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Scratchcards and ECJ jurisprudence debate on the agenda for EU gambling regulators
A plethora of European regulatory bodies recently held a joint discussion to explore various gambling issues spanning across the Old Contin…
Illinois Lottery Kicks Off its 50th Anniversary Celebration
“The Illinois Lottery started our journey back in July of 1974 and was the first state to air a drawing live on television,” said Harold Ma…
IGT Awarded Contract for Video Lottery Terminal Central Monitoring System by Ohio Lottery Commission Inbox IGT
"We look forward to providing IGT's leading VLT products and solutions to the Ohio Lottery Commission," said Nick Khin, IGT Chief Operating…
NeoGames™—now part of Aristocrat Interactive™—to provide complete iLottery solutions to the New Hampshire Lottery in multi-year, turnkey deal
Chris Shaban, Managing Director iLottery at NeoGames, said: “We are thrilled to be selected by the New Hampshire Lottery as its provider fo…
Public Gaming International Magazine May/June 2024
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California Lottery Won’t Pay Out On Courier-Bought Tickets
Meanwhile, the Lottery has written to its 23K ticket retailers warning them that selling tickets to lottery couriers could result in the te…
California Lottery Warns Against Digital Ticket-Ordering Companies; Tickets Ineligible to Win
CA Lottery Cautions Its 23,000+ Retail Partners: Don’t Sell to Digital Ticket-Ordering Companies
SACRAMENTO – The California Lottery is se…
New Mexico Lottery Legal Notice: RFP for Lottery Solutions - #24-002
The New Mexico Lottery Authority (NMLA) hereby provides notice of its intent to request proposals for Lottery Solutions. The RFP will be av…
Scientific Games: Revolutionizing Lottery with Science
An Inside look at the tools that power profits
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Moti Malul, CEO Neogames 'The Future of iLottery: Predictions for 2030
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Pennsylvania Skill Games Legality to Be Determined by State Supreme Court
The legality of so-called skill games in Pennsylvania will be determined by the state’s Supreme Court.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court anno…
Sharon Strong named Director of Arkansas Scholarship Lottery
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Maine Lottery celebrating it’s 50th anniversary
Maine (WABI) - The Maine lottery is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and adding a new instant game to celebrate.
50th anniversar…
Washington's Lottery Selects Scientific Games for Next Era of Scratch Game Innovation and Growth
Washington's Lottery Selects Scientific Games for Next Era of Scratch Game Innovation and Growth
ATLANTA, June 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Sc…
Jefferies Equity Research wrapped up its Nantucket Consumer Conference. Discussion dominated by gaming stocks
Earlier this week, Jefferies Equity Research wrapped up its Nantucket Consumer Conference. Discussion was effectively dominated by gaming s…
Bovada Blocked In Michigan, Connecticut Follows Suit
Offshore betting and online casino online Bovada added Michigan to the list of states that cannot access the website.
The move comes about…
European Lotteries Association grants Ghana: NLA observer membership status
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The European Lotteries (EL) Association granted Observer Membership status to the National Lottery Authority (NLA) of…
Kindred Group’s Trannel subsidiary has been ordered by a Dutch court to return more than €676,000 to a losing player.
The plaintiff is a player in the Netherlands who gambled on Trannel’s Malta-licensed website between September 2011 and September 2021, whe…
The Channel Islands Lottery is Considering Phasing out £10 Scratchcards
GUERNSEY, Channel Islands (June 17, 2024) — The Channel Islands Lottery is considering phasing out £10 scratchcards, which currently make u…
Notification of major holding in Kindred Group plc
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RFP: HOOSIER LOTTERY SEGMENTATION STUDY
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I. GENERAL INFORMATION A. Purpose The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to select a firm that c…
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Draw Specialist Georgia Lottery Corp - Atlanta, GA 25 days ago
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Frank Suarez, Executive Director of the DC Lottery, appointed permanent President and CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC)
Appointment of Frank Suarez as President and CEO of the Connecticut Lottery Corporation
WALLINGFORD, CT/June 13, 2024 – Today, the CT Lot…
Governor Desantis’ Focus on Florida’s Future Budget Supports The Lottery’s Commitment to Innovation and Educational Excellence
Florida Lottery John F. Davis complimented the Governor’s forward-thinking vision, stating, “I am deeply honored to serve under Governor De…
Supreme Court Holds Meeting On Key Florida Sports Betting Case
As the Supreme Court nears summer recess, the clock is ticking on a decision that may determine the future of the Florida sports betting ma…
Idaho Lottery and State Liquor Division Director Jeff Anderson Set to Retire
The longest serving Lottery Director in Idaho history has announced his retirement after 17 ½ years of service. Since 2007, under Anderson…
Genting Still Mulling New York Stock Listing
Genting Malaysia Bhd is still considering a New York equity listing that would be comprised of an entity holding some of the company’s US g…
Gambling has long been taboo in Islamic countries. Now, analysts see UAE as the next Vegas
With bans expected to fall, casino companies are waiting in the wings to capture a new customer base that could also fuel Nevada tourism…
EL Industry Days 2024 Salzburg starts Sunday!
