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New IGT Research What Drives Player Loyalty?
A new IGT report outlines best practices and actionable strategies to harness the power of loyalty programs.
As lotteries compete fo…
IGT Maintains Highest MSCI ESG Rating of AAA for Second Consecutive Year
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LONDON, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT)…
New igaming bill introduced in Wyoming
House Bill 162 introduces measures to legalise and regulate online betting.
US.- Several Wyoming legislators are pushing House Bill 162 …
Oregon Lottery Launches Cash Pop With Hourly Chances To Win
News Release from Oregon Lottery Posted on FlashAlert: January 13th, 2025 1:27 PM
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Pollard Banknote Announces Renewal and Expansion of its Credit Facility
WINNIPEG, MB, Jan. 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited "Pollard Banknote"; (TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce that Pollard Banknote…
Cooley Arroyo takes over as Chief Compliance Officer for the NH Lottery
CONCORD, NH – Following a 10-year career in civil litigation with prominent New England law firm Cleveland, Waters and Bass P.A., Cooley Ar…
Eli, Peyton Manning to Star in FanDuel ‘Kick of Destiny’ Commercials
Eli and Peyton Manning will be the stars of the third iteration of FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny” advertising campaign, which allows the sport…
Oregon Lottery transfers $947M back to the state
The Oregon Lottery will return more than $947 million to the state for the 2024 fiscal year – a $48 million increase from the previous year…
Virginia Lottery Awards iLottery Contract Renewal to NeoPollard Interactive
LANSING, Michigan, January 6, 2025 /CNW/ – NeoPollard Interactive LLC (“NeoPollard Interactive” or “NPi” or “Company”), jointly owned by Po…
Delta Airlines Books Partnership With DraftKings
Delta Airlines announced a new partnership with DraftKings this week that will see the airline offer many of the online sportsbook and casi…
PANEL DISCUSSION: Driving the Omni-Channel Experience
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Moderator: Mark Michalko, Richard Bateson, Shannon DeHaven, Helene Keeley, Randy Spielman, Lorne Weil
Pechanga pledges $500,000.00 to aid Los Angeles fire victims
The Pechanga Tribe in Southern California announced today a contribution of $500,000.00 to assist Los Angeles fire victims impacted by the…
Digital Responsibility: Safeguarding minors online -Hosted by: The European Lotteries (EL) February 5 @European Parliament (Brussels)
Digital technologies are transforming our economies and societies at unprecedented speed. As the EU strives to promote a human-centric, fai…
PANEL DISCUSSION: Digital Lottery is about so much more than selling lottery tickets online
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Kelley-Jaye Cleland, Moderator; Panelists: Jesse Saccoccio, Peter Sullivan, Rebecca Swindle, Matt Taormina, Rob Wesle…
Wynn Resorts acquires Crown London, expanding its international footprint
Australia’s Crown Resorts has announced that it has entered into an agreement to sell Crown London to Wynn Resorts.
According to a company…
Singapore blocks over 3,800 illegal gambling websites
These measures, effective as of 31 December 2024, are part of a broader effort to curb illegal online gambling targeting the local populati…
Numerous Online Gaming, Sports Betting Bills Headed To State Legislatures
The new year brings new legislative sessions for numerous states around the country. For a few, that has meant the filing of gambling-relat…
Cooley Arroyo Takes Over as Chief Compliance Officer for the New Hampshire Lottery
CONCORD, N.H.
- Following a 10-year career in civil litigation with prominent New England law firm Cleveland, Waters and Bass P.A., Coole…
Maine bill would ban all fantasy prop bets
A bill filed in the Maine Senate proposes a blanket ban on prop betting in fantasy contests. Senate Bill 33 was filed by Democrat Sen. Cra…
Nederlandse Loterij names Maartje Geven as chief technology and information officer
The Nederlandse Loterij has appointed Maartje Geven as chief technology and information officer, with Geven starting the role on 1 March 20…
Greentube Alderney Limited to pay £1m for regulatory failures
09 January 2025
Online gambling business Greentube Alderney Limited, trading as Admiral Casino, is to pay £1 million after a Commission in…
Speaker Ledbetter: Passing a lottery is ‘complicated’ – but Alabama wants to vote on it
Alabama Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter is not willing to predict yet whether there is any momentum in the Alabama Legislature to…
Class action lawsuits filed against DraftKings over ad practices
DraftKings is facing a series of class action lawsuits in several states concerning promotional practices that are deemed deceptive and fra…
The 16 lottery companies that form the German Lotto and Toto Block look back on a very successful year in 2024.
