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Dutch gambling regulator outlines new “Regulator 2.0” approach
The KSA says it wants a more open and flexible relationship with the gaming industry.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kanss…
Belgian gambling study shows persistent use of offshore sites
A recent study conducted by Belgian market research agency DataSynergy, at the request of the Belgian Gaming Commission (KSC), has revealed…
New York bill seeks to mandate insurance coverage for problem gambling treatment
New York lawmakers are considering new legislation that would require insurance providers to cover outpatient treatment for problem gamblin…
New York Attorney General orders online sweepstakes casinos to cease and desist
(PRESS RELEASE0 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office has stopped online sweepstakes casinos operating…
New Zealand invests NZ$81 million to tackle gambling harm
The New Zealand government is investing NZ$81 million (approx €42.8 million) to refresh its Strategy to Prevent and Minimise Gambling Harm…
Connecticut House passes bill to change debit card & ad rules for gambling
A bill to change Connecticut’s rules regarding online gambling payments and advertisements gained approval in the House.
House Bill 5269 w…
Allwyn International Q1 2025 Preliminary Unaudited Financial Results and Update on Current Trading
Allwyn International Q1 2025 Preliminary Unaudited Financial Results and Update on Current Trading
Allwyn International AG (“Allwyn” or …
Inspired Entertainment Builds on NJ Success with Launch of Caesars Palace Wheel of Wins™ in Michigan and Ontario
NEW YORK, June 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading provider of B2B gaming cont…
Maine Reintroduces Online Gambling Bill
Previously Tabled Proposal Gets New Life In Special Legislative Session
Online gaming may be back on the agenda for legislators in Maine a…
Virginia sports betting handle reaches $609.7 million in April despite retail losses
Virginia bettors placed a total of $609.7 million in sports wagers this April, an 8.2% increase over the same month last year, according to…
Connecticut legislature passes bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos with a 146–0 vote
Governor Lamont’s signature expected
Connecticut is poised to outlaw online sweepstakes casinos, following unanimous approval of Senate Bi…
Illinois announces mobile sports betting tax hike
Earlier this week, a new budget in Illinois was approved which will change how mobile sports betting will look in the state. In the new bud…
IWG brings multi-state eInstant progressive jackpot to Georgia
June 5, 2025: Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eInstant games to NASPL and WLA-member lotteries, congratulates the Georgia L…
Aristocrat Interactive Secures Landmark iLottery Contract with the Michigan Lottery
Jun 4, 2025 Aristocrat Interactive Secures Landmark iLottery Contract with the Michigan Lottery
New Deal Expands Aristocrat Interactive’s…
NJ Lottery Proposes Amendments to Rules Governing Courier Service
Lottery Proposes Amendments to Rules Governing Courier Services
NJ Lottery Public Notices
Notice of Proposal regarding N.J.A.C. 17:20-6…
Ontario gambling regulator publishes new guidance on identifying players at risk
Canada.- The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has provided igaming operators with new guidance on practices to identify and…
Texas Lottery Gives Players Something To Chew On This Summer With Jaws!
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 3, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) congratulates the Texas Lottery (“the Lot…
Polish gambling reforms a matter of political will, not partisan divide
On [June 2], the world learned of the election of Poland’s new president – Karol Nawrocki. What does this mean for the gambling industry…
OLG Announces First-of-its-Kind Accessible iCasino Game
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has announced the launch of a digital slot game with built-in features that make it accessible…
The Administrative Court overturns the Swedish Gambling Authority's decision against Svenska Spel Sport & Casino AB
The Administrative Court in Linköping has today overturned the Swedish Gambling Authority's decision regarding a warning and penalty fee ag…
Fennica Gaming Granted Gaming Related Vendor License in the UAE
Fennica Gaming is pleased to announce that it has been granted a Gaming Related Vendor License by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory…
Arizona Lottery Introduces New JURASSIC PARK Scratchers® and JURASSIC WORLD Fast Play™ Tickets
New tickets offer players a chance to win up to $50,000 instantly and a second chance to win up to $1 million in Hawaii
The Arizona Lotter…
IGT PlayDigital Unlocks New Promotional Opportunities with MEGA VAULT
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Company’s exciting new promotional brand debuts in iGaming markets in U.S. and Ontario
LONDON – May 28, 202…
After $1 Million Ransom Demand, V.I. Lottery Restores Operations Without Paying Hackers
Virgin Islands Lottery’s executive director, Raymond Williams, says the entity is now “90 percent back [to] functionality” after a cybersec…
Minister appoints Ithuba Holdings to run national lottery for 12 months
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has appointed Ithuba Holdings (RF) (Pty) Ltd as the temporary national lottery and spo…
Meta tightens rules for real-money gaming advertisers
Social media giant Meta has introduced stricter ad policies for real-money gaming (RMG) in India, requiring advertisers to submit a certifi…
With Kalshi, two MIT math nerds crack open gambling on Wall Street
