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Gambling deal signals new era for NHL
If the NHL and gambling were set to the tune “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald,” the announcement this past week of the league’s embrace…
Sky limits TV gambling adverts to one per break amid campaign for pre-watershed ban
Sky will dramatically cut the number of gambling advertisements it shows amid rising concern over addiction and the prominence of betting i…
Oklahoma Retailers to begin accepting debit cards for Oklahoma Lottery tickets
OKLAHOMA CITY – Those who want to try their luck with the lottery will soon be able to use their debit cards.
Beginning Nov. 1, retailers…
Weather Lottery administration and payment processor Boxhill Technologies unable to satisfy auditors on 'one outstanding item'
Boxhill Technologies unable to satisfy auditors on 'one outstanding item'
Boxhill Technologies FTSE AIM All-Share Weather Lottery administ…
Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz prevails in lawsuit against a Gibraltar-based lottery betting operator, stating that the operator is not authorised to offer its services to German players
GOOGLE TRANSLATION
Court bans gambling providers from Gibraltar
A Gibraltar-based provider of online gambling has the Koblenz district…
How esports, gambling, and sports betting are converging
In May, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law that prohibited states from legalizing betting on professional and collegiate spor…
New Mexico Lottery Gives The OK To New Sports Game
New Mexico has moved a step closer to running a new game that will be linked to the final outcome of different sports. This was done afte…
The Digital Out-of-Home Industry Is Reaching a Programmatic Tipping Point, Execs Say
Standard-setting and better targeting were big themes at a trade conference this week
Digital advertising is bleeding into the physical wo…
Wondering How to Connect With Your Ideal Audience? Try Targeting Them in the Real-Life Settings They Frequent
Going around third-party data and opening up a direct line of communication
Brands and marketers could gain a lot from finding out more ab…
Spain: Deadline for submitting applications will be 17 December 2018 for online gambling licenses
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As announced in our previous entry in this blog, on December 2017 a resolution launching the call f…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC Reports Third Quarter 2018 Results
International Game Technology 2018 Q3 - Results - Earnings Call Slides 8:12 am, Wed, Oct. 31, 2018, by SA Transcripts
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Scientific Games to Report Third Quarter 2018 Results on Thursday November 8, 2018
Scientific Games to Report Third Quarter 2018 Results on Thursday November 8, 2018
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 31, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sc…
DraftKings, FanDuel Win Indiana Supreme Court Ruling on Using Names and Stats of College Athletes
The Indiana Supreme Court has ruled that DraftKings and FanDuel have the right to use the names and statistics of college football athletes…
Fortnite developer Epic Games raises $1.25bn from KKR
The developer of online gaming free-for-all Fortnite has raised $1.25bn (£1bn) from private equity backers as it looks to expand into espor…
Sport betting boosts China Sept lottery sales by 13pct
Mainland China’s total September sales from official lottery products increased by 13.3 percent year-on-year to approximately CNY41.84 bill…
TABCORP Investors Day
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Artificial Intelligence Controls Quantum Computers
Artificial Intelligence Controls Quantum Computers
In 2016, the computer program AlphaGo won four out of five games of Go against the wor…
Scratched: State says track can stop racing horses, keep slots
It’s big news in Florida’s gambling world: The pari-mutuel formerly known as Calder Race Course has gotten the OK from state gambling regul…
Judge rules instant racing machines don't violate Kentucky state constitution
LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Kentucky circuit court judge has ruled that gambling devices in operation at four facilities in the state comply with th…
Lobbyists battle it out over Mashpee tribe’s casino plan
TAUNTON — As a new chapter begins in the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe’s legal fight for its land, a high stakes lobbying campaign in the nation’…
NCAA makes sports betting requests to Indiana lawmakers
This past summer, after New Jersey legalized sports betting in the state, the NCAA — in conjunction with the NFL — released a joint stateme…
What are sports betting odds, how do they work - explained
A look at what are sports betting odds, how do they work - explained as we dive into it.
Interested in betting on sports, but don’t unders…
NHL to announce plans to dive into lucrative sports betting industry
Gary is just about ready to take your bet, man.
The NHL is apparently hungry and appears to be getting serious about devouring its piece o…
NHL to announce plans to dive into lucrative sports betting industry
Gary is just about ready to take your bet, man.
The NHL is apparently hungry and appears to be getting serious about devouring its piece o…
NHL to announce plans to dive into lucrative sports betting industry
Gary is just about ready to take your bet, man.
The NHL is apparently hungry and appears to be getting serious about devouring its piece o…
Swedish Gaming Regulator to Hold Briefing on Technical Requirements
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The Current State of Sports Betting in the U.S. Who Will Legalize Sportsbooks Next?
