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UK Gambling Commission's director of policy -Ian Angus- gives update on the society lottery sector
Lotteries Council - Ian Angus speech
11 October 2023Speech by Ian Angus
This speech was delivered by director of policy Ian Angus at the…
Svenska Spel CEO and President Hofabuer to depart in new year
October 13, 2023/
After nearly five years as president and CEO of Svenska Spel, Patrik Hofbauer has informed the company's board that he…
IGT Extends Contract with California Lottery for Seven Years
Second-largest U.S. lottery to modernize its platform with IGT's cloud-based technology
LONDON , Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Internation…
Ad Tracking in the Gambling Industry Under Scrutiny
Ad tracking and targeted marketing practices in the online gambling industry have come under increasing scrutiny due to concerns about thei…
MGM chief executive officer noted the company set aside 150,000 square feet of space at the Dubai property that could be used for a casino
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) CEO Bill Hornbuckle expressed that view earlier this week at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vega…
Mississippi teachers reap rewards as state lottery boosts education funds
- The lucky numbers for the second largest Powerball jackpot in history are selected Wednesday night. More than $1.7 billion dollars will b…
Massachusetts Lottery starts holiday raffle for $1 million prize on New Year's Day
BOSTON - The Massachusetts Lottery is offering you a chance to win $1 million on New Year's Day.
Tickets for the new "Mass Millionaire Hol…
How the Wire Act Bars Blockchain-Based Sports Gambling
Holland and Knight’s Samir Patel explains how the Federal Wire Act and Unlawful Internet Gaming Enforcement Act could impact the legality…
Virginia Skill Games Illegal Again After State Supreme Court Overrules Lower Court
Virginia skill games are once again illegal after the state’s highest court issued a ruling overriding a lower circuit court on Friday.
Vi…
U.S. Supreme Court puts temporary stay on Florida sports betting case
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily put on hold a lower court ruling that gave a green light to a $2.5 billion gambling deal between the…
Disney Exec, Investor Cautioned Company on Sports Betting
The debut of ESPN Bet, expected in November, marks Walt Disney’s (NYSE: DIS) initial foray into the consumer-facing side of the sports wage…
The California Lottery has raised $110 million for public schools statewide thanks to the ever-growing Powerball jackpot
The California Lottery has raised $110 million for public schools statewide thanks to the ever-growing Powerball jackpot, which currently s…
Atlantic Lottery Corp. (ALC) president and CEO Patrick Daigle said 2022-23 was especially bright compared to the 2021-22 fiscal year
The latest annual report from the Atlantic Lottery Corporation shows legal gambling to be like many other businesses in two key ways: Profi…
New York State Gaming Commission Bans Fantasy Sports Contests Based on Proposition Betting
United States: NY Fantasy Sports Regulations Ban Prop Betting
Last Thursday, the New York State Gaming Commission adopted New Yor…
New York Lottery: Record-Setting Powerball Jackpot Delivers $66.1 Million for New York Schools
October 13, 2023 Record-Setting Powerball Jackpot Delivers $66.1 Million for New York Schools
New York’s Lottery sales again skyrocketed a…
Oklahoma Skee-Ball and Cornhole Cash
It's tailgating season in Oklahoma and what better way to let the good times roll than with Skee-Ball and Cornhole Cash! These $2 tickets l…
N.H. lottery takes bite at Massachusetts in ‘tax shark’ ad - The Boston Globe
You’ve heard of card sharks, pool sharks, even left shark.
