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There will soon be more PC gamers in China than the total population of the United States
Despite a year-long licensing freeze on new game approvals, PC gaming in China is a behemoth $16 billion industry.
By 2023, there will be…
U.S. Justice Department has put a handful of states — including Pennsylvania — in danger of losing at least $220 million in net lottery profits annually as a result of a new interpretation of a 1961 law
Even if lottery profits are directed primarily toward funding specific programs, like in Pennsylvania, where senior citizen programs benefi…
Monopoly-themed online gambling ad faces UK regulator’s ban
Breaches code which protects children from being targeted, ASA claims
An advert for a Monopoly-themed online casino game is to be banned b…
Indiana A sweeping gambling bill passed the General Assembly. Here’s what you need to know.
Lawmakers passed a historic gambling bill this legislative session, with some observers describing the changes as the most significant in t…
Washington to create a statewide no-play list to help gambling addicts
Washington lawmakers are trying to step up efforts to address gambling addiction and ensure the resources are available for those in crisis…
Gambling expansion, sports betting on collision course as end of Illinois' legislative session nears
SPRINGFIELD — The smart money says that if Illinois lawmakers are going to legalize sports betting this spring, it's going to be part of a…
Give the people of Alabama what they want — A lottery
The Alabama legislature failed to move forward on either of the pieces of lottery legislation before them today.
Instead, there appears to…
Florida Legislature OKs shorter warnings on lottery tickets
Warning labels on Florida Lottery tickets won the support of the House Friday, and the legislation now heads to the Governor’s desk.
The b…
A Bill Legalizing Sports Betting In Colorado Cleared The Capitol, But There Are More Hurdles Ahead
The bill defied the odds.
Sports betting cleared the state Senate in the waning moments of the legislative session, and now awaits Gov. Ja…
Montana Governor Steve Bullock Signs Sports Betting Bill
HELENA, Mont. — Montana is the first state in 2019 to authorize sports betting.
Gov. Steve Bullock signed a bill Friday for the Montana St…
Pollard Banknote announces the acquisition of fastrak retail
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 2, 2019 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote”, “Pollard” or the “Company”) announced toda…
NCAA rescinds ban on title events in betting states
The NCAA announced Thursday that it has rescinded a policy that prohibited championship competitions from being held in states that allow s…
Gov. Northam appoints retiring Sen. Frank Wagner as Deputy Director of Virginia Lottery
RICHMOND, Va. – Retiring Virginia State Senator Frank Wagner (R) has a new position.
On Friday, Governor Ralph Northam announced additiona…
INTRALOT announces Group restructuring
INTRALOT announces Group restructuring
May 3rd, 2019
INTRALOT announces that, as part of the Group restructuring, the Operations, Techn…
SGMS: SciPlay opens at $18, pares gains
SciPlay Corporation (SCPL) Prices 22M Class A Share IPO at $16/Sh May 3, 2019 5:45 AM EDT
SciPlay Corporation (NASDAQ: SCPL) today announc…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Prequalified to Provide Testing Services in Uganda through the Year 2022
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Prequalified to Provide Testing Services in Uganda through the Year 2022
JOHANNESBURG, S. Africa…
Scientific Games to Report First Quarter 2019 Results on Tuesday, May 7, 2019
Scientific Games to Report First Quarter 2019 Results on Tuesday, May 7, 2019
LAS VEGAS, May 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific…
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited today named Keith Moor as its Chief Marketing Officer
Camelot appoints Chief Marketing Officer – KEITH MOOR, CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AT SANTANDER, NAMED AS CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER AT CAMELOT –…
Legislator pushes sports gambling plan that would fall under Ohio Lottery Commission
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A state legislator behind a plan to legalize sports gambling is making his case that Ohio should join neighboring states…
Georgia lottery was set up to benefit education and keep lawmakers from tampering with funds
COLUMBUS (WRBL) - Alabama voters could go to school on how Georgia set up its lottery in the early 1990s.
All of the revenue generated by…
FanDuel Group Expands Partnership with Sportradar to Include Live Streaming
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FanDuel Group Expands Partnership with Sportradar to Include Live Streaming
NEW YORK, NY, April 30, 2019 – Today, FanDuel G…
Norwegian gaming regulator Lottstift orders Kindred subsidiary Trannel International to cease operations in country immediately
Norwegian gaming regulator Lottstift orders Kindred subsidiary Trannel International to cease operations in country immediately.
