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GAMING REVENUE REPORT Nevada casinos set a record in ninth straight month of $1 billion
Nevada casinos set a record in November for the most consecutive months winning more than $1 billion from players, the Nevada Gaming Contro…
Retrospective of Gambling Regulations Worldwide for December 2021
Final Recap for 2021
The time has come for another insightful report on trends and tendencies from land-based and online industries from a…
Arkansas Racing Commission approves sports betting measure
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Arkansas Racing Commission approved a measure December 30 to allow mobile sports betting.
Right now, t…
Florida Lottery Celebrates Accomplishments Reached In 2021
Florida Lottery Celebrates Accomplishments Reached In 2021
POSTED ON DECEMBER 29, 2021
Unprecedented Education Milestones, Winner…
Nevada Gaming Control Board to intensify mask mandate enforcement in casinos
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As COVID-19 cases surge across the nation the Nevada Gaming Control Board has sent the following reminder to casinos ope…
Federal court ruling again backs state in casino revenue dispute with Senecas
A third federal court ruling supports New York State in its yearslong dispute with the Seneca Nation of Indians over hundreds of million of…
IN MEMORIAM: AGA CEO Statement on Passing of Senator Harry Reid
Press Release
DECEMBER 28, 2021
American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller issued the following statement on the pas…
Inspired announces expiration of warrants
NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspired" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider o…
Brazil: The next steps for the execution of the bidding for the concession of the São Paulo Lottery operation to the private sector will be the holding of a public hearing
São Paulo defines exclusivity and single lot model for state lottery operation
1/6/2022 | At its 28th meeting, held in December, the Counc…
IN MEMORIAM: Donald Edward Walsh
OBITUARY
Donald Edward Walsh
NOVEMBER 11, 1947 – DECEMBER 22, 2021
IN THE CARE OF
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Donal…
Luca Esposito assumes the duties of GLMS General Secretary parallel to role as WLA Executive Director
The global lottery community steps up its support for GLMS We are pleased to announce that the Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) w…
The Canadian Gaming Association announces appointment of new Chair
The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) has announced the appointment of llkim Hincer, Executive Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Ha…
$2.7 Billion In Prizes Given Away At Spain's Record-Breaking 'El Gordo' Christmas Lottery
People can queue for hours in the days running up to the lottery to snatch their €20 tickets from the most popular vendors. Some buy them f…
Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg discusses State Lottery's success during pandemic
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NY Mobile Sports Betting Launch Now Likely In Mid-January
For many months, New York state lawmakers have had their hopes set on a launch of statewide mobile sports betting happening by Super Bowl L…
Scientific Games Withdraws Offer to Acquire Remaining 19% Equity Interest in SciPlay
Company committed to de-levering and investing in becoming the leading cross-platform global game company
Company is focused on optimizing…
FanDuel CEO Amy Howe wants to persuade more women to participate in sports betting
A recent FanDuel ad features a character who appears often in commercials for sport-betting apps: a 20-something man staring nervously at h…
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis taps Julie Brown, Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary, to lead a newly created Gaming Control Commission
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday tapped Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Julie Brown to lead a newly created comm…
Ohio Gov. DeWine Signs Legislation to Legalize Sports Gambling
Ohio joins more than 30 states that have passed legislation since a 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down a federal ban on states…
RFP: Problem Gambling: Prevention, Education, Treatment and Workforce Development
Solicitation Center
Solicitation: 2022000374
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Problem Gambling: Prevention, Education, Treat…
Mannings featured in responsible gambling commercial
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RFP: State of Ohio #: 0A1328 | SRC#: 0000002376 | Lottery System Consultant Services
Subject: State of Ohio Procurement Opportunity | RFP#: 0A1328 | SRC#: 0000002376 | Lottery System Consultant Services
The Department o…
Judge to order mediation in Atlantic County lawsuit to stop new casino PILOT law
Judge to order mediation in Atlantic County lawsuit to stop new casino PILOT law
A Superior Court judge scheduled a conference with attorn…
Flutter enters contest to run national lottery via Italian takeover
Deal struck to buy Italian gambling company Sisal, one of four firms bidding for licence to run UK lottery
The Gambling Commission will de…
The World Lottery Association (WLA) has recertified the California Lottery with the highest certification level for its Responsible Gaming programs
CERTIFICATE OF ACCREDITATION Responsible Gaming Framework This is to certify that California Lottery has met the criteria for achieving Lev…
Flutter acquires Italian online gambling operator Sisal for €1.9bn Deal
Flutter acquires Italian online gambling operator Sisal for €1.9bn Deal will give Paddy Power owner greater foothold in fast-growing Italia…
Ocean Downs Casino receives sports wagering license from Lottery and Gaming Commission
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission issued a sports wagering license to the Ocean Downs Casino in Berlin on Friday, meaning…
RFI: New York Gaming Commission gets 30 responses for Downstate Casinos RFI
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The New York State Gaming Commission received 30 responses for the request for information (RFI) solicitation i…
NY Speaker-elect Adrienne Adams supports casino expansion at Aqueduct Racetrack
The next City Council speaker wants to roll the dice.
