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Online sports betting now available in Arkansas, mobile betting soon to follow
Southland Casino Racing in West Memphis is the first to launch online sports betting in Arkansas.
The Southland Betly online sportsbook is…
What's in the new Minnesota sports gambling proposal? Here are 5 key elements
A brand-new bill that would legalize sports gambling in Minnesota is officially on the table — and has support from both DFL and Republican…
Illinois ends in-person registration requirement for sports betting, opening floodgates for online sportsbooks ahead of March Madness
The 2-year-old Illinois sports betting industry is about to become a whole new game for couch potato gamblers.
Waived for 10 months during…
Nevada Casinos Win $1.07 Billion In January Silver State Industry Continue Rebound From Pandemic
Nevada casinos continue to rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic.According to figures released in late February by the Nevada Gaming Control B…
Gamblers flock to virtual casinos in metaverse app
Metaverse tourists are now sending their gambling selves into virtual poker rooms to lay down bets for crypto wealth.
In Decentraland, a v…
Pennsylvania state lottery benefitting seniors for 50 years
If you watch the evening news on WGAL, it’s a familiar ritual – the music swells, the ping-pong balls swirl inside their glass cases and th…
IGT Fortifies Lottery Leadership in Mexico with Expanded Agreement
Company to provide Mexican national lottery innovative end-to-end services including instant tickets and sports betting
LONDON, March 7, 2…
Media Invited to Hear Acclaimed Stanford Neuroscientist, David Eagleman at BCLC’s New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference
Media Invited to Hear Acclaimed Stanford Neuroscientist, David Eagleman at BCLC’s New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference
Pulitz…
Texas Lottery 'Drives' Scratch Ticket Portfolio Growth With Chevrolet® Silverado® Launch
WINNIPEG, MB, March 7, 2022 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") congratulates the Texas Lottery on the launch…
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) Responsible Gambling Program Receives Certification for Implementation of State Plan
Lottery Responsible Gambling Program Receives Certification for Implementation of State Plan
March 7, 2022
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The Arkans…
Maryland Casinos Generate $163 Million in Revenue During February
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March 7, 2022
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By Evgeniy Vlasenko, Vice President, MSL Lottery Ukraine - Sky Shield for Ukraine
Sky Shield for Ukraine
Evgeniy Vlasenko, Vice President, MSL Lottery Ukraine In modern warfare, advantage in the air is an important prer…
Rebecca Paul, President of the World Lottery Association and CEO of the Tennessee Lottery, Statement on the war in Ukraine
WLA and EL Statement on the war in Ukraine
Friday, 04 March 2022
Rebecca Paul, President of the World Lottery Association and CEO of the …
European Lotteries Association (EL) Statement on the war in Ukraine:
European Lotteries Association (EL) Statement on the war in Ukraine:
Brussels, 4 March 2022 – As part of the global community, the Euro…
A Letter from EL and WLA member lotteries enlisting support for Ukrainian resistance to Russia
A Letter from EL and WLA member lotteries enlisting support for Ukrainian resistance to Russia: Eesti Loto (Estonia), Latvijas Loto (Latvi…
Senator proposes new plan for Alabama lottery, casinos, sports betting
A state lawmaker introduced bills today proposing a lottery and casinos in Alabama, a plan that would require voter approval if it gets thr…
Pollard Banknote Announces Resignation of Director
WINNIPEG, MB, March 4, 2022 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote", "Company") announced that Garry Leach has resi…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES LOTTERY CONGRATULATES LIGHT & WONDER ON REBRANDING ANNOUNCEMENT
ATLANTA – March 3, 2022 – In preparation for the Scientific Games Lottery group becoming a stand-alone company, the company’s Gaming and iG…
INSPIRED LAUNCHES IGAMING CONTENT IN CONNECTICUT
New York, March 4, 2022 — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems and s…
Veikkaus’ financial profit remained on previous year’s level – sustainability actions and the coronavirus epidemic had a negative effect on the gross gaming revenue
The coronavirus epidemic and the sustainability actions that Veikkaus took had a major impact on Veikkaus’ business in 2021. Veikkaus’ gros…
Camelot achieves EL and WLA Responsible Gaming Certification for Fifth Time
CAMELOT ACHIEVES EUROPEAN LOTTERIES AND WORLD LOTTERY ASSOCIATION RESPONSIBLE GAMING CERTIFICATIONS FOR FIFTH TIME
12 years…
Virginians spent $3.7 billion on sports gambling in one year, record $485 million in January
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — After one year of legal sports betting in the Commonwealth of Virginia, people spent a total of over $3.7 billion in…
Gambling study bill in Connecticut draws support in public hearing
Both supporters and opponents of newly expanded gambling in Connecticut agree it bears study — right away.
