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CEO Roundtable Discussion with the Double Platinum Industry Leaders- Moderator: Rebecca Paul, President & CEO, Tennessee Lottery &…
Pressure grows to ban betting on the Lotto
Irish bookies have been taking bets on National Lottery draws for 30 years, but a new bill proposes to outlaw such activities
On an episod…
The Seminoles’ bid for a stay on sports betting ruling is denied, but their app was still taking wagers
A federal district judge Wednesday night rejected the Seminole Tribe’s request for a stay of a Monday ruling that invalidates the agreement…
Ladbrokes Coral Bilked Out of £600K by UK Gang Using Laminated Banknotes
Four UK men who admitted scamming betting shops out of £600,000 (US $800,000) using laminated banknotes have been handed prison sentences o…
North Dakota is now among the states offering regulated sports wagering, joining 28 other states and Washington, DC.
The American Gaming Association (AGA) lists North Dakota among the live and legal states. But local media reports indicate bettors there wi…
Tab NZ turnover holds firm despite Covid-19 pressures
AB New Zealand (TAB NZ) provides the second monthly trading update for the 2021/2022 financial year, with the results and highlights for Se…
Lottery operator IGT sues U.S. Justice Department over ambiguity on Wire Act
Lottery operator IGT sues U.S. Justice Department over ambiguity on Wire Act
November 26, 2021 5:03 am
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New York Bill May Open Door for Online Horse Racing Bets, Betting Kiosks at Arenas
A new bill in New York is proposing to include horse racing as part of online sports betting
The new bill is also proposing to allow sel…
Intralot Brasil introduces digital wallet for Keno Online
Intralot Brasil introduces digital wallet for Keno Online As a way to ensure more flexibility to Keno players through Loteria Mineira, Intr…
German State of Thuringia Seeks iGaming Monopoly
A small state in Germany has big ambitions for its iGaming market. Thuringia, home to around 2.1 million inhabitants, is putting forward le…
Camelot announces highest-ever first-half National Lottery sales, fuelled by Lotto and Tokyo 2020
CAMELOT ANNOUNCES HIGHEST-EVER FIRST-HALF NATIONAL LOTTERY SALES, FUELLED BY LOTTO AND TOKYO 2020
– SALES UP ACROSS THE BOARD, WITH LO…
Hong Kong Jockey Club announce appointment of new executive director, charities and community
The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced today (21 November) that Dr Gabriel Leung will join the Club on 18 July 2022 as Executive Director, Cha…
EL debates the Digital Services Act. New tools to enhance the fight against illegal online gambling
The upcoming Digital Services Act (DSA) as proposed by the European Commission aims to create a safer digital space in which the fundamenta…
OPAP Launches Inspireds Award Winning Virtuals Online
OPAP LAUNCHES INSPIRED’S AWARD-WINNING VIRTUALS ONLINE
November 22, 2021 - Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired”) (NASDAQ: INSE) is…
IWG and the Michigan Lottery Sign Contract Extension to July 2026
IWGs Michigan Lottery Cash Drop eInstant
Monday 22nd November 2021: Instant Win Gaming (IWG), the leading supplier of digital eInstants to…
IGT Discover an Ever-Expanding Library of Hit Games
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Inside Scientific Games' Sideplay Digital Game Studio
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By Konstantinos Koutsias, VP Sales, Intralot 'A Brave New Game'
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EXCLUSIVE Q&A WITH RHYDIAN FISHER, CEO OF IWG
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Michigan sets new records in iGaming revenue and sports betting handle in October
Internet gaming and online sports betting operators in Michigan reported $134 million in combined total gross receipts for October, the Mic…
12 States Face Various Paths To Sports Betting Legalization In 2022
Twelve of 18 states where sports betting is now illegal look likely to vote on the issue in 2022, if not before. But the path to legalizat…
Nebraska regulations for future casinos now released; companies to pay $1M license fee
Preliminary regulations for future casinos at Nebraska horse tracks have now been released. The Nebraska Racing and Gaming Commission relea…
Jackpocket Lottery App Opens Second Headquarters in Santa Barbara's Tech Sector
Lottery App Hiring for 15 Key Roles Following $120M Series D
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., Nov. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpocket, the leading…
KY Lottery sees highest Q1 sales in history
Kentucky Lottery sees highest Q1 sales in its 33-year history iLottery platform also breaking records In today's meeting of the Kentucky L…
Arkansas Regulators Want Unique Revenue Rule on Interactive Sportsbooks
The Arkansas Racing Commission (ARC) oversees all gaming in the Razorback State. But since commercial gambling was only legalized in 2018…
Kentucky Lottery sees highest Q1 sales in history