Now meet the “no-good Massachusetts tax shark,” here to take a bite out of yo…
Montana Lottery Marketing Team has received the prestigious Governor's Excellence in Performance Award
We are incredibly proud to share that our hardworking and dedicated Montana Lottery Marketing Team has received the prestigious Governor's…
Scientific Games Announces Angela Goodwin as VP of Operations for World-Leading Instant Game Management Program
Oct 12, 2023
SCIENTIFIC GAMES ANNOUNCES ANGELA GOODWIN AS VP OF OPERATIONS FOR WORLD-LEADING INSTANT GAME MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Goodwin to L…
IGT Secures 10-Year Contract Extension to Deploy High-Performing Aurora Central Lottery System in Malaysia
LONDON, Oct. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) today announced that its subsidiaries, IGT Globa…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Third Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, October 31, 2023
International Game Technology PLC to Host Third Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, October 31, 2023
LONDON, Oct. 10, 2023 /P…
Jumbo Interactive Limited has today announced the appointment of Jatin Khosla to the role of interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Jumbo Interactive Limited (Jumbo or the Company) has today announced the appointment of Jatin Khosla to the role of interim Chief Financial…
Lottery of El Salvador: a year of outstanding achievements -with record sales in its LOTRA and LOTÍN products
The National Charity Lottery of El Salvador (LNB) shared a report that reviews the institutional and commercial milestones so far in 2023…
Macau welcomed 932,000 visitor arrivals during Golden Week
Macau welcomed over 932,000 visitor arrivals during the eight-day National Day Golden Week, averaging 116,000 visitors per day, a number ex…
Gaming Industry Delivers $329 Billion Annual Economic Impact to U.S. Economy
Gaming Industry Delivers $329 Billion Annual Economic Impact to U.S. Economy, New AGA Study Finds
Impact Driven by All-Time Consumer De…
CAIXA Lotteries celebrated 61 years with new 'Lucky Space' -New ambience encourages collective use of spaces
New ambience offers experiences and encourages collective use of spaces
CAIXA Lotteries turns 61 Friday September (15). As part of the cel…
Bulgarian Sports Totalizator jackpots in numbers games will become even more intriguing
In 2023, Bulgarian Sports Totalizator (DP BST) has turned 66 years since its foundation - a history that is filled with many traditions, ch…
LOTTO Bremen - changes to LOTTO 6AUS49 from November 1
JACKPOT OF UP TO €50 MILLION POSSIBLE FROM NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The players of LOTTO 6aus49 will have even more reason to be happy in the futu…
AUSTRALIA: The Lottery Corporation calls for credit card ban exemption
The Lottery Corporation has called for an exemption from looming gambling reform which seeks to prevent punters from gambling with credit c…
Round of 8 locked in after second elimination drawing in NASCAR Powerball Playoff™
Round of 8 locked in after second elimination drawing in NASCAR Powerball Playoff™
Powerball, the Official Lottery Game of NASCAR, anno…
Industry and Academic experts, along with European Lotteries, highlight the importance of low risk gambling
The European Lotteries (EL) has highlighted the importance of lower risk betting and above all industry responsibility as being key to futu…
Pennsylvania: Lawmakers, gaming industry officials disagree over regulation of skill games in the state
A heated argument commenced between the casino industry and lawmakers on Monday over the regulation of so-called "skill" games that have be…
Dutch Regulator KSA suggests the Dutch online gambling market is reaching maturity
Dutch regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA).
Growth is slowing but the regulator says the market is meeting expectations.
The Dutch gamb…
New York Sportsbooks Generate Record $166.8 Million Revenue (and $84.6 million in tax revenues for the state) In September, far more than Nevada or any other state
The New York State Gaming Commission reported Thursday a record $166.8 million in sports wagering adjusted gross revenue for September, the…
Belgium Moves To Require ID Checks For Gamblers
In a move aimed at fortifying gaming regulations and intensifying efforts against underage gambling, Belgium’s Federal Council of Ministers…
E-Sports Are More Popular Than Traditional Sports In Asia
It was probably the highest-stakes mobile game match that’s ever been played. On the evening of September 26, 10 men from China and Malaysi…
Texas Lottery Nets Over $2 Billion For Public Education & Veterans’ Services for First Time
The Lottery has given out $5.907 billion in prizes this fiscal year.
