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Nebraska Lottery Takes A Successful Third Leap With Frogger!
Nebraska Lottery Takes A Successful Third Leap With Frogger!
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, November 5, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Polla…
NASCAR Powerball Playoff: Four lottery players bound for NASCAR Championship Weekend and $1 million drawing
Four lottery players bound for NASCAR Championship Weekend and $1 million drawing
$1 million drawing to be broadcast live from Phoenix Rac…
Greek gambling market sees 14% growth in turnover during first eight months of 2024
The Greek gambling market has experienced growth in 2024, with total gaming revenue (TGR) for the first eight months reaching €28.3 billion…
Public Gaming International Magazine September/October 2024
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GLI celebrates history and looks to changing gaming industry
For more than 35 years, Gaming Laboratories International has driven results in a rapidly transforming global industry, strengthening certi…
West Virginia Lottery introduces new digital platform to allow for more user accessibility
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Lottery is introducing a new, digital platform to give customers the ability to make purchases on the…
New York’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP) has unveiled new measures in an effort to prevent problem gambling in the state
New York’s Responsible Play Partnership (RPP) has unveiled new measures in an effort to prevent problem gambling in the state.
The partner…
Montana Lottery: Montana Millionaire: 500,000 tickets sold in under 3 hours
HELENA— Montana Millionaire lottery tickets sold out in record time on Friday, with all 500,000 tickets purchased in just under three hours…
Lottomatica Group achieves record market share after SKS365 acquisition
The group’s Q3 trading update reports a 19 per cent rise in revenue year-on-year
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The group’s Q3 trading update reports a 19 p…
Svenska Spel has strengthened its dedication to safer gambling, expanded its gambling harm research
Svenska Spel has strengthened its dedication to safer gambling, expanded its gambling harm research, and made strides towards a more inclus…
Amazon Faces 2026 Trial In Groundbreaking Social Casino Lawsuit
A lawsuit against Amazon alleging the tech giant’s involvement in promoting social casino apps is set to proceed after being filed nearly a…
Texas Lottery generates $250 million for Texas Veterans in 15 years
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European Commission ruled that FDJ did not benefit from unfair state aid
PARIS, Oct 31 (Reuters) - The fee France's gambling provider Française des Jeux (FDJ) (FDJ.PA), opens new tab pays for its monopoly to oper…
Kansas Supreme Court will decide what’s just an arcade game, and what’s a gambling
Kansas Supreme Court will decide what’s just an arcade game, and what’s a gambling device A game manufacturer said it’s lost money because…
EU Commission deems FDJ monopoly fair, but increases payment to €477m
The adjustment from €380m follows two 2020 complaints that the amount was too low.
Key points:
- The European Commission has called FDJ's…
Northern Ireland calls for gambling advertising restrictions
“Northern Ireland now stands alone as the only jurisdiction on these islands without updated gambling legislation since the advent of the i…
New Jersey's Smartplay International receives vendor license from UAE's GCGRA
EDGEWATER PARK, NJ, October 31, 2024 – The United Arab Emirates' General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) has awarded Smartpl…
Minnesota Lottery hits $4 billion in return funds
DULUTH, Minn. (Northern News Now) - The Minnesota Lottery has hit a major milestone in giving back to Minnesotans.
On Wednesday, officials…
Illinois Lottery Reports Record Results for Third Consecutive Year
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Gambling in the Netherlands: health association calls for ban on all online gambling ads
The Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care says gambling ads are a threat to young people.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch Asso…
Gambling in the Netherlands: health association calls for ban on all online gambling ads
The Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care says gambling ads are a threat to young people.
The Netherlands.- The Dutch Asso…
OLG announces second-quarter gaming revenue payments to municipal partners
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) made $38,058,857 in second-quarter (July 1 to Sept. 30) installment payments to 29 Ontario…
UKGC pledges to combat economic threat of Black Market
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is ramping up efforts to combat unlicensed gambling, which it views as a serious threat to society and th…
Spanish gambling operators criticise move to reimpose advertising restrictions
The industry body Jdigital has called for the government to work with operators.
