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February 2, 2018

How states are gambling on N.J.'s sports betting suit

February 2, 2018

Tribes put the brakes on state's lottery expansion

February 2, 2018

Tennessee bill would remove cash-only obstacle when purchasing lottery tickets

February 2, 2018

Virginia Senate has passed a bill that would dock lottery winners who'd received welfare

Senate approves bill to dock lottery winners The Senate passed a bill Monday that would take back money from Virginia Lottery winners…

February 2, 2018

New Mexico lottery bill proceeds through committee

A New Mexico Lottery-backed bill to change how its contributions to the state’s lottery scholarship fund are calculated moved forward Wedne…

February 2, 2018

Rhode Island lawmaker proposes online lottery ticket sales

A state lawmaker says she wants the Rhode Island Lottery Commission to offer online scratch and lottery tickets. Rep. Charlene Lim…

February 2, 2018

INTRALOT SIGNS 10-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CAMELOT FOR ILLINOIS STATE LOTTERY

INTRALOT SIGNS 10-YEAR CONTRACT WITH CAMELOT FOR ILLINOIS STATE LOTTERY February 1st, 2018 INTRALOT S.A. announces the signing of a ne…

February 2, 2018

Pollard Banknote Announces the Acquisition of International Gamco

WINNIPEG, Feb. 1, 2018 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote" or the "Company") announced today that it has si…

February 2, 2018

Kambi prepares for ICE with EGR Breakfast Briefing appearance

Kambi prepares for ICE with EGR Breakfast Briefing appearance Chief Commercial Officer Max Meltzer will join Rank Group and Bede Gaming to…

January 31, 2018

– In just six weeks, KENO 603 has exceeded the $1 million sales mark in New Hampshire

KENO 603 Reaches $1 Million Sales Mark 1/30/2018 CONCORD, N.H. – In just six weeks, KENO 603 has exceeded the $1 million sal…

January 31, 2018

The 16 state lottery companies in the German Lotto and Totoblock (DLTB) Annual balance sheet: 105 new lottery millionaires and 2.8 billion euros to promote the common good

GOOGLE partial translation below - ORIGINAL .PDF READ HERE DLTB annual balance sheet: 105 new lottery millionaires and 2.8 billion euros…

January 31, 2018

"We are better than the illegals!" says Georg Wacker, the new managing director of Staatliche Toto-Lotto GmbH

Lotto Baden-Wuerttemberg wants to place itself increasingly the illegal offerers in the gambling sector. "We also rely on politics," says G…

January 31, 2018

NOVOMATIC inks sports betting solution deal with Sportradar

NOVOMATIC has announced a partnership with sports betting solutions provider Sportradar to develop a line of sports betting products and se…

January 31, 2018

IGT Presents ICE 2018 Solutions Designed to Entertain

LONDON, Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that it will present a set…

January 31, 2018

Scientific Games Announces Proposed Private Offering of an Additional $500 million of 5.000% Senior Secured Notes

Scientific Games Announces Proposed Private Offering of an Additional $500 million of 5.000% Senior Secured Notes, €325 million of Senior S…

January 31, 2018

Inspired Entertainment, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2018 Results To Be Released On February 2, 2018 At 7:30 am ET ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired") (NASDAQ: INSE) today announced that it will report financ…

January 31, 2018

OPAP Update on the use of funds raised through the €200m Common Bond Loan

Update on the use of funds raised through the €200m Common Bond Loan 29/01/2018 OPAP S.A. informs the investment community, i…

January 31, 2018

Lennart Käll decides to step down as CEO of Svenska Spel

Visby, 26 January 2018 Lennart Käll decides to step down as CEO of Svenska Spel After almost seven years as CEO of Svenska Spel, Lennart…

January 31, 2018

Georgia lawmakers discuss bill that would allow lottery winners to remain anonymous

The Georgia Senate’s higher education committee voted in favor Tuesday of allowing a bill to move forward that would allow lottery winners…

January 31, 2018

Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino to Upgrade its Scientific Games Casino Management System

Chukchansi Gold Resort & Casino to Upgrade its Scientific Games Casino Management System Enhancements will include Company's floor-w…

January 31, 2018

RFP: South Dakota Lottery New On-line Central System, Video Lottery Central System,

ONLINE CENTRAL SYSTEM, VIDEO LOTTERY CENTRAL SYSTEM, AND RELATED SERVICES Below you will find all pertinent documents relating to Reque…

