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New Hampshire Lottery reports $880 million in 2025 sports bets
The New Hampshire Lottery reported a record-breaking $880.6 million in total sports betting handle for 2025, marking an 11% increase over t…
The Iowa Lottery reported a 16% increase in sales for December 2025, reaching $51.1 million
The Iowa Lottery reported a 16% increase in sales for December 2025, reaching $51.1 million, marking its best sales month in three years. T…
National Lotto checkout rule that affects any UK person buying scratch cards
There is a little-known rule in place that people might never realise when taking a chance on a scratch card at the checkout. People who ma…
Kentucky Lottery sales topped $2B in 2025
For the fourteenth year in a row, the Kentucky Lottery saw record-breaking sales in 2025, drawing in more than $2 billion dollars, a 2.8% i…
NFL won’t allow prediction markets ads for Super Bowl LX
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket have made significant waves in the sports scene over the past year, but the NFL is steering c…
CFTC chair instructs staff to draft new rulebook for prediction markets
In his first public remarks since taking office Selig said yesterday (29 January) that the agency will move to establish a new regulatory f…
Bill to let Alabamians vote on whether they want lottery, sports betting coming soon, senator says
Alabama State Senator Merika Coleman says she will drop a bill next week that will offer Alabama voters an opportunity to answer a question…
AGA projects record $1.76 billion in Super Bowl LX bets
Yogonet InternationalAssociations It also warns on prediction markets AGA projects record $1.76 billion in Super Bowl LX bets
Americans ar…
Feds Look To Be Expanding Scope Of NBA Betting Scandal
Federal authorities are expanding an investigation into NBA sports betting game manipulation revealed in October.
According to a report fr…
Maryland Lottery claims sweeps sites are just as illegal as offshore casinos
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency (MLGCA) officials testified at a legislative committee hearing on Wednesday that the state needs…
Virginia House approves credit card ban for online sports betting
The Virginia House of Delegates voted 94–3 on Wednesday to pass a bill banning the use of credit cards for online sports betting, sending t…
Brightstar Lottery and its World-Class Solutions Chosen to Power Wisconsin Lottery
LONDON, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that its subsidiary, Brightstar Gl…
Aloha May Mean Goodbye for Prediction Markets in Hawaii
Hawaii Democrats introduce bill to ban prediction markets in the state
Ban would apply to broad swath of event contracts, extending beyo…
Brightstar Lottery Delivers Industry-Leading Sales Force Automation Solution to Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation
LONDON, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it has deployed its Sales Wiz…
Iowa bill aims to bring prediction markets under state regulation
Iowa lawmakers have introduced Senate File 2085, aimed at bringing federally regulated prediction market platforms under state oversight…
EL/WLA Marketing Seminar 2026: ''Content Is Queen'' - Crowning the Art of Storytelling in Barcelona
This week the EL/WLA Marketing Seminar returned to Barcelona for the second year in a row. With a record number of participants - over 200…
Google to tighten requirements for gambling advertisers
New requirements will apply to Google gambling advertisers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
UK. The search giant Google is to int…
MUSL Confirms Launch of Multi-State X’s and O’s Game
Powerball is partnering with the National Football League (NFL) to launch a new multi-state game that will bring ‘the best of both worlds’…
Prediction Markets and College Sports: NCAA Pushes for National Rules
NCAA President Charlie Baker is calling for an immediate suspension of prediction markets tied to college sports, warning that they operate…
Scientific Games and Delaware Lottery Launch Evolutionary iLottery Program with Focus on Sustainable Growth
New Online Sales Program Connects Seamlessly with Loyalty Program, Drives Delaware Player Engagement
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Bally’s chair Soo Kim details Star Entertainment Group salvation plan
In an exclusive one-on-one interview with Inside Asian Gaming from the show floor of ICE Barcelona, Bally’s Corp Chairman Soo Kim discusses…
New York Lawmakers Have A Lot They Want To Change About Legal Betting
New York lawmakers seem enthusiastic about changing the state’s online sports betting laws. Wednesday, seven bills were filed, each of whic…
PAGCOR Chair on busting the Philippines’ black market
PAGCOR chairman Alejandro Tengco busted the online gambling black market in the Philippines – but how did he do it?