But can “an examination of the…
More Operator Registrations Issued for Ontario’s iGaming and Online Sports Betting Market
The doubling of the number of registered operators in Ontario is another sign of the interest in the province’s iGaming market, the amount…
Resorts World NYC launches mobile sports betting app in time for March Madness
With March Madness set to tip-off in less than two weeks, Resorts World New York City has launched its new safe and fast mobile sports bett…
Macau extends casino licences for 6 months to allow legislature to enact new gambling law
The expiry of Macau’s six casino licences will be extended to December 31, from June 26
The government has asked Macau’s operators to appl…
House Votes 71-28 To Make Betting On E-Sports Legal In Iowa
Statewide Iowa — “Cashless” wagering would be allowed at Iowa casinos under legislation that’s cleared the Iowa House.
Representative Shan…
Oklahoma Sports Betting Clears Committee Under The Wire
Oklahoma sports betting legislation made it out of the House budget committee Wednesday, hours before hitting a deadline requiring the bill…
Gaming revenue in the Philippines grows by double digits in 2021
MANILA, Philippines — The gaming industry worked its way to a double-digit revenue growth last year, taking advantage of the government’s d…
Legislative committee approves statewide referendum on horse racing in Georgia
ATLANTA — A constitutional amendment asking Georgia voters whether to legalize pari-mutuel betting on horse racing cleared a state Senate c…
BCLC Ten Years of New Horizons: Looking Back at a Decade of Learning to Inform the Future of Player Health
Ten Years of New Horizons: Looking Back at a Decade of Learning to Inform the Future of Player Health
BCLC has hosted the New Horizons…
RFP: REVISED: PLEASE NOTE CORRECTION IN SUBMISSION DUE DATE… Minnesota Lottery Scratch Game Ticket Printing and Related services
REVISED: PLEASE NOTE CORRECTION IN SUBMISSION DUE DATE… please note that submissions are due at 2:00 p.m. CT on March 11 9th
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New York and Kentucky Lawmakers Consider Online Poker
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Apollo considers merging Yahoo Sports with betting companies, sources say
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Apollo Global is considering merging Yahoo Sports with a sports-betting company, sources say.
A deal could set up an eventua…
Sports Betting In Oklahoma
There are already more than 100 tribal casinos located around the state of Oklahoma, making it a popular destination for gamblers. Yet, leg…
For Fun. For Schools. For 50 Years: Michigan Lottery Celebrates $26 Billion for Public Education
The Michigan Lottery is celebrating 50 years of supporting public education in 2022. Since it began in 1972, the Lottery has contributed mo…
IGT, Rhode Island Lottery Ink 20-Year Deal Company Commits To More Than 1,000 Jobs
International Game Technology and the Rhode Island Lottery announced a 20-year extension of their partnership.
In June, Gov. Dan McKee sig…
Texas Kroger stores now selling Quick Pick lottery tickets in checkout lanes
DALLAS (KDAF) — Players of some of the top lottery draw games in the U.S. can now purchase a ticket while checking out at a certain grocery…
An online gambling business, 888, will pay a £9.4m fine after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and money laundering failings.
An online gambling business will pay a £9.4m fine after a Gambling Commission investigation revealed social responsibility and money launde…
Where Gaming Lawsuits Stand In Courts Across The Country
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Push for expanded Missouri gambling puts casinos, video operators in opposing camps
Push for expanded Missouri gambling puts casinos, video operators in opposing camps
Video lottery promoters offer report indicating state…
Scientific Games Provides Business Strategy Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results
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Scientific Games Provides Business Strategy Update and Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Res…
International Game Technology PLC Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results
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International Game Technology PLC Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2021 Results
- 2021 revenue…
International Game Technology PLC Announces Sale of Italian Commercial Payment Business to PostePay S.p.A.
International Game Technology PLC Announces Sale of Italian Commercial Payment Business to PostePay S.p.A.
LONDON, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNews…
New Technologies, Cybersecurity in the Spotlight at Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®) 22nd Regulators Roundtable
New Technologies, Cybersecurity in the Spotlight at Gaming Laboratories International’s (GLI®) 22nd Regulators Roundtable
New York Times…
Lawmakers unveil new bills to legalize sports wagering, ban 'gray machines' in Kentucky
House Republican lawmakers unveiled a package of new bills Monday to legalize sports betting in Kentucky, while also banning so-called "gra…
Could A Sports Betting Bill Finally Pass In MN This Year?
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — For years, proposals to expand gambling in Minnesota have been shut down in the state legislature.
But this year, a s…
Kentucky Lawmaker Introduces Sports Betting Bill
Sports betting is back on the menu in Frankfort.
