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PGRI LOTTERY INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME Induction Ceremony PARIS 2024
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South Carolina lawmakers file bipartisan sports betting bill for 2025
A new bill for 2025 aims to bring sports betting to a state with notoriously little legal gambling, South Carolina.
HB3625 was pre-filed i…
Nevada regulators weigh licensing of sports-data providers
Nevada gaming regulators are mulling whether to license sports-data services, which have grown with the nationwide expansion of sports wage…
Revocation of Sibella’s gaming license highlights issue of casino money laundering
A gaming-license revocation at last week’s meeting of the Nevada Gaming Commission capped a momentous 18 months for regulators and law enfo…
Mega Millions Soars to $740 Million As Holidays Near
RELEASE DATE: 12/14/2024 The largest Mega Millions® jackpot ever offered in the month of December will be up for grabs next Tuesday, Decem…
25 years of ZEAL: A quarter century of online lottery in Germany
Dec 12, 2024 4:14 PM
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Veikkaus extends partnership with Finnish Ice Hockey Association
Finland’s state-owned gaming operator Veikkaus has extended its long-term partnership with the Finnish Ice Hockey Association until 2030…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corp. Holding Steady According to Market Share Stats
Last week, the Auditor General of Ontario issued a report applauding the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for the progress they’ve ma…
Gallagher: Kentucky Lottery Named a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer
Gallagher: Kentucky Lottery Named a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer
The Kentucky Lottery Corporation has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Em…
IGT's Alan Mackey: How to harness the power of AI for your lottery
Alan Mackey, IGT Senior Director, Data & AI, opens up on one of the most prevalent of industry topics – the growing influence of artifi…
Bill Miller makes case for legal sports betting in Newsweek op-ed
American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller shared his thoughts with Newsweek about the state and perception of America…
New York sports betting revenue hits record $231.6 million revenue in November
New York sports betting revenue hits record $231.6 million revenue in November
New York's mobile sports betting market has recorded $231…
US Senate committee to hold sports betting hearing next week
The federal Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing on sports betting on Tuesday, December 17. While the exact details of what will…
Scientific Games Scores Deal with NBA for Lottery Scratch Games in U.S.
Scientific Games Scores Deal with NBA for Lottery Scratch Games in U.S.
Company’s New NBA License a Big Win for Lottery Game Portfoli…
NC State Lottery Commission Releases November 2024 Sports Wagering Activity Report
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RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission is releasing its sports betting revenue repo…
NJ lawmakers state lawmakers took a first step toward blocking the New Jersey Lottery from selling tickets directly to consumers online or via its mobile app
After hearing concerns from several influential business lobbying groups, state lawmakers took a first step toward blocking the New Jersey…
Chinese lottery sales rise 9% Y-o-Y in Jan-Sept
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) has recorded a significant increase in lottery sales for the first nine months of 2024, with total sal…
The Louisiana Lottery had its second-best year of revenues in fiscal 2024
(The Center Square) — The Louisiana Lottery Corporation saw a decrease in sales and operating expenses this fiscal year, but it still repre…
Pollard Banknote Partners With The Irish National Lottery To Launch New Mobile App And eInstant Games Portfolio
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, December 9, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote” or “the Company”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to announc…
Texas lawmakers are taking aim at people who play the lottery by purchasing tickets online from businesses that will go buy tickets for people who live out of state
A number of bills target the Texas Lottery, including a huge loophole An out of state group won $95 million using the loophole.