The Current State of Sports Betting in the U.S. Who Will Legalize Sportsbooks Next? The U.S. Supreme Court lifted the ban on single sports…
UK Gambling industry firmly rejects FA's proposal for 'fair return' of funds to support grass-roots game
Gambling bosses have reacted angrily to Football Association proposals to demand potentially tens of millions of pounds from the betting in…
Historic Mega Millions jackpot raises $34.7M for education in Georgia
October 24, 2018
CONTACT
Nia Roberts
Communications Coordinator
Georgia Lottery Corp.
(404) 215-5062 office
(404) 272-4686 cell
n…
All You Need to Know about Gambling in South Africa
Gambling has always stirred up a lot of controversy within South Africa with the subject being debated time and time again. Consequently, t…
Amid push to expand gambling, Lottery could manage sports betting, director says
Amid push to expand gambling, Lottery could manage sports betting, director says
The Mega Millions jackpot recently soared to $1.6 billion…
GLMS and Victoria Police join forces to safeguard the integrity of Australian sports
Lausanne, 24 October 2018: The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) and Victoria Police have decided to join forces and share informatio…
Albania passes law banning sports betting, online gambling
(Reuters) - Albania’s parliament passed a law on Thursday banning sports betting and other forms of gambling from the start of 2019 in a bi…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC to Host Third Quarter 2018 Results Conference Call on Wednesday, October 31, 2018
International Game Technology PLC to Host Third Quarter 2018 Results Conference Call on Wednesday, October 31, 2018
LONDON, Oct. 22, 2…
IGT Signs Digital Platform and Content Agreement with Penn National Gaming for Online Gaming in Pennsylvania
IGT Signs Digital Platform and Content Agreement with Penn National Gaming for Online Gaming in Pennsylvania
LONDON, Oct. 25, 2018 /PRNews…
UKGC WATCH: New rules that better protect consumers come into force from 31 October, here's what you need to know
New rules from the Gambling Commission come into force from 31 October 2018. The changes to the Licence conditions and codes of practice wi…
Virginia Lottery says it will monitor frequent winners after Virginian-Pilot investigation
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In the wake of an investigation by The Virginian-Pilot on frequent winners, the Virginia Lottery has rolled out three policy chan…
Colorado lawmakers are gambling that voters want sports betting
Two Colorado lawmakers want to take a gamble in 2019.
A bipartisan duo think they can convince two-thirds of their colleagues and a majori…
KAMBI Presents Q3 2018 results
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Main highlights are:
A record quarter with operator turnover up 31% y-o-y and revenues up 39%.
Large bu…
Leading figures call for gambling advertising to be restricted
The amount of gambling advertising in sport is becoming problematic for fans, and in particular children, according to leading figures in t…
SMART-TECH 2019 NEW DATES **February 26-28, 2019 Hilton Fort Lauderdale, Florida
SMART-TECH 2019 NEW DATES **February 26-28, 2019 Hilton Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
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Record-Setting Mega Millions Jackpot Won in South Carolina
For Immediate Release
October 24, 2018
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
Maryland Lottery
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carol…
Gordon Medenica, lead director of the Mega Millions Group and director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming on the Today Show 10/22/2018
More Than $2 Billion in Lotto Winnings Up for Grabs This Week ...
https://www.insideedition.com/more-2-billion-lotto-winnings-grabs-w…
Florida’s Gambling Amendment Fight Has High Stakes
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) — The words on the November ballot appear simple enough: “Voter Control of Gambling in Florida.”
