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Alberta gambling revenues increase for first time since 2015
Growth in VLTs, in particular, drives $4M boost in income from provincial lotteries
Following two straight years of decline, Alberta's gam…
Pennsylvania sports betting heads into its first NFL playoff action
Pennsylvania sports betting heads into its first NFL playoff action
It doesn’t take much time at SugarHouse Casino to discover the Philade…
Feds investigating whether former Interior Secretary Zinke lied about East Windsor casino
The Justice Department’s public integrity section is examining whether newly departed Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke lied to his agency’s in…
UK Prime minister Theresa May reveals plans to open gambling addiction clinics
Prime Minister Theresa May will target gambling addicts as part of her £20.5billion NHS shake-up.
They will be among the extra 380,000 adu…
Bill Paves The Way For Sports Betting In Tennessee
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (localmemphis.com) - Memphians might soon be able to bet on their favorite sports teams if a new bill becomes law in 2019…
If Congress Must Regulate Sports Betting, It Should Focus On Enforcement
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is right to oppose the federal sports betting bill introduced by Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-UT) and Chuck S…
Romania's New 2% Turnover Tax on Online Gambling Takes Effect
Romania has moved ahead with a new 2% turnover tax on online gambling operators to fund social welfare program
Romania-licensed online gam…
Tencent bans 270,000 cheaters from online game ‘League of Legends’
Tencent Games, the world’s largest gaming company, has banned nearly 270,000 “League of Legends” (LOL) players in the past two months, the…
Gregory Smith, president and CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation, Now halfway through FY2018-19, the Lottery is well ahead of FY2018 and poised to set some new records
The Connecticut Lottery is already off to a great start as we begin 2019. We are in a solid financial position, and this will result in…
Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden has ordered local internet service providers (ISPs) to block 18 sites found to be in violation of the Danish Act on Gambling
Danish regulator Spillemyndigheden has ordered local internet service providers (ISPs) to block 18 sites found to be in violation of the Da…
Virginia Lottery seeking young artist imaginations
Lottery seeking young artist imaginations
The Virginia Lottery is calling all young artists in K-12 public schools to put their imaginatio…
New Mexico Lottery Introduces Three New Scratchers
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Lottery welcomes the new year by releasing three new Scratchers:
$5 “Gold Mine 9x” is a blue and gold tick…
Former NJ Gov. Chris Christie Calls Out Leagues, Federal Sports Betting Laws
Chastising the major American sports leagues for what he called their underlying duplicity, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie urged a g…
Texas Lottery generates more than $100 million in one week from scratch-off ticket sales
AUSTIN —
The Texas Lottery has, for the first time in its history, sold more than $100 million in scratch ticket sales in just one we…
SBTech appoints Gavin Isaacs as Chairman
SBTech appoints Gavin Isaacs as Chairman
Former Scientific Games CEO brings extensive experience to innovative supplier and will help grow…
Industry Leader Larry Loss To Serve As Interim CEO Of Iowa Lottery
CLIVE, Iowa – Larry Loss, the Iowa Lottery’s executive vice president and an industry leader who has worked at the lottery since its start…
Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein online casino licenses expire
Germany’s Schleswig-Holstein online casino licenses expire Germany’s online gambling market is closing a chapter as the first online casin…
Almost half a billion euro paid out by Irish National Lottery in 2018
Almost half a billion euro paid out by National Lottery in 2018
Almost half a billion euro has been paid out to National Lottery winners s…
Companies operating video slot machines in Wyoming bars are challenging the attorney general's opinion that the games constitute illegal gambling
Companies operating video slot machines in Wyoming bars are challenging the attorney general's opinion that the games constitute illegal ga…
West Virginia launches Online sports betting
CHARLESTON — The app is live, but the scope of the expected revenue gains from online sports betting in West Virginia remains to be seen…
Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery III has issued an opinion that could open the door to legalizing sports betting in Tennessee
“If chance is the dominant factor in determining the outcome of the contest, the contest constitutes a lottery, and absent an amendment to…
Michigan Governor Vetoes Package of iGaming Bills That Had Opened Door To Legal Sports Betting
With 48 hours remaining in his term, outgoing Republican Michigan Governor Rick Snyder on Friday vetoed the package of iGaming bills that p…
35 years ago, Isaac Asimov was asked by the Star to predict the world of 2019. Here is what he wrote
By ISAAC ASIMOV Special to The Star
Originally published Dec. 31, 1983
lf we look into the world as it may be at the end of another gener…
Concerns Raised Over a Real-Money Gambling App on Steam
Video games are without a doubt one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the planet but it has been subject a to a fair share of c…
Slovakia’s president has vetoed his country’s new gambling regime, which would have opened up the online market to international operators
Slovakia’s president has vetoed his country’s new gambling regime, which would have opened up the online market to international operators…
Aspire Zone to launch online gaming tournament with 2.3 billion players worldwide
QNA/Doha
Aspire Zone has announced the signing of a collaboration agreement with Wega, one of the world’s leading e-payment systems…
by Steve Carp States should tell Feds to back off on sports betting
Ray Lesniak is my hero.