During its short existence, Kalshi has taken a battering ram to the regulatory establishment in its bid to give Americans the inalienable r…
New York, Louisiana Lawmakers Focusing on Sweepstakes Prohibition Bills
A New York Assembly bill to prohibit sweepstakes has moved forward to another committee
The Louisiana House of Representatives has sched…
New Jersey seeks to ban sweepstakes promotions, casino-style token games
By addressing evolving forms of digital and proxy gambling, the bill aims to close legal loopholes and strengthen consumer protections acro…
Texas lottery likely to continue after Legislature approves compromise
A bill that would preserve the Texas Lottery but abolish the commission that oversees it is headed to Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Senate Friday…
INTRALOT Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results- for the three-month period ended March 31st, 2025
“INTRALOT announces 10.9% y-o-y Revenue growth to €94.4m and EBITDA at €30.2m, supported by strong Operating Cash Flow of €48.9m in 1Q25”…
North Carolina Education Lottery Partners with Cineplex Digital Media for New Digital Signage Program
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North Carolina Education Lottery Partners with Cineplex Digital Media for New Digital Signage Program at 1500+ Retai…
Louisiana House advances bill to ban online sweepstakes casinos
Louisiana could soon ban online sweepstakes casinos as Senate Bill 181 (SB 181) has cleared key steps in the House and now awaits a final v…
Finland’s Veikkaus has penned a multi-year partnership with Finnish ice hockey team Jokerit.
The partnership begins in the summer and will last until 2031, and comes ahead of the opening of Finland’s liberalised betting and gaming m…
Virginia Lottery releases April 2025 sports wagering activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of Ap…
3 billion reasons to celebrate the NH Lottery: Debra Douglas
For 61 years — and under the dedicated leadership of Executive Director Charlie McIntyre for the past 15 — the New Hampshire Lottery has ev…
OLG launches accessible online slot for disabled players
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has launched an online slot game with accessibility in mind for players with disabilities.
Re…
Igaming growth drives strong Q1 results for OPAP
The Greek Organization Of Football Prognostics, known as OPAP S.A., is a leading gaming operator in Greece, specializing in lottery, sports…
UK Gambling Commission launches enhanced consumer voice framework
The UK Gambling Commission has unveiled a new and improved Consumer Voice framework, marking a significant step forward in how the regulato…
Washington, D.C. 2025 budget quietly seeks to legalize live dealer card games at stadium-based sportsbooks
Washington, DC, may soon see poker and blackjack tables added to its sports venues, following a quiet proposal embedded in Mayor Muriel Bow…
Proposed Illinois bill allows under-performing casinos to relocate
State Representative Joe Sosnowski rolls the dice on a bill meant to strengthen the Illinois gaming industry and sustain its long-term succ…
DC Mayor Bowser wants to legalize poker and blackjack
In a bid to raise revenue for the District of Columbia, Mayor Muriel Bowser wants to legalize poker and blackjack across D.C.
Bowser unvei…
Manitoba judge sides with lottery coalition against offshore gaming firm
A local judge has ruled in favour of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL), the lottery and gaming operator of the Canadian province of Ma…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named “Best Testing Laboratory in the Baltics 2025” and “Best Testing Laboratory in the Nordics 2025” in the Baltic & Scandinavia Gaming (BSG) Awards 2025
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (May 29, 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has been named “Best Testing Laboratory in the Baltics 2025” and “…
New Jersey bill seeks to expand casino gaming beyond Atlantic City
A New Jersey state senator has introduced a bill that would allow casino gaming at two major racetracks outside of Atlantic City, potential…
Scientific Games Granted License from UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority
Scientific Games Granted License from UAE’s General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority
Global Company Authorized by GCGRA as Lott…
Alabama U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville talks education, economy and lottery
U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville officially launched his campaign for Governor of Alabama Tuesday in Auburn, jumping straight into the issues and…
Legislation Senate Bill 1235 -Connecticut Senate approves sweepstakes ban, sends bill to house
The Connecticut Senate has unanimously passed a bill that would ban online sweepstakes casinos, in a move to tighten oversight of digital g…
Governor Newsom signs legislation 5.28.25
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bill:
SB 49 by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bakersfield) –…
Starting July 1 Indiana drops licensing requirement for sports betting service companies
Hundreds of companies connected to Indiana’s sports betting industry will no longer need to hold state licenses beginning July 1, following…
The Rise of Online Casinos: How Different States Are Handling Legalization
The Rise of Online Casinos: How Different States Are Handling Legalization
Published 9:24 pm Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Online gambling contin…
dentsu Queensland has retained The Lottery Corporation’s media account
dentsu Queensland has retained The Lottery Corporation’s media account, extending a partnership of more than 14 years.
