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UK government rejects lawmaker’s call to treat crypto like gambling
The government added that it is already working on regulating the crypto market, and proposed legislation was put before parliament and deb…
Maine Sports betting facing a November launch as rules reach Attorney General's Office
Maine is in its final step toward going live with sports betting, the state's Department of Public Safety announced Monday.
The state's la…
Brazil: Sports betting and online games can be taxed at 15% by the Government and Senate
The Federal Government and the Federal Senate are considering the implementation of a 15% tax on sports betting and online gaming.
Accordi…
Following announcements from the UK government over the gambling review white paper, key players within the industry have given their feedback
Following announcements from the UK government over the gambling review white paper, key players within the industry have given their feedb…
UK Gambling Commission issues £594,000 penalty
The UK Gambling Commission has handed operator Star Racing a £594,000 penalty over anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures…
Len Ainsworth recently celebrated his 100th birthday - a gaming industry pioneer and founder of Aristocrat Leisure Limited and Ainsworth Game Technology
Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) is celebrating the 100th birthday of its founder, gaming industry icon Len Ainsworth. The company said the…
888 appoints Alexis Zamboglou as Managing Director of UK and Irish operations
888 Holdings has appointed Alexis Zamboglou as the Managing Director of the online gambling group's UK and Irish operations. Under the role…
Indian gaming revenues reach historic high of almost $41 billion in FY 2022
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has reported that Indian gaming revenues in fiscal year 2022 soared to a historic high, reachi…
888 terminates discussions with FS Gaming amid UK Gambling Commission license review
(888.L) has terminated talks on management changes proposed by shareholder FS Gaming after the industry watchdog on Friday launched a revie…
The Rising Threat of Sports Betting in Canada: A Call for Integrity and Education
Legal sports betting in Canada is growing rapidly. This follows the country’s decision to legalize single-event betting in 2021.
Since the…
NeoGames Shareholders Approve Business Combination Agreement with Aristocrat Leisure
LUXEMBOURG, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“NeoGames” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provider of e…
NEW JERSEY LOTTERY ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
TRENTON (July 20, 2023) – The New Jersey Lottery Commission held its July Commission meeting today and announced its unaudited results for…
IGT Deploys Cloud-Based Lottery Systems for Totalizator Sportowy in Poland
Poland's national lottery operator becomes first European lottery to launch end-to-end iLottery program on the cloud
LONDON, July 20, 2023…
Billion Dollar Powerball Jackpot Delivers $54.9 Million Dividend to New York
New York’s Lottery sales for run generate $46.9 million in aid to education; $8 million in commissions for New York retailers.
The most re…
Ticket sales for Michigan Lottery go back to public school fund
LANSING, Mich. — It's been a busy day for some as they rush to buy tickets for Wednesday's Powerball drawing, and people who work for the M…
Allwyn UK appoints Andria Vidler as CEO, leading the incoming operator of The National Lottery
London, UK - 19 July 2023 - Andria Vidler has been appointed as Allwyn UK CEO, effective 1 October. Andria will lead Allwyn UK as it prepar…
Countdown to $1 Billion Powerball Drawing
Fwd: Media Alert - Countdown to $1 Billion Powerball Drawing
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July 19, 2023
Media Alert
Countdown to $1 Billion Po…
Ryan Mindell, Texas Lottery, deputy executive director, named a recipient of a 2023 Powers Award
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DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECEI…
Bede Gaming Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
July 2023
Bede Gaming is pleased to announce a new leader in its Executive team, with the appointment of Dan Whiteley as Chief Tech…
Idaho Lottery Commemorates 34 Years with Record Dividend to People of Idaho
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Idaho Lottery Commemorates 34 Years with Record Dividend to People of Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – During a public cer…
Gerry Sul Appointed President & CEO of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Board of Directors announced today that Gerry Sul has been appointed as the new President &a…
Montana Lottery Ends Fiscal Year with Record Sales of Nearly $150 Million
The Montana Lottery today announced record sales of $149.5 million for fiscal year 2023, which ended June 30. Compared to last year, sales…
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion
JOHNSTON, Iowa (July 18, 2023) – For the third time ever, the Powerball® jackpot has reached the one…
Lottery provides more than $515.3 million for education in Tennessee in past year
The Tennessee Education Lottery set a fiscal year record for the amount generated for education, transferring a total of $515,397,000 to in…
Scientific Games Announces Highly Anticipated GAME OF THRONES Digital and Retail Lottery Games
Company’s Exclusive Agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Themed Entertainment Brings HBO’s Most Watched Television Series of All Ti…
Wisconsin Lottery Week marks milestones in community contributions
MADISON, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Wisconsin Lottery is co-hosting its annual Lottery Week, celebrating five years of contributions to U.S. and…
IWG Launches Multi-State eInstant Progressive Jackpot
Mega Money Jackpots now live with Pennsylvania and Virginia Lotteries
Tuesday, July 18, 2023: Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier…
Monday Night Millions! Drawing for $900 Million Powerball Jackpot Tonight
For Immediate Release
July 17, 2023
Media Alert – Monday Night Millions!
