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Chris Christie Joins American Gaming Association to Fight Prediction Markets
Chris Christie has joined the fight against sports prediction markets
Christie helped states win the right to legalize sports betting
C…
American Gaming Association Running Commercials Against Prediction Markets
The AGA has launched a campaign against prediction markets offering sports contracts
The AGA claims such platforms threaten sports integ…
Tres York, VP for Government Relations, AGA 'In 2026, we will continue the fight to protect the legal, state-regulated, and tribal gaming markets from illegal gambling"'
In 2025, the US gaming industry operated against a backdrop of sustained consumer participation and heightened regulatory attention. State-…
Spain's Christmas lottery spreads riches, brings cheer to wildfire-hit Leon
Spain's Christmas lottery has been welcomed as an "injection of hope" in the northwest of the country, where the jackpot handed out hundred…
New Jersey Lottery Turns 55
New Jersey Lottery Turns 55
Setting a Course for the Future
TRENTON (December 22, 2025) – Fifth-five years ago this month, Gov. William C…
China Lottery sales remain up for the year-to-date despite a slight dip in November
Sales remain up for the year-to-date despite a slight dip in November.
China.- Lottery ticket sales totalled CNY52.59bn (US$7.4bn) in Nove…
Bally’s chair eyes complete restructuring of Star, could dismantle corporate office
The chairman of US casino firm Bally’s Corp, Soo Kim, has flagged a possible dismantling of the entire corporate entity of Star Entertainme…
Kasia Cahill, Vice President, Lottery Product Management, Brightstar Lottery - The Payment Revolution That Will Redefine Lottery: From Cash to Connection
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Richard Bateson, Chief Executive Officer, Intralot Inc. -Lottery Starts with the Player, Not the Platform
Presented at LOTTERY EXPO 2025 Nashville, Tennessee
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Bally’s Owner Standard General Could Make Run at CNN
Report suggests a Warner Bros. Discovery investor reached out to Soo Kim about potentially acquiring that company’s cable networks, inclu…
Loto-Québec continues posting very good results -Halfway through fiscal 2025–2026
Montréal, December 17, 2025 — Loto-Québec posts results that meet its expectations after two quarters. For the period from April 1 to Sep…
Barrons: Predictions Markets Will Make the Stock Market Obsolete. Yes or No?
On any given Sunday, Americans flock to their couches to watch hours of football on TV. Wall Street trading floors are closed, but the Amer…
Senate confirms crypto expert Michael Selig as next CFTC chairman
The selection process for a new chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has finally come to a close after nearly a year of…
Greece blocks 11,000 illegal gambling sites, plans tougher enforcement
Greece’s gambling regulator has identified and blocked around 11,000 illegal gambling websites, as authorities prepare new legislation aime…
FBI Warns Consumers About Inherent Risks of Illegal Online Gambling
In an alert dated Wednesday, December 17, the FBI says “great odds come with high risk.” The domestic intelligence and security service of…
Gambling Commission updates legislation for UK operators
New rules boosting the UK Gambling Commission’s knowledge of operators and bringing the Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice in line wi…
DraftKings has announced the launch of DraftKings Predictions
DraftKings Predictions is a new standalone mobile app and web product that allows eligible customers to trade on real-world outcomes across…
KKCG voting interest in Allwyn-OPAP merger reduced
Some specific terms of the merger deal between Allwyn and OPAP have been amended, reducing the voting interest of the former’s parent compa…
Skilled gaming or illegal gambling? Colorado Springs & Pueblo facing lawsuit at the heart of it
Skilled gaming or illegal gambling, what's the difference?
"In today's day and age, looks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it is a duck, d…
Twitch Introduces Betting Advertisements in the United States
For years, Twitch was emphatic in a critical public attitude towards gambling-related content. The Amazon-owned streaming service barred c…
Brightstar Lottery Selected by Lotterywest to Deliver Industry-Leading Products Throughout Western Australia
Company wins long-term contract following competitive procurement
LONDON, Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL…
Jumbo partner Brightstar wins Lotterywest gaming and digital contract
Jumbo Interactive Limited (ASX: JIN) (Jumbo) refers to today’s announcement by Lotterywest that it has awarded a contract for the developme…
Indian Gaming Association calls for congressional action on prediction markets
Chairman David Bean says sports betting through prediction markets violates tribal, federal, and state laws.