Queens Councilwoman Adrienne Adams — who secured the votes needed to become the lead…
Austrian Lotteries becomes RG certified for 5th time!
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has developed a…
Veikkaus Oy achieves 5th EL Responsible Gaming Certification!
Committed to addressing illegal gambling and related criminal activities while minimising any potential harm on society, EL has developed a…
Gambling legislation again before Alabama lawmakers in ’22 session
Lottery and casino legislation will again be introduced in Alabama’s upcoming legislative session — with the goal of getting the measure be…
Illinois college teams on the board as Pritzker signs law lifting betting ban on in-state schools
Sports betting was legalized in Illinois two years ago, but wagers on in-state teams had been prohibited.
For the first time since sports…
U.S. Dept of Justice sued to clarify federal law pertaining to online gaming and declare Trump-era opinion on Wire Act “contrary to law”
If a lawsuit that IGT and its US-based subsidiary filed last month against the Biden DOJ goes the way US gaming law attorneys expect, US on…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc. has named Suki Sandhu as its new Director of iGaming Product Development
17 December 2021 — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) has named Suki Sandhu as its new Director of iGaming Product De…
Ohio racinos join casinos in celebrating record-busting year
December is far from over, but Dayton-area racinos put up stronger numbers this year, and Ohio casinos hit record revenue numbers.
“We’ve…
ICE London 2022 has been postponed and new dates will be announced soon
ICE and iGB Affiliate London, which were scheduled to run on 1-3 February and 2-5 February 2022, will now take place at the ExCeL London in…
Disney Stock: CEO Bullish on Sports, Sports Betting, ESPN Futur
Disney Stock: CEO Bullish on Sports, Sports Betting, ESPN Future
The future of Walt Disney's (DIS) - Get Walt Disney Company Report ESPN h…
Wynn Resorts, Bally’s, other casino giants take first step in potential bid for gaming license in New York City
Major companies from Las Vegas aim to bet on the future of casinos in New York City. The Times Union reported that Wynn Resorts, Bally’s, L…
Gaming Commission OKs license for tribe to own, operate Palms
Gaming Commission OKs license for tribe to own, operate Palms
The Nevada Gaming Commission on Thursday unanimously approved licensing for…
Delaware igaming revenue up 75.5% year-on-year in November
Delaware’s online gaming revenue reached a year-high of $996,639 in November, up 7.2% from October’s figures.
US.- Online gambling revenue…
French iGaming turnover declines as growth stabilises
France’s iGaming sector saw its turnover reach €444m ($503m) for Q3 2021, signalling a return to pre-Covid levels after record-breaking per…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Approves Greenmount Station for Sports Wagering
For immediate release December 16, 2021 Contact: Carole Bober Gentry 410-230-8725 (office) 410-365-6384 (cell) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. …
Scientific Games and Western Canada Lottery Corporation Kick Off Single Game Sports Betting
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") and…
NeoGames Signs Agreement with Sisal Şans to Transform Gaming Experience in Turkey with Award-Winning Titles
NeoGames and Sisal Şans set to create exceptional customer experiences with an impressive portfolio of unique games
December 15, 2021 16:1…
City Council Lifts Ban On Sports Betting, Allows Sportsbooks At Or Near Chicago Stadiums
Chicago will lift its ban on sports betting, after the City Council on Wednesday approved a plan to allow sportsbooks to be set up in or n…
Gambling firm 888 to sell Bingo to focus on core business, U.S. ops
British gambling firm 888 Holdings Plc (888.L) said on Wednesday it would sell its Bingo business to a unit of UK-based Broadway Gaming Gro…
Scientific Games to Expand Connecticut Lottery’s Digital Player Engagement With New, Five-Year Contract
Company’s Second-chance Digital Promotions and CRM Solution Will Launch with Lottery’s 50th Anniversary Promotion
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RFP: AGLC soliciting proposals for retail sports betting
AGLC soliciting proposals for retail sports betting
St. Albert… Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis (AGLC) is welcoming bids from pr…
Jackpocket gains NJ online access for 2022 casino product
US lottery app Jackpocket has entered into New Jersey as it gains online market access for its forthcoming online casino product.