Strong year for luck – LOTTO 6aus49 and Co. inspire throughout Germany
Michael Barth, Managing Director of Bremer Toto und Lotto GmbH…
Ohio casinos and racinos report $198.2 million in November revenue, slightly up from 2023
Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos earned a total of $198.2 million in gambling revenue in November 2024, marking an increase of $3 million from…
In memoriam: Mohamed Sulaimani
It is with great sadness that EL has received the news of the passing of Mr Mohamed Sulaimani, Director General of the Société de Gestion d…
New Jersey gaming regulator eyes stricter reporting in rules update
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) is considering new regulatory requirements that would mandate gambling operators to dis…
Brazil Supreme Court rejects Loterj’s latest appeal in ongoing spat with federal government
Supreme Federal Court (STF) minister André Mendonça has rejected the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery’s (Loterj) appeal against the ban on stat…
Poland Proposes EU Group to Tackle Illegal Gambling Revenue
Poland has proposed the EU form a working group to combat unregulated gambling as part of a bid to recover lost tax revenue.
The Central E…
Texas Lottery Commission has introduced a new step for players purchasing games at self-service vending machines
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It’s been 32 years since its inception and now the Nebraska Lottery hits $1 Billion distributed to the state
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - It’s been 32 years since its inception and now the Nebraska Lottery has surpassed a large mark in funds it’s given b…
Minnesota senator eyes 'safest' sports betting bill in US
A senator in Minnesota, US, believes the sports betting bill he plans to reintroduce this year would be the “safest sports wagering bill in…
French regulator orders top tier operators to reduce promotional spend in 2025
Each year, licensed operators in France are required to submit their plans and budget for upcoming promotional spend for approval from the…
Finland legislative review council probes government on new legislation increasing gambling harms
A legislative review council in Finland has called for more detail on whether the new gambling framework could increase gambling harms and…
Scientific Games Renews Popular SLINGO License for Five Years, Expands Portfolio to Include Instant Scratch, Draw, Monitor and Digital Games
Scientific Games Renews Popular SLINGO License for Five Years, Expands Portfolio to Include Instant Scratch, Draw, Monitor and Digi…
Caesars Sells World Series of Poker to Online Gambling Operator for $500 Million
Bloomberg) -- Caesars Entertainment Inc. has agreed to sell its World Series of Poker brand to online gambling operator NSUS Group Inc. for…
IGT Reveals Localized Versions of Top-Performing Games at ICE Barcelona 2025
Multi-level progressive sensation Tiger and Dragon™ game makes international trade show debut
Content-packed IGT UNITE™ multi-game bundl…
Virginia iGaming legislation makes its first appearance
Senate Bill 827, sponsored by Senator Locke, aims to expand Virginia’s gambling framework by allowing its existing licensed casino operator…
Pennsylvania Expected To Join Online Poker Shared Market Soon
The slow-growing regulated U.S. online poker market could be seeing even more shared liquidity in the new year. Pennsylvania has officially…
Thai government starting discussions to legalize online gambling: report
Thailand’s government is going to start preliminary discussions about legalizing online gambling even as the nation pushes to open its fir…
Maryland Legislature to debate online gambling legalisation
House Bill 17 seeks to legalise and regulate online gambling in the state. If passed, it would authorise the State Lottery and Gaming Contr…
AGEM Index decreases 4.8 percent in December
December 2024 The AGEM Index fell by 79.54 points…
A safe bet for education: California Lottery generates $2.25 billion for public schools
The California Lottery raised more than $2.25 billion for the state’s public schools in 2024, bringing to $46 billion the total the lotter…
Casino operator Mohegan lost $234M in FY 2024 after opening new South Korea casino; looming debt maturities raise concerns
Casino operator Mohegan recently announced in its annual report that it lost $234.5 million in the 2024 fiscal year, following the March de…
MGM’s 2025 outlook could hinge on BetMGM as Deutsche Bank highlights digital pivot
MGM Resorts International is expected to rely heavily on its online gambling platform BetMGM to drive growth in 2025, according to a recen…
Will Alabama get another shot at a state lottery?
