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Massachusetts Lottery app has processed $100M in prizes
The mobile ticket-cashing feature that the Mass. Lottery’s app launched two years ago this week has now processed more than 76,000 prizes w…
Is sports betting worsening gambling habits of Americans?
The NFL season has officially kicked off and that means a lot of fans are making bets. As more and more states are legalizing sports bettin…
Patrícia Mamona, Olympic and European medalist, will be keynote speaker at the Cibelae Lisbon 2023 Congress
The Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting (Cibelae) has the honor to announce that the Portuguese athlete Patrícia Mamo…
United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports_ULIS presented at the INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF)
The 13th Meeting of the INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF) was held in Buenos Aires from 12 to 14 September at the Centro Universitar…
Congratulations to Mary Harville who will be celebrating her 3rd anniversary as President and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation on Sunday
Congratulations to Mary Harville who will be celebrating her 3rd anniversary as President and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation on Su…
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Allwyn announces new leadership team to spearhead delivery of The National Lottery
New Executive will lead the delivery of the Fourth National Lottery Licence
London, UK – Allwyn has announced the new leadership team that…
Hackers claim MGM cyberattack as outage drags into fourth day
Hotel and entertainment giant MGM Resorts continues to battle a widespread outage after a cyberattack forced it to shut down systems across…
Group in Casino Hacks Skilled at Duping Workers for Access
Bloomberg) -- The hacking group suspected of cyberattacks against two giant casino operators has quickly made a name for itself for its ski…
Vermont: Five sports betting operators submit bids to obtain mobile licenses
Five major sports betting operators including FanDuel, BetMGM, DraftKings, Fanatics, and Penn Interactive (ESPN Bet) have submitted bids to…
FBI investigates after MGM’s casinos and hotels hit by ‘cyber incident’
The FBI is investigating a “cyber incident” at MGM Resorts International, as guests at one of the world’s largest casino operators struggle…
IGT Stock Surges on Rumor Apollo Mulling Bid for Gaming Unit
International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) was one of Thursday’s best-performing gaming stocks as the shares surged following a report that…
Chile's Supreme Court declares online betting sites illegal and orders the blockage of over 20 platforms
The Third Chamber of the Supreme Court of Chile issued a ruling in which it declared illegal any type of sports betting sites operating in…
Brazil's Lower House Passes Sports Betting Bill, Aims to Raise $335 Million in 2024
Brazil's lower house approved on Wednesday a bill that aims to regulate sports betting in a move that could boost its 2024 budget by over…
Australia Seeks to Prohibit the Use of Credit Cards in iGaming
Everything boils down to preventing people from betting with money they do not have, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland said
Austral…
Western Canada Lottery Corporation Invites Players To Explore CATAN® With The Launch Of Its New Scratch Ticket
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September 12, 2023
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, September 12, 2023 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PB…
Casino operators, gaming regulator bemoan skill machines at Pa. Senate hearing
Video skill machines have become a fixture in convenience stores, bars and standalone parlors across Pennsylvania and as their legality end…
The Dutch gaming authority KSA has called for legislation and regulations concerning online gambling to be tightened
Gaming sites ‘not doing enough to prevent gambling addiction’
The Dutch gaming authority KSA has called for legislation and regulations co…
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency reports that the state’s six casinos won $161.39 million from their slot machines and table games during August 2023
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency reports that the state’s six casinos won $161.39 million from their slot machines and table…
MGM casinos hit by cyberhack that led to computer shutdowns at properties across U.S.
LAS VEGAS -- A "cybersecurity issue" led to the shutdown of some casino and hotel computer systems at MGM Resorts International properties…
RFP: MUSL Request for Proposal – Powerball Brand Research
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United Arab Emirate (UAE) establishes General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), appoints Kevin Mullally to CEO
The UAE has announced a new federal authority to manage commercial gaming and a national lottery in the country.
The General Commercial Ga…
New Hampshire Lottery breaks all-time sales record with 12% increase in sales and 27% increase in net funds transferred, generating $603 million in total sales in fiscal year 2023
8/23/2023
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Lottery broke its all-time sales record in Fiscal Year 2023, surpassing $603 million in total s…
Congress looks at NFL's gambling policy as new season begins
Congress looks at NFL's gambling policy as new season begins The Congressional Gaming Caucus is not happy with a recent NFL response to an…
A record 73 million Americans plan to bet on the NFL this season, a 60% increase from last season
More than 73 million Americans plan to wager on the NFL season, a nearly 60% increase from last season, according to a survey from the Am…
Kentucky Retail Sports Betting Officially Goes Live, becoming the thirty-fifth state to allow sports betting
Kentucky officially launched retail betting on Thursday, September 7. They became the thirty-fifth state to allow some form of sports betti…
Allwyn International posts results for Q2 and H1 of 2023: Sales and GGR double; Net increases by around 50%
Allwyn International a.s. (“Allwyn” or the “Company”, and, together with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, the “Group” or “w…
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $500 Million for Saturday Drawing
September 07, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot has reached the half billion dollar mark for the third time this year! The jackpot has grown t…
Inspired Entertainment now LIVE with Fanduel to deliver iGaming content across four major North American jurisdictions
September 8, 2023 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) is pleased to announce it is expanding its partnership with Fa…
New UK Gambling Regs Under Fire Over Lack of Evidentiary Support Claims
Some of the measures the UK government proposed through its gambling white paper may do more harm than good. Absent solid evidence to suppo…
Tabcorp fined $1 million for not complying with VGCCC directions
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission (VGCCC) has fined Tabcorp Wagering (VIC) Pty Ltd $1 million for not complying with two…
National Lottery of the Republic of North Macedonia, Announces Tender for Awarding Join Venture Contract for Establishing Three Trade Companies for Organizing Internet (Online) Game of Chance.
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National Lottery of the Republic of North Macedonia, Announces Tender for Awarding Join Venture Contract for Establis…
EQL Games and Fennica Gaming to Launch Next Gen Lottery Products for North and South American Lotteries
EQL GAMES AND FENNICA GAMING TO LAUNCH NEXT GEN LOTTERY PRODUCTS FOR NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICAN LOTTERIES
PARTNERSHIP MOVES FROM SIGNED…
Brazil’s Updated Sports Betting Framework Could Include Gambling Provisions
There’s a chance that Brazil could consider bringing back its gambling market much sooner than anticipated. It could be covered in the upco…
RFP: Hoosier Lottery has issued an RFP for Creative Agency of Record
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DANSKE SPIL PROFITS AS FIRST-HALF REVENUE TOPS DKK2.47 BILLION
Danske Spil’s half-year accounts show progress compared to the same period in 2022. The progress is mainly due to positive development for…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Laboratory Accredited in the State of Paraná, Brazil
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Becomes First Laboratory Accredited in th…
MUSL NEWS - Developing the Next Multi-State Game Boom
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES 'The Quest for Progressive Jackpot Adventure'
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HAZEN Paper Introduces a New "Holiday Themed" Series of Holographic Patterns
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Kansas Surpasses $1.5 Billion in Wagers During First Year of Sports Betting
The Kansas Racing & Gaming Commission (KRGC) has announced that sportsbooks have seen $1.5 billion in bets one year after the industry…
NEOGAMES 'How AI Can Assist iLotteries to Achieve their Goals
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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named Scott Bowen as the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Tuesday named Scott Bowen as the new director of the state Department of Natural Resources.
“We are bles…
Virginia Lottery reported record profits of $867 million (up almost 10% from 2022) and record sales of $4.6 billion
Profits increased almost 10% from the last fiscal year, when the lottery reported $779.6 million. The lottery’s fiscal year ends on June 30…
Lootbox regulation: experts confirm WestLotto's call for a round table
You can follow the current discussion on the subject of loot boxes at the webinar of the authorities' mirror with WestLotto and w…
Tony Russell, Deputy Executive Director ITS & Operations, is now Acting Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery
Tony Russell, Deputy Executive Director ITS & Operations, is now Acting Executive Director of the Virginia Lottery
Virginia L…
Australia's The Lottery Corporation accuses operators of bypassing state laws and to offer "synthetic-style" lottery products
SYDNEY, NSWz, Australia (August 24, 2023) — According to local media reports a conflict between ASX-listed The Lottery Corporation and smal…
Round of 16 set for NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ - Powerball, the Official Lottery Game of NASCAR, announces 16 semi-finalists advancing in the race to $1 million
Powerball, the Official Lottery Game of NASCAR, announces 16 semi-finalists advancing in the race to $1 million
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Despite pressure to reduce aggressive advertising, Sports Betting Ad Impressions Up 25%
As attention to sports betting ads grows across North America, operators are adjusting their approach but not slowing down their marketing…
The U.S. Dept. of Justice and the FBI "takes seriously the issue of illegal gambling, including illegal online gambling, and continues to successfully investigate and prosecute illegal Internet gambling."
The Department of Justice has responded to a letter sent by regulators from Nevada and six other states earlier this year.
The initial let…
China's lottery sales surge 55.9% in July
Xinhua | August 31, 2023
China's lottery ticket sales surged 55.9 percent year on year to about 48.91 billion yuan (about 6.81 billion U.S…
West Virginia’s sports betting and online wagers $321 million in July
West Virginia’s sports betting and online wagers was officially snapped in July, with slight increases in handle for both camps.
In total…
The N.C. State Lottery Commission took its next step to establishing mobile sports betting by hiring Gaming Laboratories International
The N.C. State Lottery Commission took last week its next step to establishing mobile sports betting by hiring a gaming consultant.
Gaming…
BCLC We’re a lot more than lotto. Funds generated by lottery, casinos and sports-betting go back to the Province to help support healthcare, education and community programs all across B.C.
September 01, 2023
BCLC delivered a record-breaking net income of $1.636 billion last fiscal year, of which $1.624 billion was deliv…
New York State regulators release first set of answers to queries from Downstate casino license applicants
State gambling regulators have released the initial Q&A responses from downstate New York casino applicants, shedding light on their ea…
Tonje Sagstuen is managing director of Norsk Tipping from 1 September
The board of Norsk Tipping has appointed Tonje Sagstuen as managing director of Norsk Tipping from 1 September. On 28 June, it was announce…
The Virginia Lottery today released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month of July 2023.
Between July 1 and July 31, 2023, Virginians wagered $293,611,789 (“handle”), 10.4% higher than last July. A complete list of all approve…
Top-performing Ohio Lottery Extends Successful Scratch-Off Games Partnership with Scientific Games
Aug 30, 2023
Top-performing Ohio Lottery Extends Successful Scratch-Off Games Partnership with Scientific Games
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New Mexico Lottery surpasses $1 Billion raised for NM Education
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INTRALOT announces EBITDA growth +14% y-o-y and positive Earnings after Tax €4.4m in 1H23
August 31st, 2023 INTRALOT SA (RIC: INLr.AT, Bloomberg: INLOT GA), an international gaming solutions and operations leader, announces its f…
Atlas Experiences Partners with the Maryland Lottery and Florida Lottery for Cutting-Edge Custom Game Show Experiences with Lucky Pik
ROSWELL, GA August 31, 2023 – Atlas Experiences, LLC (“Atlas”) leverages their exclusive rights to the interactive Lucky Pik digital game s…
IGT to establish a strategic agreement between IGT, UNB and the McKenna Institute to fortify gaming technology
IGT has agreed a five-year deal with the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to help develop the next generation of…
IGT Enhances iLottery in Lithuania with Remote Game Server and Compelling eInstants
IGT Enhances iLottery in Lithuania with Remote Game Server and Compelling eInstants
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Veikkaus interim financial report for the period January-June: Veikkaus' revenue growing
Veikkaus Oy's Gross Gaming revenue (EUR 519.0 million) increased by 0.6 per cent for the period January–June compared to the same period th…
Colorado Lottery gives back nearly $200 Million to the great outdoors
Aug 30, 2023
Best year yet with record $890 million sales year
For the third year in a row, the Colorado Lottery hit record sales with ne…
Sports Minister Replaces Bulgarian Sports Totalizator Lottery Management
Minister of Youth and Sports Dimitar Iliev made changes to the Management Board of the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator state enterprise. Three…
For Bacelar, the lack of regulation of sports betting in Brazil ‘borders on the absurd’
The Federal Deputy of the Green Party (PV), Bacelar, is a declared enthusiast of the gambling sector. In an interview with Projeto Prisma…
Attorney: MA Gambling Regulators Proving They’re ‘Not To Be Trifled With’
Tim Lowry is a partner at national law firm Holland & Knight, specializing in gaming law. He’s based in Philadelphia, but his job requi…
IGT and the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick Establish Partnership to Expand Game Development Technologies and Software Curriculum
IGT and the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick Establish Partnership to Expand Game Development Technologies and Software…
Golf badly exposed to gambling with little sign of Monahan handling problem
What Monahan appears very keen to stress is that he is working for the good of the PGA Tour. This is fair enough, in theory – the organisat…
AGCO to ban athletes in Ontario’s igaming advertising to protect minors
Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Toronto ON - The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has updated the Registrar’s Standards for Intern…
Pennsylvania Chief Gaming Regulator Asks Lawmakers to Resolve Skill Gaming Issue
The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board’s (PGCB) top official is calling on state lawmakers to settle the skill gaming debate.
Skill gaming…
Romania expects significant changes to its gambling legislation
A recent draft legislative proposal initiated by the Romanian government is generating serious concerns due to the significant changes reco…
Michael Wells has been appointed Oregon Lottery Director
“During my tenure as interim director, I’ve had the privilege of leading an exceptional team dedicated to ensuring the Lottery's ongoing su…
The North Carolina Lottery Commission voted Tuesday to begin selling digital instant games online by Nov. 15.
North Carolina lawmakers approved online sports betting earlier this year. That is set to begin as soon as early January or as late as mid-…
German gambling regulator calls Malta’s Bill 55 "incompatible" with European requirements
Gluecksspiel (GGL), Germany's federal gambling regulator, has called Malta’s new gaming bill (Bill 55) "a protective shield" that is not co…
What Are Unregulated ‘Skill Games’ And Why Should Consumers Be Concerned About Them?
Many businesses, even smaller ones, are nearly always interested in ways to capture as much of their customers’ money as possible. In that…
Disney's ESPN Bet Is a Play for Younger Gamblers
With ESPN Bet, Disney brokers a marriage between sports betting and the entertainment industry. ESPN Bet is scheduled to launch this fall…
New Mexico Lottery returns record proceeds in FY 2023
New Mexico Lottery Returns Record $50.5 Million to Scholarship Fund
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Lottery has announced $50.5 million was r…
Indiana’s lottery sent a near-record $370 million to state coffers in the 2023 fiscal year
Indiana’s lottery sent a near-record $370 million to state coffers in the 2023 fiscal year.
The Indiana Lottery Commission closed out the…
Dr. Karin Schnarr Appointed CEO and Registrar of the AGCO -Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
The Board of Directors of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Karin Schnarr a…
Amid gambling violations, NFL players debate betting policy
Ten NFL players have been suspended for gambling violations since April, and the infractions have revealed a foundational problem: Many pla…
Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group hit with $550k fine
The Victorian Gambling and Casino Control Commission has fined the Australian Leisure and Hospitality Group AU$550,000 for operating 220 ga…
IGT PlayDigital™ Delivers Bespoke CAESARS CLEOPATRA Game as Launch Title for Caesars Palace Online Casino
IGT PlayDigital™ Delivers Bespoke CAESARS CLEOPATRA Game as Launch Title for Caesars Palace Online Casino
iGaming operator looks to IGT's…
Scientific Games Launches THE GAME OF LIFE Scratch, Fast Play and Digital Lottery Games with World-Leading Pennsylvania Lottery
Aug 23, 2023
Scientific Games Launches THE GAME OF LIFE Scratch, Fast Play and Digital Lottery Games with World-Leading Pennsylvania Lotte…
The Lottery Corporation™ A successful first year
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The Lottery Corporation Limited (ASX: TLC) today announces its results for the year ended 30 June 20…
Jumbo Interactive FY23 Results Briefing Recording
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AGA posts US Q2 2023, reporting $16.07bn in total revenue for U.S. Casinos, an increase of 8% over Q2 2022
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has released its figures for Q2 2023, reporting commercial revenue of $16.07bn. This revenue is 8% up…
The UK Government's Call to Regulate Crypto Trading as Gambling
The House of Commons Treasury Select Committee recently released a report advocating for the UK government to regulate crypto trading as ga…
The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Attorney General William Tong are warning about the risks of illegal gambling operators
HARTFORD — The Department of Consumer Protection and Attorney General William Tong are warning about the risks of illegal gambling operator…
NeoGames signs agreement with Scientific Games to supply its NeoGames Studio content to the Pennsylvania Lottery
August 15, 2023: NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“NeoGames” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLottery and iGamin…
Minnesota lottery sales generate big bucks for natural resources Over 33 years of ticket sales, $1.7 billion has been generated for natural resource projects.
ST. PAUL — The chances of you winning a huge lottery jackpot may be one in a billion, but the chances that your lottery ticket purchase wil…
Virginia Lottery generates $867 million in FY 2023 for K-12 public education, an increase of 10% over FY2022
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Lottery says it has generated $867 million in profits for K-12 public education.
The lottery says this…
The Hoosier Lottery sold an unprecedented $1.75 billion in lottery tickets during the July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023
Repeated huge jackpots in the Powerball and MegaMillions multistate lottery games helped the Hoosier Lottery hit a new, all-time sales reco…
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency helped to generate nearly $1.6 billion in contributions to the state during Fiscal Year 2023
(Aug. 17, 2023) The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency helped to generate nearly $1.6 billion in contributions to the state during…