Spain.- The Spanish online gambling trade body Jdigital h…
Andreas Kötter, CEO of WestLotto, Germany elected President of the WLA
The WLA elected its new President, Andreas Kötter, CEO of WestLotto, Germany, during its General Assembly on 24 October, which took place i…
The 2024 Lottery Industry Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Click here to see the photos full size and names of some of the current members of the Hall of Fame that were on hand to welcome the new in…
Strategic importance of diversity and inclusion in organizations, especially within the lotteries
On the occasion of the World Lottery Summit 2024 organized by World Lottery Association in Paris, Younes El Mechrafi, CEO of MDJS La Maroca…
Aristocrat Interactive iLottery Strengthens North American Presence with Key New Hires
New Additions to Support Growing Customer Base and Expansion Efforts
Aristocrat Interactive iLottery is pleased to welcome the addition of…
GLI CCO Ian Hughes Named a Winner in the Las Vegas Top Tech Awards 2024
LAS VEGAS (October 24, 2024) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) CCO Ian Hughes has been named a winner in the Las Vegas Top Tech…
Svenska Spel revenue falls as Swedish gambling tax hike bites
The Swedish gambling operator’s Q3 revenue was down 9.2 per cent year-on-year.
Sweden.- Svenska Spel has reported revenue of SEK1.78bn (€1…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has fined NetX Betting €675,000 for offering online gaming without a licence on two platforms
The Dutch gambling regulator said players Dutch players are able to access the company’s illegal offerings via Pferdewetten and BetBird.
T…
Georgia Lottery: $478.2M Powerball jackpot won in Buford; largest lottery winner in Georgia history
ATLANTA – Someone in Georgia woke up this morning as a new multimillionaire and the largest ever Georgia Lottery winner. A single Powerball…
IAGR 2024 Conference keynote – Andrew Rhodes speech
21 October 2024
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR) Co…
Following the Extension of Its Public Tender Offer, FDJ Will Hold 98.60% of the Share Capital of Kindred
October 21, 2024 12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux (FD…
Oregon Lottery reports second-best sports betting handle in September
State-partnered sportsbook DraftKings collected $75.4 million in sports betting handle in September, the Oregon Lottery reported, the secon…
Unions Rally as High Line Surveys Public in Hudson Yards Casino Showdown
Tensions are rising over Hudson Yards’ casino proposal, as unions rallied on Thursday afternoon in support of the $12 billion project — whi…
Minnesotans will vote on whether to renew a proposal earmarking some money from the state lottery to fund environmental programs
This fall, Minnesotans will vote on whether to renew a proposal earmarking some money from the state lottery to fund environmental programs…
Australian lottery and Keno operator Lottery Corporation is currently undergoing a creative pitch
Australian lottery and Keno operator Lottery Corporation is currently undergoing a creative pitch, AdNews can reveal.
The brand has appoin…
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board took a key step toward multi-state online poker by approving a request to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement
Pennsylvania is another step closer to launching multi-state poker after regulators gave their unanimous approval Wednesday for the state’s…
Atlantic Lottery 2023-24 Annual Report
I’m proud to mark another year of game-changing impact at Atlantic Lottery. In 2023-24, we remained focused on serving Atlantic Canadians w…
UK Gambling Commission embarks on black market study to improve monitoring efforts
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is developing its first ever comprehensive study of the UK black market to help improve its monitoring of…
Job Title: Atlas Experiences Project Manager – Event and Company Projects
Job Title: Project Manager – Event and Company Projects Company: Atlas Experiences Location: Roswell, GA – Remote Consideration Based on Ca…
BCLC’s New Horizons: Placing the focus on responsible gambling
Player health is very much in the spotlight at the upcoming British Columbia Lottery Corporation “New Horizons in Safer Gambling” conferenc…
Las Vegas Sands to spend $8 bln to expand MBS resort in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Casino operator Las Vegas Sands (LVS.N), opens new tab plans to invest $8 billion in Singapore to expand its…
Ohio Online Casino Bill Could Have First Hearing in November
A new bill that would allow Ohioans to bet real money on online casino games is on the verge of debate, but it looks like it will be an uph…
IGT Strengthens Partnership with La Française des Jeux via Three-Year Contract to Launch Innovative Instant Tickets
Company to deliver top-performing instant ticket games to one of the world's largest lotteries
LONDON, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inter…
Colorado: A yes vote on Proposition JJ would remove the cap that currently prevents the state from collecting more than $29 million per year
Sports betting profits are exceeding expectations. Prop JJ would let the state keep the extra tax revenue
A yes vote on Proposition JJ wou…
FanDuel Group CEO Amy Howe is the 2024 American Gambling Awards C-Suite Executive of the Year
The American Gambling Awards today announced that Amy Howe, FanDuel Group CEO, has been named C-Suite Executive of the Year for the 2024 A…
Macau legislative committee confirms no plans for online gambling
