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Lottery.com names Katie Lever Chief Legal Officer
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Lottery.com, a leading platform that allows its users to play the lottery online, announced today that Katie Lever has b…
Online Gambling Allowed in Netherlands, About 40 Companies to Apply for Licence
According to broadcaster NOS, around 40 gambling companies are expected to apply for a licence to offer online betting and other games from…
UK Gambling Commission Pinpoints Three-Year Strategy to Improve Industry
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has laid out its three-year corporate strategy that is designed to improve oversight of the country’s eve…
Ohio sports gambling bill due in weeks, in second try at Statehouse
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — A second sports gambling bill for Ohio is expected in the state's Senate committees in as little as two weeks, as l…
Despite Delaware March Sports Betting Handle Dips, Revenue Up
Delaware saw a slight downturn in March on total handle, but saw a big increase in revenue, according to official figures released Friday b…
Morocco: MDJS launches Nt7arko Celebrity for the promotion of sports practice
The Moroccan Games and Sports (MDJS) recently launched “Nt7arko Celebrity”, the latest addition to the Nt7arko program for the promotion of…
Georgia Sports Betting Bill Dies as House Adjourns
Legal Online Sports Betting
Georgia lawmakers adjourned their 2021 legislative session without voting on sports betting legislation, aga…
International Game Technology PLC Releases Notice of 2021 Annual General Meeting and 2020 Annual Report and Accounts
LONDON, April 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced the release of its Notice of the 2021…
Highlights from BCLC’s ninth-annual New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference 2021: Player Health Reboot: Resetting the Future
More than 320 attendees gathered virtually for BCLC’s ninth-annual New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Conference on March 9 and 10, 2021…
NCPG Releases Comprehensive Study of Public Attitudes About Gambling
NCPG Releases Comprehensive Study of Public Attitudes
About Gambling
NGAGE Survey 1.0 Includes New National and State Detailed Reports
F…
FLORIDA LOTTERY Announces it has Sent $39 Billion Back into State Educational Enhancement Trust
The Florida Lottery (Lottery) announced this week that it has reached $39 billion in contributions to the state’s Educational Enhancement T…
Massachusetts February sales of $420.8 million were up $3.6 million over February 2020 sales
BOSTON (SHNS) – From July 2020 through February 2021, eight pandemic-filled months, the Massachusetts Lottery sold $3.78 billion worth of i…
OPAP Annual Financial Results 2020
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names iGaming Innovator Joe Bunevith as Director of Client Solutions
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names iGaming Innovator Joe Bunevith as Director of Client Solutions
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (March 31…
Pollard Banknote Welcomes Shannon DeHaven As Vice President Of Digital Engagement
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 31, 2021 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX:PBL) (“Pollard Banknote”) is very pleased to announce that Sha…
Nebraska cities ask lawmakers to allow mobile keno to compete with casinos
Nebraska cities that reap millions of dollars in tax revenue from keno bets asked the state's lawmakers Monday to let people play the game…
15 years of fun raises $8 billion for education in North Carolina
DATE: MARCH 29, 2021
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
CELL: (919) 650-9409
15 years of fun raises $8 billion for education in North Carolina
R…
Biggest Instant Game in Rhode Island Lottery History
For Immediate Release
Contact: Nicole Mineau
Biggest Instant Game in Rhode Island Lottery History
Not an April Fool’s Joke
Cranston…
Entain records profit as online gaming jumps during pandemic
Entain committed to paying out dividend once uncertainty clears
Entain (LON:ENT), owner of Ladbrokes and Party Poker, made a profit in 202…
The Kentucky Lottery Corporation has been named as one of the Best Places to Work in Kentucky
NEWS RELEASE
March 29, 2021
For More Inform…
Scientific Games Launches Lottery Instant Game Sales In Grocery Checkout Line With Kentucky Lottery, Kroger And Blackhawk
Scientific Games Launches Lottery Instant Game Sales In Grocery Checkout Line With Kentucky Lottery, Kroger And Blackhawk First in Indus…
The Maryland Stadium Authority is advocating lawmakers to give the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens a bigger piece of the sports-betting action
ANNAPOLIS, Md. —
The Maryland Stadium Authority is advocating lawmakers to give the Baltimore Orioles and Ravens a bigger piece of the sp…
DraftKings to Buy Brent Musburger’s Gambling Media Company
DraftKings is purchasing Vegas Sports Information Network, the gambling media company co-founded by famed sportscaster Brent Musburger, in…
SPAIN: MONDRAGON Corporation and ONCE Social Group join forces to promote training, employment and technology
MONDRAGON Corporation and ONCE Social Group join forces to promote training, employment and technology
These areas will work together with…
Dover Downs owner Bally’s agrees to buy UK online gaming company for $2.7 billion
Dover Downs owner Bally’s Corporation and UK-based Gamesys Group plc announced that they had reached an agreement in principle calling for…
Problem gambling among young adults may grow, report warns
It’s not a coincidence that Problem Gambling Awareness Month occurs during one of the biggest sports wagering opportunities of the year — t…
Warning labels for online gambling 'ineffective and too difficult to find' new study concludes
The manner that UK online gambling operators present information about the risk of play, required by the industry regulator, is 'ineffectiv…
Intel is Developing a Real-Time Language Filter for Online Games
Intel is Developing a Real-Time Language Filter for Online Games
Intel is developing a new voice AI tool to filter out offensive and abusi…
UK Gambling Commission Issues Online Casino Operator £6M Fine
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has fined online casino and sportsbook operator Casumo £6 million (US$8.28 million) for social responsibi…
Sports Betting Bill Amended in Canada to Protect Racing
Under the new legislation, fixed odds wagering on horse racing will not be permitted.
