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Michigan Gaming Control Board Takes Action Against Illegal Gambling Sites
Michigan Gaming Control Board Targets Illegal Gambling Operators
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has recently sent formal notices…
Meta Faces Criticism Over Gambling Advertisements Targeting Vulnerable Users
Meta Criticized for Gambling Ads Targeting Vulnerable Audiences
Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, is once again under scrut…
Sandro Kirchner takes the helm of German gambling regulator GGL
Kirchner takes over from Reiner Moser with immediate effect.
Germany.- The German gambling regulator, the GGL, has named Sandro Kirchner…
Pennsylvania Lottery to Increase Player Payouts Under New Bill
The Keystone State's House and Senate just passed a measure reducing the required profit margin on traditional lottery games. This lets t…
California AG Rules Daily Fantasy Sports Are Gambling, Thus Illegal In The State
Daily fantasy constitutes sports betting and is therefore illegal in California, according to an opinion released Thursday by the state's a…
Casino Hackers Targeting Airlines, Says FBI
Hacking group that victimized Caesars, MGM is now targeting airlines
FBI says bad actors using ransomware, social engineering tactics to…
Maryland Sportsbooks Might Soon Extend Fewer Promotions, as State Seeks Regulatory Change
Maryland sportsbooks could soon see a regulatory change to their promotions
The state gaming regulator has proposed reducing how much pr…
Philippines Internet Gaming Operators in Focus Following POGO Ousting
Philippines Internet Gaming Operators (PIGOs) have come under scrutiny a year after the government banned the $3 billion offshore gaming ma…
PAGCOR backs tougher online gambling rules, vows crackdown on illegal sites
The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) on Friday expressed support for proposed legislation that seeks stricter regulatio…
Intralot S.A. to Acquire Bally’s International Interactive Business in a Transaction that Creates a Global Gaming Technology and Services Company in Lottery and Digital Online Gaming Markets
Intralot S.A. to Remain Listed on the Athens Stock Exchange Transaction Enterprise Value of €2.7 Billion
July 1, 2025
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INTRALOT Acquisition of International Interactive Business of Bally's
Intralot S.A. to Acquire Bally’s International Interactive Business in a Transaction that Creates a Global Gaming Technology and Services C…
China’s lottery industry underwent considerable post-pandemic transformation: Research
Over the past several years, China’s lottery industry has undergone a dramatic transformation, shaped by the sweeping effects of the COVID-…
RFIs - Illinois Lottery for PMA, iLottery, Central Gaming System and Instant Ticket Gaming Services
The Illinois Department of the Lottery has published a series of Requests for Information (RFIs) to gather market insights and inform the d…
Brightstar Lottery Completes Sale of Gaming & Digital Business and Announces $1.1 billion Capital Return to Shareholders
07/01/2025
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The Company will remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange, trading under its new…
New Zealand to offer 15 online casino licences under landmark gambling reform
Up to 15 operators will be licensed to operate in New Zealand's regulated online casino market.
New Zealand will make available 15 online…
Zeal names Stefan Tweraser as new CEO
ZEAL Network SE / Key word(s): Personnel Dr Stefan Tweraser to become new Chief Executive Officer of ZEAL Network SE 03.07.2025 / 10:30 CE…
Brightstar Lottery Unveils $1.1 Billion in Shareholder Rewards
Company formerly known as International Game Technology is returning $1.1 billion of capital to investors
Shareholder rewards program co…
New Hampshire casinos can install unlimited VLTs after governor signs gambling expansion into law
Effective immediately, New Hampshire casinos can install unlimited numbers of video lottery terminals (VLT). That is among the provisions o…
Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office Issues Cease-and-Desist Letters to Two Online Gambling Operators for Illegal Offshore Casino and Sports Betting Operations
BOSTON — The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) today announced that it has issued cease and desist letters to two online gambli…
The Dutch professional football club, FC Twente, has named the European lottery company Eurojackpot as the official partner of the men’s and women’s teams for the next five seasons.