The new three-year…
Hoosier Lottery adjusts forecast, approves ‘cautious’ business plan for next year
Lottery leaders cited Powerball’s nationwide slump alongside worsening economic conditions.
The Hoosier Lottery anticipates earning and sp…
China Lottery sales increase by 4% in April
BEIJING, May 26 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery ticket sales rose 4.1 percent year on year to nearly 57.75 billion yuan (about 8.04 billion U.S…
IGT Editorial: A Conversation with Marco Tasso
Attendees at the World Lottery Summit in Paris last October got a detailed look at AI’s potential to transform the lottery value chain, pre…
EL/WLA Sports Betting Seminar - Highlights from the 2025 edition in Stockholm
Before deep-diving into the three main themes, the opening session focused on the national market of the country hosting the event. This ye…
House committee advances bill to save, reform Texas Lottery
DALLAS -- A House committee on Tuesday advanced legislation that preserves the embattled Texas Lottery but abolishes the commission that ov…
Legality In Doubt, Sweepstakes Casinos Could Be Targeted By State Attorneys General
With only seven U.S. states offering real-money online casino gaming (also known as “iGaming”), sweepstakes casinos have emerged to fill th…
SCOTLAND: Since the first National Lottery draw in 1994, more than £4.1 billion has been awarded to over 80,000 local good causes
MSPs hear how funding from the lottery has had a significant impact on arts, community, heritage and sporting sectors
A host of National L…
Massachusetts Lottery introduces $50 scratch-off ticket with $25 million top prize
BOSTON — The Massachusetts State Lottery recently launched a new $50 scratch ticket that features a grand prize of $25 million.
The “$25,0…
IGT Awarded Contract for Missouri Lottery Gaming System
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May 23, 2025
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Two Ex-Lottery.com Executives Plead Guilty to Securities Fraud
Sentencing before Judge Alvin K. Hellers set for November
CEO of SPAC that took Lottery.com public was previously indicted
Two former…
Nevada passes bill to handcuff unauthorized gambling operators
Both chambers of the Nevada legislature have now passed a bill that would equip the state with the means to further target and act against…
Montana officially enacts nation’s first sweepstakes ban
It’s official: Montana is the first U.S. state to explicitly ban online sweepstakes casinos.
Gov. Greg Gianforte signed the legislation in…
South African Court Forces Minister to Name New Lottery Operator by May 28
A court in South Africa has ordered Trade, Industry and Competition Minister Parks Tau to announce the next National Lottery operator by 28…
Merkur Group granted a manufactures and distributors licence in Nevad
Michael Gauselmann, chairman of the supervisory board of the Merkur Group, is delighted, as it was under his leadership that Merkur was gra…
Report: Japanese Gamblers Risked $45 Billion on Illegal Online Casino Sites in 2024
Report: Japanese Gamblers Risked $45 Billion on Illegal Online Casino Sites in 2024
Officials in Japan say illegal online gambling conti…
Flutter Prices $2.2 Billion in Debt
FanDuel parent will use proceeds to repay funds used for the acquisition of Snaitech, among other purposes
Issue denominated in dollars…
Ohio bill proposes to legalise online gambling and ban sweepstakes
House Bill 298 has been submitted to the state’s General Assembly.
US.- Representative. Brian Stewart has introduced House Bill 298 in…
Pretoria High Court deems Minister Tau’s lottery plans invalid
The Pretoria High Court has ordered Minister Parks Tau to appoint a permanent national lottery operator by 28 May.
