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UK’s Gambling Reform Could Cause Serious Damage, Asserts New Report
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) and the UK government are working on new plans for the gaming industry, although their approaches aren’t…
JOB: New Mexico Lottery - Director of Finance
Organization: New Mexico Lottery Authority (NMLA).
Department: Finance Division
Job Title: Director of Finance
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JOB: New Mexico Lottery - Deputy Director of Finance
Job Title: Deputy Director of Finance
Job Number: N/A
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Date Posted: December 12, 2022
Close Date: TBA
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From loot boxes to gambling addiction: experts warn video games open door to betting
Video games in which players spend money on in-built games of chance can be a gateway to gambling because they acclimatise young people to…
Igaming rules toughened in Denmark
The Spillemyndigheden, the Danish gaming regulator, has announced that it will no longer permit reactivation bonuses for lapsed players.
U…
Sports Wagering Contributes $704,728 to the State During November
For immediate release
December 12, 2022
Sports Wagering Contributes $704,728 to the State During November
First nine days of mobi…
Alberta Reverses UFC Betting Ban, Ontario ‘Encouraged’ by Integrity Commitment
The betting bans came in the wake of a UFC fight in November that allegedly attracted suspicious wagering patterns
The regulator of sports…
New ticket system coming for South Dakota video lottery
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Technology that would allow players to insert tickets in addition to cash into video lottery terminals is coming toge…
Sports betting coming to Ohio on Jan. 1: Your questions answered
Legal sports gambling will begin in Ohio on Jan. 1, 2023. Here are answers to some common questions about it.
Bets will be allowed on prof…
Fictional reality: Why the real metaverse doesn’t require a headset
AI is letting us live out alternative realities on the digital platforms where we already spend our time online.
Much has been said of, wr…
EL/WLA Webinar: Lottery experts discuss how to tackle unexpected security issues
As the world continues to be a complex place of interdependent elements with black swans ever more common, lottery professionals from all c…
Hosted by: The European Lotteries (EL) EL webinar: Draws, balls and RNGs -15 December
This webinar is free of charge and open to all interested lottery professionals working in the department for draws, marketing, communicati…
165 Belgians share $150 million lottery jackpot
Christmas came early for 165 people from the small northern Belgian village of Olmen who won 142,897,164 euros ($150.81 million) in the Eu…
The WLA President, Rebecca Paul and WLA Secretary General and Chair of the WLA CSR Committee, Lynne Roiter are participating in the African Lottery Association (ALA) 2022 Seminar on Responsible Gaming, in Accra Ghana
The WLA President, Rebecca Paul and WLA Secretary General and Chair of the WLA CSR Committee, Lynne Roiter are pleased to participate in th…
Andreas Kötter confirmed as WestLotto-Managing Director for another five years
The committees of Germany's largest lottery operator WestLotto (Westdeutsche Lotterie GmbH & Co OHG) have unanimously extended the cont…
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is suing iGaming Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is suing iGaming Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario, arguing the way they have organized th…
After November’s results, Ohio casinos just $170 million shy of yearly record
Another profitable month is in the books for Ohio casinos and racinos. For November, the 11 facilities took in a combined $183.6 million in…
Massachusetts State Lottery players have claimed over $50 million in prizes through the mobile cashing feature that launched on the Mass Lottery app
or Immediate Release Contact: Christian T…
Star Entertainment Group fined $100 million over Queensland casino breaches
Star Entertainment Group has been hit with $100 million in fines and a special manager has been appointed to oversee its Queensland operati…
Illinois Reaches $1 Billion In Sports Betting Handle For October 2022
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has released the Illinois sports betting revenue and handle numbers for October. The report shows all-time…
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission (MGC) has awarded the state’s first sports betting licence to casino operator Encore Boston Harbor
Massachusetts regulators on Thursday unanimously approved Encore Boston Harbor's application for the state's first sports wagering operator…
Gambling Regulators Need To Crack Down On Sports Gambling Ads Disguised As Journalism
In November 2014, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver wrote an op ed in the New York Times NYT +1.2% calling for the legalization of sports gambli…
Another attempt to legalize sports betting in the state of Missouri has begun
Another attempt to legalize sports betting in the state of Missouri has begun.
Late last week Senator Denny Hoskins pre-filed SB1, which i…
"Best Sustainability Reputation 2022": WestLotto receives the seal of the FAZ Institute
Top marks for WestLotto: A study by the renowned FAZ Institute certifies Germany's largest lottery provider the "Best Sustainabil…
The UK National Lottery hosts Love Actually at the cinema
GOOD CAUSES
Wow that was quick! Nearly all of the tickets for The National Lottery hosts Love Actually at the cinema have sold out. Due to…
Gov. Kathy Hochul weighs bill to let criminals work in New York casinos
Gov. Kathy Hochul has a piece of legislation sitting on her desk that would allow casino operators to hire a diverse range of convicted fel…
Florida Lottery- more than $43 billion generated for education since 1988!