US.- The Indian Gaming Asso…
Scientific Games Earns ISO 37001 Certification, Bolstering Industry Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Standards
ATLANTA, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games has earned the Anti-Bribery Management System certification: ISO 37001:2016, furthe…
Maine lawmakers move sweepstakes casino ban ahead of 2026 session
Dual-currency platforms addressed
Although Maine’s Second Regular Legislative Session will not begin until January 7, 2026, a Senate bill…
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The board of Norsk Tipping has appointed Trond Bentestuen as new CEO
Press release -December 17, 2025 08:45
Chairwoman Sylvia Brustad is very satisfied with the appointment.
- I am pleased that Trond Bent…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Player Loyalty Program Contract By The Oklahoma Lottery
Press Release
December 16, 2025
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, December 16, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“P…
National lottery of Luxembourg joins global sports monitoring
Luxembourg’s national lottery has joined the United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) coalition. Dating back to 1945, the Loterie N…
Reuters: Meta Made Billions of Dollars From Illegal Gambling Ads and Scams
An investigation by Reuters concludes that Facebook parent Meta has made billions of dollars from businesses, mostly in China, seeking to d…
Big jackpots push up Iowa Lottery sales
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December 16th, 2025
(Radio Iowa) – Iowa Lottery C-E-O Matt Strawn says sales have picked up as they head toward the midpoint of thei…
Veikkaus Parliament approved a new gambling law – the Finnish gambling market will be partially opened to competition
16.12.2025 13:45:41 | Veikkaus Oy | Press release
The Parliament has today approved the government's proposal for a new gambling act. Wit…
Georgia Lottery Corporation Supports Youth Gambling Awareness Through Gift Responsibly Campaign
ATLANTA (Dec. 11, 2025) – The Georgia Lottery Corporation announced today that it has joined the 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign as a Lotter…
Illinois Lottery reports sales of $308 million in October
The Illinois Lottery has generated sales of $308.6 million, and related prize expenses of $218.1 million in October down 2% from the previo…
Massachusetts asks judge to halt Kalshi’s sports-prediction market amid regulatory clash
Massachusetts officials urged a state judge on Tuesday to block prediction-markets operator Kalshi from offering sports-related contracts t…
Scientific Games Partnership with Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Will Drive Proceeds for Education
Arkansas Players to Benefit from Enhanced Digital Loyalty Program
ATLANTA, Dec. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games and the…
How Prediction Markets Turned the World Into a Casino
When it comes to what you can gamble on these days, all bets are off.
On prediction markets — platforms where people bet against each othe…
Danish lottery revenues exceeded €455m in 2024
Danish state lottery revenue grew for the 11th consecutive year according to the latest figures from the gambling regulator, Spillemyndighe…
DraftKings secures federal approvals as it prepares U.S. launch of prediction markets platform
DraftKings has received key federal approvals that move the company closer to launching its DraftKings Predictions platform in the United…
New Zealand iGaming bill advances with 2027 implementation track
New Zealand’s plan to introduce licensed online casino gambling is now tracking toward a 2027 start, with government papers indicating that…
Fox says it has no plans to re-enter sports betting, says CFO Steven Tomsic
Fox Corporation has no intention of re-entering the sports betting business, even as its presence in U.S. sports broadcasting gives it a st…
Sen. Joseph Addabbo says New York ready for ‘serious discussions’ on online casino legalization
New York state Sen. Joseph Addabbo Jr. said this week that the state is now positioned to begin “serious discussions” about legalizing onli…
India’s Supreme Court defers Online Gaming Law challenge to January
India’s Supreme Court on Thursday indicated that the constitutional challenge to the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Act (PROGA)…
Aristocrat’s NeoGames integration “going well”
Nearly 20 months after Aristocrat completed its acquisition of online gaming operator NeoGames for $962 million, a company executive said t…
With iLottery in works, Massachusetts Treasurer Goldberg opposes iGaming
BOSTON (SHNS) – It’s a sure bet Treasurer Deb Goldberg would not welcome internet gaming to Massachusetts.
Goldberg chairs the state Lotte…
Maine, Indiana Latest States To Target Sweepstakes Casinos
Bills Filed In Both States To Ban Sweeps
Attempts to ban sweepstakes casinos continue, as bills have been filed in both Maine and Indiana…
Illegal operators dominate Puerto Rico online gambling market, Yield Sec data says
Illegal online gambling operators control more than three quarters of Puerto Rico’s online gaming market, according to new Yield Sec data r…
Louisiana and Washington issue warnings on prediction markets
Regulators in Louisiana and Washington have released updated guidance clarifying that event-based prediction markets fall outside their leg…
Major prediction markets team up to form national trade group
While gaming trade groups shuffle around leadership, major prediction markets have banded together to form a new trade group.