According to p…
U.S. gets lottery fever as jackpots rise to $2.2 billion
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Gregory Baron, 24, and Ben Nelson, 27, on Monday were eagerly purchasing $2 tickets for the Mega Millions jackpot in h…
North Carolina Lottery holds school supply drive for schools hurt by Hurricane Florence
DATE: OCT. 22, 2018
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
PHONE: (919) 301-3308
Lottery holds school supply drive for schools hurt by Hurricane Florenc…
Majority of New Gambling Accounts in Sweden Registered with International Operators, Report Finds
Majority of New Gambling Accounts in Sweden Registered with International Operators, Report Finds gambling operators have proved particular…
Israeli Court Takes Aim at Online Gambling Domains
Israeli Court Takes Aim at Online Gambling Domains
Online gaming companies are sweating bullets in Israel after three unauthorized gamblin…
Lawmakers move ahead on legal sports gambling, but know lots of questions remain
Lawmakers voted 9-0 Friday to recommend legislation on bringing legal sports betting to Indiana, but the committee chair warned there are "…
Illinois lawmaker works on sports gambling bill
PRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - An Illinois lawmaker says a bill to legalize sports gambling in the state likely won't be put before the General As…
Mega Millions Jackpot Skyrockets to All-Time World Record: $1.6 Billion
For Immediate Release
October 20, 2018
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
Maryland Lottery
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carol…
Australia: New South Wales Betting Tax Amendment (Point of Consumption) Bill 2018
Betting Tax Amendment (Point of Consumption) Bill 2018
Type:
Government
Status:
In Legislative Assem…
Mississippi is one step closer to state lottery as Gov. Bryant appoints 5-person board
Gov. Phil Bryant has appointed four men and one woman to construct and oversee Mississippi's fledgling state lottery, a corporation that co…
New Mexico Becomes Sixth State to Launch Sports Betting
New Mexico has become the sixth state to start offering regulated sports betting after the Santa Ana Star Casino Hotel in Bernalillo offici…
Game Innovation and Value Drive Texas Lottery's Six-Year Contract Extension with Scientific Games
Company's Instant "Scratch" Games Continue Generating Funds for Education and Veterans' Assistance in State of Texas
LAS VEGAS and ATL…
Michigan Lottery Awards NeoPollard Interactive iLottery Contract Extension
LANSING, MI, Oct. 17, 2018 /CNW/ - NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NeoPollard Interactive" or "NPi") is pleased to announce a four-year ex…
Scientific Games Wins Big During Major Gaming Entertainment Industry Events
Scientific Games Wins Big During Major Gaming Entertainment Industry Events
Company Wins Three Global Gaming Awards at G2E, Wraps Strong…
Tennessee Lottery's 1st Quarter Proceeds brings total raised for education to more than $4.7 Billion
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October 16, 2018
LOTTERY’S 1st QUARTER PROCEEDS BRING TOTAL RAISED FOR EDUCATION TO MORE THAN $4.7 BILLION
NASHVI…
Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps to New Record $667 Million
PRESS RELEASE October 16, 2018 Contact: Carole Bober Gentry Maryland Lottery (410) 230-8725 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Mega Millions Jack…
MEGA MILLIONS Jackpot increased to $667 million making it largest jackpot in the game's history
Christian Teja
AED/Director of Communications
Massachusetts State Lottery
office: 781-849-5600
mobile: 781-664-7168
MEGA MILLIONS JA…
RFP: CAMELOT Illinois seeks proposals for provision of jackpot communication solutions
CAMELOT ILLINOIS SEEKS PROPOSALS FOR PROVISION OF JACKPOT COMMUNICATION SOLUTIONS
CHICAGO (October 16, 2018) – Camelot Illinois today iss…
RFP: Ohio Lottery Marketing Communication Services
On October 3, DAS issued a Request for Proposals for Marketing Communication Services. The agency currently contracts with three agencies…
PGRI's Lottery-Expo NYC 2018 Program Updated 10/15
Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI) Lottery-Expo NYC 2018 Program October 22, 23, 24 The Fabulous Park Lane NYC Hotel Central Park…
The annual report released by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries shows a $24.3 million increase in profits for the 2017-18 year.
The annual report released by Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries shows a $24.3 million increase in profits for the 2017-18 year.
The corporatio…
National Lottery puts retailers at heart of new TV campaign
The National Lottery is incorporating retailers into its new ‘Amazing Starts Here’ marketing campaign.
Newly-created TV advertisements to…
Poland Totalizator Sportowy announced it's iLotto will be launched in November
Polish people will soon be able to play the state lottery online, after operator Totalizator Sportowy announced it's iLotto will be launche…
Czech Govt Struggling To Fine Unlicensed iGaming Operators
The Czech government’s alleged failure to penalize unlicensed gambling operators has been put under the spotlight.
Czech media outlet E15…
Illinois Lottery Giving Away Free Tickets for $548M Mega Millions Drawing
The Illinois Lottery is giving away hundreds of free tickets for the massive Mega Millions drawing Friday in downtown Chicago.
The Mega Mi…
Arkansas' Supreme Court has rejected efforts to disqualify a proposed casino legalization initiative
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP/KATV) -- Arkansas' Supreme Court has rejected efforts to disqualify a proposed casino legalization initiative, dismis…
Swedish Gaming Regulatory Receives Over 60 Applications from Gambling Operators
The Swedish gaming regulatory body Lotteriinspektionen announced on Friday that it had received more than 60 applications from gambling ope…
Ontario: Gambling is helping to fill the provincial government's coffers like never before, with the province's take hitting a record
Gambling is helping to fill the provincial government's coffers like never before, with the province's take hitting a record, according to…
David&Goliath wins $295M California Lottery account
The West Coast agency retains it for another five years and vows to make brand number one lottery in America.
David&Goliath has won Ca…
Arch Gleason, former CEO of the KY Lottery, grandson James needs assistance
Please see note below from Archie's wife Annie and the Facebook link about James' life - lots of great pictures of Arch here and their requ…
Sports wagering to hit New Mexico next week at Santa Ana
Once considered a long shot, the odds are now good there will be sports betting in New Mexico sooner rather than later.
