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iGaming to launch at Bally’sTwin River March 1
It’s a safe bet Rhode Island will be right on time to make its debut into online gambling.
Right in line with the start date laid out in t…
Why the Middle East Could be the Next Global Hotspot for iGaming
The Middle East is rapidly carving its own niche in the global gaming landscape, fuelled by a unique set of factors that have made the regi…
The Spanish Minister of Consumer Affairs will impose more controls on minors to prevent them from buying lottery online
The Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2030 seeks to improve the age verification system when purchasing online lottery.
Sp…
Court Challenge To Legality Of Ontario Online Gambling Sector Begins Next Week
Ontario’s open online gambling framework will be thoroughly tested in a court of law next week as lawyers for the Ontario government prepar…
CNIGA Has Expressed Concern with Daily Fantasy Sports ‘pick’em’ Games, Claims They Should be Classified as Illegal Sports Wagering
California Nations Indian Gaming Association (CNIGA) recently submitted a letter to the state’s Attorney General on behalf of the group’s 5…
Florida Regulators Tell Some Fantasy Sports Firms to Cease Operations
Florida Regulators Tell Some Fantasy Sports Firms to Cease Operations
The Florida Gaming Control Commission has sent cease-and-desist lett…
NASCAR Powerball Playoff returns with new chances to win in 2024
Official Lottery Game of NASCAR launches season-long promotion to send four players to the Cup Series Championship Race for a chance to win…
Hungarian regulator resumes blocks against unlicensed gambling sites and affiliates
The SZTFH says it has blocked 450 domains.
Hungary.- The Hungarian Supervisory Authority for Regulatory Affairs (SZTFH) has announced that…
PENN records Q4 net loss of $359M amid ESPN Bet launch, overall revenue drops 12.5% to $1.37B
PENN records Q4 net loss of $359M amid ESPN Bet launch, overall revenue drops 12.5% to $1.37B
PENN Entertainment recorded a net loss of…
High-ranking DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) executives, are continuing their sales of the gaming company’s stock, more than $78 million worth of shares since the start of 2024
High-ranking DraftKings (NASDAQ: DKNG) executives, including CEO Jason Robins, are continuing their sales of the gaming company’s stock, d…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces Director-level Promotions in Several Global Markets
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Announces
Director-level Promotio…
Arkansas sends cease & desist letters to two fantasy football sites, claiming illegal sports betting
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Department of Finance and Administration sent cease and desist letters to two companies it believes are offering un…
Minnesota Legislature Will Try For Legal Sports Betting Again
Tribes aren't on board with a bill that would allow in-person betting at racetracks and pro sports venues
Lawmakers are taking another sho…
Increasing Sports Gambling Taxes Through Regulation
Scholars call for improved regulation of sports gambling
Pennsylvania (February 10, 2024) — Over 70 million Americans intend to bet on a N…
Georgia Senate Committee advances constitutional amendment for sports betting referendum
A proposed constitutional amendment permitting Georgians to decide on the legalization of sports betting within the state has cleared a sta…
Alabama House approves legislation establishing lottery, casino gambling, sports wagering
The bills move to the Alabama Senate.
The Alabama House of Representatives Thursday passed an ambitious legislative package that — if appr…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission Releases January 2024 Casino and Sports Wagering Revenue
MGC Releases January 2024 Casino and Sports Wagering Revenue
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission reported today that the month of Januar…
Scientific Games Announces Newest iLottery Studio Partners for SG Content Hub
Company Adds Unique eInstant Games from More Lottery-Focused Studios
ATLANTA – February 15, 2024 – Scientific Games has added two more…
LAND BRANDENBURG LOTTO GmbH (LBL) sees 2023 as another year of growth
Brandenburg lottery players spent around 227 million euros on the LBL's offerings last year. The company, which was founded in 1991, record…
IWG Relaunches with Georgia Lottery
Gretchen Corbin, Georgia Lottery Corporation President and CEO, said: “The Georgia Lottery Corporation is excited to introduce IWG's Instan…
IGT Earns Gold Medal from Leading Sustainability Rating Agency EcoVadis
"Receiving a gold medal from EcoVadis validates IGT's long-time commitment to continuously improving our ESG results and the effectiveness…
Secretary of the Interior Issues Class III Gaming Procedures for Five Tribes Without Role for State of California
On January 31, 2024, the United States Department of the Interior issued gaming procedures under the Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory A…