The story of white ver…
UK: taxes should be increased on online gambling, while sparing other areas of the industry which are viewed as less harmful
The UK government has formally confirmed its support for tax hikes on the online gambling sector, as previously set out in Chancellor Rache…
TN lawmaker wants to ban virtual-currency sweeps & gambling devices
Tennessee is the latest state where lawmakers introduce legislation that takes action against the operation of online sweepstakes casinos w…
West Virginia becomes latest US state to seek gambling tax increases
House Bill 4397 and House Bill 4398, sponsored by Delegate Chris Burkhammer with additional sponsorship on the interactive wagering measu…
Forbes Launching Prediction Markets, but Real Money Won’t Be at Stake
The financial publication expects to launch ForbesPredict in the second half of 2026
It won’t involve real money and will focus on outco…
Kjerulf Ainsworth extends offer to acquire additional 2.9% of Ainsworth Game Technology until 30 January
Kjerulf Ainsworth, son of company founder Len Ainsworth, has extended until 30 January the offer period to acquire an additional 2.9% of Au…
EL Press Release: CJEU Confirms Player’s National Law Governs Illegal Online Gambling Claims
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CJEU Confirms Player’s National Law Governs Illegal Online Gambling Claims
Brussels, 21 January 2026 – The Court of Justice…
Indiana, Tennessee Latest States to Consider Sweepstakes Casino Bans
Indiana and Tennessee have become the latest states to crack down on unregulated sweepstakes casinos, both making headway towards a possibl…
Scientific Games Enters Digital Collab with Lotteries Entertainment Innovation Alliance
Jan 20, 2026
Company Will Deliver Digital Game Projects to European Lotteries Group LEIA
ATLANTA – January 20, 2026 – Scientific Games ha…
Missouri Lottery Celebrates 40 Years of Winning
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Indiana iLottery bill dead for 2026 due to lack of support
A legislative proposal to establish online lottery play in Indiana has died for 2026 after the bill’s sponsor, a leading House representati…
Allwyn and Gopuff Partner to Bring The National Lottery to Customers’ Doorsteps
Gopuff customers can now add National Lottery Scratchcards to their orders for delivery to their door in as fast as 15 minutes
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UK National Lottery operator Allwyn announces digital upgrade 22 Jan 2026
UK National Lottery operator Allwyn announces digital upgrade 22 Jan 2026
The National Lottery website and apps will go offline for aroun…
Massachusetts court upholds state ban on prediction markets
A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has allowed the state to move forward with a preliminary injunction against Kalshi, clearing the way f…
UK National Lottery scratchcards now available for home order
National Lottery players are now able to get their scratchcards delivered to their doorstep thanks to instant commerce firm Gopuff.
Player…
Finland's new gambling watchdog to revoke licenses and block sites
(PRESS RELEASE) -- As Finland prepares to launch its regulated gambling market on 1 July 2027, the focus has shifted from what the rules ar…
Finland publishes new Gambling Act following presidential approval
The Finnish Gambling Act has been formally published after receiving its final signature from President Alexander Stubb on 16 January, comp…
Kalshi eats into sportsbook app download share during NFL Playoffs
At the same time, prediction market platform Kalshi surged to a new high in consumer adoption.
In an analysis by Jordan Bender of Citizens…
Alberta Moves Closer to Launching Legal Online Sports Betting and iGaming
Alberta is preparing to launch regulated online sports betting and iGaming, potentially becoming Canada’s second province with a competitiv…
Nevada regulator files civil enforcement action against Polymarket
The Nevada Gaming Control Board has filed a civil enforcement action in the District Court for Carson City against Blockratize, owner of pr…
TheLotter leaving New York two months after announcing NJ shutdown
Digital lottery courier service TheLotter is ending its operations in New York, just two months after it announced it would pull out of nei…
Facebook, Instagram parent Meta ‘turning a blind eye’ to illegal gambling ads, UK regulator says
LONDON, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Britain's Gambling Commission said on Monday that Meta Platforms (META.O), opens new tab , the owner of Faceboo…
GLI launches new GLIAccess customer portal
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) has announced the launch of an all-new update to its GLIAccess customer portal, providing client pr…
Sports and gambling: The pitfalls of an alliance
Sports and gambling: The pitfalls of an alliance Can we believe what we see on the athletic field, or are the outcomes being manipulated? T…
National lottery game Millionaire for Life™ debuts next month
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Jan. 15, 2026
National lottery game Millionaire for Life™ debuts next month
Daily drawings offer a chance to win t…
AGA and IGA call on Congress to address unregulated sports event contracts
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Below is a joint letter from the American Gaming Association and Indian Gaming…
U.S. charges 20 college basketball players in largest point-shaving scandal in 75 years
Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged 20 current and former U.S. college basketball players in what authorities described as the largest…
U.S. prediction markets could reach $1 trillion, Eilers & Krejcik says
Prediction markets could grow into a $1 trillion industry across the United States when fully mature, with contracts tied to sports outcome…
Goldman Sachs CEO is looking at how the Wall Street bank can get involved in prediction markets
The move signals growing institutional interest in a corner of finance that has gained increased traction among traders.