On the heels of a…
Camelot Global Announces Annual Lottery Walk for Charity
Camelot Global Announces Annual Lottery Walk for Charity
First Annual Event Highlights Lotteries’ Community Spirit
CHICAGO, IL --- Octo…
Kambi Group plc: Invitation to Kambi Group plc's third quarter 2018 result
Published: 12:00 CEST 12-10-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107
Kambi Group plc: Invitation to Kamb…
WyoLotto Eclipses $10M in total state transfer funds after fourth straight $1M Quarterly
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Bart Henyan • Wyoming Lottery Corporation Phone: 307-459-0580 • This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. <
WYOLOTTO…
INTRALOT signs 10-year contract with Croatian State Lottery “Hrvatska Lutrija
INTRALOT SIGNS 10-YEAR CONTRACT IN CROATIA
October 10, 2018
Following a competitive process by the Croatian State Lottery “Hrvatska Lutr…
IGT Senior Manager, Global Communications, Michelle Schenk, Honored by Global Gaming Women
IGT Senior Manager, Global Communications, Michelle Schenk, Honored by Global Gaming Women
LONDON, U.K. – Oct. 9, 2018 – International Ga…
Bishop Woosley Named First Vice President of NASPL
The head of Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has been named the new first vice president for the organization that represents lotteries…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces European Promotions NMi Gaming and GLI Merger Integration Complete, Bringing Additional Benefits to EMEA Clients
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces European Promotions NMi Gaming and GLI Merger Integration Complete, Bringing Additional…
Moti Malul appointed NeoGames CEO
PRESS RELEASE
For immediate release!
Moti Malul appointed NeoGames CEO
LUXEMBOURG, October 8, 2018 – NeoGames, a global leader in pro…
RFP: Oklahoma Electronic signage options - Lottery retail locations
Agency:
Lottery Commission
Contract Type
Regular Acquisition
Solicitation Number:
4350000011
Status:
Open…
RFP: Oregon State Lottery On Call Professional Services for Market Research and Advanced Analytics
Solicitation: 177-1032-18
Title:
Oregon State Lottery On Call Professional Services for Mar…
Pollard Banknote announces the acquisition of Schafer Systems
POLLARD BANKNOTE ANNOUNCES THE ACQUISITION OF SCHAFER SYSTEMS
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, September 25, 2018 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limite…
Scientific Games at G2E 2018 - What you need to know!
Scientific Games is Evolving Entertainment and at G2E, you will see how
Scientific Games not only has the full spectrum of products, servi…
JCM Global Brings a World of Connection Solutions to G2E 2018
JCM Global Brings a World of Connection Solutions to G2E 2018
LAS VEGAS (October 2, 2018) – As the gaming industry turns an increased atte…
Shape your future with AI – discover more about WLS 2018
Have you ever asked yourself how the gaming sector has changed over the years? And what could be the future of the field?
In two mon…
Scientific Games Appoints Alexander Ambrose as Chief Financial Officer for SG Digital
Scientific Games Appoints Alexander Ambrose as Chief Financial Officer for SG Digital
LAS VEGAS – October 3, 2018 – Scientific Games Corp…
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Commission on Gaming Requirement for Electronic Gaming Device Authentication
Flandreau Santee Sioux Tribe Commission on Gaming Requirement for Electronic Gaming Device Authentication October 3, 2018 - Gaming Laborato…
Dueling jackpots bring big wins for education in North Carolina
DATE: OCT. 2, 2018
CONTACT: KATHLEEN JACOB
PHONE: (919) 301-3620
Dueling jackpots bring big wins for education in North Carolina
RALEI…
Call for Entries: Virginia Lottery Launches “Made in Virginia” Awards to Celebrate 30th Birthday and Lottery’s Significant Support for K-12 Public Schools
Call for Entries: Virginia Lottery Launches “Made in Virginia” Awards to Celebrate 30th Birthday and Lottery’s Significant Support for K-12…
The Kentucky Lottery Corporation and Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) officials have cut the ribbon on a new facility to manage the Lottery's Scratch-off tickets across the Commonwealth
NEW SCRATCH OFF TICKET DISTRIBUTION FACILITY OPENS NEW MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT SHOULD HELP GROW PROCEEDS TO THE COMMONWEALTH The Kentucky Lot…
Supplier, Regulator, and Operator Attendees at G2E Benefit from Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®) Tested, Proven, Trusted Expertise
Supplier, Regulator, and Operator Attendees at G2E Benefit from Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®) Tested, Proven, Trusted Expertis…
INSE: Virtual Sports Is The Best Of eSports And Sports Betting – And It’s Coming To America. Inspired Dominates Yet Trades At A 50% Discount. Initiating Coverage With BUY Rating, $12 Price Target
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Inspired Entertainment is the world’s leading Virtual Sports provider. It also provides Server Based G…