Texas lawm…
Top 10 Richest Las Vegas Billionaires of 2025
Las Vegas is a place where some fortunes are made or broken in an instant. For a segment of the local population, however, it’s also a plac…
Seven New eInstant Games to Engage Your Players
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Public Gaming International Magazine November/December 2024
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President of the Management Board of the Lottery of Slovenia Romana Girandon on successes in 2024
President of the Management Board of the Lottery of Slovenia Romana Girandon on successes in 2024 Romana Girandon is most pleased that peo…
Hong Kong Jockey Club chief: the black market will continue to prosper if the gambling sector is over-regulated
Hong Kong Jockey Club chief: the black market will continue to prosper if the gambling sector is over-regulated
Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresg…
Loto-Québec is in an excellent position with $771.3M in net income
Montréal, December 4, 2024 — As expected at the end of the first quarter, Loto-Québec had an excellent second-quarter performance. Therefor…
UK’s Safer Gambling Week 2024 sets new records
The UK’s Safer Gambling Week 2024 has set generated over 60m impressions across major platforms X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram, settin…
Sweden trade body chief urges government to initiate Svenska Spel sale
Gustaf Hoffstedt, the secretary general of the Sweden Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS), has urged the country’s government to se…
Court lifts Philadelphia’s citywide ban on skill games
Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court on Friday lifted Philadelphia’s ban on casino-style “skill games” in convenience stores that were targete…
Apollo Global Management joins S&P 500
(Bloomberg) -- Apollo Global Management Inc. has been added to the S&P 500 index in the latest quarterly weighting change, joining alte…
Two U.S. senators seek antitrust probe of DraftKings, FanDuel
Two U.S senators have asked the Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department to investigate online betting platforms DraftKings and FanD…
California Mega Millions lottery ticket splitting $395 million jackpot will expire in one day
Only one ticket claimed, both purchased at the same retailer
A lottery ticket bought in California is eligible to claim half of a $395 mil…
Lottery remains the top vertical for players in the country according to UK Gambling Commission’s latest Gambling Survey
The Gambling Commission’s latest Gambling Survey for Great Britain show that lottery remains the top vertical for players in the country…
McLaren and Allwyn Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Commercial Reach
McLaren and Allwyn Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Commercial Reach
McLaren Racing has announced a multi-year sponsorship agreement w…
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Rhode Island igaming revenue reaches new record in October
October was the eighth month of legal online casino gaming in the state.
US.- The Rhode Island Lottery has reported that online casino pla…
Aristocrat Gaming names Craig Toner as CEO following Hector Fernandez’s resignation
Aristocrat Leisure has announced a significant change to its gaming business unit’s leadership structure, as Hector Fernandez has resigned…
AGA adds 'Keep Your Cool' to gaming public service campaign
Washington, D.C. — The American Gaming Association (AGA) today announced the expansion of its Have A Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly.™ public s…
Aristocrat Interactive iLottery Expands Footprint with the Kentucky Lottery Corporation
LAS VEGAS (December 5, 2024) – Aristocrat Interactive™ has signed a five-year contract with IGT Global Solutions Corporation (IGT) to suppl…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Instant Ticket Printing Contract By Taiwan Lottery Co., Ltd.
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, December 5, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce that it has bee…
AGEM Index increases 8.3 percent in November
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November 2024 The AGEM Index increased by 126.17 points to 1,644.36 in November 2024, an 8.3 percent inc…
Oregon Lottery to return $947 million back to state
SALEM, Ore. — The Oregon Lottery will return more than $947 million to the state for the 2024 fiscal year – a $48 million increase from the…
Scientific Games announces that the company has been selected as the Ohio Lottery’s new lottery gaming system technology partner
Scientific Games Named Ohio Lottery’s New Lottery Gaming System Partner Company Wins Contract for Advanced Technology Solution to R…
Navigating the Betting Landscape: How Lotteries and Regulators Fight Against Illegal Offers
As a founding member of ULIS - United Lotteries for Integrity in Sport – EL actively participated in this year’s Integrity Seminar in Lausa…
Wyoming representative to reintroduce online casino bill in 2025
Robert Davis has said he will refile proposed igaming legislation next year.
US.- Wyoming representative Robert Davis has confirmed that h…
Veikkaus launches live casino offering in Finland with Playtech
Finnish state-owned operator Veikkaus has launched its live casino offering in partnership with Playtech.
In February, Veikkaus selected P…
Scientific Games’ Newest Systems Technology to Power Retail and Digital Sales for North Dakota Lottery
Dec 02, 2024
Scientific Games’ Newest Systems Technology to Power Retail and Digital Sales for North Dakota Lottery
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ANJ elects Jérôme Gallot to lead Médiateur des Jeux
Jérôme Gallot has been named the new Director of Médiateur des Jeux, the consumer ombudsman for French gambling. Isabelle Falque-Pierrotin…
Apple, Google get hit with RICO lawsuit over sweepstakes in New Jersey
The lawsuit accuses Google and Apple of having a role in the distribution of illegal gambling.