If you’ve ever made a bet on a sporting event, he should be your hero too.
Who is Ray Lesniak?
He is the former…
NBC registers domain names for sports betting
Do the registrations foreshadow a new sports betting platform or are they merely defensive registrations?
Is NBC going to offer sports bet…
US government to meddle in sports betting---
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China Declares the Direction of Their Domestic Game Industry and Resumes Game Approvals
On December 21, Feng Shixin, Deputy Director of the Publications Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department, delivered a speech on the dev…
Thomas Mitchell: Federal sports betting bill usurps state powers
Now, precisely where in the U.S. Constitution is Congress given the power to “maintain a distinct Federal interest in the integrity and cha…
Federal sports betting law will impact NJ, other states
A recently introduced federal bill legislating sports betting nationwide would not immediately affect New Jersey's growing market but it co…
Arkansas commission gives preliminary OK to 2 casino rules
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Racing Commission has given tentative approval to two new regulations dealing with casino gambling af…
Bills soon to be on table for sports gambling in Virginia
FALLS CHURCH, VA.
If he were laying odds, state Sen. Chap Petersen would like the chances that Virginia's General Assembly will legalize…
Michigan iGaming to Bring Jobs and More to the State
Summary: As online gambling becomes even closer to becoming a reality in Michigan, the state prepares to bring more jobs to the region alon…
New York State Gaming Commission earns World Lottery Association Level 4 Certification for Responsible Gaming
NEW YORK STATE GAMING COMMISSION EARNS INDUSTRY’S HIGHEST RESPONSIBLE GAMING CERTIFICATION
World Lottery Association Level 4 Certification…
A Happy New Year's Message: The Milestones of Human Progress we Reached in 2018
When you look back at 2018, do you see a good or a bad year? Chances are, your perception of the year involves fixating on all the global a…
GLMS welcomes SAZKA within the GLMS family
GLMS welcomes SAZKA within the GLMS family
Lausanne, 27 December 2018, SAZKA has today joined the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS)…
Philippine's Pagcor’s annual revenue to top US$1.8bln
Pagcor’s annual revenue to top US$1.8bln:
Domingo The head of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor), Andrea Domingo, says the…
China’s November lottery sales up 11 pct
Total November sales from China’s official lottery products sold on the mainland increased by 10.8 percent year-on-year to approximately CN…
Missouri Lottery Receives Highest Industry Distinction for Responsibility
December 20, 2018
Missouri Lottery Receives Highest Industry Distinction for Responsibility
The Missouri Lottery’s dedication to integrit…
Hoosier Lottery recognized for responsible gaming efforts by the World Lottery Association
INDIANAPOLIS (Dec. 21, 2018) —The World Lottery Association has recertified the Hoosier Lottery to the highest level of its Responsible Gam…
Spain forms new regulatory board to manage the surging online gaming sector
Spain has appointed an advisory board comprising industry experts in the gaming industry with the aim of formulating the country’s responsi…
The NFL Is Nearing A Gaming Deal With Caesars Entertainment
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States Predicted to Legalize Sports Betting in 2019
For many years, if sports bettors in America wanted to place legal bets on sports, they traveled to Las Vegas or Reno. They could visit nea…
LVRJ: EDITORIAL: Shocker: Feds want to regulate sports gambling
Like addicts crave the needle, politicians crave other people’s money and power. It should surprise exactly no one, then, that Congress app…
Federal hearing on sports betting to occur Thursday
The gaming industry might get a better perception of how the NFL feels about regulated sports betting Thursday when a House subcommittee co…
Virginia Lottery has opened investigations into 3 of states top winners
Virginia Lottery has opened investigations into 3 of states top winners after Pilot report
The Virginia Lottery has opened investigations…
Spain's 'El Gordo' Lottery Jackpot Hits $3 Billion
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Michigan Lawmakers Want to Make Online Gambling Legal
You could soon gamble without even leaving your house.