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CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS (850) 487-7727 communications@flalottery.c…
IWG Congratulates the New Hampshire Lottery on 100th eInstant Launch
IWG Congratulates the New Hampshire Lottery on 100th eInstant Launch
Company’s Holiday Stacked Cash game delivers key milestone
Decembe…
Brazil Gambling Legislation Could Pass Senate Thanks to Wild Card
Legislation to advance gambling in Brazil is currently under siege by its Senate, where it’s been stagnant for almost all of 2022. A famili…
Department of the Interior proposing update to Class III gaming compacts regulation
The Department of the Interior’s Office of the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs announced Monday the publication of proposed revision…
Singapore lotteries, sportsbooks see record amount of bets placed in the financial year 2021/22
The easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Singapore has led to a "dramatic surge" in the amount of placed bets on 4-D, Toto, and sports such a…
Bally's Expands Executive Team With Addition Of Kim Barker Lee As Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer
Appointment aligns with company's continued global growth and operational diversification
PROVIDENCE, R.I., Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B…
CNBC DISRUPTOR 50 Fanatics valuation hits $31 billion after $700 million investment round
Michael Rubin’s sports platform company Fanatics has raised $700 million in fresh capital, pushing its value to $31 billion, according to p…
Colorado sports betting handle sees second-highest month on record with $526.6M in October
The Colorado Division of Gaming reported Friday the monthly sports betting figures corresponding to October 2022. The state recorded its se…
Jackpocket Releases Q3 Report: Digital Lottery Courier Orders Up Nationwide
Lottery courier app makes 3 new millionaires in Q3, tops $35M in overall prizes won by users
NEW YORK, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpo…
Are in-game ‘loot boxes’ a gambling gateway for children?
Legislators from different countries question the legality of loot boxes as research has claimed ties to gambling problems, but bans are ha…
RFI: Missouri Lottery for a Computer Gaming System and Related Services
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION MISSOURI LOTTERY COMMISSION ISSUE DATE: DECEMBER 6, 2022
Description
•The Missouri Lottery Commission (“Lotter…
Ireland: Gambling Regulation Bill presented to the House
From Department of Justice
By: Minister of State with responsibility for Law Reform and Youth Justice; James Browne
Published on 6 Decem…
Maryland Casinos Generate $163.4 Million in Gaming Revenue During November
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December 6, 2022
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Seth Elkin
410-230-8816 (office)
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THE HAGUE - The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) is not taking enough action against web casinos operating from Curaçao
THE HAGUE - The Dutch Gaming Authority (KSA) is not taking enough action against web casinos operating from Curaçao. This is the opinion of…
CAMELOT LS partners with the Michigan Lottery
CAMELOT LS PARTNERS WITH THE MICHIGAN LOTTERY
Europe’s Most Popular e-Instant Games Coming to North America
CHICAGO, December 5, 202…
Philippines Billionaire Manuel Villar Jr. Planning $1B Integrated Casino Resort
Villar is one of the Philippines’ largest landowners and commercial and residential real estate developers. The second-richest person in th…
North Dakota Gov. signs compacts lowering gambling age, allowing in-reservation sports betting
Gov. Doug Burgum announced Friday that he has signed new compacts with North Dakota’s American Indian tribes. The agreements lower the lega…
Tennessee Education Lottery CEO Rebecca Paul unanimously reelected for a two-year term as president of the World Lottery Association (WLA)
LOTTERY NEWS
November 28, 2022
TENNESSEE LOTTERY CEO REBECCA PAUL REELECTED PRESIDENT OF WORLD LOTTERY ASSOCIATION NASHVILLE—Tennes…
Scenes from PGRI Lottery Expo NYC, Photo Collage
(low rez photos in flipping collage in consideration for size of collage)
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE .PDF OF THE PHOTO COLLAGES FEATURED IN TH…
Four US States That May Regulate iGaming Soon
More than four years since the US Supreme Court allowed sports betting, many states are yet to legalize iGaming activities. To date, only s…
New AGA Report Shows Americans Gamble More Than Half a Trillion Dollars Illegally Each Year
Predatory Operators Cost State Governments $13.3B in Lost Taxes
Washington, D.C. – Americans gamble an estimated $511 billion each year wi…
JOB: Canada Responsible Gambling Council 'Manager, Train and Knowledge Translation' -Hybrid Work Environment, Toronto-based
Responsible Gambling Council The Responsible Gambling Council (RGC) is an independent and respected non-profit organization that has been a…
Purchasing loot boxes in video games associated with problem gambling risk, says study
Gamers who buy “loot boxes” are up to two times more likely to gamble, shows new research published today in the journal Addiction Research…
China's lottery ticket sales up in October
BEIJING, Dec. 3 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery ticket sales reached 29.72 billion yuan (about 4.21 billion U.S. dollars) in October 2022, up 1…
Sports betting regulation remains undefined in Brazil
