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Draw-Game Intel: Offer Players Something EXTRA
A successful new add-on game called EXTRA launched by IGT Italy increased play on one daily draw game by 23% in the first month, prov…
Federal lawsuit challenges sports betting rule that gives exclusivity to Tribal interests
Debbie Nelson's favorite slot machine at the Nisqually Red Wind Casino is Yogi Bear-themed, complete with spinning picnic baskets and huckl…
European Lotteries Assoc (EL) invites submissions for Innovation Awards 2022
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Sports Betting Ads Under Fire by Lawmakers
Too much J.B. Smoove and Jamie Foxx?
Some lawmakers are beginning to think so.
Four years into legal sports betting in the U.S., the indu…
WHAT'S YOUR STORY? PGRI Interviews: Romana Dernovšek, President and CEO of Loterija Slovenije d.d.
https://Publicgaming.com/PUBLICGAMINGMARCHAPRIL2022/PGIMARCHAPRILARTICLES/LOTTERYSLOVENIA.pdf
Illuminating the Future: McKinsey Reports on “The Next Normal”
Renowned business consulting firm McKinsey & Company has produced a series of reader-friendly articles to help us understand where we a…
Patrik Hofbauer, chief executive, Svenska Spel, Necessary tightening of the gaming law in progress
May 19, 2022
The government has presented its proposal for a stricter gaming law . The proposal focuses on consumer protection and a sus…
Suspected match-fixing in French Open qualifier
A French Open first round qualifying match is suspected by the authorities of having been fixed, as reported by L’Equipe.
The match betwee…
Tabcorp’s plan to break off its lottery and keno operations has been approved by New South Wales’ Supreme Court
Tabcorp’s plan to break off its lottery and keno operations has been approved by New South Wales’ Supreme Court.
The proposed demerger wil…
Ireland: The impact of gambling addiction and the need to impose limits on the betting industry has been laid bare this week
The impact of gambling addiction and the need to impose limits on the betting industry has been laid bare this week.
On Wednesday, a cross…
UK May Ax Football Shirt Betting Logos, Cap Gambling: BBC, Times
The UK may introduce new curbs for online gambling that will include the removal of betting company logos from Premier League football club…
Hoosier Lottery on track to send more money to state than expected this year
The Hoosier Lottery is once again on track to send more money to the state than expected.
There’s two more months of revenue to be tallied…
Expression of Interest for Lotto NZ Gaming System Replacement
Expression of Interest for Lotto NZ Gaming System Replacement
Organisation:
New Zealand Government Tenders…
GLMS participates in INTERPOL match fixing task force meeting
The 12th Meeting of the INTERPOL Match-Fixing Task Force (IMFTF) hosted by the United Arab Emirates Ministry of the Interior from…
Minnesota plan to legalize sports betting gets a final push
Supporters of legalizing sports gambling are making a final push at the Minnesota Capitol, but two competing proposals contain one huge dif…
Poker machine giant Aristocrat Leisure says it will launch its online casino business by the end of this year
Poker machine giant Aristocrat Leisure says it will launch its online casino business by the end of this year, as the ASX-listed group aims…
AGA warns Massachusetts lawmakers against banning college sports betting and ads; NJ Gov. encourages legalization
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Re: HB 3993/SB 2844- Sports Betting Legislation
Dear Members of the General Court of the Commonwealth…
Morgan Stanley Predicts The State of Sports Betting and Online Casinos in 2025
Morgan Stanley predicts the U.S. sports betting industry growing to $12.8 billion by 2025. Pennsylvania would account for $701 million in y…
Macau: New Gaming Bill removes lawyer-client confidentiality to uncover junket activities
The President of the Macau Lawyers Association (AAM), Jorge Neto Valente, continued to warn against the possible powers granted to authorit…
South Africa: The process of appointing a new chair of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) may start from scratch
The process of appointing a new chair of the National Lotteries Commission (NLC) may start from scratch after Parliament referred the matte…
New Jersey governor backs Baker on sports betting, both push tax relief
Gov. Charlie Baker had some small reason to celebrate this week, when a Democrat from Massachusetts went on record saying he hoped tax reli…
Proposed Changes to the Western Canada Lottery Act Regulations
The Department of Municipal and Community Affairs (MACA) is proposing amendments to the Western Canada Lottery Act Regulations that will es…
OZ Lotto Launches New Lotterée Campaign Via 303 MullenLowe Perth
303 MullenLowe Perth this week introduced Sue and Glenn – larrikin leads of a new OZ Lotto brand platform ‘Lotterée’, developed for Lottery…
Hoosier Lottery chair 'disappointed' by General Assembly's halt to online lottery
The chair of the Hoosier Lottery Commission said he fully respects but is "disappointed" that the legislature stopped the lottery from offe…
Will California voters approve betting on sports?
