery operations
LONDON, No…
Arkansas Attorney General sues Kalshi, gaming platform VGW for illegal gambling
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin has filed two lawsuits against the owners of prediction market Kalshi and…
Illinois Lottery Launches Cash Pop, A New Draw Game Where Just One Number Can Win
CHICAGO, October 30, 2026 — Match ONE number to win! The Illinois Lottery is giving players a new way to play with the launch of CASH POP™…
“You are prohibited” – TikTok makes gambling policy clear to users
Global social media giant TikTok has reaffirmed that promotion of gambling products in the TikTok Shop is strictly prohibited.
The announc…
South Africa: Ithuba welcomes high court ruling overturning lottery licence award
The North Gauteng High Court in Pretoria has set aside the awarding of the Fourth National Lottery and Sports Pools licence to Sizekhaya Ho…
The Hoosier Lottery Launches New Ways To Play This Holiday Season
The Hoosier Lottery is providing more gift-giving fun this holiday season with a new lineup of Holiday Scratch-offs and Fast Play games. Fo…
Lottomatica's core profit rises 3%, aided by online and sports betting growth
Nov 3 (Reuters) - Italian betting firm Lottomatica (LTMC.MI), opens new tab reported 3% growth in its third-quarter adjusted core profit o…
POWERBALL JACKPOT CLIMBS TO $793 MILLION
WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY NOVEMBER 2, 2026
POWERBALL JACKPOT CLIMBS TO $793 MILLION AS MARTINSBURG SELLS $50,000 WINNER
Charleston, W.Va. –…
EU gambling ad report brings more scrutiny for Meta
Dutch iGaming trade body VNLOK is intensifying its scrutiny of Meta and similar Big Tech companies in light of a new European Commission (E…
New Texas Lottery regulator gets a big confidence boost -The lottery generated $7.8bn in ticket sales in 2026
Two years of controversy and political scrutiny have not hurt the Texas Lottery’s popularity among the state’s residents, according to its…
DC Lottery Executive Director, Randy Burnside, Elected to NASPL Executive Committee
WASHINGTON, DC—DC Lottery Executive Director Randy Burnside has been elected to the Executive Committee of the National Association of Stat…
Powerball® Jackpot Reaches $760 Million for Halloween Drawing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Powerball® Jackpot Reaches $760 Million for Halloween Drawing
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Oct. 30, 2026) – This Hallowe…
Pollard Banknote Announces Appointment of Verica Simic as New Chief Financial Officer
October 30, 2026
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 29, 2026 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote” or the “Company”) to…
New York gaming regulator asks court to compel Kalshi to turn over records
The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) has asked a Manhattan court to compel prediction market operator Kalshi to produce records dri…
Polymarket had to pause trading after hackers stole $2.7M from the platform
Polymarket froze trading on its international exchange on Thursday, October 29, 2026. The halt followed user reports of emptied accounts. O…
Washington state is urging a federal judge to dismiss Underdog’s lawsuit, which challenges the state’s jurisdiction to enforce its gambling regulations against the company’s prediction market.
The state argues that the recent Ninth Circuit ruling in KalshiEX v. Assad undermines Underdog’s position. On October 28, Attorney General…
Operators in Spain must now match every payment method to the player
Under new anti-money laundering rules that took effect on Wednesday, Spain’s licensed online gambling operators must now verify that the ho…
Prediction market roundup: Saquon forced to unload stake in Polymarket under NFL rules
The week includes a decision by the Philadelphia Eagles' running back to divest his stake in Polymarket, as well as criminal charges filed…
Italy focuses on the supervision of public gambling with new regulations
(Rome, SoloAzar Exclusive).- Ministerial Decree No. 90/2026 establishes the rules for the organization and operation of the Permanent Consu…
Dutch MPs back stronger powers against illegal online gambling
The House of Representatives has backed measures covering platform fines, a central list of illegal operators and disruption of their digit…
Prediction market roundup: Saquon forced to unload stake in Polymarket under NFL rules
The week includes a decision by the Philadelphia Eagles' running back to divest his stake in Polymarket, as well as criminal charges filed…
California Attorney General Rob Bonta Defends State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi
Thursday, October 29, 2026 Contact: (916) 210-6000, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Joins bipartisan coalition for the ninth time
OAKLAND — Cal…
Denmark shifts focus from screen time to loot box risks
The regulator wants parents to understand how gambling-style mechanics are embedded in many popular video games.