Drawing for $900 Million Powerball Jackpot Tonight
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WATCH Simon Butler, CEO and founder ABACUS LOTTERY SOLUTION
Click here to WATCH Simon Butler, CEO and founder ABACUS LOTTERY SOLUTION
Recorded LIVE at the European Lottery Congress 2023, ŠIBENIK…
WATCH Moti Malul, CEO, NEOGAMES
Click here to WATCH Moti Malul, CEO, NEOGAMES
Recorded LIVE at the European Lottery Congress 2023, ŠIBENIK, CROATIA The Croatian Lotte…
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S.C. Education Lottery invests second largest donation to colleges
The South Carolina Education Lottery announced its second largest contribution to higher education. The Lottery Commission generated a esti…
Lottery helps more than two million students in Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Since it began more than 20 years ago, the Tennessee Lottery has raised $7 billion dollars and helped more than…
Jump Start Next Week with $900 Million Powerball Jackpot
Powerball® is getting a jump start on next week with a massive jackpot! The jackpot has grown to an estimated $900 million for the next dra…
The Mega Millions® jackpot Gaining Momentum, Now at $640 Million
RELEASE DATE: 7/15/2023 Just in time for the fifth annual National Lottery Week, the Mega Millions® jackpot continues to grow! The estimat…
Drawing for Third Largest Powerball Jackpot Set for Saturday Night
July 14, 2023
The drawing for the third largest Powerball jackpot is set for Saturday night. The jackpot has grown to an estimated $8…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has appointed Todd Grossman to serve as interim executive director to replace Karen Wells
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission has appointed Todd Grossman to serve as interim executive director to replace Karen Wells.
Grossman cu…
MASS LOTTERY TO CELEBRATE 5TH ANNUAL NATIONAL LOTTERY WEEK JULY 16-22
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MASS LOTTERY TO CELEBRATE 5TH ANNU…
IGT Recognized as a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" by the 2023 Disability Equality Index
Company achieves top score on comprehensive benchmarking tool recognizing disability inclusion in the workplace
LONDON, July 12, 2023 /PRN…
Maryland Casinos Generate $163.7 Million in Gaming Revenue During June 2023
Maryland’s six casinos combined to generate $163,717,230 in revenue from slot machines and table games during June 2023, an increase of $…
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) raised a record $114,767,979 in proceeds for fiscal year 2023
July 11, 2023
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The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) announced today it raised a record $114,767,979 in proceeds for fi…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Leaders to Enhance its Tribal, Government, and Regulatory Advisory Services
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Leaders to Enhance its Tribal, Government, and Regulatory Advisory Services LAKEWOOD…
Novomatic’s iGaming subsidiary Greentube has launched its first iLottery game in the United States with the Washington DC Lottery
Novomatic’s iGaming subsidiary Greentube has launched its first iLottery game in the United States with the Washington DC Lottery.
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Powerball Jackpot INCREASED to $750 Million for Tonight’s Drawing!
Powerball Jackpot INCREASED to $750 Million for Tonight’s Drawing!