The Norwe…
BCLC Announces Resignation of CFO
BCLC announces today that Chief Financial Officer Amanda Hobson will be resigning to join Finning International as Senior Vice President, I…
Tennessee governor to allow sports betting to become law without signature
Despite being opposed to the legalization of gambling, Gov. Bill Lee says he will allow a Tennessee sports betting bill to become law witho…
SPORTS BETTING IN THE UNITED STATES
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SPORTS BETTING IN THE UNITED STATES
The map below shows the states where sports betting is currently legal, where sports betti…
Twin River Worldwide Holdings Names Marc Crisafulli Executive Vice President, Government Relations
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. has named Marc Crisafulli to the newly created position of Executive Vice President, Government Relatio…
Steven Stamstad Joins Scientific Games As SVP Marketing And Communications
Steven Stamstad Joins Scientific Games As SVP Marketing And Communications
Stamstad to Lead Global Strategy to Grow Brands Across Portfo…
Loto-Québec awards Pollard Banknote two-year instant ticket contract extension
Loto-Québec awards Pollard Banknote two-year instant ticket contract extension April 26, 2019
Pollard Banknote Limited is pleased to ann…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery offers to pay taxes on new scratch-off prizes
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — On Tuesday, the Arkansas Scholarship Lotterylaunched four new scratch-off tickets that will not require the winner to…
RFP: BCLC Traditional and Digital Casino Gaming Signage
BC Lottery Corporation
RFPQ 1819-190125SS Traditional and Digital Casino Gaming Signag…
DOJ ruling could affect Michigan lottery revenue
WASHINGTON — A pending Department of Justice ruling could alter lottery operations in Michigan.
In November 2018, the DOJ changed its 2011…
Georgia leaders warn federal opinion could 'devastate' lottery proceeds to pre-kinder and HOPE Scholarship - $1.1 Billion in 2018
Georgia’s top officials warned there could be “severe” consequences to lottery-funded education programs if the U.S. Justice Department doe…
Deals fly as online sports betting ramps up
FanDuel (DUEL) reports that it took in $13.3M in online sports bets in New Jersey during March, while DraftKings (DRAFT) took in $7.3M for…
Without opposition, legalized sports gambling in Maine looks like a good bet
A U.S. Supreme Court decision lifted a federal prohibition on sports betting, opening up a race among states to get into the action.
AUGUS…
UKGC launches its three-year National Strategy to Reduce Gambling Harm
Public Health England will conduct the first ever review of evidence on harms relating to gambling UKGC launches its three-year National St…
Florida State Leaders Study Late Proposal For A Gambling Compact
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his staff continued Wednesday to scrutinize a proposed gambling agreement, but the odds of closing out what some lawm…
Virginia Lottery Debuts App-Based Gaming, Studies Future Role in Gambling
The Virginia Lottery made a tentative step into online lottery gaming with the launch of games that can be played in their app--but only if…
Casinos in Switzerland Begin Online Gambling License Acquisition Process
Four Swiss land-based casino properties have filed in their request for online gaming licenses from the country’s gambling regulatory body…
New panel will consider bids for New Mexico racino license
The governor replaced a panel of regulators Thursday to oversee New Mexico’s horse racing industry amid a legal battle centered on the stat…
Massachusetts Lottery exceeding profit pace by $100 million
BOSTON (SHNS) - Profits at the Massachusetts Lottery are running about $100 million ahead of last year and the agency appears poised to ret…
By a vote of 21-12, the Alabama Senate has approved a lottery bill. Now, the legislation moves to the Alabama House for consideration
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - By a vote of 21-12, the Alabama Senate has approved a lottery bill. Now, the legislation moves to the Alabama House…
West Virginia Lottery Commission approves licenses for sports betting apps
West Virginia Lottery commissioners on Wednesday approved state licenses for several companies that provide sports betting mobile app techn…
New Hampshire Senate Expected To Vote On Sports Betting Within Three Weeks
New Hampshire moved one step closer Wednesday to legalizing sports betting even as efforts to approve casino gaming in the Granite State re…
The NHL entered a partnership with William Hill
OXON HILL, Md. -- The NHL entered its third partnership in six months with a gambling operator on Thursday, another step in its embrace of…
Pennsylvania Sets Online Gaming for a July Debut
Pennsylvania Sets a Mid-July Target for online gaming Debut
Pennsylvania has moved forward with their online gaming, setting the debut of…
Sweden could ban online casino advertising
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden’s government said on Wednesday it would look at whether to ban advertising by online casinos and other forms o…
Svenska Spel CEO Patrik Hofbauer about Q1 for Svenska Spel: "We are satisfied, but can do better"
We are happy to be on the new gaming market and that the demanding restructuring of the Group has gone well. We are pleased with this, but…
Montana First to Send Sports Betting Bills To Governor
It’s official. Montana is first to the finish line in 2019 to send legal sports betting bills to the governor for signature. On Thursday, t…
Tennessee lawmakers voted 58-37 to approve a sports betting bill, sending it to the Senate for consideration
The sports betting market in the United States is poised to experience massive growth as more states legalize sports betting.
