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Videoslots to pay £650,000 penalty for breaching licence conditions
Videoslots has been fined £650,000 for failing to effectively monitor customer activity for signs of potential harm and money laundering…
INTRALOT announces the sale of its stake in Parnitha Casino
November 19, 2025 INTRALOT S.A. announces that its fully controlled subsidiary, Intralot Global Holdings BV, disposed the total amount of s…
Australian operators warn of rising unlicensed online gambling
Unlicensed offshore operators account for 36 per cent of all online gambling in Australia, according to new research from H2 Gambling Capit…
Ontario Breaks iGaming Wager Record with Growth Surge
Ontario igaming market generates record CAD $9.24 billion in October
Online casino market share comes in at 85%
P2P poker sees 10% incr…
Brightstar Lottery Signs Nine-Year Agreement to Continue Operation of Italy Lotto
11/18/2025
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LONDON, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Bright…
Florida senator files bill targeting lottery fraud, retailer theft
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Florida senator filed legislation Monday that would create new criminal penalties for lottery fraud and theft…
FanDuel and DraftKings split with AGA over prediction markets debate
FanDuel and DraftKings and the American Gaming Association (AGA) don’t see eye to eye on sports prediction markets, and the crack in the fo…
Gambling loss tax deduction bill remains in limbo as U.S. House reconvenes
Legislation to restore a key gambling loss tax deduction still awaits further action as the U.S. House of Representatives returns to normal…
The American Gaming Association (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of Delaware North
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of D…
GLI Integrates Information Systems Security Assessment Solutions of Bulletproof, A GLI Company, into GLI’s Global Compliance Network
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Integrates Information Systems Security Assessment Solutions of Bulletproof, A GLI Company, into…
Aristocrat smashes fiscal 2025, with profit topping $1B
Aristocrat has announced a 12 percent increase in profit for fiscal 2025 (ending in September), totaling approximately AU$1.55 billion ($1…
West Virginia Lottery on track to outpace revenues from last year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Revenues are up for the West Virginia Lottery compared to last year, with officials crediting draw-based games, particu…
INTRALOT announces the appointment of a new CEO and the Board of Directors formation into a Body
November 11, 2025
"INTRALOT S.A. Integrated Lottery Systems and Services" ("INTRALOT") announces that during the meeting of its Board of…
Lottery courier TheLotter quits New Jersey to focus on nationwide growth
One of several digital lottery couriers in the U.S. market, TheLotter, is abandoning New Jersey for pastures new.
The Maltese company’s Am…
Mississippi Lottery makes Nearly $10 Million transfer to state in October 2025 of
FY26 Total Now Exceeds $41.9 million
Lottery Announces October Transfer of Nearly $10 Million to the State
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississip…
Delaware Lottery celebrates 50th anniversary
For our 50th Anniversary, we wanted to bring you something BIG, and our Game Show event had everything! Live music, dancing, awards AND a…
Puerto Rico Lottery takes 35th anniversary celebration island-wide
Festival atmosphere and new scratch-offs mark Puerto Rico Lottery's 35th year.
The Lotería Electrónica de Puerto Rico (LEPR) is marking 35…
Georgia Resident Wins $980M Mega Millions Jackpot — the Largest Lottery Prize in the State’s History
Georgia Resident Wins $980M Mega Millions Jackpot — the Largest Lottery Prize in the State’s History
A Georgia resident just became the hi…
Illegal Market, Tax Revenue, Cannibalization All Discussed At Massachusetts Online Casino Bill Hearing
Massachusetts’ Joint Committee on Economic Development and Emerging Technologies held a hearing Thursday on legislation that would bring on…
How sports betting is affecting NFL, NBA, MLB and NHL players
No American sports league has been fully insulated from gambling scandals since the Supreme Court overturned a federal ban on sports bettin…
Harvard Endowment Makes Big Move Into Flutter Entertainment Stock
Big Ivy League endowment has big bet on big betting stock
It appears to be a new position
Endowment manager owns at least one other gam…
FRIDAY’S MEGA MILLIONS® JACKPOT NEARS $1 BILLION
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FRIDAY’S MEGA MILLIONS® JACKPOT NEARS $1 BILLION
Current jackpot worth an estimated annuitized $980 million is the 8t…
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $980 million for Friday's drawing
NEW YORK (WABC) -- The Mega Millions jackpot is on the verge of a billion dollars for the eighth time in the game's history!