Tech giants Google and Apple are facing new…
Pollard Banknote Joins 2024 Gift Responsibly Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Youth Gambling Risks
Pollard Banknote Joins 2024 Gift Responsibly Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Youth Gambling Risks
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, December 2, 2024 /CNW…
Mega Millions Prize Jumps to $541 Million
RELEASE DATE: 11/30/2024 Just in time for the holidays, the Mega Millions® jackpot is reaching a level rarely seen during the month of Dec…
Hoosier Lottery launches holiday-themed games
INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) – Thursday, the Hoosier Lottery announced the launch of holiday-themed games. Five new scratch-offs and three new Fast…
European Lotteries welcomes new European Commission
This week Members of the European Parliament approved the European Commission for the period 2024 – 2029. Set to begin its term on 1 Decemb…
Ireland: National Lottery creative account up for review
One of the country’s most sought-after creative advertising accounts, the National Lottery, has been put out to pitch by its new owners, La…
Virginia Lottery releases October 2024 sports betting report
The Virginia Lottery today released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of October 2024. …
Blackstone to partially float Cirsa in Madrid IPO, eyes to raise up to $1.1 billion
U.S. private equity giant Blackstone plans to list shares of Cirsa, a Spanish gaming company, on the Madrid stock exchange in the first h…
Canada's online gambling market records $2.4 billion revenue in 2024
Certain Canadian provinces are a great example of how a strong iGaming sector can be a boon to a state economy. In the spring of 2022, Onta…
US sports betting revenue tracker
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Brazil Senate leader eyes land-based gambling vote before recess
There is a renewed effort in Brazil to hold a key vote on the land-based gambling reforms bill before the end of the year. As reported by S…
INTRALOT Group Announcement of Financial Results
INTRALOT Chairman Sokratis P. Kokkalis noted “INTRALOT’s performance for the 9-month period in 2024 has been impacted by seasonality effect…
Malaysia asks Facebook to remove nearly 250K ad pieces linked to illegal gambling
Malaysian authorities have urged Facebook to remove nearly 250,000 advertisement pieces of content this year, largely linked to illegal gam…
Maryland Lottery Advocates for Responsible Gifting This Holiday
The Maryland Lottery is reminding holiday shoppers to practice responsible gifting this season by ensuring lottery tickets are only given t…
NCLGS Proposes Banning Sweepstakes Casinos in Model Gaming Act
New recommendations also set daily deposit limits of $20,000 for online gambling
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (N…
The 'sweepstakes' games that look a lot like online gambling
The ‘sweepstakes’ games that look a lot like online gambling
Millions of Americans are betting real money on online casino games…
New Hampshire Sports betting handle reaches $79.4m in October
The figure was the highest since March.
US.- New Hampshire’s sports betting handle reached $79.4m in October, up 1.9 per compared to Octob…
Ohio: DraftKings to pay $425K for allowing bets on student-athletes, offering unapproved deposit methods
Sports betting giant DraftKings has been fined by the Ohio Casino Control Commission for allowing wagering on student-athletes and their p…
UAE launches first regulated lottery operation with $27.2M grand prize on offer
The UAE's first lottery operation has been officially launched, with a Dh 100 million grand prize on offer ($27.2 million). The move marks …
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States released a draft Model Internet Gaming Act for public comment
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States released a draft Model Internet Gaming Act for public comment
The National Council…
The Virginia Lottery today released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of October 2024
Between October 1 and October 31, 2024, Virginians wagered $696,103,392 (“handle”), 21.8% higher than last October. A complete list of al…
Marcus Boyle to step down as Chair of Gambling Commission
Marcus Boyle has announced his decision to step down as Chair of the Gambling Commission, with his term set to conclude on 31 January 2025…
French gambling regulator fines bookmakers over World Cup breaches of payout limits
The ANJ has issued fines of up to €150,000 against eight bookmakers.