JOHNSTON, Iowa (July 12, 2023) – Players will have another opportuni…
North Carolina Education Lottery Extends Fastest Growing Instant Game Program in U.S. with Scientific Games
North Carolina Education Lottery Extends Fastest Growing Instant Game Program in U.S. with Scientific Games
Successful Partnership Positio…
JOB: NCEL Director of Internal Audit- Raleigh [60088343]
Director of Internal Audit- Raleigh [60088343]
The lottery seeks a leader for our internal audit function. This role is tasked with prepar…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2023 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 1, 2023
LONDON, July 11, 2023 /PR…
IGT Reinforces Environmental, Social and Governance Leadership with Publication of 2022 Sustainability Report
Company's 16th annual sustainability report highlights advancement of initiatives through Sustainable Play™
LONDON, July 11, 2023 /PRNewsw…
Powerball Jackpot INCREASED to $675 Million
Powerball Jackpot INCREASED to $675 Million
JOHNSTON, Iowa (July 10, 2023) – Strong ticket sales across the country have pushed the Pow…
RFI: NEW MEXICO LOTTERY - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION: LOTTERY SOLUTIONS
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Please see link above for the New Mexico Lottery Authority’s (NMLA) Request for Information (RFI) for…
The WLA mourns the sudden passing of Fabio Cairoli. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him
Fabio Cairoli 1965 – 2023
Lausanne, Switzerland, 10 July – Fabio Cairoli, Chief Executive Officer, Global Lottery at International Game Te…
It is with great dismay that the European Lotteries have learned of the sudden passing away of Mr Fabio Cairoli
It is with great dismay that the European Lotteries have learned of the sudden passing away of Mr Fabio Cairoli, IGT’s CEO of Global Lott…
IGT Statement on Passing of Fabio Cairoli, IGT CEO Global Lottery
LONDON, July 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today released the following statement regardin…
PGRI Extends Our deepest sympathy to the Cairoli Family
It is with shock and sadness we learned this tragic news. PGRI adds our deepest sympathy to Fabio's family. He was such a wonderful vibr…
PLANNING STRATEGICALLY FOR DISRUPTIVE INNOVATION AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION
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Powerball Jackpot Powers Through Week to $650 Million
July 09, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot that has been growing since April has powered through its 11th straight week and now stands at an e…
Mega Millions® Jackpot Approaches Half a Billion
Jackpot Approaches Half a Billion
RELEASE DATE: 7/8/2023 The 14th largest prize in Mega Millions® history will be offered next Tuesday, J…
Tribal sovereignty bill falters after Maine lawmakers fail to override governor veto
Maine lawmakers failed Thursday to override the governor’s veto of a bill that would have expanded the sovereignty of Native American Trib…
North Carolina Legalizes Sports Gambling, Portion Of Fees Directed To Public Universities
CHARLOTTE — With North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper signing House Bill 347, the Sports Wagering/Horse Racing Bill, inside the Charlotte Spectru…
FLORIDA LOTTERY LAUNCHES LIMITED-TIME NASCAR® POWERBALL® PLAYOFF BONUS PLAY PROMOTION
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Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots near $1 billion combined
The one-time payout value for Powerball and Mega Millions is $502 million.
The estimated combined jackpots of the Powerball and Mega Milli…
Louisiana Lottery Draw Games Now More than $1 Billion in Jackpots
Lottery players in Louisiana I have good news for you. There will be at least one big-money lottery win on a state-sold ticket before this…
Powerball Jackpot Close to Top 10 Ranking
July 06, 2023
The Powerball® jackpot that has been growing since last April is close to ranking as one of the game’s top ten largest jac…
Florida Lottery debuts new 'YEAR FOR LIFE' scratch-off games
TALLAHASSEE - Florida Lottery scratch-off game players have a whole new way to try their luck.
Four ways actually.
The Lottery is debutin…
Pollard Banknote Congratulates BCLC On The Launch Of Canada’s First JAWS Instant Game
July 6, 2023
Pollard Banknote Congratulates BCLC On The Launch Of Canada’s First JAWS Instant Game
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 6, 2023 /…
PGRI LOTTERY EXPO Nashville - Co-Host The Tennessee Lottery! September 11-13, 2023
CO-HOSTED by PGRI, Inc., The Tennessee Lottery, and our Industry-Leading Sponsors
The W Nashville Hotel
Music City here we com…
Powerball Jackpot Crosses Half Billion Dollar Mark
July 02, 2023
For the second time this year, the Powerball® jackpot has crossed the half billion dollar mark, with an estimated jackpot…
Mark William Bracken named Executive Director of Mass Lottery
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MARK WILLIAM BRACKEN NAMED EXEC…
Fiscal year 2023 will be the strongest year of lottery performance in the 38-year history of the Iowa Lottery
Iowa Lottery sales have already hit records for the fiscal year with the June numbers still to be added to the total.
