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Indonesia takes down 1.9M online gambling contents; creates task force to eradicate iGaming
Indonesia's Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi revealed that since taking office on July 17, 2023, through to May 21…
iGaming Ontario Handed Court Victory Over Mohawk Tribe
Private operator to earn $20 million bonus
The battle over control over Ontario’s bustling legal sports betting industry became a little b…
Today marks a milestone worth celebrating - the 25th anniversary of the Sault Ste Marie Casino!
Today marks a milestone worth celebrating - the 25th anniversary of the Sault Ste Marie Casino!???? Over the past quarter-century, this ca…
Indiana lottery expected to send $370 million surplus to state
The Hoosier Lottery projects it’ll send more than $368 million in surplus revenue to the state of Indiana, an increase from last year, acco…
Wisconsin Lottery to Create New Communications Tool to Support Prince Act
May 24, 2024
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Wisconsin Lottery to Create New Communications Tool to Support Prince Act New announcement on Lottery…
Pollard Banknote congratulates the Missouri Lottery on the success of its Frogger Scratchers® game Hop To It!
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 23, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) congratulates the Missouri Lottery (“the L…
Oregon Lottery releases new Scratch-Its highlighting Oregon State Parks
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — With a popular camping weekend ahead, the Oregon Lottery has released Scratch-Its encouraging residents to visit Or…
JOBS: Assistant Director of Business Services, Oregon Lottery
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JOB: OREGON LOTTERY Assistant Director of Operations
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Hoosier Lottery on pace for another potential revenue record
The Hoosier Lottery is on pace to potentially meet or exceed the $1.75 billion annual ticket sales record it set just last year.
Data pres…
Three gamblers under federal investigation for their ties to illegal sports betting rings allegedly laundered money through Las Vegas casinos
Three gamblers under federal investigation for their ties to illegal sports betting rings that allegedly laundered money through Las Vegas…
In little-noticed move, state senator seeks to lift ban on casino campaign contributions
For nearly 30 years, Louisiana’s casinos have been prohibited from contributing to political candidates to prevent possible corruption, but…
US appeals court punts on liability shield for Apple, Google, Meta in casino app cases
May 22 (Reuters) - In the 18 months since the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed, opens new tab to hear a mid-case appeal on whether…
Opinion: SCHUETZ: Operators’ Snub Of Massachusetts Commission Shows A Total Lack Of Respect
'The way that the ten firms stiffed the MGC was the absolute ultimate statement of arrogance and ignorance.'
Let me tell you the way it wa…
INSPIRED LAUNCHES ITS MAY LINE-UP OF ONLINE & MOBILE SLOTS
May 23, 2024 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems…
Germany: Parliament committee rejects sports sponsorship ban for gambling companies
A proposed ban on sports sponsorship in Germany was rejected at a public meeting of the sports committee of the German Bundestag (the natio…
Jumbo Interactive has signed a new software licence agreement with RSPCA Queensland for the RSPCA national lottery program
Jumbo Interactive has signed a new software licence agreement with RSPCA Queensland for the RSPCA national lottery program.
The lottery pr…
AGA Statement on Gov. Youngkin Vetoing Virginia “Skill Game” Legislation
AGA President and CEO Bill Miller issued the following statement in support of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoing legislation to lega…
Virginia Governor vetoes legislation to regulate skill games, garners applaud from AGA
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has vetoed 48 bills passed by the Democratic-led General Assembly, including legislation aimed at taxing a…
Virginia Lottery, Executive Director Khalid Jones honoring Virginia’s 2025 Teacher of the Year
Executive Director Khalid Jones with Virginia’s 2025 Teacher of the Year. "We contributed $867 million in profit to K-12 public education l…
Loterie Romande’s annual results for 2023: 243.7 million francs for welfare, sport, culture and the environment
May 22, 2024 – Loterie Romande continues to play a key role in supporting associations in French-speaking Switzerland. Its strong 2023 resu…
West Flagler to SCOTUS: DoJ laid out why you should hear Florida wagering case
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West Flagler and Associates (WFA) Tuesday (21 May) discounted a recent argument by the the US Department of Justice (D…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission hosted a roundtable on betting limits. All 10 state sportsbooks opted out
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) held a long-awaited public roundtable Tuesday to seek more transparency from sportsbooks on how…
