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Mainland China lottery sales fall slightly to US$7.1 billion in November
China’s lotteries recorded sales of RMB 50.5 billion (US$7.09 billion) in November, down 2.5% year-on-year according to information from th…
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is giving lottery players a whole new way to win with the INSTANT GOLD PURSUIT ticket
TORONTO, ON – The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is giving lottery players a whole new way to win with its innovative $25 INS…
Kambi Group CEO Kristian Nylén to Step Down
CEO and co-founder of sports betting giant announced his intention to step down after 14 years leading the company.
Kristian Nylén, CEO an…
SG Content Hub and Partner Program offer one-stop access to top iLottery games
iLottery games are a fast-growing entertainment segment in today’s digitally driven world as they help drive revenue for lotteries and the…
US state legislators race to enact AI laws before 2024 primaries
US primary elections begin next week, and state legislatures are scrambling to enact laws that will prevent, or at least limit, the impact…
Entain Leaves 140 Markets Including Vatican City & Antarctica as Part of “Corporate Responsibility Commitment”
The Financial Times has reported that online gambling operator Entain has confirmed that the company has exited 140 markets as part of its…
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Ireland: Gambling regulator employing more people to counter the 'gamblification' of sports
The head of Ireland’s first-ever gambling regulator has hit out at the “gamblification” of sports, and said that it could damage young peop…
Danish Land-Based Betting Decline Coincides with New Regulatory Measure
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From 1 October 2023, it became mandatory for players to identify themselves using a so-called Player ID when placing be…
The Seimas (parliament) of Lithuania has received a new age limit proposal on gambling (land-based and online) to 21
The Seimas (parliament) of Lithuania has received a new age limit proposal on gambling, which seeks to raise the minimum age limit on all g…
Spain: Organización Nacional de Ciegos Espanoles (O.N.C.E) Christmas Extra Distributes More Than 35 Million Euros in Major Prizes
In points of Catalonia, Andalusia, the Canary Islands, the Valencian Community, Madrid, Castilla-La Mancha or Aragón
The ONCE Christmas Ex…
New York iGaming Bill Reintroduced by Democratic State Sen. Joe Addabbo
State Sen. Joseph Addabbo (D-Queens) this week reintroduced Senate Bill 856. The statute seeks to authorize online casino gaming with inter…
DraftKings and NASCAR Announce Partnership Plans for North Carolina
Given NASCAR’s long and storied history in North Carolina, it was only a matter of time before the group partnered with a sports betting op…
Amazon Rejects Liability for Social Casino Apps, Asks Judge to Halt Lawsuit
Amazon attorneys last week responded to the company being named in a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it conspired with social casino…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Receives A2LA ISO/ISE 17025:2017 Accreditation for its Noida, India, and Moncton, Canada, Laboratories
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (January 4, 2024) – In another demonstration of its ongoing commitment to the highest possible quality testing services, G…
NC Lottery Commission’s Sports Betting Committee is Actively Working on Setting Up the Certification Process for Operators
North Carolina sports betting is legal for both retail sportsbooks and online wagering sites.
In-person wagering is available but limited…
California sports betting proposals introduced
Two sports betting ballot initiatives have been published in California, with their backers now seeking votes to force a vote in November…
Taiwan Welfare Lottery Sales Grow by 16% in November
The Taiwan Welfare Lottery reported a 16 per cent rise in sales to NT$8.4 billion (€248 million) for November.
Prizes paid to winning cu…
AGCC and Malta Gaming Authority Renew Memorandum of Understanding
This renewed MoU further emphasises the MGA and the AGCC’s commitment to enhancing cooperation, enabling them to perform their respective f…
New Year’s Powerball Jackpot Run Leads To $45M For New York Education
A Powerball lottery player arguably enjoyed the best way to start a new year.
And while that player was not located in New York, the Empir…
Another $50 Scratch Ticket, "Lifetime Millions," Coming to the Massachusetts Lottery
The Massachusetts State Lottery will launch a new $50 scratch ticket in February that could keep winners on easy street for the rest of t…
Online drives German lottery sales to Euro 8.2 Billion
ONLINE DRIVES GERMAN LOTTERY SALES TO €8.2 BILLION
Turning an average of at least three people per week into happy new millionaires: This…
Pollard Banknote Adds Iconic TEKKEN™ Brand To Licensed Game Portfolio
January 4, 2024
Pollard Banknote Adds Iconic TEKKEN™ Brand To Licensed Game Portfolio
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Janu…
Legality of fantasy sports in Florida disputed
TALLAHASSEE — As the Seminole Tribe offers online sports betting in Florida, a dispute over fantasy sports is heating up amid efforts by ga…
Brazil sports betting set for 2024 after President Lula signs off
The launch of what could be one of the world’s biggest national betting markets took its last leap this week as President of Brazil, Luiz I…
Inside The New Skill Games Briefs From PA Casinos, Attorney General
Pennsylvania casinos are not going down without a fight in regard to the ongoing skill games battle. This week, multiple facilities filed a…
Maine Lawmakers Consider Expansion of Tribal Rights to Online Gambling, Land-Based Casinos
AUGUSTA (WGME) – Maine's tribes are looking to expand their exclusive rights to online sports betting in the state.