IN SUMMARY
Four ballot measures to legalize sports wagering in California were proposed, but now it’s down to two and only one might face…
Jackpocket Releases Q1 Report on State of Digital Lottery Play in U.S.
Jackpocket lottery app hits $30M in prize payouts this quarter alone, topping $130M in total winnings
NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/…
RFP: MARYLAND LOTTERY REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: RANDOM NUMBER GENERATOR SYSTEM (RNG) #2022-15
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Random Number Generator (“RNG”) System for MLGCA (#2022-15) http://www.publicgaminginternational…
OPAP Invitation to 22nd Annual Ordinary General Meeting
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Scientific Games Chief Administrative and Compliance Officer Stephen Richardson Joins NTSC Board of Directors
SCIENTIFIC GAMES CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE & COMPLIANCE OFFICER STEPHEN RICHARDSON APPOINTED TO NATIONAL TECHNOLOGY SECURITY COALITION'S B…
Sports Betting in Pennsylvania Slips (as expected following the NCAA “March Madness”), But State’s Online Casinos Continue To put Pennsylvania ahead of New Jersey as the nation’s largest market
Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks slowed to less than $575 million in wagers in April, but the expected post-NCAA Tournament dip…
Massachusetts Casinos Report Slight Downturn in April Revenue
The torrid pace of Massachusetts casino wagering in March didn’t quite sustain itself in April, but last month was still a strong one.
The…
Pollard Banknote Electrifies Its Licensed Games Portfolio With The Addition of Chevrolet® Silverado® EV
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 17, 2022 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote”) is pleased to announc…
Identifying Esports as a Sport That Could Exponentially Expand the Industry
Identifying Esports as a Sport That Could Exponentially Expand the Industry
The Indian online gaming and esports industries have seen sign…
Peru Takes a Step Forward with Online Gambling Legislation
Peru is closer to introducing online sports betting in an effort to boost its economy. The Economic Commission of the Congress unanimously…
Lawyers for Camelot warn brewing legal battle could hit 'hundreds of thousands' of good causes funded by National Lottery
Good cause?: Lawyers for Camelot said the Gambling Commission is asking the court to 'take a gamble' on the case
Lawyers for Camelot have…
Mississippi Lottery Announces April Transfer to State
Funds to State surpass $107 million
JACKSON, MISS — The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its April transfer of $11,713,777.98 in…
Looking back at four years since PASPA: Jan. 9, sports betting's almost doomsday
The sports betting evolution in America began on May 14, 2018, when a landmark decision from the United States Supreme Court changed everyt…
Jim Allen, the CEO of Hard Rock International and the chairperson of Seminole Gaming, is already looking ahead to his next big project,
KEY POINTS
Inflation is hitting Hard Rock International in Las Vegas, where the company is planning to build a resort, and at its casino…
How Las Vegas Became a Gambling Mecca
It took an influx of dam workers, exiled Los Angeles gambling operators and mob figures.
Las Vegas was a small railroad town when Nevada f…
Kansas legalizes sports betting, then gets sued by casino
Kansas legalized sports betting Thursday, only to be sued almost immediately by the operator of a state-owned casino that could offer the n…
Governor Ricketts signed off on the regulations to open casino gambling in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Allowing games of chance was on the ballot in 2020, and now Governor Ricketts has signed off on the regulations to o…
‘Profiting on crime’: Frustrations grow for Washington lottery retailers dealing with thefts, current rules
SPOKANE, Wash. — Theft is on the rise for lottery tickets. As crimes increase, so does frustration for lottery retailers who are dealing wi…
Tabcorp Shareholders Overwhelmingly Approve Australian Company Breakup Lottery business will now go forward as a separate company
Tabcorp, the Australian gaming operator, is a step closer to dividing the company. Shareholders have approved a demerger plan the company b…
Illinois Lottery's ‘Money Machine' to Give Away Free Tickets For New Fast Play Scan-N-Play
Illinois Lottery is celebrating the launch of its new Fast Play Scan-N-Play by giving players a chance at free tickets next week.