A Macau legislative committee has officially stated that there are no plans to permit online gambling in the special administrative region…
France Aims To Legalise Online Casinos
France wants to legalise online casinos next year, bringing its rules into line with most EU countries, according to an amendment filed by…
RFP: Sports Wagering Study for Rhode Island Lottery UPDATED
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Request for Proposals RFP #: 24-11 Title Sports Wagering Study for…
PGRI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Renato Ascoli, Paul Erickson, Jannie Haek, Nikos Nikolakopoulos, Sam Wakasugi Wednesday 23rd 5pm Meeting room 252B Palais des Congrès de Paris
PGRI Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony for Renato Ascoli, Paul Erickson, Jannie Haek, Nikos Nikolakopoulos, Sam Wakasugi Wednesday 23rd 5pm…
New Mexico Lottery Announces Zozobra 2025 Scratcher Art Competition
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Lottery has announced a chance for New Mexico artists to feature their artwork on a Zozobra 2025 Scratcher and…
Massachusetts delays full online lottery launch until 2026
While the Massachusetts State Lottery already began legwork to launch the state’s first-ever online lottery platform, it won’t be quite as…
Scientific Games Continues Primary Scratch Card Partnership with La Franҫaise des Jeux
Scientific Games Continues Primary Scratch Card Partnership with La Franҫaise des Jeux
Company Shares FDJ’s Commitment to Environment…
Atlas Experiences Announces Exclusive Partnership with SeaDream Yacht Club for Luxury Private Charters for Global Lottery Companies
Atlas Experiences Announces Exclusive Partnership with SeaDream Yacht Club for Luxury Private Charters for Global Lottery Companies
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Tickets for the Minnesota Lottery’s annual Minnesota Millionaire Raffle go on sale Tuesday, Oct. 22
Lottery’s Popular Minnesota Millionaire Raffle Returns Oct. 22
Roseville (Oct. 21, 2024) – Tickets for the Minnesota Lottery’s annual Minn…
Veikkaus Oy: Veikkaus enters a partnership agreement with the NHL: “More official content from the world’s top ice hockey league to our channels
Veikkaus is the official partner of the world’s largest ice hockey league, the NHL in Finland. With the newly signed partnership, Veikkaus…
NY Sports Betting Handle Back Over $2 Billion As NFL Betting Returns
Empire State bettors sent NY sports betting handle back over $2 billion in September as NFL betting returned to the menu.
The latest state…
"Full Steam Ahead With NASPL" from NASPL INSIGHTS
Published October 17, 2024
The afterglow of Kansas City is still shining a little bit for me. Lester, thanks again for hosting s…
Scientific Games Announces Matt Lynch as New President of Digital, Steve Beason Named Chief Innovation Officer
Moves Come as Company’s Digital Lottery Business Continues Rapid Growth and Innovation Globally
ATLANTA – October 18, 2024 – Scientific…
IGT to Showcase Growth-Driving Solutions at the World Lottery Summit 2024
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Company invites WLS attendees to experience the player journey by demonstrating industry-leading lottery products
L…
Gambling in Ukraine: industry body asks Google to stop blocking ads
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has asked Google to allow licensed gambling operators to advertise their services.
Ukraine.- The Ukra…
Aristocrat flags unfranked dividend due to growth in business
Australian gaming machine group Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced that its upcoming FY24 final dividend is expected to be unfranked…
State Sen. Givhan: Alabama will have to ‘make illegal gambling a felony’ to prevent it
State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said tougher penalties should be in place against operators of illegal gambling if lawmakers want to p…
Arkansas Casino Referendum Will Go Before Voters Following Supreme Court Ruling
An Arkansas casino referendum asking voters to repeal a gaming license assigned to Pope County that was awarded to a commercial entity cont…
Ireland's new gambling regulation bill becomes law
17 October 2024
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Minister of State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for Law Reform, James Browne TD, ha…
OLG to host major international lottery conference in 2025
TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is thrilled to be selected to host the 2025 North American A…
Scientific Games Releases 2023 Sustainability Report Highlighting Global ESG Achievements
Oct 16, 2024
Scientific Games Releases 2023 Sustainability Report Highlighting Global ESG Achievements
ATLANTA – October 16, 2024 – Sc…
Pollard Banknote To Highlight Innovation At The World Lottery Summit 2024
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 16, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL)(“Pollard Banknote” or “the Company”) is pleased to announc…
For the 20th time in a row, the Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) closed out a fiscal year quarter with a transfer to the State’s Lottery for Education Account that exceeded $100 million
LOTTERY NEWS Oct. 16, 2024
LOTTERY MARKS 20TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTERLY TRANSFER TO EDUCATION OF OVER $100 MILLION
Total Raised for Educat…
Online gambling in Finland: regulated market could launch earlier than expected
Finland’s gambling legislation will be sent to the European Commission by the end of this year.