Lawmakers held a publi…
Florida Lottery unveils new daily cash bonus play promotion
As of Jan. 1, players can enter eligible PICK Daily Games, CASH POP, CASH4LIFE and FANTASY 5 Draw game tickets for a chance to win cash or…
Arizona Lottery Recognizes National Poverty Awareness Month
Arizona Lottery Gives Back More than $44 Million to Vulnerable Residents Last Year
PHOENIX, AZ (January 3, 2023) – January is National Pov…
Rhode Island’s two physical and single online sportsbooks Down
November wasn’t a very prosperous month for Rhode Island’s two physical and single online sportsbooks. Although the November sports betting…
Germany's Gauselmann officially rebrands to Merkur Group
67 years after its foundation, German gambling giant Gauselmann Group has changed its name to Merkur Group. From now on, the holding compan…
Delaware Launches Online Sports Betting
DELAWARE- The Delaware Lottery today announced the launch of its first online sportsbooks along with the relaunch of its three online casin…
New Maryland Bill with Multi-State Online Poker in Circulation for 2024
Senator Ron Watson (D-Bowie) is back with another bill that proposes to legalize and online casino gaming — including multi-state online po…
Utah Legislator Proposes Lottery Legalization for Senior Tax Relief
Legislator Kera Birkeland has introduced a proposal to legalize the lottery in Utah as a means of providing tax relief for seniors facing i…
Powerball Ticket in Michigan Wins $842.4 Million Jackpot in New Year’s Day Drawing
January 02, 2024
Editor’s Note: All information on the jackpot-winning ticket, including the retail location where the ticket was sold…
Authority (GRA) has announced that the implementation of the 10 per cent withholding tax on the gross winnings of lotteries will start on Monday, January 1, 2024
Authority (GRA) has announced that the implementation of the 10 per cent withholding tax on the gross winnings of lotteries will start on M…
The first day of 2024 is a historic moment in Finnish gambling, when all Veikkaus gambling games require identification
At the turn of the year, familiar scratch cards, such as the Ässä and Casino cards, entered the scope of identification as the last product…
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Powerball Jackpot Rolls into New Year at $810 Million
Jackpot ranks as 6th largest in Powerball game
Jackpot ranks as fifth-largest Powerball jackpot and tenth-largest U.S. lottery jackpot…
NJ Retailers push to prevent NJ Lottery from connecting directly with players via online iLottery channels
- New Jersey Lottery approved a plan in the summer to start online sales
-Stores fear the move would impact in-person sales
-There's a le…
The Ohio Lottery recently experienced a cybersecurity event
The Ohio Lottery recently experienced a cybersecurity event affecting our computer systems. Upon learning of the issue, we took precautiona…
Internet Casino Gambling revenue climbs to an all-time high, in the six states where iGaming is legal
Total state taxes from iGaming surpassed $1 billion in a calendar year for the first time
Online casino revenue generated just over $557.2…
Casino Operator Wants Sports Betting in Florida Decided by Voters
West Flagler and the Seminole Tribe have had a long year in the courtroom.
A casino operator is attempting to keep the Florida sports bett…
RFP: North Dakota Online Lottery System and Services
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Sweden: Watch Spelinspektionen's webinar about developments in the gambling market
Published: 2023-12-29
Talks together with the Public Health Agency, the Swedish Consumer Agency, the Support Line and the National Assoc…
RFP: California Lottery - Retail Access Program(RAP) Inspection Services
California Lottery - Retail Access Program(RAP) Inspection ServicesStatus:OpenPurchase Agency:Financial Information System for California…
Oklahoma Sports betting bill facing pushback
Oklahoma Voice
OKLAHOMA CITY — A state senator has filed legislation to legalize sports betting in a way that closely aligns with the gove…
DraftKings Stock dips after doubling over the last 12 months
DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) was one of the brightest stories among gaming equities in 2023, but a 7.89% decline this month has the stock flir…
Nevada Sports Wagering is decreasing, with the state receiving a measly $29 million year-to-date from sports betting. Quite the powerful testament for the benefit of Lottery!