While the Texas Lottery has been busy creating a slew of millionaires…
BRAZIL: Loteria Mineira announces consultation for bidding in the form of international public competition
The Minas Gerais State Lottery (Lemg) will hold a public consultation next Tuesday, 10th. The Minas Gerais lottery consultation takes place…
WLA is pleased to announce that registration is open for the WLA and The European Lotteries Security and Operational Risks Webinar
WLA is pleased to announce that registration is open for the WLA and The European Lotteries Security and Operational Risks Webinar Week to…
2022 EL Innovation Award goes to Norsk Tipping
Whether it is an innovation of a new product, an improved customer journey or a process, the bi-annual EL Innovation Awards showcase the to…
IntegriSport 3.0, a project co-funded by the European Union aimed at providing training to Law Enforcement Agencies
IntegriSport 3.0, a project co-funded by the European Union aimed at providing training to Law Enforcement Agencies, started its first awar…
The Romanian Lottery has a new visual identity
GOOD LUCK FOR ALL ROMANIANS
Loteria Română has a new visual identity that it is launching on the anniversary of its 117 years of activity…
Bally’s temporary casino at Medinah Temple nets $6.7 million and 80,000 visitors in first few weeks
Bally’s Temporary Casino at Medinah Temple made almost $7 million during its first three weeks in business, with the River North gambling v…
Wanna Bet? Colleges Taking Caution With Sports Gambling
OSU coach Mike Gundy held up his cell phone to a crowded room of reporters.
Gundy and his program consistently educate student-athletes on…
Indigenous gaming advocate earns provincial tourism award
Bernie Shepherd had an exciting week when he was presented with the 2023 Tourism Builder Award by Hospitality Saskatchewan.
Shepherd had…
Oklahoma sports gambling legislation lacking momentum
The sports gambling and collegiate athletics world changed in May 2018 when the U.S. Supreme Court struck down The Professional and Amateur…
OpenBet has strengthened its partnership with Sazka after delivering Neccton’s gambling compliance products to the Czech Republic lottery operator
OpenBet has strengthened its partnership with Sazka after delivering Neccton’s gambling compliance products to the Czech Republic lottery o…
AGEM Index down 4.6% in September
The index was up 315.92 points on last year.
All but one of the 12 AGEM Index companies saw stock price decreases.
Asia.- The AGEM Index …
News Corp Sells Stake In Gambling Startup Betr After Initial Investment Of $70m
News Corp has sold its shares in gambling startup Betr, which is for sale less than a year after its launch and having received a record $2…
College athletics using technology to help prevent illegal sports betting activity
In a normal month, U.S. Integrity sends about 15-18 alerts to sportsbooks nationally for potentially suspicious betting activity. Alerts d…
Nevada Rep Lauds NFL For Revamped Sports Betting Policy, But Questions Remain
Over the summer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell hinted that changes were forthcoming in the league’s sports betting policy following a tumu…
LOTTO Bremen YOU PLAY THE LOTTO AND EVERYONE WINS!
LOTTO can mean great luck for the individual with the right numbers, but every tip is a win for everyone in the state of Bremen. A sig…
Scientific Games Wins Two 2023 Communitas Awards
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Scientific Games Wins Two 2023 Communitas Awards
Global Awards Recognize Scientific Games’ Commitment to Ethical, E…
Oddsworks to supply Loto-Québec in Canada
ODDSworks will supply online casino, table, scratch cards and video poker games.
US.- Oddsworks will deploy its BETguard Remote Gaming Ser…
Mississippi Law Professor To Study Mobile-Online Sports Betting For State Committee
Lt. Gov. Delbert Hosemann has appointed University Of Mississippi law professor Ronald Rychlak to the state’s first mobile-online sports be…
Powerball Jackpot Surges to $1.4 Billion
Ten winning tickets worth $1 million or more in Wednesday drawing
October 05, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot evaded players Wednesday nigh…
Texas Lottery achieved a record $8.73 billion in sales, resulting in a historic $2.162 billion to fund Texas public education and veterans’ services
AUSTIN – A year bolstered by large jackpots and continued success from innovative scratch ticket game planning propelled the Texas Lottery…
RFI: NEW YORK LOTTERY for Full-Service Lottery System and Scratch-off Ticket Management
Description:
The New York State Gaming Commission (the “Commission”) is issuing this Request for Information (“RFI”) to assist the C…
GLI hosted a webinar on the importance of cybersecurity.