The latest s…
DOJ Supplemental Memorandum relating to the Wire Act
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Supplemental Memo…
China's lottery sales down 13 pct in March
China's lottery sales dropped 13 percent year-on-year to 34.95 billion yuan (about 5.2 billion U.S. dollars) in March, according to the Min…
Jackpocket Announces Gaming Industry Veteran Gavin Isaacs as Senior Board Advisor at Betting on Sports America
Jackpocket Announces Gaming Industry Veteran Gavin Isaacs as Senior Board Advisor at Betting on Sports America
April 23, 2019 09…
RFP: New York Lottery Video Lottery Central System
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RFP UPDATE MUSL: Operational Security Assessment and Audit Date MUSL Procurement has extended the OSAA 2019 proposal due date until Friday, May 03, 2019 at 3:00 pm CT.
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Operational Security Assessment and Audit Date: April 23, 2019 MUSL Procurement has extended the OSAA 2019…
International Game Technology PLC to Host First Quarter 2019 Results Conference Call on Monday May 20 2019
International Game Technology PLC to Host First Quarter 2019 Results Conference Call on Monday May 20 2019
LONDON, April 25, 2019 /…
New Hampshire V DOJ Wire Act law suit: The skirmish over over 'WHOEVER’
NEW HAMPSHIRE V DOJ WIRE ACT LAWSUIT UPDATE: THE SKIRMISH OVER ‘WHOEVER’ The ongoing legal battle pitting the State of New Hampshire again…
SciPlay Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering
SciPlay Announces Launch of Initial Public Offering
LAS VEGAS, April 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- SciPlay Corporation ("SciPlay"), t…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Successfully Oversees the World’s First Private Manager Transition Project
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Successfully Oversees the World’s First Private Manager Transition Project
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (April…
Alabama Lawmakers could vote on lottery bill this week
BIRMINGHAM, AL (WBRC) - Lawmakers are expected to vote on lottery legislation this week. It could then head to you for a vote.
It’s been 2…
FDJ publishes strong financial and non-financial results 2018
FDJ PUBLISHES STRONG FINANCIAL AND NON-FINANCIAL RESULTS 2018
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RFI - iLottery RFI - Ohio Lottery inviting vendors to submit their capabilities and interests relative to the implementation of an iLottery Program
iLottery RFI. It is listed on State of Ohio Procurement and it is Document/Bid NumberLOT190419. You can find it by using the following l…
Virginia's first casino-style gambling parlor on April 23
Virginia's first casino-style gambling parlor on April 23
The casino-style facility being built at Colonial Downs will open its doors to t…
Online gambling sites fake NZ connection
At least 13 offshore gambling websites are using New Zealand website addresses, and one is using the New Zealand coat of arms.
While the s…
Sports Betting Could Be Tied To Seminole Tribe
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — Gambling talks underway between a key senator and the Seminole Tribe include a proposal that could bring sport…
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board told gaming operators this week the state’s 12 licensed internet operators should be ready to go live with online gambling the week of July 15.
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board told gaming operators this week the state’s 12 licensed internet operators should be ready to go live…
Dueling lottery bills: A simple breakdown of what they do
There are currently two lottery bills in the Alabama Legislature: SB220, sponsored by Sen. Greg Albritton, and SB130, sponsored by Sen. Jim…
RFQ: West Virginia Lottery SSAE 18 Audit for Review of IGT
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RFQ FOR WV LOTTERY SSAE 18 AUDIT FOR REVIEW OF IGT
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Iowa Senate Passes Mobile Sports Betting Bill
On Wednesday evening, the Iowa Senate passed a bill to legalize sports betting, both in-person at the state’s 19 casinos and over mobile de…
International Game Technology PLC Releases Notice of 2019 Annual General Meeting and 2018 Annual Reports and Accounts
International Game Technology PLC Releases Notice of 2019 Annual General Meeting and 2018 Annual Reports and Accounts
LONDON, April…
Scientific Games Unveils OpenSports, a New End-To-End Sports Betting Portfolio of Products and Services
Scientific Games Unveils OpenSports, a New End-To-End Sports Betting Portfolio of Products and Services
LAS VEGAS, Apri…
Missouri Lottery Generates $36.1 Million in Monthly Profits for Education, Third-Highest Month Ever
Profits from Missouri Lottery ticket sales in March were sent to the Lottery Proceeds Fund for public education today. The April transfer o…
Arizona latest state to shield lottery winners' names
PHOENIX — Arizona joined a growing number of states allowing winners of big lottery jackpots to stay anonymous on Wednesday after Republica…
How well has Denmark succeeded in gambling policy?