The Nevada Gaming Control Board reported sports wagering handle of just over $921.1 million for November on Thursday, with the amount a sli…
Mark Cuban's Big Wager On Gambling In Texas Faces Long Odds In The Texas Senate
Mark Cuban's Big Wager on Gambling in Texas Faces Long Odds in the Texas Senate To comprehend the financial mega-muscle coming to Dallas in…
Sportsbook Operators Boosted Ad Spending During Football Season
Not surprisingly, US sportsbook operators increased advertising expenditures during the ongoing 2023 football season.
From Sept. 1 through…
Delaware Online Casinos Report Double-Digit Revenue Growth In November
One of the most often uttered statements from people researching anything is that correlation does not equate to causation. That’s an imp…
Colorado Lottery Audit Questions Jackpocket, Lotto.com Courier Services
A performance audit from the Colorado Lottery has brought scrutiny to courier services, which are third-party companies like Lotto.com and…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Wants Roundtable Discussion On Responsible Gambling Tools
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission recently held a public meeting with the state’s sports betting operators. The commission’s Sports Wager…
The handful of states yet to legalize sports betting are last for a reason: They all have multiple obstacles
At his suburban St. Louis home, Brett Koenig can pull out his smartphone and open a sports betting app. But he can’t place a bet. He is blo…
Inspired Announces Marilyn Jentzen has been appointed Interim CFO and principal accounting officer
December 26, 2023
NEW YORK, Dec. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a…
California Tribal bid for federal recognition could pave way for LA area’s first Indian casino
LOS ANGELES — A local tribe’s bid for federal recognition is getting a boost from organized labor and a member of Congress who recently int…
Alabama State Rep. Brown predicts vote on legislation with 'free-market approach' on casino gambling in 2024
In 2021, the State Senate passed a so-called comprehensive gambling legislation that would have established a state education lottery and p…
BCLC details ESG efforts and key initiatives in annual report
The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has unveiled its ESG annual report, titled 'Winning With Purpose: BCLC's Annual Report,' hi…
Florida gambling bill sparks Miami-Dade casino expansion debate
The bill is being viewed as controversial at the local level for a number of reasons. Opponents are questioning whether the bill is intende…
Pennsylvania: Overall gaming revenues and land-based casino revenues flat; sports betting down and online gambling revenues up
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s figures show revenue increased 1.74 per cent year-on-year.
US.- The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Bo…
Mississippi sports betting handle increases 26% from Oct. to Nov; but as is the case with sports betting, benefit to the state is negligible as taxable revenues are a tiny fraction of handle.
Mississippi sports betting handle reaches $62.4m in November
The sports betting handle increased 26 per cent from October.
US.- Mississip…
HAPPY HOLIDAYS from PGRI
Best wishes for a Holiday Season filled with joy and thanksgiving and wonderful times with friends and family. Susan and I feel so bl…
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $638 Million for Christmas Drawing
Powerball Jackpot Climbs to $638 Million for Christmas Drawing
Historically, three Powerball jackpots have been won on Christmas
JO…
The top prize in Spain's 'El Gordo' Christmas lottery goes to the number 88008
The top prize in Spain's 'El Gordo' Christmas lottery goes to the number 88008
Lucky holders of 20-euro tickets with the number 88008 will…
Facebook's Meta fined for breaches of Italian gambling ads ban
ROME, Italy (December 23, 2023) — Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, has become the latest tech company to be fined in Italy f…
Louisiana sports betting handle increases 15% from Oct to Nov; 90% of bets are made online and that portion increasing month to month
The sports betting handle was up 15 per cent from October’s $308.6m.
US.- Louisiana’s sports betting handle was $356.5m in November, up 15…
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races officially began cashing West Virginia Lottery traditional scratch off and draw game winning tickets
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Pollard Banknote Joins 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Youth Gambling Risks
Pollard Banknote Joins 2023 Gift Responsibly Campaign To Raise Awareness Of Youth Gambling Risks
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, December 18, 2023 /CN…
Powerball Jackpot Rises Past Half a Billion Dollars
December 14, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot and the holidays are coming right up! The jackpot for the Powerball drawing on Saturday, Dec. 16…
IN MEMORIAM: Vernon Kirk
Vernon Kirk Obituary
Vernon Kirk, 75, passed away December 8th, 2023, surrounded by his family.