In case you missed it, last week, GLI hosted a webinar on the importance of cybersecurity.
https://gaminglabs.com/webinars/cybersecurity-w…
Turkish sports betting service provider Şans Girişim has become a regular member of (ULIS)
Turkish sports betting service provider Şans Girişim which is subsidiary of Şans Group Company, has become a regular member of the United L…
Normalising responsible, sustainable gaming
EL Press release
Oslo, 27-29 September 2023 – For this year’s sustainability and responsible gaming seminar, members from over 40 countri…
Austrian win2day launched Fennica Gaming’s eInstants that appeal to female and younger adults
Fennica Gaming’s renowned eInstants keep conquering new markets and are now available in Austria.
Fennica Gaming is a subsidiary of Veikk…
AGA: Gaming CEOs Positive on Current Business Conditions, Neutral on Future Outlook
Gaming CEOs Positive on Current Business Conditions, Neutral on Future Outlook
Many Expect Improving Balance Sheets and Continued Capital…
IGT Demonstrates Market Leadership and Momentum Across Gaming Product and Solutions Portfolio at G2E 2023
Brings "Voice of a Generation" to gaming floors via dazzling new Whitney Houston Slots
Continues growth in multi…
ALLWYN announces new CEO for Allwyn Lottery Solutions
Today, we officially welcome our new CEO Andria Vidler to the Allwyn family! Andria will lead Allwyn UK as it becomes the operator of The N…
Entain completes acquisition of US sports data analytics firm Angstrom Sports for $266M
UK's Entain has announced the completion of its acquisition of Angstrom Sports, a US-based provider of sports forecasting and data analytic…
FDJ Finalises Its Acquisition of the ZEturf Group, 2nd-Largest Operator in the French Online Horse-Race Betting Market
September 29, 2023 11:45 AM Eastern Daylight Time
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux…
Spain: Wavemaker wins the State Lottery (Loterías y Apuestas del Estado) and Betting media contest
It has a base tender budget of 15,000,000 euros and an estimated value of 33,000,000 euros
It involves strategic and tactical planning, pe…
USA TODAY Network today announced a multi-year agreement to become the official media partner of Jackpocket
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) and the USA TODAY Network today announced a multi-year agreement to become th…
Allwyn introduces Allwyn Lottery Solutions
FROM Linkedin...
In the earlier part of this year, Camelot Lottery Solutions underwent an acquisition by Allwyn. We are delighted to share…
OPAP “strongly disagrees” with fine from the Hellenic Gaming Commission (HGC)
OPAP “strongly disagrees” with fine
In a statement, OPAP said the decision to impose the fine was inaccurate. It said this was because the…
Powerball Jackpot reaches $1.04 billion
October 01, 2023
The Powerball® has crossed the 1 billion mark with an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, for the next drawing on Monday n…
N.C. Education Lottery Achieves Record-Breaking $1 Billion for Education
The N.C. Education Lottery raised - for the first time ever - more than $1 billion in a single year for public education programs in North…
APLA Regional Conference October 24–27, 2023 hosted by The Government Lottery Office (GLO) Bangkok, Thailand
October 24–27, 2023 An APLA Event
Hosted by The Government Lottery Office (GLO) Bangkok, Thailand Siam Kempinski Hotel Save the date! Mor…
Caesars Casino decision to pay cyber-hackers $15 million sets dangerous Las Vegas Strip precedent
The resort casino operator made a choice that might come back to haunt it and its Las Vegas rivals.