There are 12 days before the Executive Branch meets the deadline set forth in Law No. 13,756/2018 to regulate fixed odds or sports betting…
Scientific Games Announces Jim Schultz as Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs
Scientific Games Announces Jim Schultz as Head of Public Policy and Government Affairs
ATLANTA – December 1, 2022 – Scientific Games ha…
Realty Income closes on $1.7B acquisition of Encore Boston Harbor from Wynn
Realty Income (NYSE:O) closed on the acquisition of the land and real estate assets of Encore Boston Harbor and Casino from Wynn Resorts…
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to a third of a billion dollars
DATE: DEC. 1, 2022
CONTACT: JONATHAN LAROWE
OFFICE: (919) 301-3620
CELL: (919) 737-4277
Mega Millions jackpot climbs to a third o…
Canada: UFC Betting Banned in Ontario Due to Integrity Concerns, Regulator Says
“In recent weeks, the AGCO has learned of publicized alleged incidents, including possible betting by UFC insiders, as well as reports of s…
Malta Gaming Authority welcomes Ghanaian delegation with a focus on regulation of Ghana's lottery industry
The Malta Gaming Authority recently welcomed a delegation from Ghana at its premises at SmartCity. The two entities discussed potential kno…
Colombia: Online gambling market totals 7M+ registered accounts and an annual volume of $5.38B
In a recent report released by the Colombian gaming regulator, Coljuegos, the authorities assure that currently "there are 17 operators aut…
Despite sales influx from $2B Powerball, Mass. Lottery worried over ticket sale decline
The Massachusetts State Lottery, an organization obviously known for giving out monetary prizes, stated it could be in some financial troub…
Casino investors place more bets on China reopening in early 2023
Investors are slowly warming back up to the Macau casino sector with more indications circulating that China will reopen its economy in 202…
Las Vegas revenue trends are solid with convention business bouncing back
The October report on gross gaming revenue on the Las Vegas Strip rose 0.5% year-over-year to $706M despite the worse economic backdrop.
W…
The Florida Lottery encourages retailers, players to prevent underage gaming
For the holiday season, Florida Lottery wants to help prevent retailers and players from encouraging underage gaming.
“Responsible play is…
Lead System Architect, Christian Olsen, To Take Over Technology Leadership At Szrek2Solutions
EAST GREENWICH, RI, November 28, 2022, Szrek2Solutions announced today that Lead System Architect, Christian Olsen, will take over Technolo…
RFP: HOOSIER LOTTERY 'Consultant Services/Statistical Analysis of Utilization'
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The Hoosier Lottery seeks professional services by a qualified organization to conduct a statistical analysis…
13 Biggest Gambling Companies By Revenue
The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns decimated a host of industries all over the globe. One of the hardest…
Puerto Rico casino revenue grows by almost 40% in 2022
According to data provided by the Puerto Rico Government Gaming Commission, domestic casinos reported earnings exceeding $355 million, whic…
Casino Operator Genting to List Miami Property With $1 Billion-Plus Asking Price
Malaysian casino giant will invest in other US projects
New York’s Queens could be in line for new resort license
Genting Bhd, a major ca…
Times Square casino gets more blowback from Broadway theaters
The Broadway League doubled down on its opposition to a proposal for a casino at a Times Square office building, threatening a prolonged wa…
Swiss Gambling Supervisory Authority adds IP blocking to 64 more unlicensed online gambling operators
For many years, foreign companies, mostly domiciled in off-shore states, have been offering gambling in Switzerland via the Internet. Bec…
Georgia Lottery reports record first-quarter profits, $389.9M for HOPE and Pre-K
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the Georgia Lottery Corporation’s most profitable first quarter since its inception in 1993. Profits trans…
Scientific Games continues the company’s commitment to global responsible gaming education through the National Council on Problem Gambling’s annual “Gift Responsibly” holiday campaign
SCIENTIFIC GAMES CONTINUES ANNUAL TRADITION OF RAISING AWARENESS FOR GIFTING LOTTERY GAMES RESPONSIBLY
Company Aligns with NCPG’s Gift…
Dutch Regulator Imposes €400,000 Fine on TOTO Online
Toto Online received a €400,000 fine from the gambling regulator in the Netherlands over breaches related to advertising to young adults…
U.S. Senator Requests Caesars End University Sports Betting Partnerships
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal has written a letter to Caesars Entertainment CEO Tom Reeg regarding his concerns about sports betting promoti…
Casino Stocks React to Macau Licenses, China Protests
Casino stocks are in the spotlight today, after the Macau government issued six new licenses for operators to continue doing business in th…
Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke taking Ontario government to court over online gaming
The Mohawk Council of Kahnawà:ke (MCK) is taking iGaming Ontario and the Attorney General of Ontario to court over changes to how the provi…
New York online sports betting reported its third most profitable gross gaming revenue week
New York online sports betting reported its third most profitable gross gaming revenue week since launching earlier this year.