Five fintech…
Fanatics no longer an American Gaming Association member
Fanatics followed FanDuel and DraftKings in announcing its entry into prediction markets. It has also followed them out of the American Gam…
WLA Play for Society: Share Your Support and Inspire Change
LAUSANNE, Switzerland (December 9, 2025) – The World Lottery Association is calling on our community to share videos and photos that illust…
Powerball® jackpot snowballs to $930 million
One of the year’s largest jackpots on the line in tonight’s drawing!
JOHNSTON, Iowa (Dec. 10, 2025) – Powerball® is on track to deliver t…
Brightstar Lottery Announces Launch of its Patented Cash Pop Game with Pennsylvania Lottery
Award winning draw game now available with 17 U.S. Lotteries
LONDON, Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("B…
EQL GAMES announces partnership with LOTTOPLAY STUDIO founded NEOGAMES executive Hili Shakked
LOUISVILLE, KY – December 10, 2025 – EQL Games is proud to announce a new studio partnership with Lottoplay, a premier content provider in…
Fennica Gaming expands into Québec, Canada with the launch of its games
Fennica Gaming is proud to announce the successful launch of its online casino games in Québec, Canada on Loto-Québec’s digital casino offe…
Veikkaus held change negotiations in October-November 2025, affecting 75 employees in three different functions.
The negotiations and related discussions have now been completed. The change is due to Veikkaus’ preparation for the new gambling system th…
Introducing Dylan Slaney - Aristocrat Interactive’s new CEO
We’re excited to welcome Dylan Slaney as the new CEO of Aristocrat Interactive.
With extensive global leadership experience in the iGam…
Allwyn welcomes Tatiana Jouanneau as new global brand lead
Allwyn’s international arm has confirmed it will appoint Tatiana Jouanneau as its new Group Chief Brand Officer starting 1 January 2026.
S…
Michigan Gov. Whitmer Announces Joe Froehlich as Acting Lottery Commissioner
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December 8, 2025
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Joe Froehlich as Acting Lottery Commiss…
New York Officially Bans Sweepstakes Casinos, Sportsbooks
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Senate Bill 5935 into law on Friday, legislation that takes immediate effect and makes it illegal in the state to…
Governor Abbott doesn't support changing the Texas Constitution to legalize casino gambling, "I'm not there yet."
Efforts to legalize casino gambling in Texas have failed in recent legislative sessions, but the industry isn't giving up.
In an intervie…
Mark Michalko: Lottery is not a kid’s game
Here at the N.C. Education Lottery, we know that our scratch-off tickets make popular gifts during the holiday season. They are fun stockin…
Ireland’s online casino market set to hit €2.5bn, total gambling revenue reaches €2.57bn in 2025
Ireland’s online casino market is experiencing rapid growth, driven by mobile gaming and changing player habits. New data indicates digital…
Dutch regulator allocates almost €2m to new national alliance against gambling harm
Dutch regulator allocates almost €2m million in funding to establish a new national cooperation platform aimed at detecting gambling harm e…
India’s online gaming sector reels as new law bans all money-based games: Legal expert
India’s online gaming industry is facing widespread disruption after a new federal law imposed a blanket ban on all real-money games, a mo…
What’s Behind Record iCasino Numbers? The Answers May Surprise
In October, Michigan set an iCasino revenue record for the state, with the online casinos there hauling in $278.5 million.
In October, Pen…
Maryland’s casinos earn $158M in November, contribute $68.5M to state
Maryland’s six casinos generated $158 million in gaming revenue last month and contributed $68.5 million to Maryland, according to Maryland…
Loto-Québec Just Greenlit New Casino-Style Gaming Hall
Loto-Québec announces the fourth gaming hall for the province, this one to be located in Saguenay, north of Quebec City
Saguenay gamin…
If ‘skill games’ cannot be banned, Harrisburg must act to regulate and tax | Editorial
Despite years of bipartisan insistence that action is just around the corner, state leaders have yet to agree on a plan to regulate and tax…
Florida Bill Cracks Down on All Online Casino Sites, Including Sweeps and Social Casinos
A bill in Florida would ban all sweepstakes casinos from operating in the state, which could include online casinos not run by the Semino…
Virginia Lottery Director Khalid R. Jones appointed as Mega Millions Lead Director
RICHMOND, Va. (December 2, 2025) – The Mega Millions Consortium has announced the selection of Virginia Lottery Director Khalid R. Jones as…
Gov. Kemp: Georgia Lottery reaches over $30 billion for education
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced today that the Georgia Lottery Corporation (GLC) has surpassed $30 billion raised for education in the sta…
AGEM Index declines in November while maintaining year-over-year growth