With an unanimous vote March 25, the Standing Commit…
Debate over new Maryland sports gambling industry enters final stages
As the Maryland General Assembly enters its final stretch, lawmakers are still working out the details of a new sports gambling indu…
Spectacle Entertainment Fined $530K by Indiana Gaming Commission
An investigation into Spectacle Entertainment remains active. However, the company has already agreed to pay a $530,000 fine to the Indiana…
EL Webinar highlights fast growing world of Instant Games
Hosted by EL Member Mifal Hapais (Israel), the Webinar gathering almost 200 participants, was the second in a series devoted to the fast gr…
WLA Remaining on a path of continuous improvement
The WLA is dedicated to continuously improving the products and services it offers to the WLA membership. In keeping with this theme, we ar…
The Continuing Evolution of the Wire Act Law
The last decade has seen significant legal gyrations surrounding the field of federal Wire Act law, with each development drawing substanti…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names James Boje Chief Operating Officer, EMEA
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Names James Boje Chief Operating Officer, EMEA
HAARLEM, The Netherlands (23 March 2021) – Gamin…
German State Treaty ratified by 13 Länder
Germany’s new, expanded regulatory framework for gambling moved closer to implementation, after the state parliaments in Schleswig-Holstein…
Billionaire Leon Black retires from Apollo - co-founder Marc Rowan takes over as CEO
Apollo Global Management announced that co-founder Marc Rowan has assumed the role of CEO of Apollo.
The move is part of a planned success…
Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and Rodney Butler, the Mashantucket Pequot chairman at ceremony marking gambling deal
They stood on one side of the lectern with their ally, Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, whose district is home to both tribes and their casinos…
Sports gambling has soared during the pandemic and continues to climb
A growing number of Americans are trying their luck at online sports gambling this year, with the 2021 Super Bowl and NCAA March Madness dr…
INTRALOT and La Marocaine Des Jeux et Des Sports amend the contract in Morocco
March 23, 2021
INTRALOT announces the amendment of the contract of INTRALOT Maroc, a subsidiary of the INTRALOT Group acting as games op…
Mississippi Lottery Corporation President Tom Shaheen to Retire End of June
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) President Tom Shaheen today announced he will retire June 30 of this year.
“Th…
Lottoland considering stock market float at over £1bn
Online gambling company Lottoland is reportedly considering a stock market float at over £1bn ($1.4bn), according to financial website This…
Wyoming Sports Betting Bill Passes Senate Committee Vote
An online sports betting bill cleared another hurdle in the Wyoming Legislature on Thursday, passing a first vote in the Senate.
