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NASPL 2022 Sales Report -U.S. lotteries saw total revenues jump to $107.9 billion
Following a record-breaking FY21, and despite an expected “pandemic bounce,” U.S. lotteries saw total revenues jump to $107.9 billion, up…
CEO Panel Debate ‘’Views from the U.S.’’ Moderated by Rebecca PAUL, WLA President
Pictured (L-R) CEO Panel Debate ‘’Views from the U.S.’’ Moderated by Rebecca PAUL, WLA President; Sarah TAYLOR, Executive Director, Hoosi…
NASPL's 2023 Executive Committee members
NASPL President Sarah Taylor, Executive Director, Indiana
First Vice President, Cindy Polzin, Director, Wisconsin
Second Vice Presiden…
Startups funded by billionaires Jerry Jones, Mark Cuban and other venture capitalists are betting big to disrupt the $100 billion lotto industry.
If there’s any question as to where Lady Luck lives, it’s in an office above the Utopia Deli on the New Jersey side of Greenwood Lake.
In…
ULIS (United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports) was pleased to participate in the first webinar of the Macolin ACT project
ULIS was pleased to participate in the first webinar of the Macolin ACT project on 3 February which welcomed recent signees to the #Macolin…
Australian Financial Review features Sue Van der Merwe, Managing Director and CEO, The Lottery Corporation
From hiding behind her mother’s skirt to CEO of an $11b company Lottery Corp chief Susan van der Merwe decided against studying law because…
Loterias Caixa launches campaign to highlight the importance of transfers to social areas
Of the total raised by CAIXA Lotteries with Mega, Quina, Lotofácil and other games, 48% is passed on to be invested in priority areas in Br…
Ohio Lottery Sports Betting Grows Ahead of Super Bowl, but ‘Cannibalization’ a Concern
One of the three legs of legal sports betting in the Buckeye State is growing even stronger ahead of the Super Bowl this weekend, but lotte…
Government of Paraná will hold a public hearing to discuss the format of lotteries
Lotepar, an autarchy linked to the Secretariat for Administration and Social Security (Seap) of the State of Paraná, will promote next Tues…
RFP: BRAZIL Concession of the exploration and operation of games in the territory of Minas Gerais
The Lottery of the State of Minas Gerais (Lemg) opened the bidding for the concession of the exploration and operation of games in the terr…
Marocaine des Jeux et des Sports (MDJS) and Sisal Jeux Maroc have signed the Contract for the management of sports betting in Morocco
SIGNING OF THE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT FOR THE EXPLOITATION OF THE GAMES OF THE MOROCCAN GAMES AND SPORTS COMPANY (MDJS) BETWEEN MDJS AND SISA…
ACMA (Australia Communications and Media Authority) blocks illegal offshore gambling websites
The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers block more illegal offshore gambling websites, after investigations found…
13% DROP Entain's shares tumble after MGM says it has "moved on" from pursuing a buyout offer
Sports betting giant Entain's shares tumbled as much as 13% on Thursday after U.S-based MGM Resorts International said it had "moved on" fr…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, February 28, 2023
International Game Technology PLC to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, February 28, 2023
LONDON…
Scientific Games and Optimove to Set Gold Standard for Lottery Digital Advertising
Feb 07, 2023 | Atlanta
ATLANTA – February 7, 2023 – Scientific Games has partnered with Optimove on a groundbreaking project that will p…
IGT Wins third consecutive "Casino Supplier of the Year" honor at the Global Gaming Awards London
Wins third consecutive "Casino Supplier of the Year" honor at the Global Gaming Awards London
PeakSlant49 cabinet wins "Best Slot Machine"…
Fox Eyes Nearly $600 Million in Super Bowl Sunday Ad Revenue
Fox Eyes Nearly $600 Million in Super Bowl Sunday Ad Revenue And how the company avoided the soft TV ad marketFox recorded record revenues…
ICE World Regulatory Briefing - Andrew Rhodes speech
08 February 2023Speech by Andrew Rhodes
Andrew Rhodes delivered a keynote speech at ICE 2023. His speech was titled: "Latest research sh…
Record 50 Million Americans to Wager $16B on Super Bowl LVII
Washington, D.C. – A record 50.4 million American adults (20%) are expected to bet on Super Bowl LVII, a 61 percent increase from the recor…
RFI Israel: Mifal Hapais, The Israel Lottery. Production and supply of instant lottery tickets
Mifal Hapais, The Israel Lottery, wishes to contract with a supplier for the production and supply of instant lottery tickets (physical tic…
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Netherlands Kansspelautoriteit levies more than 25 million euros fine for illegal gambling sites
At the end of December, the Gaming Authority (Ksa) imposed fines worth more than 25 million euros on seven operators of illegal online gamb…
Ticket in Washington Wins $754.6 Million Powerball Jackpot
Someone in Washington state overcame steep odds to win a $754.6 million Powerball jackpot.