This follows a national…
Lotterywest Reclaims The Weekend With New Brand Platform Via 303 MullenLowe
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'Long Live Saturday' has launched with a TVC showing why Lotto is the antidote to a weekend full of chores
In a cu…
UKGC survey reveals demographic shifts beyond National Lottery play
Findings from the Gambling Survey for Great Britain: Statistics on gambling participation
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FDJ UNITED: Combined General Meeting of 22 May 2025
BOULOGNE, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
The annual and extraordinary Ordinary General Meeting of La Française des Jeux (…
Maryland governor signs off on sports betting tax increase
Governor Wes Moore has approved a bill that will impose a 20 per cent sports betting tax rate.
US.- Maryland Governor Wes Moore has sig…
Wyoming Gaming Commission warns against illegal gambling websites
The Wyoming Gaming Commission on Thursday issued a warning to residents and visitors regarding the prevalence of illegal interactive gaming…
HKJC offers enhanced security and quick access to digital channels via one-time password SMS authentication
To enhance customer account security and simplify the login process for HKJC digital services, the Club is introducing a more up-to-date on…
The Dutch Lottery has reached a significant milestone after providing over €1.5bn to different areas of society since it was formed in 2016
The Dutch Lottery has reached a significant milestone after providing over €1.5bn to different areas of society since it was formed in 2016…
São Paulo state lottery tender DQ leaves consortium in disarray
A Brazilian lottery tender has ended in disaster for various companies and individuals involved according to an investigation carried out b…
America’s Sports Betting Boom Is About to Backfire
America’s Sports Betting Boom Is About to Backfire For every dollar in gambling tax revenue, U.S. states spend under a penny on problem gam…
Wynn Las Vegas agrees to $5.5M fine over AML violations
The Nevada Gaming Control Board (NGCB) has agreed to another multimillion-dollar settlement with a major Las Vegas casino and entertainment…
Danske Spil elects “trusted hand” Lars Krarup as new Chairman
The Board of Danish national lottery operator Danske Spil has followed the recommendation of Denmark’s Ministry of Finance, announcing the…
International Game Technology soars after being part of the winning bid for the Italian lottery
International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) announced on Monday that a consortium it leads was awarded the bid for the Italy Lotto License…
GLI Wins Compliance Solution of the Year at SBC Americas
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Wins "Compliance Solution of the Year" at the SBC Americas Awards LAKEWOOD, N.J. (May 19, 2025) –…
IGT-Led Consortium Will Be Proposed to Be Awarded the Italy Lotto License Through November 2034
LONDON, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that the Judging Commission comp…
The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would save the Texas Lottery
DALLAS — The Texas Senate has approved a bill that would save the Texas Lottery but place it under new leadership and add several new restr…
JOB: West Virginia Lottery Director
West Virginia Lottery Director Job Posting
April 2025
Job Summary
A rare and exciting opportunity to become the Director of the West Vir…
Virginia Lottery releases April 2025 casino activity report
17 May 2025
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Today, the Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of April 2025. Ther…
Mary Neubauer, Iowa Lottery, to retire in June after 26 years of service
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn noted during the Iowa Lottery's recent annual meeting, the notion of "leaving a legacy of service" was a const…
JOB: Texas LOTTERY - Investigator VI (00049965)
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: TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION
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: Texas-Austin
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Ithuba Poised to Run Lottery for Next 12 Months
A company closely linked to the current lottery operator is busy negotiating a temporary licence to run the lottery for the next twelve mon…
Pennsylvania AG’s office says it seized hundreds of illegal gambling machines disguised as skill games
The Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office announced Tuesday it seized hundreds of illegal gambling machines allegedly supplied to storefro…
Las Vegas celebrates 120th birthday
PRESS RELEASE) -- Las Vegas celebrated its 120th birthday, as dignitaries and special guests came together to commemorate the destination’s…
Dutch government makes firm decision on future ownership of state lottery
The Dutch government has opted to retain ownership of the country’s national lottery, the Nederlandse Loterij, deeming the move in line wit…
Bulgarian deputy PM says Eurozone entry will deal a blow to gambling black market
Atanas Zafirov has said gambling harm is an issue of national security.
Bulgaria.- Deputy prime minister Atanas Zafirov has suggested that…
Largest Neoverse bowling facility in the world opens in Wisconsin, US
The Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley, located in Wisconsin, US, recently completed the installation of QubicaAMF’s Neoverse.
Neoverse is an immer…
West Virginia Lottery Launches Its First eInstant Game From The Pollard Digital Games Studio
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 15, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to congratulate the West Virgin…
POLAND: Under Polish law, playing with a foreign unlicensed operator may expose him to criminal liability
Let’s picture this scenario… A player loses a significant sum of money to an online casino operating out of Curaçao. Unaware of legal circu…