Kentucky Lottery sees highest Q1 sales in its 33-year history iLottery platform also breaking records In today's meeting of the Kentucky L…
The UKGC Seeks Public Input on Its Policies and Procedures
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) launched a consultation today, asking for input on its licensing and compliance policies. The consultatio…
Chicago Reveals Details on Billion-Dollar Casino Bids, Presentations Set for Dec. 16
The companies behind the five proposals for Chicago’s casino-resort project will get a chance to present their plans to the public on Dec…
Pennsylvania's sports betting handle reaches new high via 47% growth, hits $10B lifetime mark
Pennsylvania’s online and retail sportsbooks celebrated the third anniversary of legal sports betting in the state by handling more wagers…
Five Casinos Prepare to Launch Sports Wagering After SWARC Awards Licenses
For immediate release November 18, 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. F…
New Horizons Pre-Conference Event - Responsible Marketing: Establishing ‘Guardrails’ for Safer Play
December 1, 2021 9AM – 10AM PST
Responsible Marketing: Establishing ‘Guardrails’ for Safer Play
Guardrails are put in place to keep peopl…
INSPIRED LAUNCHES TWO NEW EXCITING VIRTUAL GAMES WITH EUROBET IN ITALY: PENALTY SHOOT OUT AND MARBLE RACING
INSPIRED LAUNCHES TWO NEW EXCITING VIRTUAL GAMES WITH EUROBET IN ITALY: PENALTY SHOOT OUT AND MARBLE RACING
November 18, 2021—Inspired…
IGT Plans to Spin Off Digital and Betting Division Within 12 Months
IGT plans to spin off the division into a separate entity within the next year
The supplier is yet to decide whether to take the spun-of…
International Game Technology PLC Hosting 2021 Investor Day
International Game Technology PLC Hosting 2021 Investor Day Today
DOWNLOAD(OPENS IN NEW WINDOW)PDF Commits to Compelling 2025 Growth Objec…
FOR 17TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR TENNESSEE LOTTERY’S ANNUAL COMPTROLLER AUDIT CONTAINS NO FINDINGS
NEWS UPDATE November 16, 2021
FOR 17TH CONSECUTIVE YEAR TENNESSEE LOTTERY’S ANNUAL COMPTROLLER AUDIT CONTAINS NO FINDINGS
NASHVIL…
Inspired Signs Multi-Market Online Virtual Sports Contract with Novibet
INSPIRED SIGNS MULTI-MARKET ONLINE VIRTUAL SPORTS CONTRACT WITH NOVIBET
Virtual Plug & Play™ launches with Novibet in Greece
New…
Nevada: former judge Jennifer Togliatti to become first woman to chair the Gaming Commission this week
Jennifer Togliatti is set to head the Nevada Gaming Commission in a meeting this Thursday, becoming the first woman to chair the five-membe…
Mobile sports betting could come to Arkansas under proposed rule change
Mobile sports betting could come to Arkansas thanks to a proposed rule change. According to Scott Hardin, an official with the Arkansas Rac…
The Rhode Island Lottery paid $301.8 million to the State’s General Fund for the year ended June 30, 2021
The Rhode Island Lottery paid $301.8 million to the State’s General Fund for the year ended June 30, 2021, representing the Lottery’s net i…
"ALL POLITICS ARE LOCAL” …EXCEPT WHEN THEY’RE NATIONAL
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Money continues pouring into gambling initiatives
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (News Service of Florida) — Two companies last month poured more than $22.7 million into separate ballot initiatives aime…
Aristocrat completes US$965 million fundraising exercise for Playtech bid
Australian slot machine giant Aristocrat Leisure Ltd says it has now raised a combined AU$1.3 billion (US$965 million) towards its proposed…
Wynn Resorts terminates merger, listing of online gaming business
Wynn Resorts has announced the termination of a previously planned merger between its online gaming arm, Wynn Interactive Ltd, and Austerli…
Mississippi Lottery Corporation Reaches $1 Billion in Gross Sales
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) surpassed the $1 billion mark in gross sales last week, achieving this milestone…
RFI KENTUCKY LOTTERY CORPORATION MAJOR LOTTERY SOLUTIONS
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Request for Information No.: KL-22-009
Date Issued: November 11, 2021
Goods or Services: MAJOR LOTTERY SOLUT…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery revenue grows by 8%; scholarship proceeds shrink
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's October revenue increased by about 8% over a year ago, but the amount raised for college scholarships dr…
Sen. Addabbo: New York Online Sports Betting on Pace for NFL Playoff Launch
Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr., one of the leading proponents for New York online sports betting, said the state is on pace to take its first b…
US companies warned against investing in Cambodia’s casino and financial sectors on trafficking, money laundering concerns
The US Department of State, US Department of the Treasury and US Department of Commerce have issued a joint advisory cautioning American co…
Matt Maddox to depart Wynn Resorts in 2022, Craig Billings named new CEO
Matt Maddox has announced plans to step down as Wynn Resorts CEO in 2022, to be replaced by current Wynn Interactive CEO Craig Billings.