Lottery CEO Matt Str…
July 4 Brings Fireworks for Mega Millions®
July 4 Brings Fireworks for Mega Millions®
RELEASE DATE: 7/1/2023 Independence Day celebrations could take on extra meaning next Tuesday…
Georgia Lottery says it's returned $26.5B for education since 1993
(The Center Square) — Georgia lottery officials said the program has transferred more than $26.5 billion to the state for education since i…
CANADA: Bill 126, Ban iGaming Advertising Act, 2023
Rakocevic, Tom
Gretzky, Lisa
Taylor, Monique
Gélinas, France
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June 27–28 - ULIS/WLA Event Sports Integrity Seminar ‘The role of lotteries in supporting the sports movement on the prevention of competition manipulation.’
location: Olympic Museum, Lausanne, Switzerland
Lotteries have always had a close collaboration with the Olympic Movement, linked to the d…
EVENT: July 11 to 14 - National Lottery of Mexico & WLA "Prevention of Money Laundering and Security: challenges and solutions"
July 11-14, 2023 A CIBELAE/WLA Event
Hosted by CIBELAE & Lotería Nacional
Hotel Barceló México Reforma, Mexico City, Mexico
On…
Superintendency of Gaming Casinos presented the National Responsible Gaming Strategy
The Plan, which was announced at the Responsible Gambling and Mental Health Seminar held in the city of Concepción, seeks to promote a cult…
GERMANY: Gambling on the Internet: New seal to signify legal license and protect consumers
Gambling on the Internet: New seal to protect consumers
Highlights: The Joint Gambling Authority of the Länder (GGL) will introduce the se…
ZEAL launches online games in Germany
Milestone for further growth: ZEAL launches online games in Germany
EQS-Media / 23.06.2023 / 10:23 CET/CEST
Milestone for further gro…
Belgium Readies for Stringent Gambling Advertising Rules Despite Industry Pushback
Belgium is gearing up to enforce stringent gambling advertising restrictions. These changes, initiated by Vincent Van Quickenborne, Belgium…
New Jersey Legislature Votes To Extend iGaming by Five Years
After some last-minute waffling, the New Jersey state legislature today voted to extend legal internet gambling in the Garden State for ano…
GHANA: Six-member Audit Committee inaugurated for Gaming Commission
The Gaming Commission of Ghana has inaugurated a six-member audit committee to help to ensure sound financial management and control system…
Federal Court Sides With Seminoles Over Mobile Sports Betting, Could Alter US Gaming Landscape
A federal appeals court has sided with the Seminole Tribe in its appeal of a lower court’s ruling that found the tribe’s Class III gaming c…
Germany’s Gaming Regulator to Get New Leader as of July 1
Germany’s Fourth State Treaty on Gambling, which helped unify the country’s diverse gambling laws, included a unique provision. It stated t…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission Introduces New Sports Betting Logo Requirement
As the Commonwealth’s gaming commission authorizes a new requirement for sports betting provider branding to be displayed in state sporting…
Georgia Lottery commemorates 30th anniversary
Georgia Lottery commemorates 30th anniversary
ATLANTA – The Georgia Lottery Corp. celebrated its 30th anniversary during a ceremony Wed…
OVER $860 MILLION IN JACKPOTS AT STAKE THIS WEEKEND AS MEGA MILLIONS, POWERBALL, MEGABUCKS DOUBLER JACKPOTS CONTINUE TO RISE
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SWEDEN: Licensing requirements for game providers come into force in Sweden
Spelinspektionen (SGA) is introducing new rules in an attempt to make it harder for unlicensed operators to offer their gambling services t…
Ohio poised to double sports betting tax rate to 20%
The Ohio House and Senate have reached an agreement on a budget for the state and that budget means big things for the sports betting indus…
Norsk Tipping Bids Farewell to CEO Lars Buer Eriksen
Eriksen’s decision to step down leaves Norsk Tipping in a stable position, alleviating concerns about the future direction of the company…