The New Yor…
16.5 million transactions for Maryland online sports betting
Maryland mobile sports betting is off to a great start.
According to GeoComply, a geolocation and fraud specialist company, Maryland onlin…
Moderator: Gretchin Corbin, CEO, Georgia Lottery (CRM) Panel
CLICK HERE TO READ You can also WATCH THIS PANEL DISCUSSION!
The panel was led by Gretchen Corbin, President and CEO of the Georgia Lo…
By Mark Hichar* and Marlene D. Warner**
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Panel Discussion: iLottery – If We Knew Then What We Know Now
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Moderator: John Martin, Director, Maryland Lottery and Gaming
Panelists: David Barden, President & CEO, New Mexi…
Women are locked out of leadership in the metaverse | McKinsey
In the nascent metaverse, women are locked out of leadership roles, according to a new report by consulting firm McKinsey & Co.
The fi…
Spain’s National Lottery releases trio of emotive Christmas films
To encourage people to buy tickets, the organization has released three moving festive films this year.
Each Christmas, the Spanish Nation…
Macy’s to host Thanksgiving Day Parade in the metaverse with NFT design contest
Alongside other brands trying out non-fungible tokens, Macy’s is hosting a virtual Thanksgiving Day Parade that lets viewers vote on thei…
WATCH Maryland Governor Larry Hogan with John Martin, Director, Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency
Click here to WATCH Maryland Governor Larry Hogan talk about online gaming with the director of the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Age…
Tabcorp takes legal action against Entain and the Australian Hotel Association over NSW advertising deal
Tabcorp has launched legal action against Entain and the Australian Hotel Association’s New South Wales division on the grounds of their al…
Spain fines Codere, Betfair and 888sport for non-compliance with the Gaming Regulation Law
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs published the sanctions executed during the first half of 2022 against online gambling companies, affectin…
Lotteritilsynet, the Norwegian gambling regulator believes Kindred is still targeting Norwegian players
Lotteritilsynet believes Kindred is still targeting Norwegian players.
Norway.- Last month, Lotteritilsynet, the Norwegian gambling regula…
Billionaire intends to apply for a license to operate a casino just south of the United Nations in New York
Stefan Soloviev has been an apartment landlord, farmer and railroad operator, with an empire stretching from the unforgiving croplands of t…
Governor Larry Hogan announced today that Maryland’s mobile sports wagering market will open at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, November 23
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November 22, 2022
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Kentucky Lottery launches its first daily jackpot game
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
The Kentucky Lottery is launching its first daily jackpot game.
The "Kentucky Five" game is exclusive to the Bluegrass…
Arkansas' newest lottery game yet to see jackpot win; more than $700k at stake
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Two months into the launch of Arkansas' newest lottery game, the jackpot has grown from $250,000 to $741,000 without a…
Greece: OPAP Q3 2022 Financial Results
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Jan Karas, OPAP Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and executive member of the Board Directors
Pavel Mucha, Chi…
Dr. Brittnie Watkins appointed Chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board
Dr. Brittnie Watkins
Governor Steve Sisolak appointed Dr. Brittnie Watkins as Chairwoman of the Nevada Gaming Control Board on November 21…
Belgium bans advertising of the National Lottery on TV, radio and in newspapers during the competition in Qatar.
National Lottery will not advertise sports betting during World Cup
As the minister in charge of the National Lottery, Federal Finance Min…
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited announced record National Lottery sales of £4,063.9 million for the first six months of the 2022/23 financial year
NATIONAL LOTTERY IN ‘BEST-EVER SHAPE’ AFTER RECORD SALES AND RETURNS TO GOOD CAUSES
FIRST-HALF SALES TOP £4 BILLION FOR FIRST TIME
B…