Sometimes doing something that looks l…
Chinese lottery ticket sales soar amid weak economy, job prospects
Beijing: China’s lottery ticket sales soared to their highest for any month so far this year, latest figures show, amid public concern abou…
WATCH the winner of the EL advertising awards in the category of Responsible Gaming by Loterie Romande
WATCH the television ad presented at the EL advertising awards in the category of Responsible Gaming by Loterie Romande at the EL/WLA Susta…
Kentucky Lottery debuts first true omnichannel game, Precious 7s
Our marketing and promotions teams have been hard at work these past few weeks, getting the word out about our first true omnichannel game…
Today, we remember the victims and families of the October 1 tragedy six years ago and reflect on the strength and resilience of the Las Vegas community.
Today, we remember the victims and families of the October 1 tragedy six years ago and reflect on the strength and resilience of the Las Ve…
Ireland: Lotteries not associated with ‘excessive gambling’ in Irish public health report
A report from Ireland’s Institute of Public Health (IPH) has made distinctions between lotteries and other forms of gaming with regards to…
Sports betting committee established to aid state Lottery Commission
The latest step to establishing mobile sports wagering — approving the charter for a sports betting committee — was approved last week by t…
The National Rapporteur on Addictions in the Netherlands has recommended a fresh set of updates to the country’s gambling regulations
In the Gambling on Health – Advice Report, Dr Arnt FA Schellekens and the NVA outline 22 recommendations to the Ministry of Justice.
They…
Maine is still on track to launch sports betting in November
Legal sports betting in Maine is on track to launch anytime between Nov. 5 and Nov. 15. The state attorney general's office is currently go…
Canada: Game Over: AGCO Sounds The Buzzer On Use Of Athletes And Influencers In iGaming Advertisements
What you need to know
On Aug. 29, 2023, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) releasedamendments which will restrict the u…
What Delaware’s new gaming deal means for online sports betting
Online mobile sports betting is just months away from debuting in the First State following the Delaware Lottery’s deal with its new online…
AGTech wins sports lottery terminal supply tender for Shanghai, Fujian and Guizhou
Lottery and integrated technology and services company AGTech Holdings announced that one of its wholly-owned subsidiaries has recently wo…
Loto-Québec back in business as CSN strike ended
Members of the Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux (CSN) have called an end to strike action, meaning several of Loto-Québec’s gaming ven…
NFL alters gambling policy: Harsher on league games, lenient in other areas
The NFL altered its gambling policy for players, ratcheting its harshest punishment to a lifetime ban while reducing its penalties for bett…
After years of waiting, some Kentuckians celebrate the online launch of legal sports betting
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Online sports betting launched Thursday in Kentucky, bringing patrons to flood into brick and mortar restaurants to watch…
New Jersey AG Platkin and Division of Gaming Enforcement Announce the Release of a Second Gambling Prevalence Report by Rutgers University
New Jersey Observes Week Four of Responsible Gaming Education Month by Highlighting Research into the State’s Gambling Activities…
French lottery has remained a consistent growth driver during H1 2023, according to the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) regulator, but is being overshadowed by sports betting
French lottery has remained a consistent growth driver during H1 2023, according to the Autorité nationale des jeux (ANJ) regulator, but is…
UK Gambling Commission: Regulating the Game Conference speech by Tim Miller, executive director
5 September 2023Speech by Tim Miller
This speech was delivered by executive director Tim Miller at the Regulating the Game Conference on 2…
German gambling stakeholders have reiterated their warning to federal lawmakers, emphasising that “the legal offering must be strengthened”
German gambling stakeholders have reiterated their warning to federal lawmakers, emphasising that “the legal offering must be strengthened”…
Virginia Lottery celebrates its 35th Birthday
Happy 35th Birthday to us! Earlier this week, Virginia Lottery employees gathered to celebrate three and a half decades of service to the C…
The Massachusetts State Lottery produces $1.193 billion in net profit in FY 2023, establishing all-time high
For Immediate Release Contact: Christian…
Casinos Challenge DeSantis’ $2.5 Billion Sports Betting Deal
Suit alleges mobile gaming is illegal “off reservation” bet
At stake: who brings sports bets to football-crazed state
The future of m…
California Lottery shares the wealth with public schools ahead of $785 million jackpot
The California Lottery said it's exceeded $2 billion in fundraising for public education for the first time in history.
The California Lot…