The jackpot n…
Ontario Court Says Online Poker Sites Can Join Larger Player Pools
Court Of Appeal Gave Greenlit The Idea, But An Appeal To Canada's Supreme Court Is Possible
The only Canadian province with regulated onli…
National Council on Problem Gambling appoints new executive director
Heather L. Maurer, MA, CAE has been named as the new executive director of the National Council on Problem Gambling, effective January 7, 2…
New Jersey authorities shut down illegal sports betting ring
Authorities in New Jersey have charged fourteen people for their roles in a multi-million dollar sports betting ring operated by a member a…
Louisiana Lottery Transfers $181.5 Million to State Treasury
Continuing legacy of responsible growth and support for K–12 public education
BATON ROUGE, La. (November 12, 2025) – The Louisiana …
New Jersey Lottery Announces Audited FY25 Results
New Jersey Lottery Announces Audited FY25 Results
Eighth Consecutive Year Lottery Contributes Over $1 Billion to the State
TRE…
INTRALOT and Arkansas Scholarship Lottery establish agreement to drive the next decade of growth and innovation
INTRALOT and Arkansas Scholarship Lottery establish agreement to drive the next decade of growth and innovation
November 13, 2025
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Arkansas lottery raises $8.7 million for college scholarships in October, up from 2024
The state's lottery revenue showed a year-over-year decline in October, but the amount raised for college scholarships by the Arkansas Scho…
Florida A&M names Lottery Official, John F. Davis, as its new Vice president and director of athletics
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida A&M University (FAMU) has named John F. Davis, a veteran business and government leader, as its next vice p…
Brightstar Lottery to Deliver Premier Instant Ticket Games for SAZKA in the Czech Republic
LONDON, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that its subsidiary, Brightstar Gl…
Oregon sports betting handle tops record $100 million
The Oregon Lottery has reported record figures for its sports betting operations, with a recent monthly high handle of over $101 million an…
Latest figures on young people and gambling released
13 November 2025
Today, the Gambling Commission has published its Young People and Gambling Report 2025 – the annual study that helps unde…
Aristocrat FY25 profit climbs 12% to $1.01 billion on strong gaming growth, NeoGames integration
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd reported a 12.2% rise in annual profit for the year ended Sept. 30, 2025, as the Australian gaming giant benefited…
Flutter cuts profit forecast to $2.9B amid unfavourable sporting results, announces Nevada exit
Flutter Entertainment cut its full-year profit outlook on Wednesday after a prolonged run of customer-friendly sports results hit margins…
FanDuel to launch predictions app
FanDuel Predicts will be available in states where online sports betting is not yet legal.
US.- FanDuel and CME Group have unveiled plan…
Florida bill proposes measures to combat fixed sports bets
House Bill 189 proposes people who knowingly place bets on rigged games.
US.- A new Florida bill proposes penalties for people who knowi…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission insists that sports prediction markets are not permitted
Operators have been asked to identify how they will ensure compliance.
US.- The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has informed licen…
Pollard Banknote delivers record Q3 as revenue tops CA$156 million
WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 12, 2025 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard") today released its financial results for the three and…
Carmanah Signs Announces Leadership Transition
Calgary, Alberta (November 10, 2025) –
Carmanah Signs announces that Cameron Waldie, its long-serving President and CEO, is stepping down…
Brightstar Lottery Signs 2-Year Contract Extension with The Texas Lottery
11/12/2025
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LONDON, Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Bright…
Britain’s online gambling market up 8% to £1.42 billion in second quarter
The UK Gambling Commission has published further data on the gambling industry in Great Britain.