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Safeguarding integrity: ULIS to provide monitoring support for UEFA EURO 2024
The UEFA Euro 2024 tournament will be held in Germany, with the opening match taking place in Munich on Friday, 14 June. The tournament wil…
Swedish gambling regulator Spelinspektionen joins global sports integrity initiative ULIS
11. Jun 2024
The Swedish Gambling Authority (SGA) has officially become an associate member of the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sport…
Australian ban on credit card and crypto payments for online betting comes into force
Australia has enforced a new ban on the use of credit cards and cryptocurrencies for online betting, aiming to curb gambling-related proble…
Alberta estimates 55% of its sports betting and iGaming market could account for unregulated operators
Government-owned online sports betting and casino gambling sites are estimated to have captured nearly half of the iGaming market in the Ca…
PAC-MANia Hits Maryland With The Launch Of An Arcade-Inspired Scratch-Off Game
Press Release June 13, 2024
PAC-MANia Hits Maryland With The Launch Of An Arcade-Inspired Scratch-Off Game
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 13…
North Carolina Lottery hits $1B milestone for digital instants
North Carolina launched digital instants or mobile scratch-offs in November. The North Carolina Education Lottery has sold more than $1 bil…
INTRALOT successfully transitions British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s lottery system to LotosX Omni ecosystem cloud deployment
Nikos Nikolakopoulos, Group CEO of INTRALOT, said "We’re honored to be a trusted partner of BCLC, supporting their digital transformation j…
New York mobile sports betting revenue exceeds $200M in May for first time in over a year
New York's mobile sports betting market saw gross gaming revenue (GGR) exceed $200 million for the first time in over a year in May. Accord…
Construction on Bally's permanent Chicago casino expected to begin in fall
Despite expectations for construction to begin this summer on a permanent Bally's casino in Chicago, a groundbreaking won't actually be hel…
New York Lawmakers Pass Bill To Potentially Speed Up Downstate Casino Licensing
Sen. Joseph Addabbo got his wish to expedite the process for awarding three downstate casino licenses in New York.
But it still might not…
South African Company Ithuba to Retain Earnings in Uganda
Dennis Mudene, the chief executive officer of the National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board, says "over 85 per cent of the national lo…
Amy Steinman Joins Scientific Games’ Executive Leadership Team as New Chief Human Resources Officer
ATLANTA – June 6, 2024 – Scientific Games has named Amy Steinman as the company’s new Chief Human Resources Officer and the newest member o…
Alberta Passes New Bill, Could Launch Ontario-Like iGaming Model In 2025
Alberta is one step closer to implementing an Ontario-like iGaming system after passing of one crucial piece of legislation.
In late May…
NBA Executive Calls For Federal Regulation Of Sports Betting
As major sports leagues struggle with the new legal sports betting landscape and worry about player temptations, at least one pro league wa…
France: ANJ L'Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), has launched a new problem gambling prevention campaign ahead of Euro 2024
Isabelle FALQUE-PIERROTIN, President of the ANJ : “Since the excesses of the Euro in 2021, gambling operators have become aware of their…
New York’s Monthly Sports Betting Revenue Surpasses $200M for Second Time Ever
With the New York Knicks and Rangers in the NBA and NHL playoffs in May, the Empire State’s online sports betting operators feasted.
The…
Proposed New York Casinos Forge Ahead Despite Opposition To The Projects
The race to jump on the casino gaming bandwagon in New York is continuing apace, despite high-profile opposition to one of the projects.
W…
Connecticut iLottery Could Launch In The Next Two Weeks
We could be 14 days away from seeing online lottery sales launch in Connecticut. Art Mongillo, the Connecticut Lottery Corp.’s public affai…
OLG has begun the process of selecting a technology platform provider to replace aging, back-end lottery technology systems
TORONTO, ON – OLG has begun the process of selecting a technology platform provider to replace aging, back-end lottery technology systems…
Bally’s Partners With Ruby Seven Studios To Launch Social Casino
Bally’s teamed up with a social casino gaming company Ruby Seven Studios to launch its free-to-play platform, Bally Play.