Solomon met wit…
Google allowing prediction market ads starting Jan. 21
Google is “reclassifying” the prediction market as a financial product rather than gambling and opening up advertising in the U.S., startin…
Allwyn closes $1.5B acquisition of majority stake in PrizePicks
The blockbuster deal for a majority stake in fantasy sports giant PrizePicks is finalized.
European lottery firm Allwyn announced the clos…
Rhode Island Lottery Recognizes America’s 250th Anniversary With the RI 250 Instant Game
Rhode Island Lottery launches new instant game for America's 250th birthday The Rhode Island Lottery has released a new instant game to c…
Denmark submits gambling amendments for EC approval
Denmark has notified the European Commission of proposed amendments to the country’s Gambling Act, which include new rules for advertising…
Finland's president to approve new gambling regulations
Finland’s multi-licensing gambling regulations are being formally signed off by the president today.
The final sign-off follows the approv…
CJEU sides with Austria on gambling claims against Malta licences- Online Gamblers Can Seek Redress In Countries Of Residence: EU Top Court
The Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) recently ruled that Austrian gamblers can sue Maltese-licensed operators in Austria to re…
Hong Kong Sevens partnering with HKJC for Racing with Rugby Week in April
Hong Kong’s biggest sports week is about to get bigger, with a new partnership between Hong Kong China Rugby, the Hong Kong Jockey Club and…
Virginia Lottery releases December 2025 casino activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Today, the Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of December 2025. There are four…
New retail chief named at National Lottery operator Allwyn UK
Allwyn UK has appointed “transformation expert” Bridget Lea as new Retail Chief to head up a new unit to accelerate the overhaul of the Nat…
Kalshi faces class-action lawsuit in New York
A class action lawsuit has been filed inn New York alleging that Kalshi runs an online sports betting platform without the necessary licens…
RECENT POWERBALL® RUN GENERATES $78 MILLION FOR TEXAS PUBLIC EDUCATION
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RECENT POWERBALL® RUN GENERATES $78 MILLION FOR…
Fennica Gaming Deepens Partnership with Loto-Québec by Launching eInstant Games
Fennica Gaming Deepens Partnership with Loto-Québec by Launching eInstant Games
Building on the momentum of its successful market entry…
Public Gaming International Magazine November/December 2025
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Mississippi Lottery debuts state's first $30 scratch-off ticket
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Last week, the Mississippi Lottery launched its first-ever $30 scratch-off ticket — the most a player can pay for a singl…
TENNESSEE ORDERS PREDICTION MARKETS TO HALT SPORTS BETS
The Tennessee Sports Wagering Council (SWC) has issued orders to the prediction market platforms Kalshi, Polymarket, and Crypto.com, instru…
Powerball Becomes Official Presenting Partner of the Disc Golf Pro Tour
January 12, 2026
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Disc Golf Pro Tour (DGPT) is pleased to announce that Powerball®, the iconic national lottery ga…
German lottery sales top €8.2bn in 2025
Following an absolute record year in 2024, the 16 state-run lottery companies united in the German Lotto and Toto Association (DLTB) are ta…
The future of MUSL: New Gaming, Branding & Promotional Initiatives Moderator: Matt Strawn, President and CEO of the Iowa Lottery and Chair of the Powerball Group
The future of MUSL: New Gaming, Branding & Promotional Initiatives Moderator: Matt Strawn, President and CEO of the Iowa Lottery and C…
Scientific Games 'The Power of Partnership in New Zealand'
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New Year, New Way To Play: Washington’s Lottery Debuts $1 Million St. Patrick’s Day Raffle
With just 250,000 tickets available, the raffle offers players one of their clearest shots at a seven-figure prize
Olympia, Wash. (January…
Evolving Draw Based Games in a Digital Era - Introducing Ten4 - Ali Beyrer, Product Success Manager, Allwyn North America
CLICK HERE TO WATCH Evolving Draw Based Games in a Digital Era Introducing Ten4 Ali Beyrer, Product Success Manager, Allwyn North Ameri…
German Lotto and Toto Block (DLTB) Annual report of state lottery companies: Stability despite short jackpot phases
The 16 lottery companies united in the German Lotto and Toto Block have differing views on the year 2025.