M…
Disney CEO says sports-betting pursuits 'will have no impact' on the family-centric brand because of shifting attitudes toward gambling
Disney was worried about brand damage that could arise from the media giant's move into sports gambling, Disney CEO Bob Chapek told investo…
IWG Signs eInstant Contract With LEIA
IWG Signs eInstant Contract With LEIA
Company to supply its InstantGames™ to five lotteries;
Danske Lotteri Spil, Française des Jeux, Nor…
Entain boss says U.S. JV played role in sinking $22 bln DraftKings deal talks
Nov 10 (Reuters) - Entain's (ENT.L) U.S. online sportsbook venture BetMGM was one of the reasons why DraftKings' (DKNG.O) $22 billion offe…
Pollard Banknote Reports 3rd Quarter Financial Results
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WINNIPEG, MB, Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard") today rel…
Scientific Games Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
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Consolidated Revenue From Continuing Operations of $539 Million Up 25% Year Over Year, Combined Rev…
Lottery App Jackpocket Raises $120M Series D Funding To Lead Future of Mobile Gaming
Apps that let people do virtually what they would have previously had to carry out in person have seen a boom in the last 20 months of pand…
International Game Technology PLC Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
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- Third quarter consolidated revenue up 21% to $984 million, propelled by double-digit growth across…
IGT Appoints Gil Rotem as President of iGaming
Top iGaming executive previously held leadership roles at 888.com and bet365
LONDON, Nov. 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Techn…
THE POWER OF SOCIAL MEDIA
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MUSL NEWS 'VIRTUAL PLANNING LEADS TO BIG ACTION'
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PGRI LOTTERY INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME
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AGEM Index hits an all-time high of 1,077 points in October
After rising 31.17 points or 3% from September, the index reached a record 1,077.92 points. Compared to 2020, the index has more than doubl…
The AGA announces Jim Allen as its new Chairman
The American Gaming Association (AGA) has announced its next Chairman, Hard Rock International Chairman and Seminole Gaming CEO, Jim Allen…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Approves Five Sports Wagering Operators
Commission approves 5 sports-wagering operators; licenses still pending
5 casinos continue to wait for sports wagering license awards
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Ohio sports betting: Sen. President says lawmakers are close to a deal
Bill HB 29
The main issue of the debate has come down to deciding on which establishments are allowed to host sportsbooks, with a proposed…
Inspired Signs Online Virtual Sports Contract With Mozzart
Virtual Plug & Play™ to launch throughout Eastern Europe
NEW YORK, Nov. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. ("Inspire…
New Jersey voters reject college sports betting
Residents have voted “no” to allow betting on college teams or teams from other states whose games are played in New Jersey.