Bally’s Corporat…
How the Arizona Lottery is elevating experiences beyond the ticket
By Chris Rogers, Arizona Lottery Chief Marketing Officer
Consumer engagement has transcended mere transactions, and the Arizona Lottery is…
UKGC defends handling of the National Lottery licence competition in court
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is facing another day in court this week over its handling of the National Lottery licence competition…
The New York Lottery reported sales of $772.2 million in the five weeks to 1 June
The New York Lottery generated sales of $772.2 million in the five weeks to 1 June, largely unchanged from the same period in 2023.
Instan…
China's lottery sales rise 10.2 pct in April
BEIJING, June 4 -- China's lottery ticket sales rose 10.2 percent year on year to 55.46 billion yuan (about 7.8 billion U.S. doll…
Iceland: Íslensk Getspá Responsible Gaming re-certified for fifth time!
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has devel…
North Carolina State Lottery Commission Releases May Sports Wagering Activity Report
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission will post monthly a report on sports betting activity in the state on a fiscal year basis. The…
Resorts World NY Lobbyist Looms Large in Casino Acceleration Bill
Legislation proposed last month by Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) to expedite the approval of three New York City-area casino licenses repo…
Netherlands: Kansspelautoriteit: René Jansen addresses providers for the last time at Gaming in Holland
At Gaming in Holland, chairman René Jansen gave his last speech to providers. What is the current state of the online gambling market? He r…
Gambling problems lack workplace support
Less than one in 10 (9%) workplaces have support policies for gambling issues, research by gambling charity GamCare has shown.
The researc…
Michigan Gaming Control Board hosts college sports betting panel discussion on rules, regulations, and compliance
DETROIT, June 6, 2024 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) recently convened a panel discussion focused on college sports betting reg…
Georgia: Social Casino Provider VGW Faces Illegal Gambling Lawsuit
Game developer Virtual Gaming Worlds, known for its free-to-play online games, is facing a class action lawsuit in Georgia alleging that th…
Minister, Google discuss eradicating online gambling using AI
Jakarta (ANTARA) - Communication and Informatics Minister Budi Arie Setiadi met with Google representatives to discuss eradicating online g…
Jackpot.com to become official lottery courier and provider of lottery results to AP
Lottery ticket provider to serve as the official digital lottery courier and provider of lottery results for hundreds of national and local…
Owner of UK national lottery operator to sever ties with Gazprom
In June 2022, months after the full-scale invasion of Ukraine and after Allwyn had been named “preferred bidder” for the £6.5bn lottery con…
Bill to require warnings in gambling ads advances in NY
A bill aimed at educating the public on the harmful effects of gambling has passed in the New York Senate.
Assembly Bill 1118 unanimously …
NYTIMES: OPINION Sports Gambling Is a Ticking Time Bomb
Sports Gambling Is a Ticking Time Bomb May 31, 2024
Some of the biggest scandals in sports history have revolved around players and gambli…
Delaware bill proposes multi-app sports betting
A proposed legislation aims to open up the market to multiple vendors.
US.- Delaware is considering expanding its sports betting market by…
Rebecca Paul: integrity is the fundamental pillar of sports betting
WATCH Interview with Rebecca Paul. Subtitles available in Spanish, Portuguese and English.
The president of the World Lottery Associatio…
BRAZIL: Lucíola Aor Vasconcelos: Caixa Loterias is interested in participating in sports betting
In a recent interview with CIBELAE, the president director of Caixa Loterias , Lucíola Aor Vasconcelos, highlighted the company's fundament…
Illinois Lottery’s largest Fast Play jackpot ever is up for grabs
Top prize for ‘Ultimate Diamond Jackpot’ game is just over $1.6 million – and growing
CHICAGO, May 29, 2024 – Illinois Lottery’s largest…
New York Senator pushes for online poker legislation amid broader gambling expansion efforts
As the legislative session in New York approaches its conclusion, Sen. Joseph Addabbo has introduced a bill to legalize online poker in the…
AGA Pushes Other States to Follow Michigan, Crack Down on Offshore Sportsbooks
The support from the American Gaming Association for Michigan's brushback pitch to Bovada comes as the industry group has been pushing for…
New York State Tax Revenue From Mobile Sports Betting Clears $2 Billion
The New York State Gaming Commission reported $45.5 million in mobile sports betting revenue for the week ending May 26 on Friday, sending…
SPAIN: SELAE: Lotteries and Red Cross celebrate 100 years of collaboration helping people in vulnerable situations
Surviving the latest drawings, the grand prizes for the two popular lottery games continue to grow
This year the motto of the Extra…
Joe Froehlich Named Chief Operating Officer of the Michigan Lottery
Today, Michigan Lottery Commissioner, Suzanna Shkreli, announced that Joe Froehlich has been named Chief Operating Officer of the agency…
Michigan issues cease-and-desist letter
DETROIT, May 30, 2024 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken decisive action against an overseas gaming company in Curaçao th…
INTRALOT announces Revenue at €85.1m and EBITDA at €30.1m in 1Q24 + Conference call invitation
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INTRALOT SA (RIC: INLr.AT, Bloomberg: INLOT GA), an international gaming solutions and operations leader…
Mr. Nikolaos Nikolakopoulos appointed as the new CEO of INTRALOT
INTRALOT announces that, following a proposal of the Board of Directors that took into account relevant suggestion and proposal of the Remu…
Vlaemminck.law Expansion: Connecting Europe
We are thrilled to share that VLAEMMINCK.law has officially signed a Cooperation Agreement with a prestigious Polish law firm - Jabłoński K…
Resignation of UK Gambling Minister Stuart Andrew leaves industry with further election uncertainty
The limbo that the gambling industry was left amidst Rishi Sunak’s surprise decision to call a summer election was elevated upon the announ…
Florida Sports Betting Gets its Day in (Supreme) Court
The ability to offer sports betting in Florida is at stake.