NY State Sen. Jessica Ramos Nears Decision on Queens Casino Land
New York State Sen. Jessica Ramos, the Democrat representing the Citi Field area, is reportedly nearing a decision on authoring legislation…
IGT Executes Licensing Agreement with Maryland Lottery for Cash Pop Game
“This licensing agreement between the Maryland Lottery and IGT for our proprietary Cash Pop game builds upon our strong momentum expanding…
West Virginia Lottery and casinos generate more than $1 billion annually to support many programs locals rely on
Adding together table games, racetrack betting, sports wagers, video lottery games and the rest of the industry, more than $1.3 billion was…
New Jersey Lottery contributes a record $1.17B to the state
NEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Lottery released its finalized Audit Report for Fiscal Year 2023 (FY23) Monday, reporting a record $3.73 billio…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
LONDON, Feb. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) will host a conference call and live webcast to…
Australians spending $7 billion a year on lotteries during cost of living crisis
Australians are spending more on lotto tickets and scratchies than ever before, despite cost of living pressures biting into household budg…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) First Lab to Achieve Online Gaming, Wagering, and Retail Sports Betting Accreditation by the General Directorate of Casino Games and Slots Machines of Peru (DGJCMT)
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) First Lab to Achieve Online Gaming, Wagering, and Retai…
Record 68 Million Americans to Wager $23.1B on Super Bowl LVIII
As Legal Sports Betting Grows, Big Game Will be Played in Las Vegas for First Time
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Canada: 41% of Ontarians expected to place a wager on Super Bowl LVIII, with 80% set to do it online
A new survey from the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) shows that four in ten Ontario sports bettors (41 percent) will place a wager on S…
Department of Treasury details impact of sports betting on money laundering
The Department of the Treasury is assessing the impact of sports betting on money laundering.
The department has released the National Mon…
China's lottery ticket sales up in 2023
BEIJING, Feb. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's total lottery ticket sales amounted to 579.7 billion yuan (about 81.64 billion U.S. dollars) in 2023, u…
Amazon government contracts study to implement state lotteries
The government of Amazonas, two years ago, approved Law 5,749, authorizing state lotteries. Recently, the hiring of the company Social Solu…
South Dakota House passes bill allowing lottery winners to limit personal information
PIERRE, S.D. (SDBA) — South Dakota lottery winners could restrict the information the Lottery Commission releases about their winnings with…
Hoosier Lottery New family of Scratch-offs offering chances to instantly win prizes up to $500
The Hoosier Lottery is releasing a new lineup of Cash Blitz Scratch-offs loaded with fun and top prizes. Four new Cash Blitz-themed Scratch…
Wyoming lawmakers propose igaming expansion to add online casino wagering
Wyoming lawmakers are exploring the addition of online casino wagering to the state's gaming market with the introduction of House Bill 120…
Disney, Fox and Warner Bros. Join Forces for Sports Streaming Service
The move takes aim at a major issue for media companies as viewers abandon cable and prices soar for broadcast rights to sporting events…
Virginia Explained: The never-ending battle over skill games
After Senate’s friendly approach, House pushes tougher rules on slots-like devices
No matter how many times Virginia tries to ban so-calle…
Massachusetts Lottery’s Super Bowl ad features Taylor, new $50 scratch ticket
If you’re in Massachusetts and only watching the Super Bowl for Taylor, make sure you’re looking out for the Massachusetts State Lottery’s…
Mississippi Lottery transfers over $8.5 million to state
The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) has transferred $8,521,485.75 in net proceeds to the fund the Lottery Proceeds Fund in the Missis…
Svenska Spel Year-end report 2023: Sustainable gambling continues to increase - the board intends to propose a dividend of SEK 1.9 billion
The Svenska Spel Group has had a stable year in 2023. I am happy that the board intends to propose a dividend of SEK 1.9 billion to the own…
Dutch betting finance risk check debate flares up
Developments in Netherlands gambling regulation are beginning to mirror those in the more established UK market regarding customer financ…
Maryland's Casino Post $153.2M in January, a downturn versus 2023
Comparatively, the revenue figures for January 2024 closely resembled those of January 2022, when gaming revenues reached $153.8 million. C…
Lottery.com Inc. Secures Increased Funding From Univest
AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lottery.com Inc. (Nasdaq: LTRY, LTRYW) (“Lottery.com” or the “Company”), a leading technol…