After a c…
Flutter considering its options after Kentucky denies rehearing petition
Flutter Entertainment has expressed its disappointment after the Kentucky Supreme Court denied a petition made by the group for a rehearing…
Camelot doubles up on awards at the CCA Excellence Awards 2021
Camelot, the operator of The National Lottery, has been recognised for its outstanding customer service over the last year with two awards…
Fox Sports Extends NYRA Rights Deal Through 2030; Lands 25% Stake in ‘NYRA Bets’ Platform
FOX Sports and the New York Racing Association (NYRA) have unveiled an expanded partnership agreement that establishes FOX Sports as the of…
Caesars names 60 insurers it says are rejecting its claims to recoup losses under about $3.4 billion in insurance policies
Casino giant Caesars Entertainment Inc. is putting its losses because of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 at more than $2 billion, and is s…
Western Australia's royal commission into Crown Resorts will also look at regulator
Western Australia has issued terms of reference for the royal commission’s investigation into Crown Resorts’ suitability to hold a license…
International Game Technology PLC Announces Satisfaction Of Conditions For Redemption Of Its 6.25% Notes Due 2022 In Full
International Game Technology PLC Announces Satisfaction Of Conditions For Redemption Of Its 6.25% Notes Due 2022 In Full
LONDON, March 25…
Macau records highest daily and weekly visitor arrivals since start of COVID-19 pandemic
Macau’s COVID-19 recovery hit new heights last week with the Macao Government Tourism Office revealing the highest single day and weekly vi…
California Department of Justice Secures $5.3 Million Settlement from Artichoke Joe’s Casino In the San Francisco Bay Area
Settlement is the largest agreed-upon penalty in the history of California gambling regulation
March 27, 2021 - SACRAMENTO – The Californi…
West Virginia House tax plan would take $169M a year in Lottery profits
CHARLESTON — A House of Delegates plan to phase out West Virginia’s personal income tax would require diverting nearly $169 million a year…
OPAP S.A. Regulatory announcement regarding total share capital and voting rights in OPAP
Regulatory announcements
Announcement
26/03/2021
SAZKA Entertainment AG, a company established under the laws of Switzerland, which is u…
Kambi Group plc publishes 2020 Annual Report and Accounts
Kambi Group plc publishes 2020 Annual Report and Accounts
Kambi Group plc, the leading global sports betting supplier, has published it…
Carat new media agency for Svenska Spel
Carat new media agency for Svenska Spel
March 26, 2021
Carat has been awarded the task of becoming a new media agency for Svenska Spe…
Michigan Lottery raised record $1.17B for state School Aid Fund in 2020
LANSING, MI -- For the sixth consecutive year the Michigan Lottery has contributed a record total to the state’s School Aid Fund. Earlier t…
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa, Netherlands Gambling Authority) has published an English-language version of the Market Vision on Gambling
English-language version of the market vision on gambling
The Kansspelautoriteit (Ksa, Netherlands Gambling Authority) has published an En…
Nebraska allocation of lottery funds for education programs advanced
Lawmakers gave first-round approval March 24 to a bill that would allocate approximately $100 million in lottery funds to education-related…
Groups push for Ohio Lottery control of sports betting
LIMA — If there’s going to be sports betting in Ohio, Jim Riepenhoff wants to see it in small businesses like his and not at casinos or rac…
IGT's Kim Barker Lee Named to National Diversity Council's 2021 List of Top 100 Diversity Officers
IGT's Kim Barker Lee Named to National Diversity Council's 2021 List of Top 100 Diversity Officers
Honoree established IGT's Office o…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES SCRATCH-OFFS PARTNER FLORIDA LOTTERY CRUSHES U.S RECORD FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
SCIENTIFIC GAMES SCRATCH-OFFS PARTNER FLORIDA LOTTERY CRUSHES U.S RECORD FOR FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR
New Record Week for Lottery Scrat…
National Council on Problem Gambling NCPG Offers Recommendations on Sports Betting Partnerships with Colleges
03.23.21JOHN NORTON
Report addresses how to mitigate against the potential rise of problem gambling among young adults
NCPG Offers Recomm…
Inspired launches Gimme Gold Megaways™
INSPIRED CELEBRATES ST. PATRICK’S DAY WITH THE LAUNCH OF SLOTS ‘O’ LUCK FREE SPINS, AN IRISH-THEMED ONLINE & MOBILE GAME
M…
Lottery.com Enters Binding Agreement to Acquire Mexican Lotto Companies JuegaLotto and Aganar
Lottery.com Investor Presentation Filed Today With SEC
Lottery.com, a leading platform that allows users to play the lottery online, has e…
Kansas lawmakers at odds over how to legalize sports betting
With the first round of college basketball’s March Madness underway, Kansas legislators moved closer Friday toward legalizing sports betti…
Virginia Online games made up 21% of Va. Lottery income
Online contests launched statewide last July 1
The Virginia Lottery raked in $436 million from online lottery games between their July 1…
K-12 schools hit $190M Louisiana Lottery Jackpot
The Louisiana Lottery estimates they will end their fiscal year at the end of June, the most profitable in their 30-year history. Lottery s…
New York: EDITORIAL: State must step in to help resolve horsemen-casino dispute
There’s always been something slightly off about the state requiring casinos to subsidize harness-racing.
Other than having betting in com…
Virginia Gov. Northam amends gambling bill to reiterate ban on skill machines
Gov. Ralph Northam is amending a gambling bill that easily passed the General Assembly to once again specify that so-called skill games wou…
Alabama lottery bill advances; