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'Poker face' stripped away by new-age tech
Dolby Laboratories chief scientist Poppy Crum tells of a fast-coming time when technology will see right through people no matter how hard…
Texas Lottery to stop giving bonuses to stores
WICHITA FALLS, Tx (RNN Texoma) -
Texas convenience store owners are just now learning that starting September 1, 2018, they won't get ince…
Pennsylvania Lottery expanding payment options, including debit and mobile payment methods
MIDDLETOWN, Pa. -- Pennsylvania Lottery players may no longer need cash when they buy their tickets.
The lottery is making it easier for…
UK National Lottery is returning to primetime TV for the Lottery results
The National Lottery results are to be broadcast on ITV for the first time after more than two decades on the BBC.
The new-look results wi…
Special Session gambling proposal sent to top Florida lawmakers
Top Florida lawmakers are considering details of a gambling deal that could potentially pave the way for an agreement with the Seminole Tri…
Illinois lottery winners could be anonymous under proposed law
A lottery jackpot win in Illinois could become a private affair.
Illinois lawmakers are moving ahead with a plan that would allow any lott…
‘Godfather’ of gambling: Macau magnate Stanley Ho retires
‘Godfather’ of gambling: Macau magnate Stanley Ho retires
Macau gambling tycoon Stanley Ho, who has announced his retirement from his flag…
10 Things U.S. Lotteries need to know about SPORTS BETTING
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Kentucky Lottery started 29 years ago April 4, 1989 -Anniversary comes on the heels of near record-breaking sales in March
Kentucky LOTTERY SALES BEGAN 29 YEARS
Anniversary comes on the heels of near record-breaking sales in March
Twenty-nine years ago Wedn…
The World Lottery Association (WLA) confirms the departure of its executive director Philip Springuel
The World Lottery Association (WLA) confirms the departure of its executive director Philip Springuel Springuel was appointed executive dir…
Arizona Lottery Achieves Record-Setting Sales in March
Arizona Lottery Achieves Record-Setting Sales in March
More Than $100 Million Sold in Products; Nearly 20 Percent Year over Year Incre…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Johan Jonsson-Granberg Client Services Manager
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Johan Jonsson-Granberg Client Services Manager
LAS VEGAS, NV (April 9, 2018) – Gaming Labo…
Macau casino 1Q property EBITDA likely up 26pct: MS
Macau casino operators collectively are likely to have seen property-based earnings before interest, taxation, depreciation and amortisatio…
CT Lottery Interim President and CEO Awarded Responsible Gambling Award by Massachusetts Council on Compulsive Gambling
Release Date: April 5, 2018 Release #: 025g-ctlottery-040518 Contact: Linda Tarnowski (860) 713-2701 Contact: Derek Wong (860) 713-270…
Taiwan Lottery to roll out new game with NT$15 million top prize
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) – Taiwan Lottery announced that a new game with a top prize of NT$15 million (US$510,300) will be launched on April 23…
Wyoming Lottery transfers $1.4 million to local governments
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Wyoming Lottery has transferred $1.4 million in profits to the state Treasurer's Office for distribution to local citi…
France planning to sell 50 percent of lottery group though IPO - paper
PARIS (Reuters) – The French government is planning to sell a stake of around 50 percent in national lottery company Francaise des Jeux (FD…
Ohio casino and racino March revenues hit record high
CLEVELAND, Ohio - Ohio's casinos and racinos saw their revenues surge in March, with many have their best month in history and some hitting…
Resorts Casino Hotel Celebrates 40 Years of Gaming
Resorts Casino Hotel Celebrates 40 Years of Gaming
Atlantic City's First Casino-Hotel Throws Anniversary Bash with Over-the-Top Memorial D…
Sales of Lottery Scratch Tickets in Iowa Set New Overall Monthly Record
For Immediate Release Thursday, April 5, 2018
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NASPL - PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE NASPL API RFI HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 19, 2018
PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS FOR THE NASPL API RFI HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO APRIL 19, 2018
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From Brainstorms to Question Bursts: A Better Path to New Ideas
Posted 04/04/2018 by Jessica Powell, IGT
Collaboration and ideation will become an important part of team dynamics as lotteries de…
Japan Advances Casino Resort Bill but More Delays Seen Likely
TOKYO (Reuters) - International casino operators have welcomed an agreement by Japan's ruling coalition over key points needed to finaliz…
Dutch Regulator Calling for Changes in the Remote Gambling Act
The Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), which is the main regulatory gambling body in the Netherlands, has strengthen its efforts in try to get the c…
Louisiana Sports betting bill passes legislative committee
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) -
“It does well. it provides entertainment,” says Frank Bordelon.
Frank Bordelon owns Liuzza’s, and his main bu…
Move to legalize sports betting is afoot at the Minnesota Legislature
A behind-the-scenes effort is underway at the Minnesota Legislature to legalize sports betting in defiance of current federal law.
The…
Online Gambling Left Out of New York Budget While Casinos Struggle
Online gambling was not included in the state budget of New York despite a favorable Senate vote just a couple of months ago, and two of th…
Online gambling opponents in US put the squeeze on advertising
How far will opponents go to stop gambling, especially online gambling? When you have a casino multi billionaire like Sheldon Adelson in yo…
Bulgaria's Gambling Market Worth Nearly $2 Billion in 2017
Bulgaria-facing gambling operators generated the total amount of BGN3 billion (approximately $1.9 billion) in revenue in 2017, local media…
Louisiana Shuts Down Online Gambling Bill For Now, Advances Sports Betting
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Illinois lawmakers weigh sports gambling, as NBA and MLB officials back the idea
Top professional sports officials told state lawmakers Tuesday that they’re open to legalizing sports betting in Illinois if the federal…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. today announced that its Grand National Race of Champions and Virtual Grand National 2018 predictor race will be broadcast on national UK television ahead of the live event at Aintree
RED RUM TO RETURN TO AINTREE IN INSPIRED’S GRAND NATIONAL RACE OF CHAMPIONS
NEW YORK, April 5, 2018 -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Insp…
Missouri Lottery Honored for Accounting Excellence
April 5, 2018
Contact: Wendy Baker
(573) 526-7442
Missouri Lottery Honored for Accounting Excellence
For the 18th consecutive year…
Pennsylvania Seeks Online Poker Operator Applications In June
Pennsylvania gaming regulators said in a news release that they will begin accepting applications for “potential interactive gaming operato…
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) announced today that it has approved multiple skins per online game
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Sweden proposes licensed gambling, largely scrapping monopoly
STOCKHOLM (Reuters) - Sweden’s government proposed on Thursday that the state gambling monopoly largely be replaced by a licensing system a…
Lottoland PR Machine attempts to undermine National Lotteryof Ireland
National Lottery accused of using millions in unclaimed prize money to boost profits
Lotto betting firm Lottoland rejects criticism it pos…
UK Gambling Advertising: responsibility and problem gambling
Gambling advertisers must take all reasonable steps to prevent marketing communications from posing a risk to vulnerable groups. They must…
Celebrate good times: Georgia Lottery offers players chances to win $1M and $25K cash prizes
April 4, 2018
CONTACT
Nia Roberts
Communications Coordinator
Georgia Lottery Corp.
(404) 215-5062 office
(404) 272-4686 cell
nrober…
Maryland Casinos Set New Record of $150.1 Million in Revenue During March
For immediate release
April 5, 2018
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryland…
Gary Gonder, COO and Director of Marketing, Sales and Communications at Missouri Lottery, receives the Major Peter J. O’Connell Lifetime Achievement Award at the PGRI SMART-Tech Conference on March 28
April 3, 2018
Contact: Wendy Baker
(573) 526-7442
Missouri Lottery Employee Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
Gary Gonder, a…
Illinois lawmakers to discuss sports betting today
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State senators on Tuesday are scheduled to talk about whether Illinois should allow sports gambling if the federal law banning…
Pennsylvania Inches Closer To Launching Its First Online Gambling Format
The PA Department of Revenue (DOR) released a set of temporary regulations for online lottery games (iLotto) this week, laying the groundwo…
Legalizing sports gambling creates more efficient regulation and prevents match fixing
America has a storied past of putting sports teams, players and communities on a social pedestal. Sports have become intertwined with th…
Casino magnate Sheldon Adelson and top lawmakers are trying to stop online gaming
Internet gambling opponents are zeroing in on the industry's ads to try and shut it down
Opponents of online gambling point to certain i…
SG Digital Signs Ground-breaking Agreement with Svenska Spel
SG Digital Signs Ground-breaking Agreement with Svenska Spel
LAS VEGAS – April 3, 2018 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS)…
Connecticut Tackles Online Lottery In Hearing; CEO Eyes ‘Modernizing Our Distribution Channels’
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Gaming Standards Association (GSA) Launches Blockchain Committee, Elects Earle G. Hall Chair
Gaming Standards Association (GSA) Launches Blockchain Committee, Elects Earle G. Hall Chair
Committee Addressing Key Issues Relating to D…
Kambi Group plc publishes 2017 Annual Report and Accounts
Published: 09:00 CEST 03-04-2018 /GlobeNewswire /Source: Kambi Group plc / : KAMBI /ISIN: MT0000780107
Kambi Group plc publishes 2017 A…
RFP: Sports Betting Service Provider for Rhode Island Lottery
Request for Proposals RFP #: 18-04A Title: Sports Betting Service Provider for Rhode Island Lottery Submission deadline: Friday, May 18, 20…
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s new games for April launched today
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE-- Contact Kara Lee Ford at 501-683-1646 for more information
New April Games Spring Up
Prizes range from $3,333 to…
Bombay High Court says poker involves no skill whatsoever
A court in India has ruled that poker is a game of chance that involves no skill whatsoever, dealing a major blow to efforts at expanding l…
Andy Davis, CFO/ISO, Tennessee Lottery, has received the Major Peter J. O’Connell Lottery Industry Lifetime Achievement Award from the Public Gaming Research Institute (PGRI)
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March 29, 2018
TENNESSEE LOTTERY CFO/ISO AWARDED LIFETIME INDUSTRY ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
NASHVILLE—Andy Davis, Chief F…
Camelot picks Adam & Eve/DDB for £42m National Lottery ad account
Adam&Eve/DDB has won the £42m National Lottery advertising account after a competitive pitch.