West Flagler Asks US Supreme Court To Review Challenge Of Seminole Compact In Florida
A Florida pari-mutuel company is asking the US Supreme Court to take a look at the legality of the Seminole Tribe’s gaming compact with the…
Alabama Bill Proposes Casinos, Sports Betting, and a State Lottery
A group of Alabama lawmakers has unveiled a gambling bill aiming to introduce various forms of gambling, including a state lottery and the…
AGS’ Interactive division, will partner with EQL Games to provide real-money online games to U.S. and Canadian iLottery players
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PlayAGS, Inc. (NYSE: or “the Company”), a leading supplier of high-performing slot, table, an…
Living Lucky with Luke Combs Promotion Culminates in a Night of Unforgettable Wins, Star-Studded Performances, and Lottery Magic
Living Lucky with Luke Combs Promotion Culminates in a Night of Unforgettable Wins, Star-Studded Performances, and Lottery Magic at the ico…
Sächsische Lotto-GmbH is Preparing for the Future with New Sales Management
At the beginning of the year, Marcel Körner joined the sales management of Sächsische Lotto-GmbH. He succeeds Jürgen Grasse, who is retirin…
Jackpocket Announces First Major Television Sweepstakes In New Series Blank Slate On Game Show Network
NEW YORK, Feb. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the #1 lottery app in the U.S.*, today announced its first major national television swe…
New Taiwan Lottery Year of Dragon scratch cards to pay out NT$19.9 billion
TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — To celebrate the Year of the Dragon, the Taiwan Lottery has launched five new scratch cards that will pay over NT$19…
Oregon Lottery Offers Bets “For the Swifties” During Super Bowl
Oregon Lottery debuted sports betting in October 2019 and since that time, a total of $1.75 billion has been wagered. Oregon Lottery’s Spor…
Judge rules NJ casinos have no duty to stop compulsive gamblers from betting
In dismissing a lawsuit from a self-described problem gambler, a judge ruled Atlantic City casinos have no legal obligation to cut off thos…
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There’s been a surge of young problem gamblers since sports betting was legalized. An addiction therapist warns AI-powe…
ICE 2024 - Andrew Rhodes speech at the Consumer Protection Zone
06 February 2024
This speech was delivered by chief executive Andrew Rhodes at the Consumer Protection Zone at ICE on Tuesday 6 February 2…
Scientific Games' Newest Omnichannel Gaming System to Power Retail and Digital Sales for National Lottery of Denmark
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ NEWEST OMNICHANNEL GAMING SYSTEM TO POWER RETAIL AND DIGITAL SALES FOR NATIONAL LOTTERY OF DENMARK
New Contract Marks To…
Mass Lottery's new $50 ticket features grand prize of $1 million a year for life
“We released our first $50 lottery ticket last year and it quickly became the best-selling ticket in the country,” said State Treasurer Deb…
Costa Rica Social Protection Board carries out market study
Lottery and Games of Chance providers can participate.
The Social Protection Board of Costa Rica (JPS) extends the invitation for lottery…
Prague slot machine ban now fully in force
The Czech capital had approved the ban in 2020.
Czech Republic.- The Czech capital of Prague has imposed the ban on slot machines first ap…
Allwyn partners with Instant Win Gaming to strengthen its content offering
LUCERNE, Switzerland, 5 February 2024 – Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator headquartered in Switzerland, today announces t…
Barcelona confirmed as the host city for ICE and iGB Affiliate from 2025
Following an extensive and detailed six-month competitive bid process involving Barcelona, London, Madrid and Paris, Clarion Gaming announ…
Florida House advances bill targeting illegal gambling, but faces scrutiny over unintended consequences
A House bill aimed at addressing concerns related to illegal gambling operations in Florida has successfully passed its second committee, t…
Hawaii online poker and sports betting bill introduced in Senate
State Senator Ronald D. Kouchi of Hawaii has introduced Senate Bill 3376, a piece of legislation that aims to position the Aloha State as a…
West Virginia Online Poker Launch Delayed, Expected Late 2024
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West Virginia players will have to continue to wait patiently for online poker
West Virginia signed the MSIGA in Nov 2023 but…
Veikkaus signs up with Viaplay Group
Finnish monopoly operator Veikkaus has signed a multi-year partnership with Viaplay Group.
The deal will aim to offer customers “an even m…
Norsk Tipping hires new director of customer engagement
Norwegian monopoly operator Norsk Tipping has appointed Roger Soleim as its new director of customer engagement.
Soleim, who joined the co…
Nongaming Amenities Critical to Attracting Millennials, Hard Rock Leads
Nongaming amenities, new research finds, are critical to luring millennials and Gen Z resort guests.