The winning numbers Monday night were 05, 11, 2…
Maryland iGaming Bill Would Ask State Voters If They Want Online Casinos
Maryland online sportsbooks debuted their operations in November. Just two months later, at least two state senators say it’s time to furth…
The Massachusetts Lottery's biggest worry? Soon, you'll be able to make a sports bet on your phone. But if you want to buy a lottery ticket you have to go to a store. The Lottery doesn't think that is a level playing field
BOSTON -- Sports betting became legal in Massachusetts on Tuesday but officials at the Massachusetts Lottery, the most successful lottery i…
Shares in online gambling giant 888 Holdings [LON: 888] plunged almost 27% in early trading Monday
Shares in online gambling giant 888 Holdings [LON: 888] plunged almost 27% in early trading Monday. That’s after the Gibraltar-based compan…
Experts Warn of 'Ice Breaker' Cyberattacks Targeting Gaming and Gambling Industry
A new attack campaign has been targeting the gaming and gambling sectors since at least September 2022.
Israeli cybersecurity company Secu…
Texas Republican Legislator Introduces Bill Enabling Casinos, Sports Gambling
A Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives has introduced a bill that would pave the way for limited gaming properties in th…
Sports wagering in Missouri making another run at Capitol
Illinois and Kansas may be benefiting from Missouri's hesitation to legalize sports wagering.
There are currently six bills in the Missour…
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) commends Governor DeSantis' Framework for Freedom budget for continuing to support the Lottery's mission of generating additional funds to enhance education in Florida.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 2023
CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS (850) 487-7727 communications@flalotte…
Billionaire Charlie Munger says crypto is a ‘gambling contract’ that US should ban
Cryptocurrencies amount to a “wretched excess” that should be banned in the US, Berkshire Hathaway’s billionaire vice chairman Charlie Mung…
GeoComply becomes Associate Member of World Lottery Association
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, February 2, 2023 – The World Lottery Association (WLA) is pleased to announce GeoComply as an associate member.
“A…
'Gray machines' push limits of gambling in Kentucky
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Linda Shore saddled up to one of the three Burning Barrel machines in the back of Bud’s Tavern, a bar advertising…
National Council on Problem Gambling invites applications for Agility Grants
National Council on Problem Gambling invites applications for Agility Grants
February 2, 2023
Deadline: February 28, 2023…
Sports Betting Launches in Massachusetts Just in Time for the Superbowl and March Madness
The following alert is an update to the authors' alert dated Aug. 4, 2022, which can be found at this link: Massachusetts Legislature Passe…
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC ANNOUNCES BB+ LONG-TERM ISSUER RATING FROM FITCH
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC ANNOUNCES BB+ LONG-TERM ISSUER RATING FROM FITCH
LONDON, Feb. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Ga…
Pollard Banknote Partners With Atlas Experiences To Launch New Multi-Jurisdictional Frogger Program
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February 2, 2023
Pollard Banknote Partners With Atlas Experiences To Launch New Multi-Jurisdictiona…
The regulation of gaming and betting in Brazil, under discussion in the National Congress and expected to happen in 2023
Bipartisan legislation would allow up to 18 online sportsbooks with nine awarded to sports franchises in the state
The regulation of gamin…
La Française des Jeux: Very Strong 2022 Results
La Française des Jeux: Very Strong 2022 Results
Confirmation of the 2023 outlook, in line with the Group’s responsible growth trajec…
Ipsos found that only about 8% of Americans say they've bet on sports via an app or online, and only 4% have bet on sports in-person in the past year
Brand new data also shows that the general public is largely skeptical of or indifferent toward legalized gambling
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1, 202…
Twitch gambling streams continue to thrive despite new restrictions
Former Twitch star has criticized the Amazon-owned streaming platform for still allowing a wide range of gambling content to appear on the…
New Hampshire Reveals Online Gaming and Poker Bill
The state is back, though, with a strong online gaming bill introduced in January 2023. It’s a bipartisan bill starting off in the Senate…
Vermont Sports Betting Bill Introduced to Allow Online Wagering
Vermont sports betting is one step closer to becoming legal in the Green Mountain State. That’s after legislation to authorize such gamblin…
Legalized sports betting, horse racing quick out of the gate as Georgia Senate readies opening bid
A Georgia Senate committee is expected to consider a bill next week that opens the door to legalized online sports betting.
Republican Sen…
Pollard Banknote Companies Shortlisted At The 2023 International Gaming Awards
January 31, 2023 Pollard Banknote Companies Shortlisted At The 2023 International Gaming Awards
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, January 31, 2023 /CNW/…
The China Online Gaming Industry is Expected to Reach $90.5 Billion by 2027
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“China Online Gaming Market, Size, Forecast 2023-2027, Industry Trends, Growth, Impact of Inflation, Opportunity Company Analys…
Former Las Vegas judge appointed to Gaming Control Board
Former Las Vegas Municipal Court Judge George Assad on Monday was appointed to the Nevada Gaming Control Board by Gov. Joe Lombardo.