HKJC: Mark Six enhanced with more and bigger Snowball draws, continuing to benefit the community
To meet the public’s demand for larger Mark Six Snowball prizes, HKJC Lotteries Limited will adjust the Snowball pool arrangement with the…
DC Office of Lottery & Gaming Reports Strong First Month Performance from New Mobile Sportsbook Operator FanDuel
WASHINGTON, DC – The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (OLG) announced a successful transition to FanDuel as its new sports wagering platform…
US Rep. Paul Tonko writing SAFE Bet Act - will address several issues, including deceptive marketing tactics, artificial intelligence and fiscal safeguards
A New York congressman is fine-tuning soon-to-be-introduced federal legislation that aims to curb some of the more problematic elements ass…
Allwyn today announced the appointment of Ifor Evans as its new Group Chief Technology Officer
He joins Allwyn from Gamesys PLC/Bally’s Corp., where he has been Group Chief Technology Officer since 2019 and where he developed, maintai…
Jackpot.com Inducted as Associate Member in North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL)
Online lottery courier welcomed by the industry-leading group
SAN FRANCISCO, May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading online lottery courier, …
Scientific Games Promotes Lottery Industry Expert Beth Bresnahan to Chief Communications and Brand Officer
Pat McHugh, CEO of Scientific Games, said, “This promotion will come as no surprise to those who know and have worked with Beth. Her strate…
Loteria Mineira reopens international competition to explore iLottery
The Minas Gerais State Lottery (LEMG) reopened International Public Competition No. 002/2023 – largest offer type – to grant the operation…
BCLC Launching New Lottery Terminals to Modernize Play
Beginning May 26, 2024, BCLC will be introducing its new lottery terminals to retail and hospitality locations across the province. The new…
Eurojackpot: Europe’s Largest Lottery Remains the Responsibility of WestLotto
Münster, May 16, 2024
The largest lottery in Europe remains the responsibility of WestLotto. At the general meeting of the 19 Eurojackpot…
Full Of Hope: Georgia Lottery Scholarship Dollars Have Reshaped The College Landscape In Georgia
Thanks to fellow Georgians’ eagerness to play a state-operated game of risk, Jordan Madden attends a reputable university free of charge…
Genting Singapore expresses interest in UAE casino resort development
Genting Singapore’s Executive Chairman Lim Kok Thay has confirmed interest in pursuing an integrated resort development in the United Arab…
The Virginia Lottery reported on Wednesday that gaming revenue totaled $19.73 million for Danville Casino in April.
The Virginia Lottery reported on Wednesday that gaming revenue totaled $19.73 million for Danville Casino in April. Although lower than the…
Mass. Gaming Commission studying online casino games, AI use
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission is trying to get its arms around the technological future of gambling – seeking bids for research into…
Caixa proposes the government to allocate US$ 20m from +Milionária lottery to Rio Grande do Sul
Caixa Econômica Federal proposed to the government the allocation of a +Milionária lottery prize to help with the climate tragedy in Rio Gr…
Interior Department Asks Supreme Court to Dismiss Florida Gaming Compact Case
The United States Department of the Interior (DOI) has petitioned the Supreme Court to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the Class III gaming c…
Totalizator Sportowy: Announcement regarding the appointment of a new member of the Management Board
16/05/2024
As a result of the qualification procedure conducted from April 17, 2024 to May 15, 2024, the Supervisory Board of Totalizator…
Almost a decade of wins: Learn how ITHUBA is setting new standards for lotteries across Africa
May 14, 2024 – As ITHUBA marks nine years as the operator of the National Lottery, we proudly reflect on a period of exceptional growth and…
Louisiana Lottery Joins in National NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ Promotion For Chance at Cash Prizes, VIP Race Trip & $1 Million Drawing
Powerball Playoff™ Promotion For Chance at Cash Prizes, VIP Race Trip & $1 Million Drawing
May 17, 2024
Starting Monday, the Louis…
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The Nevada Gaming Commission approved the licensing of media mogul Barry Diller
The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday approved the licensing of media mogul Barry Diller as a director for the MGM Resorts International…
Lotto America Comes to Nebraska
May 17th, 2024 | Media Release
Nebraska Lottery players will have yet another multi-state Lotto game to play starting this month.
Ticket…
ALEA renews its authorities: the IPJYC of Mendoza was elected to the presidency of the association
The 73rd Ordinary Assembly of the Board of Legal Representatives of the Association of State Lotteries of Argentina (ALEA) ended on Wednesd…
ValueAct Takes $78 Million Stake in FanDuel Parent Flutter Entertainment
ValueAct, a San Francisco-based hedge fund, took a stake in FanDuel parent Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) in the first quarter.