It was one of the bills that made it through the lame duck legislature.
Anyone 21…
Kentucky court tosses $870 million judgment against online poker group
In a victory for an online poker giant, the Kentucky Court of Appeals on Friday threw out an $870.7 million judgment against the operator o…
Lottery.com moves headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin
Lottery.com, the massive digital lottery provider, said Thursday that it has moved its headquarters from Silicon Valley to Austin.
Company…
IGT and William Hill Expand Sports Betting at Rhode Island Casinos
IGT and William Hill Expand Sports Betting at Rhode Island Casinos
LONDON, U.K. – Dec. 21, 2018 – IGT Global Solutions Corporation, a whol…
RFP: UPDATE 12/21 Multi-State Lottery Association Mechanical Draw Machines 2019
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS
Mechanical Draw Machine RFP Questions and Answers
The following questions were received in response to the Multi-St…
Scientific Games and Hasbro Extend their MONOPOLY and Fan-Favorite Brands' Licensing Agreement Through 2025
Scientific Games and Hasbro Extend their MONOPOLY and Fan-Favorite Brands' Licensing Agreement Through 2025
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Dec…
Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis reappoints Jim Poppell as Lottery secretary
Incoming Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Tuesday that he is keeping Florida Lottery Sec. Jim Poppell at his post.
“Jim Poppell is a commit…
Today the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) delivered its judgment in the Stanley International Betting and Stanleybet Malta case
PLEASE READ THE RULING HERE
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release
EU Court again pronounces clear ruling on lottery regulation
Ruling…
Irish National Lottery raises concerns about growth of shady online operators
The Irish National Lottery has expressed concerns about the rise in the number of “bet-on-lottery” services. These services allow players t…
Newfoundland and Labrador Court of Appeal okays class action over 'mesmerizing' video lottery terminals
ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — An intriguing court case that alleges Crown-owned video lottery terminals are inherently deceptive and violate the Crimi…
Michigan Lottery sends record $941 million to schools in 2018
LANSING (WJRT) (12/17/2018) - The Michigan Lottery set a record contribution to schools for the fourth straight year with $941.2 million in…
Szrek2Solutions receives US patent for a method to secure and validate the authenticity of both paper and electronic lottery tickets
Szrek2Solutions (Szrek) recently received US patent 10,1115,097 B2 for Protecting Lottery Receipts.
Szrek’s patent is for a method to se…
Iowa Lottery wants to modernize with e-tickets, mobile app purchases
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Lottery says it's armed with a legislative proposal for state lawmakers that includes e-ticket and mobile app p…
AGA Commends D.C. City Council for Efforts to Establish Legal Sports Betting in the Nation’s Capital
AGA Commends D.C. City Council for Efforts to Establish Legal Sports Betting in the Nation’s Capital
Gaming Industry Emphasizes Importa…
Marilyn Spiegel assumes role of president at WYNN Las Vegas as Maurice Wooden is stepping down at the end of the year
Wynn Las Vegas President Maurice Wooden Announces Resignation, Marilyn Spiegel to Assume Role
Wynn Las Vegas President Maurice Wooden is s…
2019 Sports Betting Preview: Will Congress Enact Federal Standards For Legalized Sports Gambling?
As predicted, a landmark Supreme Court decision on sports betting has created a frenetic period over the latter half of 2018 the likes of w…
Scientific Games Elevates Key Executives
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Dec. 17, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") anno…
American Gaming Association’s (AGA) Board of Directors today named Bill Miller the Association’s next President and Chief Executive Officer
Dear Gaming Colleague – At the recommendation of the CEO search committee and the executive committee, the American Gaming Association’s (…
Kentucky Lottery players now have a new way to win even more prizes in the popular game Keno
NEW KENO FEATURE MEANS MORE WAYS TO WIN
Kentucky Lottery players now have a new way to win even more prizes in the popular game…
RFP/Tender: OPERATOR FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF THE OPERATION OF THE GAMES OF THE MAROCAINE DES JEUX ET DES SPORTS
KINGDOM OF MOROCCO
MAROCAINE DES JEUX ET DES SPORTS
OPEN CALL OF TENDERs N°2/2018 RELATED to the appointment of an OPERATOR FOR THE MANA…
INTRALOT joins GLMS as an Associate Member
INTRALOT joins GLMS as an Associate Member
Lausanne, 17 December 2018: INTRALOT joined today the Global Lottery Monitoring System, as an…
Editorial: Lottery could see net gains by selling products online
You can’t blame state Treasurer Deb Goldberg for trying.