Key takeaways
Denmar…
Veikkaus to launch new Viabet brand in Finland and Denmark through commercial partnership with Viaplay Inbox Veikkaus
Viabet is a significant strategic step for Veikkaus and a concrete demonstration of how we are advancing our international growth ambitions…
Italy projects €700m gambling tax intake as Meloni signs off 2027 budget
Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, has signed off the country’s Budget Law, setting her Brothers of Italy government’s fiscal objecti…
Duel.com banned in Sweden, but the operator won’t conform
The Swedish Gambling Authority, Spelinspektionen, has issued an immediate ban to Immortal Snail LLC – the operating company of notorious of…
Raising Arizona: Utah brings 13 felony charges against Kalshi
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Utah is pursuing 13 felony charges and one misdemeanor count against Kalshi, alleging an investigator was able to place sp…
DraftKings, FanDuel, Fanatics Pulls Sports Predictions From Utah
DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics are pulling prediction market offerings from Utah amid the state’s escalating legal battle with Kalshi and…
Nova Scotia weighs risks of online gambling as other provinces expand access
The Nova Scotia government is keeping a close eye on how other provinces are expanding online gambling, but opposition leaders are warning…
Netherlands totalizer licence up for grabs in 2027
The five-year exclusive licence is currently held by ZEbetting & Gaming and expires in June
Pool betting operators will have the oppor…
Powerball Jackpot Crosses $700 Million, Approaches Rare Back-to-Back Major Jackpot Runs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Powerball Jackpot Crosses $700 Million, Approaches Rare Back-to-Back Major Jackpot Runs
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Oct. 28, 2…
Lottery expected to raise £6m for Morocco’s 2027 state budget
Morocco’s government has projected a total of MAD195m (£14.9m) from gambling- and lottery-related revenue in 2027.
The Finance Ministry’s…
Illinois lottery reports record $3.87 billion in sales and $804 million in proceeds
CHICAGO, Ill. (WTVO) — The Illinois Lottery generated a record $3.87 billion in sales during fiscal year 2026, delivering $804 million in p…
Gambling companies pour $1m into both sides of Arizona midterm races
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Gambling, sweepstakes, and prediction market companies sent more than $1 million to Arizona political committees this elec…
Michigan Makes Polymarket Fourth Operator To Halt Sports Contracts
Polymarket will stop offering new sports event contracts to Michigan customers and close out all open positions by Nov. 25 under an agreeme…
Oklahoma sweepstakes ban takes effect November 1, putting suppliers and affiliates at felony risk
Oklahoma’s new restrictions on certain online casino-style games take effect November 1, 2026. Texarkana sits outside that state, but resid…
Supreme Federal Court sets date for Brazil online gambling hearing
Justice Luiz Fux of the Supreme Federal Court has called for a public hearing on 3 November to discuss the impact of Provisional Measure (M…
Ontario Unlocking Billions in Investment and Thousands of Jobs Through Niagara Gaming Expansion
Call for Investment will attract more than $3 billion in direct gaming investment and create thousands of jobs as part of the Destination N…
Brightstar Lottery's Patented Cash Pop Game Debuts with the Illinois Lottery
LONDON, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that the Illinois Lottery has laun…
Lottery Post's guide to 2026 holiday raffles across the USA
By Kate Northrop
Edit: Wisconsin's entry has been updated with latest information available as of this morning.