January 30, 2018

Americans to Wager More than $4.6 Billion Illegally on Super Bowl 52

Americans to Wager More than $4.6 Billion Illegally on Super Bowl 52 U.S. Supreme Court to Decide if Americans Can Bet Legally on Super Bo…

January 30, 2018

The Intelligent Future of Gaming INTRALOT ICONIC PAVILION ICE Totally Gaming 2018, Booth N4-360, 6-8 February, London ExCeL

The Intelligent Future of Gaming INTRALOT ICONIC PAVILION ICE Totally Gaming 2018, Booth N4-360, 6-8 February, London ExCeL January 30t…

January 28, 2018

RFP: South Carolina Lottery Advertising Media Placement and Other Services - Deadline March 5,2018

READ THIS RFP HERE Product (RFP/RFQ/RFI/Solicitation/Tender/Bid Etc.) ID: MRB-7272 Government Authority located South Carolina; USA based…

January 28, 2018

RFP: Colorado Lottery Financial and Compliance Audit

PLEASE READ THIS RFP HERE SECTION I ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION A. ISSUING OFFICE This request for proposal (RFP) is issued by the Office o…

January 28, 2018

RFP: Iowa Lottery Purchase of Advertising and Related Services

READ THIS RFP HERE RESPONSE NOTE: Mandatory Vendor Acceptance The Iowa Lottery (hereinafter referred to as the “Lottery”) is issuing this…

January 28, 2018

RFP: Florida Ticket Dispensers and Related Commodities and Services

Ticket Dispensers and Related Commodities and Services State Government of Florida, FloridaActive Bid / Owner: Public Jan 22, 2018Feb 16, 2…

January 28, 2018

OLG Signs Casino Operating and Services Agreement for GTA Gaming Bundle

TORONTO, Jan. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has signed a 22-year Casino Operating and S…

January 28, 2018

Pollard Banknote Receives Award for Its Commitment to Quality

WINNIPEG, Jan. 23, 2018 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote"), a leading lottery partner that provides instant t…

January 28, 2018

Sweden – Swedish online market to be taxed at 18 per cent

New details have emerged concerning how the new online gaming laws will look in Sweden. The Swedish government presented proposed legislat…

January 28, 2018

Are Loot Boxes Gambling? Washington State Lawmakers Are Asking Just That

It's 2018 now, and the loot boxes story isn’t going away. Now, Washington State lawmakers have joined the fray and are digging deeper in an…

January 28, 2018

Responsible Gambling Council NEWSCAN

NEW Registration for Discovery 2018 is open. Be sure to order your tickets now and take advantage of the early bird pric…

January 28, 2018

NYRA, Industry Leaders Back Sports Gambling at Tracks

New York Racing Association tracks want to participate in sports wagering should the U.S. Supreme Court relax a ban on the gambling form, a…

January 28, 2018

The Legend Lives On as Pariplay & Atari Launch Atari® Pong Online

New online slot celebrates Pong’s place in gaming history with retro look and modern features 24th January 2018 – Pariplay Ltd., a gaming…

January 28, 2018

Online Poker Bill Passes New York Senate Gaming Committee

If at first you don’t succeed…you know how it goes. Such is the case in the New York state legislature, where for the third consecutive yea…

January 28, 2018

Florida Gambling expansion could go to voters

TALLAHASSEE Facing the prospect of a constitutional amendment that could put control of future gambling expansion in the hands of voters…

January 28, 2018

Ireland to stage Responsible Gambling Week next month

Ireland's gambling sector has come together to launch the country's first Responsible Gambling Week which will run from February 5-11. The…

January 28, 2018

New Jersey Lottery net funds transferred to Education increase

New Jersey Lottery Ticket Sales Drop for First Time in Seven Years But net funds transferred to Education increase NEW JERSEY - Despite…

January 28, 2018

Sports Betting Aggregator Prepares For Possible Push In The U.S.