On May 1…
Pollard Banknote Congratulates the Texas Lottery on its History-Making $50 Casino Millions Scratch Ticket Game
WINNIPEG, MB, Jan. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") congratulates the Texas Lottery on th…
Tabcorp shareholders approve demerger of The Lottery Corp from Tabcorp
Following the General Meeting and Scheme Meeting of Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) held on Thursday, Tabcorp announced that Tabcorp sha…
Camelot Disputes Award of UK National Lottery
Camelot Disputes Award of UK National Lottery
Legal row over the National Lottery 'could cost £1billion in funds set aside for good causes…
U.K. Regulator asks court to enforce Allwyn licence award of UK National Lottery License
U.K. regulator will ask court to enforce Allwyn licence award of UK National Lottery License
Critics say Gambling Commission’s move in leg…
U.K. Regulator asks court to enforce Allwyn licence award of UK National Lottery License (2)
U.K. regulator will ask court to enforce Allwyn licence award of UK National Lottery License
Critics say Gambling Commission’s move in leg…
PGRI Interviews: Younes El Mechrafi, MDJS Morocco Lottery
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VIDEO: PGRI Interviews Evgeniy Vlasenko, Vice President, MSL State Lottery Ukraine
Click here to watch is the video interview with Evgeniy Vlasenko, Vice President, MSL State Lottery Ukraine Paul Jason conducted the zo…
Germany: WESTLOTTO "It is important to support and live democracy!"
On May 15, North Rhine-Westphalia elects a new state parliament. WestLotto would like to thank all the organizations and committed individu…
Belgium Is the Latest Country to Strengthen Gambling Ad Regulations With Potential Ban
The proposal has been made across all forms of marketing apart from sport sponsorships
Belgium is the latest country to crack down on spor…
KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES REMAIN STRONG
KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES REMAIN STRONG
In today’s meeting of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation’s board of directors, it was announced that…
Ontario Sports Betting: DraftKings Gets iGaming Approval from Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO)
The Boston-based bookmaker was issued an internet gaming operator registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) on…
UPDATED Statement from New York Lottery on Processing of Mega Millions Tickets for May 10, 2022 Drawing.
Following the May 10, 2022 Mega Millions drawing, human error resulted in the incorrect input of the winning numbers in New York State, res…
6 Tech Trends Transforming the Online iGaming Industry
iGaming is going high-tech, and it’s creating new opportunities for both players and casinos.
Advanced technology is changing how gamblers…
5 US States Issue Emergency Orders to Shut Down Metaverse Casino with Alleged Russian Ties
A multi-state cease-and-desist letter issued Wednesday calls the Flamingo Casino Club “simply a high-tech scam
Regulators in five U.S. sta…
New Illinois lottery ticket goes digital
The Illinois Lottery’s newest draw-based game, Fast Play, now has a modern twist for today’s lottery player - with a feature called Scan-N-…
Arkansas lottery revenue slips with rise in gas prices
With the average price of gasoline in Arkansas rising, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenue and the amount raised for college scholar…
Virginia Lottery unveils new state-of-the-art gaming app
(WFXR) — There’s a new gaming app that puts the lottery in the palm of your hand.
This new app from the Virginia Lottery will compensate f…
The Minnesota House passed a bill that would legalize sports gambling at state casinos and online
The Minnesota House on Thursday passed a bill that would legalize sports gambling at state casinos and online, a move that would make Minne…
Kansas governor signs law legalizing sports betting
TOPEKA — After years of waiting, Kansans will soon be able to legally wager on sporting events under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Laur…
Hot Stuff Brings The Heat To Pollard Banknote’s Licensed Brand Portfolio
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, May 12, 2022 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote”) is pleased to announce that Hot Stuff, th…
Pollard Banknote Reports 1st Quarter Financial Results
WINNIPEG, MB, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard") today released its financial results for the thre…
Increased sales have helped the Colorado Lottery reach the (Great Outdoors Colorado) GOCO cap, nearly $72 million, more than a month ahead of schedule
Increased sales have helped the Colorado Lottery reach the GOCO cap, nearly $72 million, more than a month ahead of schedule.
Thanks to…
NeoGames Announces First Quarter 2022 Results
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– First Quarter Revenues and Share of NPI Revenues Interest total a record $22.4 million, up 3.8% year-over-year –
– Up…
Orlando Emerges as the Center of the Metaverse
Orlando and the surrounding region have evolved into a booming tech hub
MAY 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – The Orlando region is home to cutt…
IGT Elevates Play in the Philippines with Games and Systems Deployment at NUSTAR Resort & Casino
The Philippines' most-anticipated casino will leverage IGT's IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system and offer the first Peak49 cabinets in…
U.S. Sports Betting Revenue Hit Record-Setting $4.3B in 2021 (a 180% increase over 2020)
Sports betting brought in $4.3 billion in 2021 revenue, notching its best year by a wide margin.
The figure was a 179.7% increase from 202…
Missouri Won’t Legalize Sports Betting in 2022
The chances of Missouri legalizing sports betting this year are next to zero, according to multiple sources in the General Assembly.