France.- The French gambling regulator l’Autorité Nationale des Jeux…
UK Gambling adopts landmark RET Levy & Stake Limits
DCMS has confirmed new regulations for online gambling, including stake limits for online slot games. Starting at the end of November, stak…
French Gaming Regulator Blocks Country’s Access to Polymarket
French Polymarket visitors were greeted with a pop-up message relaying the restriction
The crypto-only prediction market became very pop…
Argentina: Law on online gaming and problem gambling likely to be approved this week in the Chamber of Deputies
This Wednesday, November 27, a special session will be held in Argentina's Chamber of Deputies, where the opposition will try to achieve th…
Dutch trade associations launch illegal gaming reporting platform
Two Dutch gaming trade associations have together launched a reporting tool to complement the regulator’s work in tackling the illegal mark…
Splashdot Congratulates Canadian Lotteries on Successful LOTTO MAX Event
Vancouver, BC, November 25, 2024 – Splashdot, one of North America’s leading innovators in the digital loyalty and customer engagement sect…
NY Governor Kathy Hochul vetoes bill to force NYC casino bidders to move fast or lose their chance
Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that would have pushed up a deadline for bids to open a casino in or around New York City.
“Changing the t…
Supreme Court grants Nigerian states control over gaming regulation
In a landmark decision, the Nigerian Supreme Court has ruled that state governments alone have the authority to regulate lottery and gaming…
Belgium grants “extraordinary powers” to tackle illegal gambling offerings
Any relevant party will be able to file a complaint related to unlicensed gambling with the Brussels Commercial Court.
Belgium.- The Fede…
Google to lift ban on social casino ads starting next month
For a long time, Google didn’t allow targeted ads for online casinos, including real-money, sweepstakes, or social casinos. However, they a…
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RFP: DC LOTTERY - CFOPD-25-R-002 for Lottery Gaming System and Related Services
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The District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Office of Contracts (OC), Office of Lottery &a…
JOB: Wyoming Lottery Corporation Chief Financial Officer
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Massachusetts State Lottery launches Boston Celtics title run game
The Lottery has launched the Celtics Banner 18 instant ticket game.
US.- The Massachusetts State Lottery has commemorated the Boston Celti…
North Carolina Education Lottery Launches Cash Pop
Players have a blast with Cash Pop
November 19, 2024 Posted by NC Lottery at 3:22 PM
Cash Pop arrived in stores across North Carol…
CIBELAE presents a record year and announces its activity plan for 2025
CIBELAE held its 2024 Ordinary Assembly today via teleconference, bringing together its members to review the organization's progress, achi…
Interior bid to speed tribal land transfers kicks off casino fights
The Bureau of Indian Affairs on Friday moved the landless Koi Nation closer to opening a casino in the heart of California’s wine country…
Breaking developments in France see Senators approve of new tax hikes across all gambling activities
Breaking developments in France see Senators approve of new tax hikes across all gambling activities. Meanwhile, Jake Pollard examines FDJ’…
OPAP sees revenue rise 17.6% in Q3
Commenting on the Q3 2024 results, Group CEO Jan Karas, stated: “Following the solid performance in the first half of 2024, OPAP has delive…
Play’n GO announces partnership with Austrian state lottery operator Win2Day
Press release.- Play’n GO has announced a partnership with Austrian state lottery operator Win2Day. This deal sees legendary titles from th…
US commercial gaming hits record Q3 revenue of $17.7B, extending growth streak to 15 quarters
The commercial US gaming industry's revenue increased by 8.1% reaching $17.71 billion in Q3, according to the American Gaming Association’s…
Argentina to begin federal debate on Gambling ad ban
The Chamber of Deputies of Argentina will debate a federal measure on Wednesday, 27 November, to ban all gambling advertising and sponsorsh…
International Game Technology Announces Expiration of Hart-Scott-Rodino Act Waiting Period
LONDON, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced the expiration of the waiting p…
Denmark opens bingo and charity lottery applications
With new regulations coming into effect, operators can now apply to the Danish Gambling Authority for a licence to offer land-based bingo a…
Lottery courier service Jackpot strikes 7-Eleven partnership
Online lottery courier service Jackpot has broadened its reach in the US through a partnership with convenience store chain 7-Eleven.
Init…
New Jersey Bill Would Ban Online Lottery Sales For The New Jersey Lottery Commission
NJ Bill Would Ban Online Lottery Sales For The New Jersey Lottery Commission
A bill to prohibit the sale of NJ lottery games online by the…
Kentucky Lottery, Community Partners Unveil ‘Jackpot Factory’ 11th Street Mural in West Louisville
CLICK HER TO SEE THE MURAL unveiled by Mary Harville, Kentucky Lottery President and CEO
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — The Kentucky Lottery bui…