State Rep. Adam Koenig (D), during a press conference Monday, introduced Kentucky’s first…
Casino cities in Missouri call for crackdown on illegal gambling
Officials in Missouri’s 13 cities that have casinos called Wednesday for a stronger crackdown on illegal gambling machines that have floode…
New York Online Casino Bill Introduced
Proposal Would Allow Online Slots, Table Games, Poker
New York kicked off online sports betting this year, and now there’s a proposal on t…
Nevada’s casino industry can’t ‘bury its head’ over cryptocurrency
Downtown casino owner Derek Stevens wasn’t sure how his customers would respond eight years ago when he began accepting Bitcoin for select…
Indiana Governor is supporting the Hoosier Lottery's consideration of starting online games or ticket sales
Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb is supporting the Hoosier Lottery's consideration of starting online games or ticket sales, while state legis…
Pollard Banknote Congratulates the Michigan Lottery on a Record FY2021 in Retail Instant Ticket Sales
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") congratulates the Michigan Lottery ("Lo…
Florida Lottery makes history with new, $50 scratch-off game
Florida Lottery makes history with new, $50 scratch-off game
February 28, 2022
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TALLAHASSEE – The Florida Lotte…
Can Rise Of Legal Sports Betting Rescue Major League Baseball?
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TEXAS LOTTERY EXPANDS IN-LANE TICKET SALES TO TEXAS KROGER STORES
“Texas continues to be the industry leader in providing ‘in-lane’ lottery solutions to meet our players where they are – in the checkout la…
SMART-Tech Miami 2022 April 19-21 with our Co-Host The Florida Lottery
SMART-Tech Miami 2022 April 19-21
with our Co-Host The Florida Lottery
2022: Converting Momentum and Execution into Results
In-Per…
Jumbo Interactive delivers strong growth in 1H22 with positive momentum across all business segments
Mike Veverka, CEO and Founder of Jumbo Interactive, commented: “We are very pleased with the growth that we have achieved this half, across…
Tabcorp Awarded Victoria 20 Year Digital Keno Licence
Sue van der Merwe, Managing Director of Lotteries & Keno, stated: “Tabcorp is pleased to continue its partnership with the Victorian Go…
New Hampshire Lottery Launches State-of-the-Art Mobile App
Concord, NH – The New Hampshire Lottery, one of the fastest-growing lotteries nationwide, has launched a state-of-the-art, new mobile app m…
Will Esports Betting Soon Be Legal In West Virginia?
Given the fragmented nature of gambling legislation across the United States, it is never going to be a case of a quick fix for esports bet…
North Carolina Lottery profits may renovate local high schools
North Carolina’s State Education Lottery has been raking in some big totals in recent years. Last year the lottery brought in more money th…
Mark William Bracken to serve as interim executive director of the Massachusetts Lottery as Michael Sweeney is departing
The executive director who has steered the Massachusetts Lottery through its most profitable years and pushed to modernize the agency is de…
IGT Signs Comprehensive 20-Year Contract Extension with Rhode Island Lottery
IGT to remain exclusive supplier of lottery, iLottery, instant ticket, and video lottery solutions and services through 2043; commits to 1…
COVID spike, snow dampened January lottery sales in Massachusetts
BOSTON (SHNS) – A post-holiday spike in COVID-19 cases, snow and the dearth of major jackpots conspired to drive down Lottery tickets sales…
Arizona Lottery marks 40th anniversary with giant Scratchers
The Arizona Lottery recently marked its 40th anniversary by unveiling a “big win” on a giant 30-foot Scratchers ticket in Downtown Phoenix…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Approves Bingo World, Rush Street for Sports Wagering
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February 24, 2022
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RFP: NEW YORK LOTTERY STRATEGIC MARKETING SERVICES PARTNER
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Request for Proposals - Proposals are due April 8, 2022 by 2:00pm (EDT)
Date of Issue: 0…
IGT Expands Instant Ticket Business in Germany via Contract with Lotto Baden-Württemberg
LONDON, Feb. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that its subsidiary, IGT Global…
Missouri: casino cities urge state authorities to crack down on "pre-reveal" gaming machines
As Missouri starts debating the legalization of sports betting this year, officials for Missouri’s 13 cities that have casinos called on We…
"The metaverse will change gambling from highly transactional and solitary to more entertainment-based and social"
Is there a more omnipresent conversation topic at the moment than the metaverse? Since the concept started gaining momentum last year, when…
Australia Illegal Gambling Sites Crackdown Sees 12 More Blocked
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) continues its efforts to remove unlicensed online betting operators from the count…
California voters lean toward legalizing sports betting in new poll
California voters are open to the idea of creating a legal market for betting on college and professional sports but fewer than half of tho…
Lottery corporation calls foul as ‘grey market’ gambling companies target British Columbia market
BCLC expects windfall from single-event betting but online gambling sites from other jurisdictions will cut into revenues
After the legal…
Cowboys, Texas Lottery team up to support Frisco ISD’s student mobility program
DALLAS (KDAF) — The Dallas Cowboys and Texas Lottery have teamed up to support Frisco Independent School District’s GO BABY GO student mobi…
Michigan Lottery had to cut off betting on 222, 2222 during Twosday boom
How did you celebrate Twosday?" A lot of Michiganders observed the unofficial holiday by trying their luck with a matching lottery ticket…
IWG and Loto-Québec Sign New Contract
Company will continue to Deliver InstantGames™ eInstants
Loto-Québec’s Multiplicateur Surprise Double Boni eInstants
Wednesday February 2…
Churchill Downs Inc. purchases Colonial Downs
Churchill Downs Inc. has reached an agreement to purchase “substantially all” of the assets owned by Peninsula Pacific Entertainment, inclu…
Delaware got off to a strong start for iGaming revenue to kick off 2022
The state had its second-best month ever in January, with real money online casino gaming revenue of $1,121,345.