Fantasy sports sites like DraftKings and FanDuel have blurred the lines between casual gaming and gambling. These platforms bring in signif…

January 28, 2018

By Jim Warren - Betting on the Super Bowl in Canada shouldn't be illegal

Next weekend, tens of thousands of Canadians will commit a crime and funnel millions of dollars into the hands of organized criminals doing…

January 28, 2018

By Case Keefer - Why the NBA's legalized sports betting proposal is preposterous

By Case Keefer (contact) Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018 | 2 a.m. Much like the public reaction to its superstars LeBron James and Kevin Durant whe…

January 28, 2018

Massachusetts Gaming Commission to review Wynn project

BOSTON --The Massachusetts Gaming Commission says it will review the Wynn Boston Harbor project after sexual misconduct allegations against…

January 28, 2018

Camelot and Channel 4 team up for new National Lottery ad

Camelot and Channel 4 team up for new National Lottery ad 25 January 2018 Channel 4 favourite's Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson star in ne…

January 28, 2018

Irish National lottery claims that a regulatory loophole allowing offshore companies to bet on the Irish lottery is an “escalating threat” to its good cause fund

The national lottery has claimed that a regulatory loophole allowing offshore companies to bet on the Irish lottery is an “escalating t…

January 28, 2018

Amazon Imagines What Would Happen If Alexa Lost Her Voice in 30-Second Super Bowl Teaser

Jeff Bezos makes an appearance in the ad Amazon will be in the Big Game. The tech giant has released a 30-second teaser for its Super Bow…

January 27, 2018

KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES FINISH THE HALFWAY MARK OF FISCAL YEAR STRONG

KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES FINISH THE HALFWAY MARK OF FISCAL YEAR STRONG In today's meeting of the Kentucky Lottery's board of directors, it…

January 27, 2018

NBA requests set of laws that would help legalize sports gambling in United States

The NBA's taking a different stance on sports gambling and could see a cut of potential profits The NBA is acknowledging an elephant that…

January 27, 2018

Meet the newest bartenders at Hard Rock Casino -- they're robots

Feel free to talk as much as you want to the newest bartenders at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Biloxi. Just don't expect them to ta…

January 27, 2018

New EuroMillions HotPicks campaign sees National Lottery players get more than they expected

A brand new game from The National Lottery – EuroMillions HotPicks – launches in style this week with a massive new marketing campaign from…

January 26, 2018

IGT Appoints Its First-Ever Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion, Kim Barker Lee

LONDON, Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- IGT has appointed Kim Barker Lee to the newly-created role of Vice President of Diversity and Inclusi…

January 26, 2018

RFB New Hampshire Lottery: Lottery Dispensers

Bids & Proposals Details Request # Bid 117-18 Description Lottery Dispensers Comments …

January 26, 2018

American Gaming Association (AGA) will host a call to discuss the latest news on sports betting Jan. 30th 12PM EST

TUESDAY: Sports Betting, the NBA and the Super Bowl – What’s Next? FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 26, 2018 CONTACT: Casey Clark cclark@…

January 26, 2018

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Celebrates 40 Years of Lottery Instant Game Design and Production at Scientific Games in UK

Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal Celebrates 40 Years of Lottery Instant Game Design and Production at Scientific Games in UK LINK TO…

January 25, 2018

INSPIRED ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SPORTIUM

INSPIRED ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH SPORTIUM New York, January 25, 2018 - Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) today…

January 24, 2018

AGA Statement on NBA Proposal to Skim Money from American Taxpayers

AGA Statement on NBA Proposal to Skim Money from American Taxpayers FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2018 CONTACT: Casey Clark cclark@a…

January 24, 2018

North Carolina Lottery report outlines options to up proceeds

Ad RALEIGH — North Carolina could get more money for education if the state expands where people can play the l…

January 24, 2018

Scientific Games to Showcase Latest Innovation, Technology and Enhanced Digital Offering at ICE Totally Gaming 2018

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") is set to br…

January 24, 2018

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo reveals $9.37 billion budget, relies on sports betting revenues

Gov. Gina Raimondo’s administration unveiled a $9.38 billion budget that would finance $250 million in public school reparations and alloca…

January 24, 2018

NBA Executive Set To Testify At New York Sports Betting Hearing

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January 24, 2018

Pennsylvania's Entry Into Online Gaming May Kill Federal Ban Effort

Tax revenue alone makes gaming ever more attractive to states. The impending implementation of Pennsylvania online gaming could prove the…

January 24, 2018

Google hid the date of its next developer conference inside an online game

Google's next developer conference is still months away, but the company didn't waste time in hiding the date inside an online game. With…

January 24, 2018

Massachusetts Gaming Commission working with casinos on programs to help gamblers track spending

