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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…
FanDuel making casino push with new ad campaign
FanDuel Casino has unveiled the second instalment of its “Winning is Undefeated” marketing campaign, as it aims to further enhance its prog…
Virginia sports betting tax revenue doubles year over year
Better than expected: that’s how lottery officials describe the cash flow from sports betting in Virginia.
The Commonwealth became…
Michigan Lottery launching 'Ghostbusters' ticket where players could get 'scary rich'
"Ghostbusters" fanatics could win upwards of $500,000 in prizes
"Who you gonna call" with this exciting news from the Michigan Lottery?
A…
Florida Gaming Commission Requests Three Fantasy Sports Betting Operators to Stop Operations
Florida Gaming Control Commission requested that three daily fantasy sports operators shut down their operations in the state. The Commissi…
Australian casino group Star Entertainment to raise $481 million in equity
(Reuters) -Australian casino operator Star Entertainment Group is tapping the capital markets for a second time in 2023 as it aims to raise…
Ladbrokes owner Entain warns on online gaming revenue, shares slide
Sept 25 (Reuters) - Ladbrokes owner Entain (ENT.L) warned on its online net gaming revenues for the third quarter and the full-year on Mon…
EL AI Seminar Hosted by: Totalizator Sportowy POSTPONED
[POSTPONED]
Just before the summer of 2023 EL organized a very well attended webinar on the developments of AI in the lotter…
The European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) urges countries like Norway to license multiple online gambling operators
In a statement, EGBA said that such a shift would align with the current European trend, as many European countries have already adopted li…
Authority and responsibility for granting online gambling licenses in Germany passes from the 16 Federal States to the newly formed Joint Gambling Supervisory Authority in Halle (the “GGL”)
A lot has happened since our last update: On 1 January 2023, the responsibility for the entire gambling licensing process in Germany relate…
WLA congratulates Rebecca Paul on her 20 years as President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (TELC)
WLA congratulates Rebecca Paul on her 20 years as President and CEO of the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (TELC), and the TEL…
Florida gaming commission sends cease-and-desist letters to fantasy sports firms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida gambling regulators this week sent cease-and-desist letters to three daily fantasy-sports operators accused of…
Loto-Québec increases net income by 12.9%
MONTREAL, Sept. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - For the period from April 1 to June 26, 2023, Loto-Québec generated total revenues of $711.2M and a consol…
New Hampshire Lottery FY2023 net income increases 21% over FY2022
We’re thrilled to share that this year, we contributed record-breaking support for NH public education! This year, we generated $187…
Connecticut Lottery to Open New Sportsbook at Total Mortgage Arena
The XL Center soon won’t be the only arena in Connecticut to feature a sportsbook and restaurant. The Connecticut Lottery Corporation anno…
Lotterywest marks 90 years of supporting Western Australia
CLICK HERE TO WATCH Lotterywest 90th Anniversary Video The Premier today officially recognised Lotterywest's 90-year anniversary.
Lotter…
Nevada Gaming Commissioner Wants Answers About MGM, Caesars Cyberattacks
Nevada Gaming Commissioner Brian Krolicki, the newest member of the state gaming regulatory who was appointed just in February by Gov. Joe…
Powerball Jackpot Leaps to 4th Largest in Game History
September 24, 2023
Players will have a chance to play for the fourth-largest Powerball® jackpot next week. The Powerball jackpot now sta…
Spain: SELAE’s 2023 National Christmas Lottery ticket to include the logo of the Spanish EU Presidency
Every year, the National Christmas Lottery tickets in Spain include an image of one of the paintings in The Prado Museum in Madrid, showing…
Deutsche Klassenlotterie Berlin achieves fifth RG certification
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has developed a…
Ohio Lottery hosted a 'behind-the-scenes' look at the Ohio Lottery daily drawing process.
We were excited to host representatives from multiple state agencies for a behind-the-scenes look at the Ohio Lottery daily drawing process…
EL/WLA Sports Betting Seminar -November 1st hosted by: La Française des Jeux (FDJ)
Open to EL/WLA Lottery Members and EL/WLA Associate Members, non- EL/WLA members upon approval
Sports Betting is one of the fastes…
New Jersey Lottery Happy 31st Birthday to our very own Jersey Cash 5!
Happy 31st Birthday to our very own Jersey Cash 5! Jersey Cash 5 was launched in September 1992 and quickly became a favorite among playe…
WLA Inaugural Responsible Gaming Week Webinar
ANNOUNCING October 16–18, 2023 15:00–17:00 CEST A WLA Online Event
Register here
Program
Responsible Gaming is the…
The Montana Lottery set another new record with a transfer of $24.7 million back to the State of Montana!
The Montana Lottery Commission yesterday approved financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30. Following July's news of record s…
Youth Protection Act as an opportunity: WestLotto welcomes concrete proposals for loot box regulation
With a six-point plan, lawyer Carsten Bringmann has shown concrete opportunities for the regulation of loot boxes in the Youth Protection A…
RFP: IDAHO Lottery 'Package Delivery Services'
Friday, September 22, 2023
CONTACT: David Workman
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Desk: 208-334-2600
Package Delivery Services RFP Issued b…
Swedish government proposes hike on gambling tax
Swedish government proposes hike on gambling tax The Swedish government has recently announced more funding for the national gambling regul…
Bill to allow Pennsylvania lottery players to claim anonymously passes unanimously in Senate
Senator warns current laws can lead to having "a target on your back"
A bill that would allow some lottery winners in Pennsylvania to clai…
The Mobile App: Gateway to the Modern Lottery Experience
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Several gaming companies operating illegally in Norway for several years announce they are pulling out of Norway
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The companies behind Unibet, Betsson, ComeOn and bet365 have been operating illegally in Norway for several years. They…
NC Senate releases bill that authorizes 4 more casinos in state
RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) – After months of negotiations about a plan to legalize more gambling options in North Carolina, Republican Senate lea…
PGRI LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE 2023 -Thank you for attending!
Special Thanks to Presenters, and panel discussion moderators and panelists for producing a fabulous conference experience. Thank you to t…
New Jersey Lottery to Add Online Option in 2024
The new rule was proposed last September.
TRENTON, N.J. — Draw games such as Powerball, Mega Millions and Jersey Cash 5 will be avail…
The ALPHV ransomware group used social engineering to attack MGM Resorts.
The ALPHV/BlackCat ransomware group claimed responsibility for the MGM Resorts cyber outage on Tuesday, and it apparently took the group on…
Caesars joins MGM Resorts in reporting cyberattack
https://investor.caesars.com/node/33686/html
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (the “Company,” “we,” or “our”) recently identified suspicious ac…
Delaware Lottery to get online sports betting, new poker platform, and take over the state's existing virtual casino games
The Delaware Lottery has reached an agreement with a global online gaming company that will introduce online sports betting in Delaware for…