And you can’t blame her if what she predicted comes to pass.
Goldberg, whose off…
UK Gambling Commission: Discussion on a new national strategy to reduce gambling harms
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The current National Responsible Gambling Strategy comes to an end in March 2019 and we are developing a new nati…
Loot Boxes and Gambling: Are They Really Linked?
The controversy surrounding loot boxes (items in games containing randomised content which can be bought with real money) seems to be ever-…
Greek Parliament to discuss operation of casinos today
December 13 2018: Yogonet and other media report that the terms and conditions for the operation of casinos in Greece are included in an am…
Texas lawmaker proposes casinos to subsidize wind insurance
GALVESTON, Texas— A Texas lawmaker has proposed subsidizing the state's underfunded windstorm insurance and flooding assistance by building…
NBA Announces The Stars Group as Authorized Gaming Operator of the League
Partnership Marks The Stars Group's First with a U.S. Professional Sports League
NEW YORK and TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2018 /CNW/ - The Natio…
Manifesto: A EU Framework For Online Gambling 2.0
Europe’s current online gambling regulation is highly fragmented causing many problems for consumers, gambling authorities and online gam…
The Nebraska Lottery: 25 years of fun
It’s been 25 years since Nebraskans began putting a dollar on a dream by purchasing state lottery tickets. A lot has changed since then.
I…
Missouri lottery generates $26.3 million in monthly profits for education
Profits from Missouri Lottery ticket sales in November were sent to the Lottery Proceeds Fund for public education today. This month’s tran…
Global law firm opens video game, esports division
Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has harnessed the collective competitive video gaming, or esports, experience of a core group of att…
Mega Millions leads to Mega Kentucky Lottery sales and net inconme
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December 14, 2018
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A new review finds that protection for consumers in online gambling still varies across EU Member States
A new study by Dr Margaret Carran from The City Law School has found that protections for consumers engaging in online gambling still vary…
US Senator Hoping Third Time Is The Charm In Quest To Ban Online Gambling
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Jim Kennedy: Florida Lottery — investing in growth for education funding
Winning an $8.4 million top prize from the Florida Lottery as a Tallahassee man recently learned after scratching a $10,000 A Week for Life…
Irish National Lottery raises concerns about 'bet-on-lotto' services
The National Lottery has raised concerns about the growth of 'bet-on-lottery' services, where players can bet on a draw without buying a ti…
New Jersey Sportsbooks Near $1 Billion in Wagers
New Jersey Sportsbooks Near $1 Billion in Wagers
Legal online gambling also nears major milestone, according to PlayNJ.com analysts
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Confirmed: UK gambling firms agree ‘whistle-to-whistle’ sports ad ban
Responsible gambling group announces ‘major changes’ to pre-watershed televised sport.
The UK gambling industry has agreed to a ‘whistle-t…
INTERPOL Integrity in Sport Bi-Weekly Bulletin - 20 November 2018 - 10 December 2018
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Sheldon Adelson makes a play for a New York City casino
Sheldon Adelson wants to build a casino in New York City, and the corporation he runs is enlisting some of New York’s most prominent player…
Report says NFL getting into the betting business
Looks like the elephant in the room is thinking about joining us at the grownups table.
Daniel Kaplan, of the Sports Business Journal, rep…
IGT Helps Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Expand into New Retail Channels Through Three-Year Contract Extension
IGT Helps Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Expand into New Retail Channels Through Three-Year Contract Extension
LONDON, Dec. 12…
RFP: Vermont Lottery - Lottery services and a Gaming System (System) including marketing services, operational services and associated gaming products, and sales channels
VT Lottery Gaming RFP
Request Date: 12/11/2018 4:18:27 PM Open Date: Closing Date: 3/22/2019 2:00 PM Intent To Bid Deadline: Est…
Sports betting legislation signed in Brazil
Outgoing Brazil President Michel Temer signs legislation to formally allow online and land-based sports betting in the nation.
Land-based…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. today announced the first retail launch of their newest virtual horse racing product ‘The Virtual Grand National’ with Paddy Power Betfair plc.
INSPIRED LAUNCHES ‘THE VIRTUAL GRAND NATIONAL’ WITH PADDY POWER
New York, December 13, 2018 - Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (…
JCM Global Receives Additional Patents for its Breakthrough FUZION® Technology
JCM Global Receives Additional Patents for its Breakthrough FUZION® Technology
LAS VEGAS (December 12, 2018) – JCM Global has received ad…