SPRINGFIELD - The Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted last week to work with MGM Springfield and Wynn Resorts to establish responsible ga…

January 24, 2018

Casino mogul Steve Wynn confident on Macau concession extension

HONG KONG (Reuters) - U.S. casino magnate Steve Wynn, head of the eponymous Wynn Resorts WYNN.0, said he was confident his casino business…

January 24, 2018

Verizon Weighs Sports Gambling as Legalization Nears

$4.5 billion Yahoo deal could have a payoff in online betting U.S. Supreme Court decision on gambling laws coming this year Verizon C…

January 24, 2018

Massachusetts Bill Would Study Online Sports Betting, Create New Fantasy Sports Law

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January 24, 2018

West Virginia Lottery Commission introducing bill to legalize sports betting at WV casinos

Anticipating that the U.S. Supreme Court this year will overturn federal law prohibiting most states from legalizing sports betting, the st…

January 24, 2018

New Mexico Bill would nix lottery scholarship 30% quota

State law requires the New Mexico Lottery to allocate 30 percent of its gross revenues for college scholarships, a program that helped de…

January 24, 2018

Florida gambling gets another look as ballot measure looms

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Facing the prospect of a constitutional amendment that could put control of future gambling expansion in the hands of v…

January 24, 2018

Florida House Speaker Richard Corcoran: No predictions on gambling legislation this year

House Speaker Richard Corcoran won’t give an over-under for chances of success for comprehensive gambling legislation this Session. When a…

January 24, 2018

Chris Stearns, Commissioner of the Washington State Gambling Commission, discusses tribal gaming in his state

Tribal Gaming generated $31.2 billion in 2016, as reported by the National Indian Gaming Commission, yet many people outside of the United…

January 24, 2018

Union Vows No Contributions to Dems Supporting Tribal Labor Bill

The union UNITE HERE won’t give campaign contributions to House members who recently helped pass a bill that would shield tribal government…

January 24, 2018

Scientific Games Announces Selected Preliminary Fourth Quarter 2017 Results in Connection with the Opportunity to Refinance a Portion of Its Debt

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 24, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company"…

January 23, 2018

Scientific Games Finalizes Acquisition of Tech Art

Scientific Games Finalizes Acquisition of Tech Art LAS VEGAS, Jan. 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ…

January 22, 2018

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Invites ICE 2018 Attendees to Make Success the Only Option

Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Invites ICE 2018 Attendees to Make Success the Only Option GLI on Stand N3-210; CEO James Maida S…

January 22, 2018

Colorado Lottery - It's Time to Reauthorize

It's Time to Reauthorize Colorado's Lottery Division is Constitutionally required. When Colorado voters approved a state lottery in 1980, …

January 21, 2018

Dr. Arjan van’t Veer, Secretary General of the European Lotteries and Philip Springuel, Executive Director, World Lottery Association on camera with members of GLMS (Global Lottery Monitoring System)

WATCH HERE GLMS (Global Lottery Monitoring System) is a lotteries’ association, created jointly by the World Lottery Association and the…

January 21, 2018

Britain to limit gambling terminal stakes to two pounds

LONDON (Reuters) - The stake on gambling machines in British betting shops is set to be cut to two pounds to tackle the risks that the term…

January 21, 2018

3 Ways AI and VR Combine with Big Data to Enhance Business

AI and VR will forever change the way customers find, engage and interact with customers. Your brand needs to deliver an experience. The g…

January 21, 2018

Ainsworth’s North America president resigns

Australian slot machine maker Ainsworth Game Technology Ltd announced on Thursday that Mike Dreitzer, president of Ainsworth Game North Ame…

January 21, 2018

Registration Approval Received for GTA Bundle and Closing Scheduled for January 23, 2018

COQUITLAM, BC, Jan. 18, 2018 /CNW/ - Great Canadian Gaming Corporation [TSX:GC] ("the Company") announced today the registration (the "…

January 21, 2018

Switzerland – Swiss Casinos says online referendum threatens ‘player safety’

Switzerland’s land-based and online operator Swiss Casinos has said that profits and player protection are being endangered by the referend…

January 21, 2018

Online privacy: European online gambling operators file data protection complaint against unlawful payment blocking scheme in Norway

18 January 2018 Brussels – The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) has asked the Norwegian Data Protection Inspecto…

January 21, 2018