164 million-euro wins in Germany…
Brightstar Lottery to Deliver Engaging Instant Tickets in California with New Six-Year Contract
Jan 06, 2026
LONDON, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that its subsidiary…
NAAiG statement on Maine Gov. Janet Mills' reversal of iGaming veto commitment
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The National Association Against iGaming is deeply disappointed by Governor Janet Mills' decision to reverse her long-st…
All nine MLB teams cancel their contracts with FanDuel Sports Network
The nine Major League Baseball teams televised by FanDuel Sports Network have terminated their contracts with FanDuel SN and its struggling…
Kansas Lottery Taps IWG to Deliver Retail-Inspired eInstants for Growing iLottery Program
Thursday, January 8, 2026 — Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading independent supplier of eInstant games to NASPL and WLA-member lotteries, h…
Aristocrat extends share buy-back program, additional $500M in shares open to purchase by March 2027
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced that it will extend its on-market share buy-back program, allowing a further AU$750 million ($502…
Virginia Begins Debate On Legalizing Online Poker, Gaming
A bipartisan effort to legalize online gaming is underway in Virginia. Online poker and casinos could enhance the state’s gaming landscape;…
Bill Bans Government Officials From Using Prediction Markets
Effort Comes After Possible Insider Trading Controversies
In the wake of recent prediction market-related controversies, Rep. Ritchie Torr…
Allwyn and OPAP win shareholder approval to advance merger
OPAP shareholders have approved the measures required to proceed with its re-domiciliation to Luxembourg, and the related business combinat…
FanDuel Pushes Back Against Record-Tying CA$350,000 Penalty From Ontario Regulator
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has fined FanDuel for failing to appropriately identify, respond to, and report suspici…
New York Lawmakers Open 2026 Session With Proposal to Ban Prediction Market Sports Betting
As New York lawmakers convened for the 2026 legislative session on January 7, gambling policy quickly emerged as a focal point, advancing m…
European gambling regulation’s quiet convergence: Is cross-market harmonisation the answer?
Legal and regulatory experts consider how Europe may seek to harmonise regulation across various sectors that touch on gambling.
For most…
Maryland Casinos Generate $159.8 Million in Gaming Revenue During December 2025
Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $159,778,289 in revenue from slot machines and table games during December 2025. The statewide…
AGCO issues penalty against FanDuel Canada
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario says the operator failed to identify and report suspicious betting and match-fixing activity…
New bill proposes new powers against illegal online gaming in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing has proposed granting the Racing and Gaming Commission authority to tackle unlic…
Indiana Inching Closer To Allowing Online Lottery Sales
Indiana is taking another step toward putting the Hoosier Lottery online, with the House Public Policy Committee voting 9–3 on Tuesday to a…
Dow Jones enters prediction markets with Polymarket
News Corp-owned Dow Jones is making prediction market data available across its consumer platforms through an exclusive partnership with Po…
Andrew Leeper Joins Imagine Experience as Vice President of Marketing
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Andrew Leeper Joins Imagine Experience as Vice Pres…
It's Time for the GAME SHOW EXPERIENCE, Scientific Games' Newest Omnichannel Linked Game
World's Largest Lottery Games Company to Bring Players from Across U.S. to Exclusive Winners' Event in Los Angeles Offering up to $10 Milli…
Draft legislation grants more powers to seize illegal gaming terminals in Luxembourg
There are also plans to regulate online gambling in Luxembourg.
Luxembourg.- The government of Luxembourg has introduced draft legislation…
The Country of Georgia bans 40% of population from gambling
There are now over 1.5 million people on the country’s gambling exclusion register.
Georgia.- The Georgian government has completed a nati…