US.- New Jers…
Gopher explores £3bn counterbid for gambling software group Playtech
An investment vehicle which began building a stake in the London-listed gambling software group Playtech earlier this year is weighing plan…
Seminoles try to block rival gambling proposals
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – After nailing down a deal that gave it control over sports betting in the state, the Seminole Tribe is trying to clinch…
New Florida Lottery Holiday-Themed Scratch-Off Games Are Here To 'Sleigh'
MIAMI (CBSMiami) — Florida Lottery scratch-off tickets are always a popular gift for the holidays and now there are some new scratch-off ga…
BCLC Eclipses $25-Million Mark in Single-Event Sports Bets on PlayNow.com
BCLC Eclipses $25-Million Mark in Single-Event Sports Bets on PlayNow.com
Vancouver, B.C., November 1, 2021 — British Columbians have plac…
IGT Signs iGaming Content Distribution Agreement with Yggdrasil Gaming for U.S. and Canada
IGT Signs iGaming Content Distribution Agreement with Yggdrasil Gaming for U.S. and Canada
IGT fortifies PlayCasino game library for U.S…
IGT PlaySports Expands Market Opportunities in Puerto Rico as WinIn's Sports Betting Technology and Services Provider
IGT PlaySports Expands Market Opportunities in Puerto Rico as WinIn's Sports Betting Technology and Services Provider
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Sports gambling begins in Louisiana, just in time for the Saints v. Bucs game
NEW ORLEANS — For the first time in Louisiana state history, you can now legally bet on sports at public land casinos. In total, four Louis…
DraftKings, FanDuel Reportedly Bidding for The Athletic
DraftKings (NASDAQ:DKNG) and rival FanDuel are among the companies reportedly bidding for The Athletic after talks with other media outlets…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES RECOGNIZES MACQUARIE CAPITAL AND OAKTOWER PARTNERSHIP FOR WORK ON DIVESTITURE OF LOTTERY BUSINESS
LAS VEGAS – November 1, 2021 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) acknowledges with gratitud…
IGT Gains Exclusive Omnichannel Lottery Licensing Rights to Marilyn Monroe
IGT Gains Exclusive Omnichannel Lottery Licensing Rights to Marilyn Monroe
The Company has signed a multi-year agreement with Authentic Br…
Lottery.com Closes SPAC Deal, Debuts on Nasdaq Monday
AutoLotto, which does business as Lottery.com, has closed its merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Trident Acquisitions C…
Swedish Government confirms end to temporary gambling restrictions
Sweden’s temporary gambling restrictions will end on 14 November, the Government has confirmed.
The Nordic country’s Ministry of Finance h…
Svenska Spel posts 7% rise in revenue for Q3 2021 as business returns to normal
Svenska Spel has taken in nearly SEK 2bn ($232m) for the third quarter of 2021 as all operations are up and running again for the first tim…
BCLC names Dan Beebe as interim chief operating officer
Effective November 1, 2021, BCLC’s Dan Beebe will assume the role of Interim Chief Operating Officer (COO), replacing Brad Desmarais, who a…
Virginia Lottery online play surpasses one billion won by players
It was a little more than a year ago – July 1, 2021, to be exact – that the Virginia Lottery first began offering some of its games online…
WHAT IS THE METAVERSE, AND DO I HAVE TO CARE?
WHAT IS THE METAVERSE, AND DO I HAVE TO CARE?
One part definition, one part aspiration, one part hype
In recent months you may have heard…
Meta Vs. Roblox: The Battle Of The Metaverse Stocks
Investment Thesis
Meta Platforms, Inc. (FB) was rebranded as Meta Platforms, Inc. on 28 October as Mark Zuckerberg & Co. looks to the…
Metaverse Is Going Full Throttle But Meta's Top VR Expert Is Weary
The seasoned programmer behind titles like Wolfenstein, DOOM, and Quake muses on how this task isn't a single-player game.
Three days ago…
Fortnite Is Shutting Down In China November 15
It's unclear whether this is part of the country's crackdown on gaming
Fortnite China, known as Fortress Night in the Chinese translation…
Cordish CEO wary of competing against the likes of Facebook and Google
David Cordish, the legendary 81-year-old CEO of the century-old Maryland-based family gaming business The Cordish Companies, suggested at t…
Industry Sees Possibility of 2022 Launch for Ontario’s iGaming and Online Sports Betting Market
The rough schedule for the iGaming market was that it would be up and running in December 2021, but recent comments and announcements cast…
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday lifted the curtain on new brand identity for the Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority
New Gaming Regulations to Protect Interest of Operators, Players’ – Agency Boss
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu on Friday lifted the curtain o…
Seminole Tribe, Vegas casinos involved in high stakes battle over Florida gambling
ORLANDO, Fla. —
When Florida voters passed Amendment three in 2018, they may have thought they put the brakes on expanded gambling. Howev…