The lottery brand will be featured on the sleeve of the home and away shirts until 2030, with this five-year signing marking a major partne…
Publishers Clearing House Acquired by Online Sweepstakes Casino Company
Publishers Clearing House has been acquired
ARB Interactive, the buyer, runs online sweepstakes games
ARB is paying more than $7.1 m…
NJ Lottery Announces Change to Fast Play Progressive
NJ Lottery Announces Change to Fast Play Progressive
TRENTON (June 30, 2025) – The New Jersey Lottery and its marketing partner…
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Iowa Lottery to beat budget projections despite drop in Lotto game sales
The Iowa Lottery is on track to finish the fiscal year at the end of this month ahead of projections. Lottery CEO Matt Strawn updated the L…
IGT and Atlantic Lottery Sign Eight-Year Video Lottery Central System Technology Agreement
06/25/2025
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Atlantic Lottery to leverage IGT's next-generation, cloud-based IntelligenEVO technology…
INTRALOT signs 10-year contract extension with the Idaho Lottery
June 26, 2025
INTRALOT S.A. is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, INTRALOT, Inc., and the Idaho Lottery have agreed to a 10-yea…
Aristocrat Interactive and Inspired Entertainment Introduce First-Ever Virtual Sports iLottery Games with the Virginia Lottery Through an Agreement with NeoPollard Interactive
The Draw-Based Games Come as Part of Larger Aggregation Agreement Between NeoPollard Interactive, Aristocrat Interactive and Inspired Enter…
China Lottery sales jump 20% in May
China’s lottery ticket sales soared 19.8 percent year on year to around 57 billion yuan (about 7.95 billion U.S. dollars) in May, data from…
Senator Addabbo Pushes iCasino Expansion at FanDuel Office Launch
At FanDuel’s sleek new 36,000-square-foot office in Manhattan’s Flatiron District, the message behind the reception desk reads: “Stay humbl…
Upstart UAE Lottery continues development with WLA membership
The World Lottery Association (WLA) has announced the UAE Lottery as its latest member, following the latter’s official launch last year…
French gambling regulator calls for “tightly controlled” igaming market
France continues to consider the regulation of online casino gambling.
France.- The French gambling regulator, l’Autorité Nationale des Je…
UKGC to appoint new Industry Forum chair as Nick Rust confirms exit
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is preparing for a leadership transition at its Industry Forum, with Chair Nick Rust set to step down at…
Apollo’s $6.3 billion acquisition brings IGT back to Las Vegas in major gaming industry merger
IGT is set to return to Las Vegas following its $6.3 billion acquisition by Apollo Global Management, a deal that combines IGT’s gaming and…
Eight casino bidders race to meet deadline in high-stakes New York license contest
The contest to win one of three coveted casino licenses in downstate New York entered its final phase Friday, with eight contenders submitt…
Splashdot Loyalty Solutions Chosen as Powerball’s CRM/Player Engagement Partner
Seattle, WA, June 25, 2025 – Splashdot Loyalty Solutions, one of North America’s leading innovators in digital loyalty, customer engagement…
RFP: TECHNICAL AUDIT OF THE GAMES OPERATING SYSTEM OF SOCIETE DE GESTION DE LA LOTERIE NATIONALE- MOROCCO
Moroccan National Lottery (Société de Gestion de la Loterie Nationale) is launching a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Moroccan National…
Arizona Lottery Updates Game Rules to Prohibit Bulk Ticket Purchases
New rule aims to ensure fair access to Fast Play games and uphold prize integrity for all players statewide.
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IGT Lottery Becomes Brightstar Lottery
06/17/2025
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Delta’s Billion Dollar Bet: Airline Surveys Passengers About Bringing Sports Gambling Onboard
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian announced a partnership with DraftKings at his CES speech in Las Vegas back in January. Since inflight gambl…
The Giant Awakens: California Targets Sweeps Investors, Operators, Celebrity Promoters
CA Action Portends End of US Sweeps Casino Operations
A bill introduced today with the backing of the California Nations Indian Gaming As…
SWITZERLAND: Loterie Romande 2024 Results Exceptional support of 258.2 million francs to support social action, sport, culture and the environment
Swiss lottery revenue boosted by online play in 2024
The year 2024, marked by a combination of favorable and unprecedented factors for Lot…
Hard Rock Casino Tops 3,000 Games in New Jersey
Hard Rock Casino reached another milestone this month: 3,000 games for players in New Jersey to enjoy.