The January figure was al…
Oklahoma takes another step toward sports betting at casinos House Bill 3008 passed out of Committee 6-4
Oklahoma took another step closer to allowing sports betting at casinos on tribal land.
House Bill 3008 passed out of Committee 6-4. Those…
The Kentucky Lottery Corp. says unregulated devices hurt lottery sales
The Kentucky Lottery Corp. says the gaming machines hurt lottery sales. In a November meeting of the interim committee on licensing and occ…
Online Casinos Coming to North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Slowly, the long-running dispute over legal guidelines for offering online gambling in another German state is coming to an end. Last week…
IGT Delivers Industry-Leading Technology to Missouri Lottery via Three-Year Extension
IGT Delivers Industry-Leading Technology to Missouri Lottery via Three-Year Extension
Company will expand Lottery's retailer base with 175…
Way2Go Consulting appointed by Lotterywest to Conduct Lottery Technology Vendor Research
Press Release
Way2Go Consulting appointed by Lotterywest to Conduct Lottery Technology Vendor Research
Dorchester, U.K. (February 21…
West Virginia HB 4826 to Classify Esports Betting as a Type of Sports Betting
IN SUMMARY:
A new bill in West Virginia might legalize esports betting in the state
House Bill 4826 seeks to categorize esports as prof…
INSPIRED LAUNCHES CATCH OF THE DAY, A FISHING-THEMED ONLINE & MOBILE SLOT GAME
INSPIRED LAUNCHES CATCH OF THE DAY, A FISHING-THEMED ONLINE & MOBILE SLOT GAME
21 February 2022 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Ins…
Proposed bill would allow lottery tickets to be sold out of special vending machines in Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A proposed legislative bill would allow lottery ticket vending machines in the state. Currently, Nebraska is one of…
Online legal status of sports betting in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico
Sports betting in Mexico is popular throughout the country including in Yucatan. The province shares the same overarching gambling laws as…
Oklahoma lawmakers wary of using new lottery profits to fund higher teacher pay
OKLAHOMA CITY — The state’s lottery may have had record-breaking profits last year, but there’s bipartisan agreement that it’s too soon to…
Casino Roundup: Crown Buyout, Wynn Leaseback and Sands Junk Rating
Crown Resorts accepted a $8.9 billion buyout bid from Blackstone, a private equity firm. Just days after the news, the Australian casino co…
West Virginia House passed bill would cut video lottery machine annual fee in half
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — State lawmakers are considering a 50% fee cut for those who hold Limited Video Lottery machine permits.
The House of D…
Gaming Went From COVID to Best Year in Industry History, says AGA
The American Gaming Association trumpeted the gambling industry’s continued comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic in a wide-ranging presentat…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s leading gaming operator, announces its 2021 results, its outlook for 2022 and its 2025 targets
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2021 revenue of €2.3 billion, up 10% compared with 20191 , based on an 11%1 increase in stakes to €19 billion - Growth i…
The WLA and EL celebrate 20 years of successful collaboration
The WLA and EL brought together 370 participants to celebrate 20 years of their annual iconic marketing event, normally held in London and…
Back to the Future! EL & WLA celebrate 20 years of lottery marketing success
With many decades of lottery marketing behind us, EL and WLA brought together 370 participants to celebrate 20 years of their annual…
EL Members come together to discuss lottery sector trends & learnings from the EL Report 2020
The first 2022 EL Data & Research webinar brought together participants to learn all about the trends and learnings from the EL R…
The ONCE Social Group supports the II Global Summit on Disability 2022
The ONCE Social Group supports the Global Summit on Disability that will be held virtually on February 16 and 17 to advance in the fulfil…