Raffle season is back, an…
Allwyn renews Cyprus Olympic team partnership ahead of LA28
The Cyprus Olympic Committee and the country’s specialist lottery and sports betting company will continue working together following the r…
Scientific Games' Bangalore Global Capability Center Named to Most Preferred Workplace for Women 2026-27
ATLANTA, Oct. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games announces that the company's global capability center in Bangalore, India, has been…
Ohio Escalates Prediction Markets Fight With New Warning To Gaming Licensees
The Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC) has sent its sports betting and fantasy contest licensees and applicants a notice warning of the…
AGA Unveils Upcoming Agenda Focused on Illegal Gambling, AML, and Next-generation Gaming
State of Play’s TL;DR
The American Gaming Association says its new policy platform will prioritize illegal gambling, anti-money launderi…
Atlantic Lottery marks 50 years of game-changing impact in Atlantic Canada in annual report
“Atlantic Lottery was created to benefit the people and places of Atlantic Canada, and that purpose continues to guide us 50 years later,”…
Wisconsin’s brief in the federal fight over sports event contracts is due Oct. 21
Wisconsin’s consolidated brief is due Wednesday, Oct. 21, in the 7th Circuit, where the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the United…
Nebraska Online Sports Betting Opponents: Commercial Operators Do Not Care About State’s Athletes, Traditions, Or Families
Less than two weeks before voters to go the polls to determine it, iconic former Nebraska football coach Tom Osborne joined 44 other Univer…
Sweeps Operators Comply With Cease-and-Desist Orders as States Turn to Lawsuits
Sweepstakes casinos have responded to state cease-and-desist orders by leaving or restricting play, not by suing regulators. As Kentucky an…
Svenska Spel ups core brand investment as profits locked-in for 2026
Svenska Spel has backed the simplification of its business structure and focus on core brands as it fulfils its remit as Sweden’s state-own…
Minnesota Millionaire Raffle to offer more million-dollar prizes
ROSEVILLE, Minn. — The Minnesota Millionaire Raffle will offer more chances to win big on New Year's Day.
The annual raffle, which debute…
Inspired Virtual Sports Expands the Massachusetts Lottery’s Digital Offering
NEW YORK, Oct. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provid…
How a fake pollster may have moved some 2026 elections
A new company whose polls had influenced campaign decisions and helped shape the midterms narrative admitted that it was faking its polling…
National Lottery CEO sounds 'corrosive' lottery betting product warning
The chief executive of the National Lottery has cautioned that lottery betting products offered by bookmakers remain a significant concern…
RFP: MAINE Lottery Gaming System and Instant Ticket Printing
Title:
Lottery Gaming System and Instant Ticket Printing
Status:
Open
Purchase Agency:
State of Maine
Publish Date…
Brightstar Lottery Signs Multi-Year Contract Extension with ONCE for Lottery Technology Enhancements in Spain
Download(opens in new window)
LONDON, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today…
Illinois proposes ID checks for video gambling machines
Machines would stop taking cash directly, and every voucher purchase would verify age and self-exclusion status.
Key Takeaways
The Illi…
A Maryland court ruling has given Intralot another opportunity to challenge its disqualification from the 2025 bidding process to manage the state lottery system
A Maryland court ruling has given Intralot another opportunity to challenge its disqualification from the 2025 bidding process to manage th…
Svenska Spel Interim report January – September 2026
During the third quarter, the positive development continues with growth and good profitability. This shows that our focus on sustainable g…
Casinos Austria and Austrian Lotteries name new CEO
Andreas Bierwirth will succeed Erwin van Lambaart next March ahead of upcoming regulatory changes and the opening of the online market in A…
Scientific Games Receives WLA Level 2 Information and Security Management Certification for U.S. Instant Game Production Facility
Company Reinforces Commitment to Security and Integrity Across Global Lottery Operations
ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientif…
TEXAS LOTTERY DELIVERS $1.85 BILLION FOR TEXAS SCHOOLS AND VETERANS IN FIRST YEAR UNDER TDLR
View as a webpage
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | (512) 344-5131
FY 2026 contributions incre…
Idaho Lottery's $1 million raffle returns for 20th year with two top prizes
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The Idaho Lottery’s annual $1 Million Raffle is back for its 20th year, once again offering two guaranteed $1 million…
PGRI LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE PROGRAM
CLICK HERE TO READ