Vernon grew up in Milford, married his…
RFP: MUSL - Request for Proposal Centralized Internal Control System Issued by Multi-State Lottery Association
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Proposals to the RFP are Due on February 20, 2024, no later than 3:00 P.M. CT All correspondence regard…
DraftKings Faces Hearing in Massachusetts for Credit Deposit Violations
DraftKings is facing an adjudicatory hearing in Massachusetts for violating laws relating to how bettors deposit and fund their sports bett…
EL/WLA Marketing Seminar February 5-6, 2024
Open to EL Lottery and Associate Members
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, the digital realm has become a cornerstone of mar…
DraftKings Not Feeling Heat from New Competitors
The US sports wagering landscape is awash in new, well-heeled competitors, but DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) isn’t feeling adverse effects from…
FY 2023 Results: Iowa Lottery Proceeds Exceed $108 Million In Record Year
CLIVE, Iowa - The Iowa Lottery released its latest annual results on Thursday, with its sales, proceeds to state causes, prizes to players…
How businesses are putting the latest AI breakthroughs to use
If the hype around generative AI is indeed losing any steam, you wouldn’t know from the lengthy, meandering check-in and lunch lines at the…
Vermont: Officials unveil guidelines for January's launch of legalized online sports betting
Vermont Governor Phil Scott and state officials have provided details on the regulations governing the imminent launch of legalized online…
UN Global perspective Human stories : ‘Illegal betting is the number one factor fueling corruption in sports’
The global problem of illegal sports betting, the fraudulent manipulation of competitions, and the involvement of organized crime in the sp…
Delaware online sports betting is tracking for a roll out in early winter
The Internet Sports Lottery Legislative Working Group released its final recommendations on the future of online sports betting in Delaware…
India's government blocked 174 betting and gambling sites
The Indian government has blocked 581 applications, including 174 betting and gambling app, Pankaj Chaudhury, the minister of state for fin…
Louisiana Senate approves sports betting legislation
The dream of sports betting in Louisiana is edging closer to reality after the State Senate gave the green light to SB130.
Passed with a…
Australia: Wagering companies breach in-play betting rules
The ACMA found the operators of Ladbrokes, Neds, bet365 and Sportsbet, breached interactive gambling rules through their use of ‘Fast/Quick…
Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office Plans To Appeal Skill Games Ruling
Last week, the Commonwealth Court ruled Pennsylvania skill games as legal. Despite a big win for the machines, the legal battle is far fr…
UK Gambling Commission -New consultations on financial penalties and ownership reporting
15 December 2023
The Gambling Commission has launched a new set of consultations as part of its ongoing work to ensure effective regulatio…
Ex-NFL VP of officiating says NFL refs have been approached about manipulating games for gambling purposes
Dean Blandino says NFL refs have been approached in the past about fixing games
With gambling now legal in nearly every part of the countr…
Australia: New South Wales (NSW) government has agreed to expand a cashless gaming trial as part of the Australian state's ongoing gambling reforms
The expanded trial will begin in the first quarter of 2024 and will cover about 4,500 machines in 28 clubs and hotels across 24 metropolita…
Internet gambling and sports betting set new records in New Jersey
Internet gambling and sports betting set new records in New Jersey
Internet gambling and sports betting set new records in New Jersey in N…
New board to lead Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corp
MANITOBA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES NEW MANITOBA LIQUOR AND LOTTERIES BOARD Board Members Will Help Create Good Jobs and Deliver Responsible Publ…
Loto-Québec achieves expected results
Montreal, December 13, 2023 — Loto-Québec announced results for the first half of the 2023–2024 fiscal year that are in line with its norma…
Florida Lottery Releases Exciting New Scratch-Off Games for the Holiday Season
The Florida Lottery is thrilled to announce the launch of four captivating scratch-off games that are sure to bring joy to players this hol…
Austrian Lotteries Playsponsible program company-wide volunteering
The Advent calendar for scratching has been one of the fixtures in the scratch card range for years. Due to the great success of the past f…
Austrian Lotteries: "A Spark of Warmth"
Give a spark of warmth!: Caritas Austria
"A Spark of Warmth" – the big relief campaign of the Kronen Zeitung, in cooperation with Caritas…
Kentucky: $656 million has been wagered on sports since its legalization in September. That translates to $8 million in tax revenue. That means the return to the state is less than 2% of total sports betting wagers!
Kentucky is in full swing, allowing in-person, and mobile sports betting, which was expected to bring millions of dollars into Kentucky's e…
Entain expected to add activist Ricky Sandler to board
Entain Plc (OTCPK:GMVHF), the owner of Ladbrokes and Coral brands, is expected to soon add Ricky Sandler of investment firm Eminence Capita…
Gov. Beshear believes tax revenue will easily exceed the $23 million expected in the first year.
Kentucky is in full swing, allowing in-person, and mobile sports betting, which was expected to bring millions of dollars into Kentucky's e…
California Tribes Pen Letter Asking Sports Betting Initiative Proponents To Withdraw Plan
California tribes sent the strongest message yet to sports betting initiative proponents that they oppose their filing.
The California Nat…