Schedul…
Jumbo Interactive Limited (ASX:JIN) today provided an update on its International Managed Services and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) operating segments
International Update
Jumbo Interactive Limited (ASX:JIN) today provided an update on its International Managed Services and Software-as-a-…
Malta, home to hundreds of betting sites, is a target of an international money laundering crackdown
One spring night in 2007, Joseph Borg and several colleagues from Malta’s tiny gaming commission stayed late at their office to listen to t…
Online gambling sites lose bid to access Swiss market - court
ZURICH, Dec 14 (Reuters) - A Swiss court has blocked requests by foreign online gambling operators to access the Swiss market, which gaming…
Florida gambling initiative legal fight dialed back
A political committee behind a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow casino gambling in North Florida on Saturday dropped an…
Danish gambling regulator Spillemyndigheden Order and action brought against Unibet (Denmark) Limited for breach of the Anti-Money Laundering Act
On 10 December 2021, the Danish Gambling Authority has brought action against Unibet (Denmark) Limited for breaching the rules on customer…
LATEST Videos from LOTTERY EXPO NASHVILLE 2021
Sunday, 12 December 2021 22:43
The 2021 Lottery Industry Hall of Fame Inductee Ceremony
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IGT Ahead of the Game - Advancing Responsibility
Advancing Responsibility
IGT maintains a long-standing commitment to player protection and strives to earn and maintain the trust of its…
Court ruling a wake-up call
Just when it appeared Florida was on its way to becoming a gambling mecca, a federal judge invalidated an agreement between the state and t…
Michigan Gaming Control Board warns of unregulated gambling sites
LANSING, Mich. — Michigan residents who place wagers on unregulated gaming sites may gamble on more than they expected and become victim…
Arkansas lottery pulls in $47.1M in November revenue, raises $7.2M for scholarships
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's total revenue in November rose by about $4 million, or 9%, over the same month a year ago to $47.1 milli…
Governor Hogan Celebrates the Launch of Sports Betting in Maryland
ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today visited Live! Casino & Hotel and Horseshoe Casino Baltimore to celebrate the official launch o…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming regulator, Required to Adopt New Safer Gambling Program
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch gaming regulator, is slapping a new warning label on all online gambling activity. In an announcement t…
Esports Entertainment Group Partnering with Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City for First Sanctioned Esports Skill-Based Wagering Event in New Jersey
Hoboken, New Jersey – December 10, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Esports Entertainment Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: GMBL) (NASDAQ: GMBLW) (or the “Compa…
Maryland Sports Betting Commences, State Makes History With Woman-Owned License
Maryland sports betting is officially underway, the first legal wager being placed at MGM National Harbor this afternoon, Dec. 9
After mon…
Illinois Sports Betting Handle Sets New Record at Over $800 Million
The state reported a record monthly handle of $840.4 million, up 40.9% from September’s $596.5 million. That also was 93.4% more than Octob…
European Lottery Association (EL) endorses Gift Responsibly Campaign
Every year NCPG and the International Centre for Youth Gambling Problems and High-Risk Behaviours at McGill University ask lotteries…
Ohio casinos, racinos break yearly gambling revenue record with a month to go
Gambling revenue in 2021 is $120 million ahead of the record set for all of 2019, reports Tuesday from the Ohio Casino Control and Lo…
Ohio General Assembly approves sports betting
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Amid a busy day for the Ohio General Assembly, both the House and Senate approved House Bill 29, which would legalize spor…
Connecticut has collected roughly $1.7 million during the first month of legalized online gaming and sports wagering.
Connecticut collected roughly $1.7 million during the first month of legalized online gaming and sports wagering, which was kicked off with…
Upping the ante: Ontario’s iGaming model will be industry game changer
The developments that occurred this past year in the regulation of gaming activities in Canada can only be described as “game-changing.”
P…
UK gamblers could be asked for payslips to stop unaffordable losses
Minister overseeing review indicates tougher regulation of gambling industry
Gambling firms could be forced to ask punters for payslips to…
Scientific Games Corporation will now provide its AToM™ cashless table game solution to operators around the globe after completing the acquisition of ACS’ PlayOn
Table-top debit solution offers convenience for both casino operators and table games players
LAS VEGAS – December 7, 2021 – Scientific…
A month after Oregon saw a sports betting handle record, the state saw a slight decrease in wagering activity in November
A month after Oregon saw a sports betting handle record, the state saw a slight decrease in wagering activity in November.