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Leading Sport Book Operators Officially Launch Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association
Leading Sport Book Operators Officially Launch Sports Wagering Integrity Monitoring Association
SWIMA brings together sports book operato…
9 Of The Craziest Legal Sports Betting Proposals Across The U.S.
9 Of The Craziest Legal Sports Betting Proposals Across The U.S.
Some legislative oddballs, from a Sunday betting ban to more stadium fina…
Pennsylvania Online Gambling Moves To The Launchpad; T-Minus 90 Days
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Last-Ditch Effort To Jump-Start Colorado Sports Betting Afoot In Legislature
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Ohio lawmakers Looking At Dueling Sports Gambling Bills
Ohio lawmakers have been considering legalizing sports betting ever since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled last year that states are allowed to…
Card Games Could Be Key in Seminole Tribe Gambling Deal
The state and the tribe are back at the negotiating table in hopes of finalizing a revenue-sharing agreement in which the Seminoles would p…
Kambi Group plc signs extended contract terms with Bulgaria's National Lottery
17 April 2019
Kambi Group plc signs extended contract terms with Bulgaria’s National Lottery JSC
New agreement includes provision to sup…
Forward Thinking Moved Cummings To Create Horse Racing Lottery Game
by Ray Paulick | 04.17.2019 |
I first met Brad Cummings in the spring of 2008, shortly before the launch of the Paulick Report. He had no…
The GLI Group (GLI®) Acquires SeNet International Corporation, Bringing Expanded Information Technology Security Capabilities to U.S. Clients
The GLI Group (GLI®) Acquires SeNet International Corporation, Bringing Expanded Information Technology Security Capabilities to U.S. Clien…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) today announced the launch of Bear Money™, an interactive slot game
INSPIRED LAUNCHES BEAR MONEY INTERACTIVE SLOT GAME
New York, April 17, 2019 - Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) t…
WYOLOTTO RECORDS LARGEST 12 MONTH STATE TRANSFER AMOUNT TO WYOMING
Press Release from the Wyoming Lottery
WYOLOTTO RECORDS LARGEST 12 MONTH STATE TRANSFER AMOUNT TO WYOMING
Cheyenne, WyomingApril 16, 2019…
Wynn Resorts and Scientific Games to Partner to Launch Sports Betting and iGaming in the U.S.
Wynn Resorts and Scientific Games to Partner to Launch Sports Betting and iGaming in the U.S.
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dick clark productions and POWERBALL® announced the rollout of a new promotion
dick clark productions and POWERBALL Announce New Promotion First POWERBALL Millionaire of the Year to launch in select jurisdictions $…
Invitation: Kambi Group plc's first quarter 2019 result Kambi Group plc's result for the first quarter (January - March) 2019 will be announced on Wednesday, 24 April 2019 at 7.45 (CET)
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Kambi Group plc: Invitation for Kam…
Caesars set to name Anthony Rodio as CEO, explore takeover interest
Gaming sources confirmed Sunday night that former Tropicana CEO Tony Rodio will be named CEO of Caesars Entertainment.
Rodio oversaw Icahn…
New initiative seeks to allow gambling at Nebraska horse racing tracks and casinos
The petition sponsors proposed a constitutional amendment for the November 2020 ballot and two statutory initiatives to regulate casino gam…
Iowa Lottery announces giveaway promotion for unclaimed $1 million prize
(Des Moines) -- Iowa Lottery players will have a chance to win a $1 million unclaimed prize with a new promotion this spring.
Iowa Lottery…
Tennessee Lottery's 3rd Quarter Proceeds for Education 3rd Highest Ever
NEWS UPDATE
April 15, 2019
LOTTERY’S 3rd QUARTER PROCEEDS FOR EDUCATION 3rd HIGHEST EVER
Total Funding for Education at More Than $4.96…
INTRALOT Group ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESULTS for the 12-month period ended December 31 st, 2018
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“INTRALOT announces y-o-y Revenue (-6.4%) and EBITDA (-22.8%) contraction following primarily FX…
INTRALOT appoints Fotis Konstantellos as Group Chief Commercial Officer and Edward Gerekos as Group Director of Human Resources
INTRALOT appoints Fotis Konstantellos as Group Chief Commercial Officer and Edward Gerekos as Group Director of Human Resources
April 15 t…
Texas Lottery Commission agrees to fix website wording
A request by students of San Antonio college to alter the wording on the Mega Millions website was fair and reasonable, Philip Bates, actin…
Lotteries have much to offer in new world order of sports betting
A gaming and lotteries veteran of circa 25 years, Richard Weil is among the most experienced and knowledgeable contributors to address the…
Dutch Gaming Authority Hits Casino.com with €450000 Fine
The Netherlands Gaming Authority, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has announced the latest in a series of large fines assessed against offsho…
Valve Software Sued by Native American Tribe for Illegal Gambling Over CS:GO Skins Betting
The Quinault Nation, a Native American tribe that operates a casino in the state of Washington, has filed a lawsuit against Valve Software…