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With dozens of people crossing the state line to grab the…
New York Sports Betting Brings in $61M in Revenue During Christmas Week
Action was was spurred by the NFL’s Week 17, which featured two Christmas Day games, and nearly 20 college football bowl games during the h…
New Hampshire Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Sports Betting Age
Sponsors of the bill estimate that the state will lose roughly $640,000 per year in revenue due to the lost betting activity of those under…
Dutch Gaming Authority's general fine policy in force
The KSA will issue fines of up to €2m plus a percentage of operator revenue.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautori…
Powerful Lt. Governor stands in way of Texas legalizing sports betting despite growing support
Online sports betting has skyrocketed in popularity in the U.S. over the past five or six years. While many states are profiting from the i…
Flutter Repurchasing Shares, Aims to Buy Back $350M by End of Q1
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) is off to a solid start with its previously announced $5 billion share repurchase program as the sportsb…
Coney Island? Citi Field? Hudson Yards? Who wins a casino license in ‘25?
So much may seem uncertain going into 2025, but one thing New Yorkers can feel confident about — or even wager on – is that at least one ne…
Familiar Sponsor Files Maryland Online Casino Bill
After a failed attempt in 2024, a familiar proponent has filed a new Maryland online casino bill as the new session gears up.
Del. Vanessa…
Brazilian betting market takes shape as license applications confirmed
The Brazilian market is taking shape at a rapid rate as the Ministry of Finance detailed that 68 businesses have completed full licence app…
mDLs - mobile driver licenses - accepted at bars, casinos in more US states
The U.S. is increasing the number of mobile driver licenses (mDLs) while digital documents find new uses in bars and other entertainment ve…
Ohio sports betting handle surpasses $1 billion in November
Ohio fell just short of setting a new monthly sports betting handle record in November as players in the state wagered a total of $1.02 bil…
Virginia Could Consider iGaming, In-State College Sports Betting, in 2025
Virginia is one of several states with legal sports betting that forbids wagering on its colleges.
Virginia lawmakers have an opportunity…
The Ohio Lottery has contributed more than $33 billion to education since 1974
Ohio Lottery Winners Cash in more than $2.98 billion in prizes in 2024
The Ohio Lottery is proud to present to the citizens of Ohio a Lott…
Argentina's online gambling landscape: Navigating new advertising regulations
Argentina's online gambling industry is undergoing significant changes due to proposed legislative measures. The Argentine Chamber of Deput…
Online sports betting in Mississippi set for renewed debate in 2025
As Mississippi lawmakers prepare to reconvene in Jackson for the 2025 legislative session, the contentious
As Mississippi lawmakers prepar…
Italy Enacts New Regulations For Online Gaming Industry
The new year is bringing some changes to internet gaming in Italy. This includes a new licensing process as part of a new reorganization of…
Oklahoma lawmakers to renew legal sports betting push with bill already submitted ahead of legislative session
Oklahoma lawmakers are set to renew the push for legal sports betting in the new year. Former coach and now Oklahoma State Senator Dave Rad…
The Singapore Police Force is now in charge of blocking illegal gambling websites, according to the Gambling Regulatory Authority (GRA)
The change was announced via a Facebook post by the GRA, which thanked the public for its contributions in reducing harm caused by illegal…
Virginia Lottery releases November 2024 sports betting report
The Virginia Lottery released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of November 2024. Betwe…
The WLA & The European Lotteries Security and Operational Risks Seminar has wrapped up with plenty of food for thought
The WLA & The European Lotteries Security and Operational Risks Seminar has wrapped up with plenty of food for thought. A supplier r…
Australia: The Lott 'We’re reflecting on the positive impacts we’ve been able to create for our community partners in 2024'
As the new year nears, we’re reflecting on the positive impacts we’ve been able to create for our community partners in 2024. Thanks to ou…
Brazil reveals list of legal sports for fixed-odds betting
Local reports also indicate a flurry of online gaming and sports betting license approvals.