Assad…
New York’s restaurants want a share of the jackpot their state is collecting from on-site gambling
The industry wants the state to make eating and drinking places eligible for gambling licenses. Officials cite the $1.4 million a D.C. spor…
EL Members contribute 20 billion EUR to benefit society in 2021, amid crisis
EL Members come together to discuss lottery sector trends from recently published EL Report 2021
https://www.european-lotteries.org/news/e…
888 suspending VIP activities in certain markets
(PRESS RELEASE) -- 888 today announced the suspension of VIP activities in certain of its .com markets pending the outcome of an internal c…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission debuts voluntary self-exclusion program for sports wagering
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Ahead of the launch of sports wagering in the Commonwealth on 31 January, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission is expandi…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Finds Five Applicants Qualified for Sports Wagering
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) today approved the qualifications of three sports wagering facility applicants a…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission establishes new data and automated decision-making regulations
Adding to a long list of privacy and cybersecurity obligations, gaming companies are now subject to specific regulations in Massachusetts…
Pennsylvania Considers Allowing Esports Gambling
Pennsylvania is one of the leading sports betting states, with nearly $19 billion in hane since wagering on sports launched in November 201…
Grover Gaming Is First To Receive Certification For An ePulltab Cabinet Product Under Kentucky’s New Law
Grover Gaming, Inc.
Jan 26, 2023, 7:46 PM ET
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grover Gaming is proud to announce that it i…
International Gaming Standards Association Appoints New Chairman & Vice-Chair and Elects 2023 Board of Directors
International Gaming Standards Association Appoints New Chairman & Vice-Chair and Elects 2023 Board of Directors
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (Ja…
iGaming Ontario’s FY 2022-23 Q3 Market Performance Report
This iGaming Ontario (iGO) market performance report for the third quarter (Q3) of the 2022-23 fiscal year covers market operations from Oc…
Outlook murky for Alabama lottery, casino bill this year
A state senator who has sponsored bills for a lottery, casinos, sports betting, and a gambling regulatory board for Alabama said he plans t…
IGT Achieves Improved Score by Global Environmental Non-Profit CDP for Environmental Performance
Company outperforms its 2021 assessment, receives an "above average" score for taking environmental action
LONDON, Jan. 30, 2023 /PRNewswi…
WestLotto Managing Director Andreas Kötter welcomes the EU Parliament's push for stricter regulation of video games and loot boxes
WestLotto Managing Director Andreas Kötter welcomes the EU Parliament's push for stricter regulation of video games and loot boxes. “This f…
Hong Kong Jockey Club: Government's proposal represents a lack of understanding of the competition in the wagering market
In response to the New People’s Party (NPP) proposal to significantly increase Hong Kong’s football betting duty by 30%, the Hong Kong Jock…
Neil Brocklehurst and Clare Swindell appointed Co-CEO's to lead CAMELOT
Commercial Director at Camelot
I'm thrilled to have been asked to lead Camelot alongside Clare Swindell as Co-Chief Executive. Nigel Railt…
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited today announces a number of changes to its Board and Management team
23 January 2023
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited today announces a number of changes to its Board and Management team following the Gambling C…
Kelly Gee, Executive Director, Virginia Lottery on the opening of Virginia's first casino. The lottery regulates casinos and internet sports betting.
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New Mexico Lottery Launches Musical Competition for Scratcher Games
New Mexico Lottery Launches Musical Competition for Scratcher Games
ALBUQUERQUE – The New Mexico Lottery is…
ULIS continues to grow and welcomes the Asociación de Loterías Estatales de Argentina (ALEA)
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ULIS continues to grow and welcomes the Asociación de…
Colorado Lottery Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Sending Happy 40th Anniversary wishes to the Colorado Lottery. SG is proud to be your primary instant games provider, helping drive funding…
IGT eInstants breaking Daily Sales Records
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Iowa Lottery has raised $37.4 million for Iowa's Veterans
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn (right) met last Wednesday with Todd Jacobus, Executive Director of the Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs …
Scientific Games was there with Rebecca Paul, Florida Lottery's first Secretary, for the first scratch in 1988
SG was there with Rebecca Paul, First Secretary for the Florida Lottery, (now President and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery and President of t…
New Hampshire Lottery new e-instant game, Cozy Cat Cash
We’re hoping all cats (including those often maligned black cats) bring our players good luck in our new e-Instant game, Cozy Cat Cash…
Romana Girandon, president of the board of Loterija Slovenije: Interview
Companies without a purpose beyond mere profit making will not have the support of the community in the future
A key goal for us is to mai…
New Jersey Lottery: “Over 60 Millionaires in 2022 Alone”
Scratch-Offs, Multi-Million Dollar Jackpots, and a New Year’s Raffle awarded incredible prizes throughout 2022 -NJ Lottery
New Jersey Lott…
Scientific Games Will Continue to Bring Instant Game Entertainment to Lottery Players in El Salvador
Jan 25, 2023 | Atlanta
ATLANTA – January 25, 2023 – Scientific Games won a competitive public tender to serve as the exclusive instant g…
Colorado Lottery hits $4 billion in proceeds since its start 40 years ago
PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) - Colorado Lottery is celebrating the big 4-0!