The mo…
UK govt. publishes new regulations for the land-based gambling sector
The UK government's Department of Culture, Media and Sport has published new regulations for the land-based gambling sector. The next step…
IGT PlaySports Launches Trading Advisory Services in Michigan with Lac Vieux Desert Northern Waters Casino & Resort
Casino grows sports betting partnership with IGT PlaySports™ to include technology and services
LONDON, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inter…
UK Government to lift ban on direct debit card gaming machine use
The department for culture, media and sport (DCMS) has published its consultation response on land-based casino measures, which will lift t…
Aristocrat profit up 17 percent to $484 million in first half of 2024
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Global gaming giant Aristocrat has reported a 16.8% increase in net profit after tax to AU$723.3 million (US…
Brazil: State of Paraná opens new accreditation period for fixed-odds bets
The novelty of this new accreditation period, already provided for in the Public Notice, is the possibility that sports betting companies c…
888 Holdings officially completes rebranding to Evoke plc
Betting company 888 Holdings announced that it has officially completed its rebranding to Evoke Plc.
The rebrand, which was subject to sha…
Scientific Games Off to Epic Start With Launch of First GAME OF THRONES Lottery Scratch-off Game in the U.S.
Scientific Games Off to Epic Start With Launch of First GAME OF THRONES Lottery Scratch-off Game in the U.S.
Colorado Lottery Winners Will…
Bulgaria President Rumen Radev greenlights gambling law amendments, advertising ban
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has given the green light to proposed amendments to the Gambling Law, which include a prohibition on gambli…
JOB: Missouri Lottery - Chief Sales Officer
Date: May 15, 2024
Applications must be received by: May 31, 2024
Title: Chief Sales Officer
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Starti…
UKGC CEO Highlights Progress against Black-Market Operators
Andrew Rhodes discussed the regulator’s achievements and highlighted its ongoing efforts to combat illegal gambling providers and create a…
Ontario iGaming Model Ruled Legal By Courts, Bodes Well For Potential Expansion
After months of uncertainty, an Ontario Superior Court Judge has dismissed The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke’s case against iGaming Ontario…
International Game Technology PLC today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024
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INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS
Revenue of $1.07 billion, up…
UK stakes its claims to second spot in worldwide online gambling
Online gambling in the UK has risen significantly during and post-pandemic, as tax-free winnings, affordability and convenience all contrib…
RFP: IGT INDIANA WORKING ON BEHALF OF THE HOOSIER LOTTERY WEBSITE IMPLEMENTATION
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION A. Purpose The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to select a firm that can…
Scientific Games and New York Lottery Continue Nearly 50-Year Primary Scratch-Off Game Partnership
More High-performance Scratch-off Entertainment from Company Coming to New York Players
ATLANTA – May 13, 2024 – Scientific Games and the…
Managing iLottery for maximum growth Panel Discussion Moderator: Stephanie Weyant, Deputy Executive Director Marketing & Products, Pennsylvania Lottery
• Moderator: Stephanie Weyant, Deputy Executive Director Marketing & Products, Pennsylvania Lottery • Panelists Rhydian Fisher, Chi…
Leading with Gratitude Panel Discussion Moderator: Matt Strawn, Chief Executive Officer, Iowa Lottery
Moderator: Matt Strawn, Chief Executive Officer, Iowa Lottery • Panelists: Jay Finks, Executive Director, Oklahoma Lottery Joshua Johnston…
Pollard Banknote Reports 1st Quarter Financial Results
Pollard Banknote Reports 1st Quarter Financial Results May 08, 2024 4:44 PM ETPollard Banknote Limited (PBL:CA)
Q1: 2024-05-08 Earnings Su…
Lotto America expands to Mississippi and Nebraska
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May 9, 2024
Lotto America expands to Mississippi and Nebraska
Participation in $1 draw game grows to 15 U.S. lott…
CIBELAE Board of Directors meets in Buenos Aires: agenda and incorporation of new members
Within the framework of the CIBELAE 2024 Conference, on April 18, the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Ibero-American State Lottery…
Massachusetts is allowing the use of debit cards for the purchase of lottery tickets
The Senate’s spending proposal introduce a significant change in the lottery ticket purchasing process. It calls for allowing the use of de…
IGT to Launch Cloud-Based iLottery Solutions for Atlantic Lottery in Canada
IGT to Launch Cloud-Based iLottery Solutions for Atlantic Lottery in Canada
Company signs five-year contract with Lottery to deploy ad…
Scientific Games Partnership Wins 2024 Gutenberg Award for Sustainability
May 08, 2024
Scientific Games Partnership Wins 2024 Gutenberg Award for Sustainability
Innovative Effort With Loto-Québec, Sustana Papers…
Lottery Magic strikes in Mauritius where twenty people won the national lotto jackpot
LOTO: 20 PLAYERS WRITE HISTORY IN GOLDEN LETTERS
A first in the history of the Lottery since this popular entertainment game was launched…
Scientific Games Announces Mike Cardell as Senior Vice President, Americas Systems
May 06, 2024
Scientific Games Announces Mike Cardell as Senior Vice President, Americas Systems
ATLANTA – May 6, 2024 – Scientific Games …
IWG and Atlantic Lottery Replace Subcontract with Direct Supply Agreement Offers Atlantic Lottery greater self-sufficiency when collaborating with IWG
Tuesday, May 7, 2024: Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eInstant games to NASPL and WLA-member lotteries announced today a ne…
MUSL NEWS: 2024 NASCAR POWERBALL PLAYOFF LAUNCHES DURING DAYTONA 500
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EXAMINING THE GAME PLAYING AND SOCIAL TRENDS OF AMERICANS
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LONDON CALLING: GREETINGS FROM THE 2024 MARKETING SEMINAR
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The GLI Group Acquires All Outstanding Shares of Trisigma
LAKEWOOD, N.J., May 2, 2024 -- The GLI Group has acquired all outstanding shares in Trisigma, a leading global gaming testing, inspection…
IWG congratulates the New Hampshire Lottery on joining the Company’s multi-state eInstant progressive, Mega Money Jackpots.