This data, sourced from operators, refle…
California tribes lose injunction battle over Kalshi prediction markets
A federal judge in Northern California has denied a request from three tribal governments seeking to block event contract firm Kalshi from…
New California Lottery Commissioner Sworn In
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Thank you to our fabulous Co-Host Rebecca Paul and the Tennessee Lottery, our Sponsors, Speakers, Tennessee Lottery Volunteers and all the…
Pro-Lite Unveils Innovative Gas Station Jackpot Sign
Costa Mesa, California – Pro-Lite, Inc., a leader in digital signage solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its new Fuel Center/G…
RFP: Multi-State Lottery Association 2025-26 Penetration Test and Vulnerability Scan RFP
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2025-26 Penetration Test and Vulnerability Scan RFP Date of Issuance: November 3, 2025 - Proposals to RFP D…
The Advocate General (AG) of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) has made the case for international authorities to be able to freeze the assets of Malta-based companies
The authority and application of Malta’s controversial Bill 55 continue to be denied by European courts deliberating on whether online gamb…
Google partners with Polymarket to Integrate prediction market Insights into search results
Google has announced a significant partnership with Polymarket, a prediction market platform that allows users to wager on outcomes and eve…
Mega Millions Jackpot Soars to $900 Million
RELEASE DATE: 11/8/2025 There’s seemingly no stopping the Mega Millions® momentum, as the jackpot continues its march towards the $1 billi…
UKGC unable to produce reliable estimate of black market size
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has said it is “not yet in a position to make a robust and reliable estimate of the size” of the gambling…
Online Casino Dominating Government-Owned Platforms As Well
In a nation where online casino dominates the private sector igaming market, much the same is happening with the provincial lottery corpora…
UK: Game over for iGaming in latest Treasury Committee report
The UK Treasury Select Committee has published its final views on the gambling sector, recommending a course of action for the government a…
Hong Kong Jockey Club to hold first race meeting at new mainland China racecourse in October 2026
The Hong Kong Jockey Club will host the first race meeting at its new mainland China training and racing facility in mainland China’s Guang…
ESPN partners with DraftKings as exclusive sportsbook after PENN deal ends
ESPN and DraftKings have entered into a multiyear agreement that will make DraftKings the exclusive Official Sportsbook and Odds Provider…
Hoosiers Say “No” to Online Casino Gambling: Poll Shows 67% Opposition
A new statewide poll shows a majority of Indiana voters oppose legalizing online casino gambling. Pantheon Insight conducted the survey on…
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has named former Kansas Lottery commissioner Alana Zimmer as an executive director.
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) has named former Kansas Lottery commissioner Alana Zimmer as an executive director.
Zimmer as…
Maryland land-based gaming revenue climbs to $162.1 million in October
Nov. 5, 2025
OCTOBER 2025 CASINO REVENUE DATA
Casinos contribute $69.6 million to the state
(Baltimore) — Maryland’s six casinos combine…
Scientific Games Joins NCPG Gift Responsibly Holiday Campaign
Company Reinforces Global Commitment to Responsible Gaming and Player Protection
ATLANTA – November 3, 2025 – For the eighth consecutive y…
AGEM Index increased by just 0.6% m-o-m in October
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Index saw a small increase in October from the month before, rising by just 0.6 pe…
Jim Murren named interim CEO of UAE gambling regulator after Kevin Mullally steps down
Kevin Mullally, the first chief executive of the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority, leaves with UAE Lottery live and Wynn deve…
UK Gambling Commission concludes four-part series on illegal online gambling
06 November 2025
The Gambling Commission has today published the fourth and final report in its series exploring the complex and evolving…
France’s online gaming trade body AFJEL states its focus is on combatting the illegal market and called for iCasino regulation
France’s online gaming trade body AFJEL states its focus is on combatting the illegal market and called for iCasino regulation but also led…
Minnesota Orders Sweepstakes Casinos to Cease, Utah Fields Class-Action Suits
Minnesota’s AG has ordered sweepstakes casinos to exit the state by December 1
Utah’s federal court has fielded two dozen class-action…
Scientific Games Named Ohio Lottery’s Primary Scratch-Offs Partner for 10 More Years
Scientific Games Named Ohio Lottery’s Primary Scratch-Offs Partner for 10 More Years
Company’s Games, Portfolio Management Services a…
620,000 Montana Lottery Montana Millionaire raffle tickets sell out in 6 hours
Residents waiting in line as early as 4:30 a.m. to grab tickets before they're gone
By Kate Northrop
The Montana Lottery's annual Montana…
Thousands of Indonesians tied to Cambodia-led online gambling ring
Indonesian minister calls for stronger cross-border cooperation and AML enforcement.
Thousands of Indonesian citizens are believed to be i…
NetBet Enterprises Limited to pay £650,000 for regulatory failures
05 November 2025
An online gambling business is to pay £650,000 and undergo an independent audit after a Commission investigation revealed…
BRIGHTSTAR LOTTERY PLC REPORTS THIRD QUARTER 2025 RESULTS
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Third quarter revenue grew 7% to $629 million, primari…
Luxembourg favors state monopoly as gambling reform debate awaits settlement
Luxembourg appears to be at a crossroads as to how its gambling market will be regulated, with ministers divided between market liberalisat…
TEXAS LOTTERY LAUNCHES NEW SCRATCH TICKET GAME TO BENEFIT VETERANS’ SERVICES
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Illinois Lottery Leads Nation in FY25 Sales Performance - for Second Consecutive Year
FY25 results. The Illinois Lottery, under Allwyn management, leads every other lottery in the United States for year-over-year sales perfor…
New Jersey Lottery launches mobile prize claims for large prizes
Lottery prizes up to a significant amount can now be claimed anywhere at anytime
By Kate Northrop
The New Jersey Lottery is now accepting…
Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $800 Million
Mega Millions Jackpot Hits $800 Million RELEASE DATE: 11/1/2025 There’s magic in the air as the Mega Millions® jackpot continues its climb…
The NEED for a ‘SAFE HARBOR’ protecting public lotteries in the face of regulatory disruption and aggressive online gambling operators
By Philippe Vlaemminck, and Valentin Ramognino https://vlaemminck.law/
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MEGA MILLION’S FIRST MAJOR NATIONAL CONSUMER DATA SUGGESTS A GOOD ROLL (OUT) COULD MAKE IT ROCK.