In the past year, Hard Rock has add…
DraftKings Registers Corporate PAC
DraftKings, which in the last decade has grown from a daily fantasy sports site to one of the nation’s largest and most profitable sportsbo…
Tennessee sports betting regulator fines two offshore sportsbooks
The Sports Wagering Council has fined Lowvig and Sportsbetting.ag.
US.- The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has fined offshore s…
Ontario Looks to Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Websites
Industry looks to pivot to enforcement against unregulated sites three years after market launch
Ontario market still has 16%-17% of r…
Danske Spil first quarter revenue climbs to DKK1.28 billion
Danske Spil’s first quarter revenue tops DKK1.27 billion net revenue amounts to DKK 565.6 million against DKK 534.2 million record in 2023…
Tabcorp fined $2.6 million for illegal VIP marketing messages
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has imposed a AU$4 million (US$2.6 million) fine on gambling giant Tabcorp for ser…
States, tribes, and industry groups line up against Kalshi in high-stakes prediction market case
A sweeping coalition of states, tribes, industry groups, and anti-gambling advocates has filed legal briefs supporting New Jersey in its es…
Michigan iGaming revenue breaks new record at $301.4 million in May
Digital platforms outpace retail casinos Michigan iGaming revenue breaks new record at $301.4 million in May
Michigan saw online gambling…
Uganda lottery regulator takes aim at underage gaming
Likening gambling to a ‘razorblade’, the CEO of Uganda’s national lotteries and gaming regulator has warned of heavier consequences for tho…
Inspired Entertainment launches first branded hybrid dealer roulette game
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc., a leading provider of B2B gaming content, systems, and solutions, proudly announces the su…
Malta hit with infringement proceedings as ECJ issues Opinion
The European Commission has launched infringement proceedings against Malta for allegedly breaching an EU regulation when it amended the Ga…
New York State Gaming Commission finalizes financial requirements for downstate casino bids
Details have been released of a new participant protection conference which Allwyn, the operator of the UK National Lottery, will host in S…
Allwyn to launch new participant protection conference
Details have been released of a new participant protection conference which Allwyn, the operator of the UK National Lottery, will host in S…
Arizona Lottery Awards Pollard Banknote Three-Year Contract Extension For Warehousing And Distribution
Press Release June 16, 2025
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 16, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased…
Mass Lottery Wins Boston/New England Regional Emmy® Award
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FanDuel, Kalshi Reportedly Discuss Partnership
With sites like Kalshi seemingly going nowhere, sportsbooks getting more involved in the controversial prediction business could seem more…
NYC Council approves legislation enabling Bally’s Bronx casino bid following mayoral support
The vote allows Bally’s to advance its application for a downstate casino licence, with the final decision to be determined by the state…
Jefferies Consumer Conference, presented by Jefferies Equity Research June 17 and 18
Numerous casino companies, along with gaming manufacturers and sports betting operators, are coming to Nantucket June 17 and 18 for the Jef…
Pennsylvania lawmakers clash over skill game tax rates ahead of budget deadline
Pennsylvania lawmakers remain divided over how to regulate and tax skill games, with competing proposals stalling progress as a key budget…
New York Senate approves bill targeting online sweepstakes casinos, now heads to Assembly
The New York Senate has passed a bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos and sportsbooks that use dual-currency systems, intensify…
Bulgaria proposes new restrictions for online gambling
The proposals include loss limits and limits on session time.
Bulgaria.- The Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Healthcare have publish…
Louisiana governor vetoes ban on sweepstake gaming
Governor Jeff Landry has said that Senate Bill 181 could interfere with enforcement actions.
US.- Louisiana governor Jeff Landry has vet…
Maine House of Representatives approves online casino bill with tribal exclusivity
LD 1164 now heads to the Senate.
US.- Maine House of Representatives has approved a bill that would allow the state’s four federally rec…
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Nevada board gives initial approval to IGT-Everi megadeal
Final regulatory approval is expected to be considered by the Nevada Gaming Commission on June 26. Apollo officials said final approval fro…
Oklahoma lottery officials planning 'digital experience' for players
Oklahomans vying to be lottery jackpot winners may no longer have to drive to their nearest gas stations soon.
The Oklahoma Lottery Commis…
The Illinois Lottery sends congratulations to our Director Harold Mays on his nomination as a 2025 Chicago Defender Man of Excellence.
The Illinois Lottery sends early congratulations to our Director Harold Mays on his nomination as a 2025 Chicago Defender Man of Excellence…
Virginia Council on Problem Gambling
In 2024, we connected with more Virginians than ever before, providing critical support and resources to those affected by problem gambling…
Another South Africa lottery bidder seeks rights in Court
South Africa’s lottery licence seems to be the most valuable asset in the world, as yet another company has contested the winner.
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Swedish gambling regulator tackles Twitch streamers
The Swedish gambling regulator says it has cracked down on influencers using Twitch to promote unregulated gambling content.
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Here’s the $2,000 fully AI-generated ad that aired during the NBA Finals
It apparently took just days to make using Google’s new text-to-video generator, Veo 3.
If you’ve been on social media lately, you might…
Swedish goverment plan to expand gambling credit ban
The current ban will be expanded to include more restrictions for licensees.
Sweden.- The government proposed a new expanded ban on gambli…
Entain brand’s breach of ad standards should set an example: legal expert
A legal advisor has cautioned UK operators like Ladbrokes to always ensure they remain on the safe side when it comes to advertising.
Feli…
Iowa Lottery - It's A Throwback For Our 40th Anniversary
Forty years after we did it the first time, the Iowa Lottery is inviting you again to Scratch, Match & Win!
You read that right: The l…
Ladbrokes “Ladbucks” ad banned after being too close to Fortnite
UK sportsbook Ladbrokes has come under fire from the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) after an advert sounded too similar to video gam…
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC), European Casino Association (ECA) and the American Gaming Association (AGA) came together this week to share ideas about better tackling the unregulated market.
The Tuesday June 10 roundtable in Berlin, Germany, part of the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA), was the result of a Mem…
Delaware online gaming revenue rises 115.8% YoY in May
The Delaware igaming sector saw an 115.8% year-on-year rise in revenue during May, with total net gaming revenue rising from US$3.8 million…
New York Attorney General Hits Online Sweepstakes Casinos With Cease-and-Desist Orders
In a significant enforcement action, New York Attorney General Letitia James has issued cease-and-desist letters to 26 online sweepstakes c…
EQL Games partners The UAE Lottery
Kentucky-based lottery supplier EQL Games has signed a multi-year partnership with The Game, operator of The UAE Lottery.
EQL will provide…
Scientific Games Builds on Digital Lottery Momentum with Key Executive Hires
Company Continues Investment in Globally Expanding Digital Lottery Business
ATLANTA – June 9, 2025 – Scientific Games, the world’s largest…
New Jersey Lottery Proposes Amendments to Rules Governing Courier Services
TRENTON (June 4, 2025) – The New Jersey Lottery has announced a Notice of Proposal to amend rules governing the regulation of registered co…
Client Services Supervisor, Diana Munoz, Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Wins Excellence in Customer Service
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Client Services Supervisor Diana Munoz Wins Excellence in Customer Service – (Supplier) Award at…
EL/WLA Sports Betting Seminar - Highlights from the 2025 edition in Stockholm
The 2025 edition of the annual joint EL/WLA Sports Betting Seminar in Stockholm (21-23 May), brought together over 120 participants f…
Stockholm seminar examined tech and trends driving sports betting worldwide
The three-day WLA and European Lotteries Sports Betting Seminar in Stockholm, Sweden, delved into trends in betting offers, how to revitali…
Jyri Lassi appointed Veikkaus' new General Counsel
Jyri Lassi, 54, LLB, Associate Justice, has been appointed as Veikkaus' new General Counsel and a member of the company's management team…