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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
Roswel…
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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State Lottery Commission of Indiana 1302 N. Meridian Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46202…
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
Company’s Instant Games…
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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TEXAS LOTTERY RECORDS SECOND-BEST YEAR WITH $8.3…
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…
Tribes heading into commercial gaming show no sign of slowing
Tribal governments venturing into commercial gaming continue its upswing and show no signs of slowing down. The San Manuel Band of Mission…
Maryland casinos generate $159.5 million in September, boosting education fund
Maryland's six casinos reported $159.5 million in gaming revenue for September 2024, marking a 2.8% increase compared to the same period la…
Kentucky Lawsuit Seeks Triple the Losses of All Gray Machine Gamblers
The lawsuit, filed in the Franklin Circuit Court last week by charity nonprofit Empathy in Action, cites the state’s 226-year-old Loss Reco…
North Carolina State Lottery Commission releases sports betting revenue report
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has released its sports betting revenue report for September.
“Betwe…
IGT PlayDigital Engagement Platform Wins "Digital Product of the Year" at the 2024 Global Gaming Awards Americas
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Company's transformative suite of player-engagement marketing tools wins top prize in prest…
Mega Millions To Get MEGA Enhancements in April 2025
Bigger jackpots, better odds, built-in multiplier to increase prizes at every level just a few of the benefits of new game coming next spri…
Ireland: Lottery betting ban to be considered in Seanad on Tuesday
A possible ban on bookies taking bets on the National Lottery will be considered in the Seanad on Tuesday 8/10. Bookies accepting bets on…
OPAP begins hunt for new Chairman as Ziegler Resigns
The OPAP SA board has started looking for a new chairman following the immediate resignation of Kamil Ziegler.
OPAP informed investors tha…
Brazil to impose restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gambling
The Brazilian government, under President Lula, announced plans to introduce restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gamblin…
IGT PlayDigital Launches Global Sensation Mystery of the Lamp Game in US Online Gaming Markets
IGT PlayDigital Launches Global Sensation Mystery of the Lamp Game in US Online Gaming Markets
LONDON, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inte…
The Louisiana Lottery in 2024 transfers more than $200 million for the third time in history
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation saw a decrease in sales and operating expenses this fiscal year, but it still represented the second-best…
New York Lottery Delivered $86.2 Billion to New York State’s Public Schools Since 1967
The New York State Gaming Commission launched a TV and radio advertising campaign to remind New Yorkers that every dollar spent on New York…
The New York Lottery reported sales of $601.9 million for the four weeks to 28 September
The New York Lottery reported sales of $601.9 million for the four weeks to 28 September, a fall of 2 per cent on weaker Powerball sales…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announces the success of its tender offer for Kindred Group plc.
Boulogne-Billancourt (France), 3 October 2024 (6:00 p.m.) – La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announces the success of its tender offer for Kindr…
The Florida Lottery announces its newest brand campaign and tagline—it's good fun
TALLAHASSEE—Today, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces its newest brand campaign and tagline—it's good fun. This campaign and creative…
China National Lottery Sales in August 2024
September 24, 2024 Source: General Affairs Department
1. National lottery sales In August, the total sales of lottery tickets nationw…
The National Lottery will start selling £5 chocolate-scented scratch-and-sniff scratchcards
The sweet-smelling lottery card - which offers a maximum prize of £500 - is the first of its kind in the UK, and will be available at 8,000…
Massachusetts gaming regulators moving forward with long-stalled data collection project
Massachusetts gaming regulators are finally moving forward with a long-stalled data collection project dealing with problem gambling. Commi…
Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Requiring Warning On New York Sports Betting Ads
The nation’s most prominent sports betting market is ramping up its efforts regarding responsible gambling.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sig…
Inspired announced Loto-Québec will be the first customer in Canada to offer the Hybrid Dealer Roulette game in the fourth quarter of 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading provider of…
Fennica Gaming Expands Its Horizons - Crafting the Future of British EGM Cabinets for Merkur and Blueprint
Fennica Gaming Expands Its Horizons - Crafting the Future of British EGM Cabinets for Merkur and Blueprint
Merkur, a worldwide frontrunner…
Louisiana Lottery Expands Retailer Network to Walmart and Smoke’n Go Locations
BATON ROUGE -- This fall, the Louisiana Lottery welcomed two new corporate retail chains to its now 2,800-strong statewide retailer base…
Mass Lottery Produces $1.159 Billion in Net Profit in FY 2024
Mass Lottery Produces $1.159 Billion in Net Profit in FY 2024
September 30, 2024
State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced today that…
JOB: Director, Division of Gaming for the NYS Gaming Commission
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Nebraska Lottery Transfers $1 Billion in Proceeds Since 1993
Lincoln, NE – October 1, 2024 – Today the Nebraska Lottery announced a significant milestone in its 30-year history: transferring over $1 b…
Irish gambling legislation: senators push for ban on ad
Committee stage discussions on the Irish gambling bill have resumed.
Ireland.- The Dáil of Ireland has recommenced committee-stage discuss…
Sweden mulls lowered gambling tax to fight black market
The Moderate Party politician tabled the motion in Sweden’s parliament yesterday (2 October) alongside several others that would aim to re-…
IGT Delivers Upgraded Lottery Solutions to North Carolina Education Lottery with 10-Year Contract Extension
10/03/2024
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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) annou…
GLI to highlight its compliance and cybersecurity expertise at G2E 2024
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) will attend next week's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, focusing on certification, complian…
By Tom Seaver, director of the Colorado Lottery: Celebrate Colorado Lottery Conservation Month
GOCO receives up to 50% of Lottery proceeds annually to invest in our state's parks, trails, open spaces, rivers, and wildlife. In Colorado…
Allwyn International a.s. relocates to Switzerland
30 September 2024
LUCERNE, Switzerland, 1 October 2024 – Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator headquartered in Switzerland, t…
IGT Unveils Expansions of Player-Favorite Game Content and Proven Solutions at G2E 2024 09/30/2024
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Extends success of multi-level progressive sensation Tiger and Dragon™ with new wide-area progressive…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Senior Manager of Engineering Paul Parry Named to ELG 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (September 30, 2024) – GLI Senior Manager of Engineering Paul Parry has been named to the ELG 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.
Pa…
New York “Small Risk & Big Gamble” campaign wins NASPL Responsible Gaming awards
Commission’s “Small Risk & Big Gamble” campaign wins NASPL Responsible Gaming awards and NCPG’s annual Gift Responsibly award…
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New York State Gaming Commission launches new advertising campaign
The new TV and radio campaign is called “A Chance to Dream” and reminds players that what is spent on games, benefits public schools.
U…