It was in 1983 that the first ticket was scratched. Now 40 years and $…
JUMBO Interactive Six year extension of Mater SaaS Agreement
Jumbo Interactive Limited (Jumbo) is pleased to confirm that it has successfully extended its ‘Powered by Jumbo’ (PBJ) software license agr…
UK Gambling Commission gives go-ahead for Allwyn to acquire Camelot
"Allwyn welcomes the news that the Gambling Commission has cleared the company’s acquisition of Camelot UK Lotteries Limited from Ontario T…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names David Elmore Head of Commercial Services, North American Casinos
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names David Elmore Head of Commercial Services, North American Casinos
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (January…
RFI: Idaho Lottery Issues RFI for Package Delivery Services
Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Inspired announces the launch of two vibrant new online and mobile games: Call of the Wild™ and Lightning Viking™.
JANUARY 25, 2023 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE) is pleased to announce the launch of two vibra…
EQL Games Adds UK-Based Game Studio Jelly Entertainment to iLottery Aggregator
Lottery content supplier EQL Games announces a new partnership with Jelly Entertainment to offer new content for iLottery platforms in the…
IGT Showcases Compelling Player-Driven Portfolio at ICE London 2023
Elevates high-performing multi-level progressive (MLP) library with Prosperity Link™ and Egyptian Link™ featuring next-generation base ga…
The European Lotteries (EL) call for a clear separation line to be maintained between gambling and gaming
Press release
European Lottery Association calls for clear separation to be maintained between gambling and gaming as European Parliamen…
NY Mobile sports betting generates $909 million in net tax revenue
ALBANY — A year after mobile sports betting began in New York state, more than $16 billion in bets have been placed, resulting in nearly $1…
Indiana iGaming Expansion Bill Would Allow Multi-State Poker
HB 1536 authorizes Indiana regulators to join a compact like the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) to support online poker. The…
Spain’s Gaming Regulator Wants Greater Control Over Lottery Sales
In keeping with the global mantra that tighter gambling restrictions are necessary, Spain’s gaming regulator continues to respond. This tim…
Taiwan’s New Lottery Products Already Awarding Big Money and Luxury Cars
Taiwan’s lottery operator, Taiwan Lottery Co., announced a week ago that it was going to increase the winnings on several lottery products…
MGM Could Revisit Entain Takeover Following UK Whitepaper Release
The highly anticipated release of the UK government’s Gambling Act whitepaper could set the stage for MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)…
Casino Operator Casino Dreams Fighting to Keep iGaming Out of Chile
There’s a shift occurring in the gambling ecosystem – the expansion of iGaming – that’s inevitably going to upset the status quo. Some land…
Liechtenstein to vote on casino ban
ZURICH, Jan 20 (Reuters) - Liechtenstein is renowned for its Alpine scenery and historic castles, but the tiny principality also punches ab…
UFC tightens gambling rules, hires integrity firm amid probe
On Thursday, the UFC announced the addition of stricter language about wagering in its fighter code of conduct as well as the hiring of spo…
Gambling companies Sportsbet, TAB and bet365 taking bets on cricket matches involving minors
Three of the biggest gambling companies in Australia are offering bets on international cricket matches involving underage players, prompti…
A workaround could help Georgia sports betting bill get traction
The bill would be easier to pass if there's no constitutional amendment required, backers say
ATLANTA — Backers of legalized sports bettin…
Matt Bell, president and CEO of the Casino Association of Indiana: Editorial: Online gambling raises concerns
Matt Bell, president and chief executive officer of the Casino Association of Indiana, says the time has come for state lawmakers to clear…
Ontario reinstates gambling on UFC after promotion partners with firm to prevent betting fraud and corruption
The Canadian province suspended betting after some suspicious wagering on a November bout
Ontario has reinstated betting on UFC events fol…
WestLotto: Lottery numbers will be determined with new devices in the redesigned studio in Saarbrücken
01/17/2023
Modernized drawing devices and larger balls in use - transparency has top priority!
Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 6:25 p.m…
NY Sen. Addabbo says he's drafting legislation to legalize mobile casino games
New York legislators have taken the first step toward legalizing online table games in the Empire State.
Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow intro…