The Seminole Tribe and its Hard Rock Bet sportsbook enjoy sole jurisdiction o…
DraftKings Illinois-Induced Sell-Off Exaggerates Contagion Risk, Says Analyst
Shares of DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) dipped slightly today following a Tuesday tumble caused by news that Illinois will implement a progress…
Bulgaria’s fortified anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, which include greater oversight of the gambling sector, now comply with international standards
Bulgaria’s fortified anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, which include greater oversight of the gambling sector, now comply with inter…
OPAP: Interim Management Statement Q1 2024
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Online drives OPAP revenue growth in first quarter
OPAP has reported a 4 per cent increase in gross gam…
Illinois lawmakers approve betting tax of up to 40%
The Illinois House of Representatives has greenlighted the state’s $53.1 billion fiscal year 2025 budget, which includes a new progressive…
Scientific Games Partners with Award-winning Gift & Go Platform Delivered by Amazon
Gift & Go On-demand Technology Is Fulfilling Second-chance and Loyalty Reward Programs for Scientific Games Lottery Customers
ATLANTA…
Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps Past $500 Million
RELEASE DATE: 5/29/2024 For just the second time since last summer, the Mega Millions® jackpot has surpassed the half-billion dollar mark…
Appeals court rules against Torch Electronics and Missouri Gaming Commission
Appeals court rules against Torch Electronics and Missouri Gaming Commission
An appeals court refuses to declare whether or not the video…
Carnival Cruise, Royal Caribbean add land-based casino partners
Each cruise line has added a new partner that will bring new benefits for loyal passengers.
Both Royal Caribbean and Carnival Cruise Line…
New York: Queens State Senator opposes Mets owner Steven Cohen's $8 billion casino proposal near Citi Field
State Senator Jessica Ramos of Queens is seeking to halt a major casino proposal in her district, opposing a gambling plan supported by Ste…
New Bill May Require iGaming, Betting Companies to Change Data Policies
Companies involved in the regulated US online casino industry are used to navigating a patchwork of various rules across disparate states…
Opinion: Why the push to legalize gambling on U.S. elections is so dangerous -LAtimes
Free and fair elections, the foundation of our democracy, face an unprecedented array of threats as the next one approaches. While some o…
Swedish court reduces Kindred’s sanction fee for bonus violations
In 2020, the SGA hit Kindred with a hefty SEK100m (€8.7m) administrative fine for breaching regulations relating to customer bonus offers…
Delaware Lawmaker Says Competition Critical to Sports Betting Success
Legislation in Delaware to codify the state Internet Sports Lottery Legislative Working Group’s recommendation that more than one online sp…
Entain Secures Full Nevada Gaming Commission License
The operator, Entain, listed in London, has received complete authorization to do business in Nevada. Currently, the company collaborates w…
New Mississippi Lottery scratch-off games go on sale in June 2024
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The new Mississippi Lottery scratch-off games will go on sale Tuesday, June 4, including the $5 Lucky Dog game feat…
Massachusetts Lottery Celebrates 50th Anniversary of First Instant Ticket
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INTRALOT has successfully renewed its alignment with the WLA Responsible Gaming Standards
We are proud to announce that INTRALOT has successfully renewed its alignment with the WLA Responsible Gaming Standards for Associate Membe…