By Simon Jaworski, Founder & CEO, Lotto Research
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Scientific Games Powers North Dakota Lottery’s Omnichannel Sales with Newest Systems Technology
Scientific Games Powers North Dakota Lottery’s Omnichannel Sales with Newest Systems Technology
Company Completes Successful Upgra…
JOB: Georgia Lottery - Head of Technology
Head of Technology
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The purpose of this job is to direct and manage all Information Technology, Project Management, Informatio…
The Iowa Lottery ended the first quarter of the fiscal year with sales running ahead of last year
The Iowa Lottery ended the first quarter of the fiscal year with sales running ahead of last year, thanks to a big jackpot.
“Through Septe…
Senators urge DOJ to take action against illegal online gambling
Twelve US Senators have urged the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take robust action against illegal offshore gaming operations targeting yo…
Jumbo Interactive doubles down on prize draw strategy with US acquisition
The move sees Jumbo double down on its strategy to diversify revenue streams through B2C segments after the acquisition of Dream Car Giveaw…
Allwyn creates instant lottery games for I'm A Celebrity series
Allwyn has created two branded instant lottery games for popular UK reality TV series I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
Critter Challen…
YouTube’s new strict gambling and violent content rules may impact esports
YouTube confirmed it will strengthen enforcement of its Community Guidelines around online gambling and graphic violence in gaming, a move…
Google Ads: Sweepstake Casinos Are Not Social Casino Games
Google updated the Google Ads Gambling and Games policy this week to define that sweepstake casinos are not social casino games. Google sai…
New York lawmakers to take on additional mobile sports betting regulations this session
State lawmakers want to take on further regulations around mobile sports betting this upcoming session.
Assemblymember Carrie Woerner, who…
ACMA issues several formal warning to offshore gambling operators
The warnings are regarding operators offering unlicensed online casino and betting services.
Australia's communications regulator has issu…
Philippines officially enacts law permanently banning offshore gaming operations
Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law the Republic Act (RA) 12312, known as the “Anti-POGO Act of 2025,” formall…
Illinois Seeks to Ban Credit Cards Inside Casinos and for Lottery Purchases
Legislation in Illinois would ban the use of credit cards for lottery purchases
The bill would also ban casino ATMs from facilitating…
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) has fined Entain's BetEnt €2.65 million
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa) has fined BetEnt for failing to adequately protect young adults from excessive…
Scientific Games Shares Behind-the-Scenes Look at Zozobra Scratchers, 2025 Best New Instant Game in North America
North America State and Provincial Lotteries’ Annual Buddy Roogow Award Celebrates Innovation
ATLANTA – October 28, 2025 – Scienti…
G. Michael Brown, Mafia Fighter and Casino Chief, Dies at 82
Prosecuted New Jersey Mafia figures linked to Richie “The Boot” Boiardo
First director of New Jersey’s Division of Gaming Enforcement…
DC Lottery Celebrates Retail Partners at Inaugural REAL Awards
DC Lottery Celebrates Retail Partners at Inaugural REAL Awards
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At the inaugural Retailer Excellence & Appreciation…
The Texas Lottery generated $7.91 billion in sales in fiscal year 2025, providing $1.8 billion to the State of Texas
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Caixa to launch national betting platform in November
Caixa Econômica Federal (CEF) will enter Brazil’s expanding sports betting and online gaming sector next month, with the launch of its new…
NASCAR Powerball Playoff: Four lottery players headed to NASCAR Weekend Championship™ for $1 million drawing
Four lottery players headed to NASCAR Weekend Championship™ for $1 million drawing
$1 million drawing to be televised live on NBC on Su…
Mega Millions Jackpot Surges to $714 Million
RELEASE DATE: 10/25/2025 The Mega Millions® jackpot surges past $700 million for only the ninth time in the game’s history for the next dr…