Finland.- The planned opening of a competi…
The Halle Administrative Court has upheld the German gambling regulator’s order to block the payment provider
Germany.- Halle Administrative Court has upheld an order issued by the German federal gambling regulator GGL to block a Swiss payment provi…
Inspired Entertainment Partners with FanDuel to Launch a Suite of Hybrid Dealer Games and Bespoke Sports-Themed Wheel Game
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWWIRE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technolog…
Kindred Group announces third quarter revenue as part of tender offer by La Française des Jeux
Kindred reported total group revenue of £294.5m (€352.2m/$382.3m) in Q3 across all markets and verticals, up 3.7% from the £283.9m accumula…
La Française des Jeux: Revenue to End-September up 12%, and 6% on a Like-for-like Basis
Upward adjustment of the 2024 outlook Successful tender offer for Kindred
Revenue to end-September up 12% to €2,097m, up 6% on a l…
Pennsylvania's traveling lottery show makes stop in Johnstown in 1972
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — This week’s journey into our archives looks back at the beginnings of the Pennsylvania Lottery as the agency develo…
Entain shares gain 5% on strong trading and profit guidance upgrade
Third quarter ahead of expectations
Full-year profit at top end
Investors await strategy update
Global gambling and gaming group Ent…
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Exceeds $200M for First Time, Atlantic City Struggles
New Jersey iGaming revenue soared to new highs in September, as online casino slots and interactive table games won over $208.1 million fro…
Svenska Spel enhances its esoccer capabilities with Abios’ comprehensive odds feed, streams and widgets
Leading Swedish operator enhances its esoccer capabilities with Abios’ comprehensive odds feed, streams and widgets
Abios, a global leader…
Four new millionaires after Powerball drawing, jackpot rises to $437 million
Four new millionaires after Powerball drawing, jackpot rises to $437 million
The Powerball jackpot has been growing since its last winner…
RFP: Hoosier Lottery Security Audit Services
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The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) report provides figures for the six months to the end of June. The Dutch gambling regulator has published its Autumn Report 2024
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has published its Autumn Report for 2024, providing market data fro…
Patrick Homm to Lead Scientific Games International Lottery Systems Technology
ATLANTA – October 15, 2024 – Scientific Games announces the appointment of Patrick Homm as Vice President, Systems Engineering for the comp…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC to Host Third Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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LONDON, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) will host a confe…
Kentucky Lottery Fuels 10 More Years of Education Funding with Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership
Oct 14, 2024
Kentucky Lottery Fuels 10 More Years of Education Funding with Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership
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Oklahoma Mega Millions tickets to increase to $5 with improved odds of winning
Oklahomans will soon have to pay more for a chance to become a millionaire.
The Oklahoma Lottery is raising the price of Mega Millions fro…
Massachusetts Lottery Commission says upcoming Mega Millions price hike will increase chances for big prizes
News of an upcoming price hike for Mega Millions lottery tickets was met with mixed reactions among lottery players Monday.
In Massachuse…
NASCAR Powerball Playoff: Eight lottery players avoid latest cut in race to $1 million
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JOHNSTON, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2024) — Eight lottery players are one step closer to winning a VIP trip for two to NASCAR Championship Wee…
Nearly 2,000 people chose all zeroes as their lottery numbers. Now, they share a $7.8 million jackpot
Sometimes an individual may come up with an idea that is seemingly unique, only to find out that several others have a similar thought proc…
Hoosier Lottery Celebrating 35 Years of Championing Hoosier Dreams
10/11/20245 minutes
More than $7 billion in Hoosier Lottery funds given back to good causes
Since 1989, Hoosiers have been playing the lo…
Lotería Electrónica renews Scientific Games Puerto Rico contract
Scientific Games Continues Growth Partnership with Puerto Rico’s Lotería Electrónica Company Wins New Contract for Integrated Games, Tech…
North Carolina Lottery Commission seeks public input on sports betting rules
RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY) — The Sports Betting Committee of the North Carolina State Lottery Commission approved the rulemaking process on the f…
The Texas Lottery achieved $8.39 billion in sales for fiscal year (FY) 2024
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Austrian Lotteries win EL Innovation Award 2024: Innovative player protection suite stands out as a model of responsibility
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Austrian Lotteries win EL Innovation Award 2024
Innovative player protection suite stands out as a model of responsibility…
Democrats Blumenthal And Tonko Introduce New Bill To Curb Gambling Advertising
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Representative Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) introduced a bill last month, the SAFE Bet Act, which would ban…