The state recor…
Minnesota Lottery Scoops Up Fun With The First Ever DIG DUG™ Instant Ticket
WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") extends congratulations to the Minnesota…
New York State Gaming Commission has provided an update on its sports betting regulations
The regulator published a new version of its regulations including some additions and deletions for the launch of mobile sports betting as…
Bullpen Parlay Acquisition Company Announces Closing of Initial Public Offering
Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Bullpen Parlay Acquisition Company - founded by two former FanDuel executives - has started trad…
Berks Co. Company Buying Live! Casino Philly Property as Part of $1.81B Deal
A spinoff of Penn National Gaming Inc. is acquiring three Live! Casino properties from Baltimore-based The Cordish Cos. for $1.81 billion…
New York City Casino Pitch Includes Cryptocurrency Trading Floor
Money manager Jason Ader will submit plans on Dec. 10 for a casino in the New York area that features what he said would be the world’s lar…
Remote Identity Verification For Cashless Wagering Accounts In Nevada
On Thursday, November 19th, 2021, the Gaming Control Board (“Board”) held a public workshop to discuss possible amendments to the Nevada Ga…
Maryland casinos hope to have sports betting in place this week
BALTIMORE —
It has been an up-and-down battle to bring sports gambling to Maryland, but it appears, by the end of this week, the first wag…
Chicago plans 2% tax on sports betting
If approved, the city tax would bring the total rate on gross revenues from sports betting in Chicago to 19%. Such revenues already are tax…
Nascar Enhances Sports Betting Program Heading Into The 2022 Season
Nascar is taking drastic steps entering the 2022 Cup Series season in order to maneuver itself as a national leader in sports betting.
Wit…
Maryland Casinos Generate $160.4 Million in Revenue During November
For immediate release
December 6, 2021
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@mar…
IWG Introduces InstantReplay™ Now eInstants can feature second chance prizes
IWG Introduces InstantReplay™
Now eInstants can feature second chance prizes
DATE TBC 2021: Instant Win Gaming (IWG), the leading supp…
Macau casinos to stop junkets at world's biggest gambling hub - Bernstein
HONG KONG, Dec 7 (Reuters) - Macau's gaming regulator has ordered junket operators in the world's largest gambling hub to stop offering cre…
INTRALOT announces +24.4% Revenue Growth and +82.5% EBITDA increase in 9M21 Financial Results
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“INTRALOT announces +24.4% Revenue Growth and +82.5% EBITDA increase in 9M21 Financial Results”
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Pollard Banknote Awarded Mobile App Development Contract By The Minnesota Lottery
Pollard Banknote Awarded Mobile App Development Contract By The Minnesota Lottery
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, December 1, 2021 /CNW/ – Pollard Ban…
AGA encourages Justice Dept. to go after makers of illegal gaming machines
The American Gaming Association is urging the federal government to target manufacturers of illegal gaming machines to help stymie unregula…
Ohio Democratic gubernatorial hopeful John Cranley, calls for lottery commission oversight of sports betting
Ohio Capital Journal) – Democratic gubernatorial hopeful John Cranley is calling on state lawmakers to abandon a sports betting measure tha…
Florida suspends sports gambling after federal court of appeals denies Seminole Tribe's emergency stay
The Tribe announced it would 'temporarily suspend operations' on the Hard Rock SportsBook mobile app on Saturday
Sports gambling is once a…
Launching the Women's Initiative in Lottery Leadership 2022 Mentorship Program
Congratulations to May Scheve Reardon, Executive Director, Missouri Lottery for taking the reigns of the Women's Initiative in Lottery Lead…
RFP: The Rhode Island Lottery ELECTRONIC JACKPOT SIGN
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IGT Reaffirms Responsible Gaming Leadership with World Lottery Association Certification
IGT Reaffirms Responsible Gaming Leadership with World Lottery Association Certification
Company's lottery operations recertified for WLA'…
Florida Lottery Achieves 'Striking' Success with Struck By Luck Featuring a Progressive Jackpot Game
WINNIPEG, MB, Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") congratulates the Florida Lottery on th…
China's lottery sales near 30 bln yuan in October
China's lottery ticket sales totaled 29.39 billion yuan (about 4.6 billion U.S. dollars) in October, down 4.3 percent year on year, data fr…
ARIZONA LOTTERY SETS NEW SALES, TRANSFERS AND COMMISSIONS RECORDS
Players in 2021 purchase more than $1.4 billion in tickets; Retailers earn $98.2 million!
– The audited numbers are in and the Arizona Lot…