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Index slipped 1.5% to 1,907.61 in November 2025, trailing the Dow Jones Industrial…
Connecticut hits KalshiEX LLC, Robinhood Derivatives, LLC and Crypto.com with cease-and-desist orders
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Department of Consumer Protection Gaming Division issued cease-and-desist orders to three platforms conducting unlic…
Rhode Island Lottery increases sales by 5% in October
The Rhode Island Lottery increased its sales by 5% in October 2025, reaching a total of $26.2 million, driven primarily by strong instant w…
Iowa Lottery at 40: Scratching off $6.1B in prizes since 1985
Matt Strawn, CEO, Iowa Lottery
Sales of the first Iowa Lottery tickets began in 1985 with a kickoff celebration at the Iowa State Fair…
Michigan Gaming Control Board to review casino, iGaming and betting rules in Detroit
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) will hold a regular public meeting on December 9 to review regulatory matters tied to casino gamb…
Scientific Games Brings Thrill of Action-Packed Universal Pictures' FAST & FURIOUS Film Franchise to Omnichannel Lottery Games
"Winning is Winning" with FAST & FURIOUS-Themed Games Available to U.S. and Canadian Lotteries
ATLANTA, Dec. 4, 2025 /PRNewswi…
Florida targets non-tribal gambling through two-bill enforcement plan
Florida’s legislature is pursuing a two-track enforcement strategy with House Bills 591 and 189, measures that update the state’s gambling…
New Hampshire gaming revenue tops $107 million in third quarter 2025
New Hampshire’s third quarter sports betting revenue marked a turning point for the sports wagering economy, with a record $90.9 million in…
Fennica Gaming's Online Casino Games Launched at Svenska Spel Sport & Casino
Fennica Gaming has successfully launched its online casino games with Svenska Spel Sport & Casino. With this launch Fennica Gaming comp…
The NFL is Keeping Its Distance from Prediction Markets - For Now
The NFL is hell-bent on protecting "The Shield” at all times and isn’t about to let the current legal and regulatory uncertainty surroundin…
CNBC to incorporate Kalshi prediction markets into its editorial coverage
Kalshi has agreed an exclusive partnership to incorporate real-time prediction data into CNBC’s editorial coverage across its TV, digital a…
Brightstar Lottery PLC Announces Successful Pricing of $750,000,000 of Senior Secured Notes Due 2033 and Notice of Redemption of All of Its 6.25% Senior Secured Notes Due 2027
LONDON, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE:BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced the successful pricing of $750,000,000 5.7…
Governor Ferguson appoints Brian Bennett as Director of Washington’s Lottery
UPDATE: Note from Joshua Johnston, Washington's Lottery director
December 1,2025
Friends, After nearly 8 years, the last 3 as…
The Maryland Lottery and EQL Games to introduce the world famous Harlem Globetrotters to its players
The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters and lottery vendor EQL Games today formally announced a joint partnership to identify and launch s…
Georgia Lottery raises $30B for education since its start
ATLANTA, Ga. — Since it was established in 1993, the Georgia Lottery Corporation has donated proceeds from the state’s various lotteries to…
Oregon Lottery Transfers $887 Million Back to State
News Release from Oregon Lottery Posted on FlashAlert: December 3rd, 2025 9:37 AM
Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery returns more than…
DC Lottery Joins Gift Responsibly Campaign to Raise Awareness About Youth Gambling Risks
DC Lottery Joins Gift Responsibly Campaign to Raise Awareness About Youth Gambling Risks
WASHINGTON, DC—The DC Lottery will participate…
Strategic partnership: GKL opts for complete solution from adesso
Press release
Strategic partnership: GKL opts for complete solution from adesso
15-year partnership for introducing a new lottery syst…
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Finland Confirms Dual-License Model and Supplier Licensing Ahead of 2027 Market Opening
The proposal brings forth a mandatory B2B licensing regime that will fundamentally change the supply chain dynamics within the Finnish mark…
Google has banned most online horse racing betting advertisements in the U.S., but licensed operators can still advertise
Effective December 1, 2025, Google updated its "Gambling and games" policy for campaigns targeting the United States. The new rules specifi…
UK regulator fines Betfred $1.10 million for social responsibility and AML failures
The UK Gambling Commission has fined bookmaker Betfred £825,000 ($1.10 million) for social responsibility and anti-money laundering (AML) f…
Kalshi Becomes CNN’s Official Prediction Market Partner After Raising $1B
Prediction markets platform Kalshi has secured a major media breakthrough after signing a partnership with CNN, making the company the netw…
Is News + Prediction Markets ‘New’ Media? Or Just Sports Betting-Style Partnership?
The “new” media kinda looks a lot like the old “new” media.
I’ve been doing this job long enough to remember when it was newsworthy for th…