Nongaming Amenities Critical to Attra…
The media planning and advertising strategy of the UK National Lottery will be led by Omnicom Group subsidiary Hearts & Science
Lucy Buckley, CCO of Allwyn UK, said: “Lotto is the heart and soul of the National Lottery. As we take on the treasured institution that i…
Florida: After billionaires come out in opposition, this casino bill was withdrawn from agenda
TALLAHASSEE — A push to advance legislation that could bring a casino to the Fontainebleau Resort in Miami Beach appeared to be on life sup…
IGT Signs 12-Year Contract Extension with UAB Perlas Network in Lithuania to Deploy Upgraded Central System Software
LONDON, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) today announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global S…
Scientific Games and Allwyn Move Bold Plans Forward for UK National Lottery
“We commend Allwyn on its vision for growing The National Lottery and substantially increasing returns to National Lottery-funded projects…
Ohio’s casinos, racinos break revenue record for 10th time in 11 years
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s casinos and racinos have, again, broken their yearly record for revenue, doing so for the 10th time in 11 years…
Virginia considers a major expansion of gambling by legalizing 'skill games'
Dueling Virginia legislative proposals backed by different gambling companies would open the door for an expansion of slot-like betting mac…
Sands, Wynn Among Fortune’s Most Admired Companies
Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) and Wynn Resorts (NASDAQ: WYNN) again made appearances on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list.
The 2…
New Georgia sports betting bill passes senate, but faces hurdle in the House
A sports betting bill passed the Georgia Senate on Thursday, but an additional change poses a potential roadblock as the bill now moves to…
AGA to Host State of the Industry Presentation, Release Report on Record-Breaking 2023 Commercial Gaming Revenue
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Washington, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) will…
mkodo – A Pollard Banknote Company – Shortlisted At The 2024 International Gaming Awards
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, February 1, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce that its subsid…
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Online Sports Betting Bill Advances in Mississippi House
Online sports betting could become legal in Mississippi after a bill advanced in the Legislature as analysts say consumer demand continues…
$7B wagered in first year of Ohio sports gambling, almost tripling estimates
In the first year of legal sports gambling in Ohio, $7.7 billion in wagers were placed between January 1, 2023 and December 31, 2023. Accor…
Nevada casinos again shatter revenue record, bring in $15.5B in 2023
trip casinos had their most lucrative year at $8.9 billion. Also, Las Vegas visitation tops 40.8 million and Reid Airport sets passenger re…
Jackpocket launches online casino operations in New Jersey
A lottery platform is entering the New Jersey online casino market.
Jackpocket has launched its iGaming product, Jackpocket Casino, in New…
Sen. Ron Watson’s Maryland online casino bill, SB 603, was filed
The Maryland online casino bill industry proponents are most bullish about in 2024 is ready to roll.
Sen. Ron Watson’s Maryland online cas…
Mobile sports betting generated $862M for NY in 2nd year
ALBANY — Two years of mobile sports wagering in New York has generated more than $1.55 billion in taxes for the state, Gov. Kathy Hochul’s…
NFL says Super Bowl viewers will only see 3 sports betting ads during broadcast of the game
Advertisements for sports betting continue to flood the airwaves, but the NFL said Tuesday that viewers will see only three such ads during…
What The NCLGS Can Model From Keystone State Online Casino Industry News
The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States (NCLGS) is forming a new committee that is going to help legislators legalize online…
BCLC Receives Highest Level of Certification for Player Health Programs
Vancouver, B.C., January 29, 2024 – BCLC has received the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) Level 4 certification, the highest level gra…
Flutter Off to Solid Start in NYSE Debut
Flutter Entertainment (NYSE: FLUT) is off to a decent start in its first day as a U.S.-listed stock.
In midday trading, shares of the FanD…
IGT Highlights Leadership Across Global Gaming Product and Solutions Portfolio at ICE London 2024
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LONDON, Jan. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today…
Kroger Sports Betting Kiosks Installed at 20 Grocery Store Locations in Ohio
The Cincinnati Business Courier reports that the Cincinnati-based supermarket chain has installed sports betting kiosks in 20 locations in…
IGT Wins Competitive Bid to Modernize Loto-Québec's Video Lottery Terminals Network
"For decades, Loto-Québec has looked to IGT to supply quality hardware and game content to our gaming establishments network. We are please…
Aristocrat Gaming™ Enters Québec Lottery Market
New video lottery hardware and games featuring player-favorite brands will soon be available LAS VEGAS (Jan. 25, 2024) – Today, Aristocra…
TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION’S GARY GRIEF ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION’S GARY GRIEF ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
Agency’s executive director and longest-serving employee will retire at the end…
Scientific Games Announces Andrew Jackson as New Vice President of ESG
ATLANTA – January 25, 2023 – Scientific Games has named Andrew Jackson as the company’s Vice President of Environmental, Social and Governa…
IGT Achieves Highest-Possible MSCI ESG Rating of AAA
"IGT achieving the MSCI AAA ESG rating demonstrates our strong commitment to enhancing our company-wide sustainability results through our…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming (OLG) is thrilled once again to have been selected for Forbes’ prestigious list of Canada’s Best Employers
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“We are incredibly proud to be named to Forbes’ list for a third consecutive year. It means the journey we are on to build…