Lawma…
Macao bets on a new future as China cracks down on gambling
HONG KONG -- Glitzy gaming resorts that line the Cotai Strip in Macao were once bustling with tourists and high rollers looking for a seat…
Light & Wonder Reports First Quarter 2022 Results
Consolidated Revenue from Continuing Operations of $572 Million Up 26% Year-Over-Year
Closed Sale of Lottery Business…
The International business operations of Veikkaus' subsidiary started - Fennica Gaming sold their first games
The international business-to-business operations of Veikkaus' subsidiary Fennica Gaming Ltd have been launched. The company engages in the…
Ohio Sports Betting May Be Fully Operational by Mid-to-Late Fall
Ohio Sen. Kirk Schuring said sports betting will likely launch by mid-to-late fall
License applications will open in the summer
Ohio sp…
With few laws and no governing body, gambling in Alabama is spreading like wildfire. Even if most people don’t realize it.
The video would barely warrant a second glance in most other states. After all, it simply shows a person playing an online gambling game on…
INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2022 RESULTS
Revenue up 4% compared to the prior year, or 7% at constant currency, to $1.1 billion, driven by significantly higher Global Gaming produ…
National lottery: regulator will ask court to enforce Allwyn licence award
The former Camelot chief executive Dame Dianne Thompson wrote to the commission last weekend warning it to abandon its attempt to move forw…
Ohio’s 11 casinos and racinos brought in $215.6 million in April
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio’s gambling establishments brought in $215.6 million in April, less than a percentage point shy of the record amount…
Caesars CEO expects online sports betting to deliver profit by 2023 end as company scales back marketing spend
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Caesars Entertainment’s CEO Tom Reeg expects the company’s digital gaming endeavors will become profitable by the end of fiscal…
Kentucky Derby sets record for betting handle
The most-heavily-bet Kentucky Derby ever was won by the biggest long shot in the field.
A record $179.0 million was bet in the pari-mutuel…
US Regulators Bring Down The Hammer On Crypto Casinos
Earlier last month, state securities regulators in Alabama and Texas issued cease-and-desist orders against a Cyprus-based company that’s b…
Georgia Lottery raises over $367M for HOPE in Q3
Governor Brian P. Kemp and the Georgia Lottery Corp. announced it raised $367,233,000 in profits for the third quarter of fiscal year 2022…
Minnesota House environment committee approves changes to distribution of state lottery sales funds
During recent House floor debates, it was suggested reform was needed of the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources.
Two Mo…
GET READY FOR THE SUMMER OF FUN WITH THE MISSISSIPPI LOTTERY
JACKSON, MISS. – Beat the heat with great prizes from mid-May through Labor Day in the Mississippi Lottery’s Summer of Fun promotion.
In e…
Increasing Popularity Of Crypto Casinos In The UK
The cryptocurrency movement is apparent. As a result of this development, crypto gambling is now a reality. And, in some ways, it’s underst…
Oklahoma casino backed by Rock Group KISS ready to open
Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley of the legendary rock group KISS were in Braman, Okla., on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017, for the groundbreaking of…
Rich Strike’s Derby Win Has Given Horse Racing a Welcome Reboot
The colt’s jockey, trainer and owner are anything but racing royalty, but they are the kind of story the sport needs right now
LOUISVILLE…
California dreaming for DraftKings, FanDuel and Barstool with sports betting teed up on the ballot
There is growing buzz in the sports betting sector about voters in California potentially approving a ballot measure in November sponsored…
Here are some of the most important factors to consider while investing in sports betting
INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF SPORTS BETTING – IMPORTANT FACTORS
Here are some of the most important factors to consider while investing in s…
Las Vegas Lands Another Major Sports Franchise
The National Football League draft took over the Las Vegas Strip for a few days in late April. Caesars Entertainment hosted the league's bi…
Kansas Lottery to move quickly when sports wagering becomes legal
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sports gambling in Kansas isn’t new, but legally placed wagers on sporting events are set to become a reality for the fi…
Fate of National Lottery in legal showdown this week as Camelot fights to hold on to 28-year licence that billionaire Czech tycoon's company is poised to take
Fate of National Lottery in legal showdown this week as Camelot fights to hold on to 28-year licence that billionaire Czech tycoon's compan…
Georgia Lottery generate $367.2M for HOPE, Pre-K in 2022 third quarter
Gov. Brian Kemp and the Georgia Lottery Corporation announced they raised $367,233,000 in profit for the third quarter of the 2022 fiscal y…
New York City casinos: What to know about the state’s big bet
Like it or not, full-scale casinos are on their way to New York City and the greater metro area.
Earlier this month, Gov. Kathy Hochul and…
$100M in lottery money is going to central North Carolina schools. Here’s how they’ll spend it
— Five school districts in central North Carolina will receive more than $111 million in construction grants from lottery proceeds.
The st…
Director John Myers: Casino, racetrack profit rebound pushes West Virginia Lottery past $1B in gross revenue
The West Virginia Lottery surpassed $1 billion in gross sales for the fiscal year last week, director John Myers said Wednesday.
At a regu…