New Hampshire Lottery Joins Mega Money Jackpots
Follows multi-state eInstant record jackpot award of $5.8 million
Tuesday, April 30, 2024…
Legislators left Alabama sports betting on the bargaining table while it appears the state could soon vote on a lottery
Legislators left Alabama sports betting on the bargaining table while it appears the state could soon vote on a lottery.
A conference…
Pennsylvania senator proposes credit card ban for online gambling
Pennsylvania Senator Wayne Fontana has introduced Senate Bill 1159, aimed at banning the use of credit cards for depositing funds into onli…
Hoosier Lottery Awards Historic $44 Million Hoosier Lotto® jackpot at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS (April 29, 2024) — Today, the Hoosier Lottery celebrated a historic win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway when the winner of…
Gambling legislation stumbles in Alabama Senate, lawmakers delay vote
MONTGOMERY, Ala. —
After months of contention, Alabama lawmakers have seemingly reached an impasse on the gambling bills introduced this l…
China National Lottery Sales in March 2024 – Year-on-Year Increase of CNY5.809 Billion or 11.7%
1. National lottery sales
In March, a total of 55.601 billion yuan of lottery tickets were sold nationwide [1] a year-on-year increase of…
Scientific Games and National Lottery of Slovenia Strengthen Instant Game Partnership
“The move to this new partnership with Scientific Games heralds further progress for our Srečka games portfolio,” said Loterija Slovenije C…
BRAZIL: Loterj, the Rio de Janeiro government body responsible for state lotteries, is taking legal action
Loterj, the Rio de Janeiro government body responsible for state lotteries, took legal action. The objective is to obtain an order from Ana…
Hard Rock Eyes Florida Online Casino Push Once Compact Legality Settled
A favorable US Supreme Court decision on the challenge of its compact could lead the Seminole Tribe to begin pursuing Florida online casino…
Release for Public Comment - GLI-16 v3.0 Cashless Systems and Technologies
GLI Standards Drafts
The updated GLI Standards reflect a revision to incorporate technical requirements reflective of the latest trends…
IGT: Where Do Consumer Trend Lines Point in 2024?
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Driving the Omni-Channel Experience -Moderator: Mark Michalko, Executive Director, North Carolina Education Lottery
Moderator: Mark Michalko, Executive Director, North Carolina Education Lottery • Panelists: Richard Bateson, Chief Commercial Officer, INTR…
Panel Discussion with executives from commercial retailers -Moderator: Eric Grubbs, Deputy Director, Sales, Pennsylvania Lottery
Moderator: Eric Grubbs, Deputy Director, Sales, Pennsylvania Lottery • Panelists: Jarrod Cummins, Director Commercial Business Lines and D…
Digital Lottery Panel Moderated by Kelley Jaye Cleland, Chief Product & Program Officer, New Hampshire Lottery
Moderator: Kelley Jaye Cleland, Chief Product & Program Officer, New Hampshire Lottery • Panelists: Jesse Saccoccio, Senior Director…
Lotteries in Europe: Safeguarding a Common Cultural Heritage for Society
From left to right: Arjan van 't Veer, EL Secretary General, Geraldine Demaret, The National Lottery, Romana Girandon, EL President, Her Ro…
Aristocrat Leisure Completes Acquisition of Neo Group Ltd. (f/k/a NeoGames) for $29.50 per Share
Neo Group Ltd. (formerly known as NeoGames S.A.) (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“Neo” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLott…
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation will replace its retail sports betting offering with a new digital system next month.
BCLC’s retail sports betting brand, Sports Action, will shut down on May 26, ending the use of paper betting slips in the Canadian province…