Key points:
- Brazil confirms an extensiv…
California Lawsuit Accuses Online Sweepstakes Site of Operating Illegally Based on Internet Cafe Law
Lawsuit alleges High 5 Entertainment has “scaled up, on a massive scale, an illegal tactic that criminals once attempted to use to evade st…
Allwyn agrees to acquire controlling interest in online sports betting and gaming operator Novibet
Novibet is an established gaming operator with its own technology stack, which has more than 1,000 employees across hubs in Malta, Greece a…
Bally's begins investment search for Chicago casino, resort
Bally’s Corporation is now seeking investment for a 25 per cent equity stake in its upcoming Chicago casino and resort project. Bally’s Chi…
Delaware’s Gaming Handle Breaks Six-Year Record for Two Consecutive Months
In October 2024, Delaware’s total gaming handle reached $24,502,521, surpassing the previous record of $24,206,090 set in November 2018, fi…
An Unforgettable Holiday Season Produces Big Win in California
RELEASE DATE: 12/28/2024 UPDATED In the middle of the holiday season, a Mega Milllions® ticket-holder in California has a lot to celebrate…
Public Gaming International Magazines 2024
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Impact of Google's potential Android split on the iGaming industry
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has set its sights on Google’s perceived monopoly, proposing a significant split of its Chrome browser a…
US Sports Betting Revenue & Handle
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The US sports betting industry is in its seventh year of regulated operations outside of Nevada, and proceeds are pour…
Online Sports Betting Boom: Blumenthal Demands Federal Standards to Protect Consumers Against Problem Gambling
Blumenthal’s SAFE Bet Act would address public health threat caused by the widespread legalization of sports betting
[WASHINGTON, DC] – U…
Explosion Of Sweepstakes Is The Top Gaming Story Of The Year
A rumbling can often be felt throughout the gaming industry whenever there is new competition on the scene, and that was absolutely true wi…
EU Toughens Legislation to Realign Gambling Industry
The stricter laws set by the European Union are changing the face of gambling, especially in the UK. These new regulations speak loudly of…
Online Gaming Continues to Drive $67 Billion Revenue Forecast in 2024
The American Gaming Association (AGA) forecasts that U.S. commercial gaming revenue will surpass $67 billion in 2024, marking the fourth co…
Investigating the Skin Gambling Ecosystem -BARRON's
Skin Gambling - a global network of online gambling connected to a videogame has been operating under the radar for more than a decade, lea…
Irish National Lottery- Returns generated for Good Causes amounted to €227.9 million for 2023
Nearly 30 cent in every €1 spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes in the areas of sport, youth, health, welfare, educatio…
Problem Gambling Often Called ‘The Silent Disease’
Baltimore, Md (KM) Problem gambling is often called the “silent disease,” according to Carin Miller, a Western Maryland Certified Peer Supp…
JDSupra Gaming & Gambling Update
Recent Developments
Senate Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Sports-Betting While Industry Watches from the Sidelines
Tennessee Look…
A look back at the gambling legislation that made it in 2024
Any calendar year brings a slew of noteworthy changes in the ever-evolving U.S. gaming industry, and 2024 was no different. We rounded up s…
Massachusetts’s three casinos generate nearly $101M in November gambling revenue
MGM Springfield took in $23.1 million in gross gambling revenue from slots and table games in November, according to numbers released Frida…
Spain's 'fat' lottery delivers hefty $2.8 billion prize in centuries-old Christmas tradition
"El Gordo" originated in 1812 during the Napoleonic Wars. Now the drawing is watched live on television and livestreamed globally.
Spain’…
Three US gambling bills will die by end of year but three wagering bills pre-filed for 2025
When the clock strikes midnight on 31 December, gambling bills in Michigan and Ohio will die. And there is no clear indication that lawmake…
Richard Bateson appointed as the new CEO of INTRALOT, Inc. in the USA
INTRALOT S.A. is pleased to announce that Richard Bateson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of INTRALOT Inc., a wholly owned subsi…
Mega Millions jackpot Nears $1 Billion for Christmas Eve Drawing
RELEASE DATE: 12/21/2024 There’s extra magic in the air this holiday season as the Mega Millions® jackpot has grown to almost a billion do…
IGT 'Animal Instincts -Making Next-Level eInstants a Roaring Success'
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IGT 'Full Steam Ahead'
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'El Gordo' lottery in Spain spreads Christmas riches worth $2.8 billion
El Gordo is the world's largest lottery, with a total prize pool of €2.7 billion and over 70% of Spaniards participating
Spain's Christmas…
The Florida Lottery has shut down an unauthorized online courier service, The Lotter
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA)— The Florida Lottery has shut down an unauthorized online courier service, The Lotter.
The Lotter was unlawfully…
Congress weighs federal gambling crackdown amid growing concerns
With sports betting now legal in 38 states, experts worry that gambling addiction is on the rise
A public health crisis is rapidly taking…