The agency defeated the 14-year incumb…
Governor Jay Inslee appointed Marcus Glasper as Director of the Washington State Lottery
Governor Jay Inslee appointed Marcus Glasper as Director of the Washington State Lottery in March 2018.
Marcus Glasper has over 24 years o…
OPAP Annual Financial Results 2017
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The Lottery is far too valuable an asset to squander on ill-conceived or shortsighted proposals
State Lottery Must Face Up To Its Problems
The Connecticut Lottery Corp. is a $1.3 billion a year operation generating more than $330 mill…
China’s lottery sales down by 9 pct in festive Feb
Mainland China’s total February sales from official lottery products decreased by 8.9 percent year-on-year to approximately CNY25.66 billio…
Ireland: Online lotto sales set to soar but National Lottery may lose out
The internet is proving a boon for lotto operators, with an increasing number of players plugging in online. This boosts ticket sales and l…
Florida Legislature may reconvene on gambling, with $300 million at stake
When Florida legislators adjourned the annual session three weeks ago without a new gaming deal with the Seminole Tribe, they left open the…
Big Fish Casino video game constitutes illegal online gambling, federal appeals court rules
A federal appeals court ruled Wednesday that Big Fish Games’ Big Fish Casino constitutes illegal online gambling, according to Washington s…
Bill allowing big lottery winners to remain anonymous heads to Deal's desk
ALBANY, GA (WALB) -
A new state bill to keep big lottery jackpot winners anonymous is awaiting Governor Nathan Deal's signature.
Winners…
Richard Branson buys Hard Rock casino-hotel in Las Vegas
Branson buys Vegas Hard Rock casino
LAS VEGAS — Billionaire Richard Branson has purchased the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Th…
Winning Mega Millions Ticket Sold in New Jersey -Mega Millions produces fourth-largest jackpot in game’s history, and tenth-largest in U.S. lottery history
PRESS RELEASE
March 31, 2018
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Winning Meg…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHRIS SHABAN!
Thank you for your many years of service to the lottery industry. We hope you have a wonderful day and this is your best year ever!!
INTRALOT Group Announcement of Financial Results for the twelve month period ended December 31st, 2017
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New Scientific Games Lottery Retail Innovation Debuts in 8 States
New Scientific Games Lottery Retail Innovation Debuts in Eight States
Major Retailers Test Patented Lottery Technology Set to Change the…
SMART – Tech 2018 Program
Co-Hosted by PGRI and the Florida Lottery
Public Gaming Research Institute & The Florida Lottery SMART – Tech 2018 Program March…
Scientific Games Builds on Success of Lottery Instant Game Growth in Germany With New, Five-Year Contract
Company Will Continue to Provide World-Leading Cooperative Services Program to Lotto Rheinland-Pfalz
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, March 20, 2018…
IGT Releases New Video White Paper “The Non-Player Point of View”
Posted 03/21/2018 by Gerard Caro
IGT has prepared a special five-minute video report presenting the unvarnished attitudes of non-, light…
Idaho Lottery debuts first-of-its-kind game
BOISE -- We got a special sneak peek today at a brand new game from the Idaho Lottery.
Officials say it is a first of its kind anywhere in…
Bet On U.S. Supreme Court Sports Wagering Verdict To Change The Game In Asia
A U.S. Supreme Court decision to overturn the federal government ban on sports betting would trigger expansion of all forms of online gamin…
Steve Wynn sells stake in company he founded, Macau casino Galaxy buys in
(Reuters) - Steve Wynn, the former chief executive of Wynn Resorts Ltd, has disposed his entire 11.8 percent stake in the firm for $2.1 bil…
James Packer: Billionaire quits Crown Resorts over mental health
Australian billionaire James Packer has resigned as a director of his casino empire Crown Resorts Limited.
The businessman is "suffering f…
U.S. seizes $10.1 million in gambling revenue from Pojoaque Pueblo
The federal government has seized a bank account with $10.1 million in gambling revenue from Pojoaque Pueblo.
The move is just the latest…
Another Step Forward For PA Online Gambling: Newest Regulations Surface
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Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) today announced that it has priced a new US$1.4 billion issue of longterm notes to investors in the US private placement market (Notes).
Tabcorp to complete refinancing of Tatts acquisition facility
Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) today announced that it has priced a new…
Tatts Group CMO exits as newly merged business removes centralised marketing role
Tatts Group CMO exits as newly merged business removes centralised marketing role
Consolidated gaming and wagering giant restructures ex…
China LotSynergy Holdings Limited Annual Report
China LotSynergy Holdings Limited
FINANCIAL RESULTS (AUDITED) The board of directors (the “Board” or the “Directors”) of China LotSynergy…
Kentucky Lottery sales continue to break records
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WKYT) - The Kentucky Lottery's board of directors reported record-breaking sales for the first part of the 2018 fiscal yea…
INTRALOT receives Anti-Bribery Management Systems Certification ISO 37001
INTRALOT RECEIVES ANTI-BRIBERY
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS CERTIFICATION ISO 37001
March 22nd, 2018
INTRALOT is proud to announce that it is…
How Blockchain Tokenization Provides a New Opportunity to Track a Product’s Lifecycle
In the past, it was difficult to follow progress after purchase
The resale market for sneakers is a billion dollars, the overall resale ap…
In Memoriam: Gov. Zell Miller, Father of Georgia Lottery
Georgia Lottery Corporation Statement Regarding Gov. Zell Miller:
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Georgia Govern…
INSPIRED ANNOUNCES VLT CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH SISAL
INSPIRED ANNOUNCES VLT CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH SISAL
NEW YORK, March 21, 2018 -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired") (NASDAQ: INSE) to…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names Raul Bouchot Senior Client Services Representative
LAS VEGAS, NV (March 19, 2018) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is pleased to announce that it has named veteran gaming executive…
The Supreme Court Hears Argument in the New Jersey Sports Betting Case: Five Justices seem ready to let the States Decide Whether to Allow Sports Betting within their Borders
By Mark Hichar Partner with the Hinckley Allen law firm and Chair of its Gaming Law Practice Group. Mark represents operators of casinos, i…
By Richard Bateson Commercial Director, Camelot UK -Re-Shaping Lottery to Compete in the Modern Market-Place
Richard Bateson Commercial Director, Camelot UK (operator of the UK National Lottery) Click on the photo to read the article
Is the Regulatory Environment Finally Moving in the Right Direction?
Hansjörg Höltkemeier Chief Executive Officer and Member of the Board of Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin President, European Lottery Associ…
Corporate Social Responsibility Combines with RG and Diversity and Gender-Equality in the work-place for a broader impact on Society
Rebecca Hargrove President & Chief Executive Officer, Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation Senior Vice President, World Lottery Asso…
The State of the Online Gambling Industry in the UK
Gambling in the UK is highly regulated by the Gambling Commission, which awards the licenses and ensures the rules and regulations are adhe…
Unregulated online betting in Sweden account for a quarter of the country’s total gambling revenue
Unregulated online betting in Sweden account for a quarter of the country’s total gambling revenue
Recent reports from H2 Gambling Capital…
‘Minimalist machine learning’ algorithm analyzes complex microscopy and other images from very little data
‘Minimalist machine learning’ algorithm analyzes complex microscopy and other images from very little data
Key tool for Chan-Zuckerberg-…
Australia: Gambling Ads Banned During Sports Broadcasting
Gambling advertising will be a thing of the past during commercial sports broadcasting as of March 30th.
The new law means that gambling a…
A provincial crackdown on large cash transactions in casinos could lead to a significant cut in revenue for the province
A provincial crackdown on large cash transactions in casinos could lead to a significant cut in revenue for the province, according to an i…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway) as the service provider for the Central Gaming Bundle
TORONTO, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has selected Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Limited (Gateway) as the servic…
Scientific Games announces the official launch of the National Lottery of Kazakhstan
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NATIONAL LOTTERY OF KAZAKHSTAN
Company’s Games, Technology and Services Will P…
Marking 46th Anniversary, PA Lottery Prepares for iLottery, Keno, Virtual Sports Monitor Games
MIDDLETOWN, Pa., March 14, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania Lottery is marking the 46thanniversary of its first drawing…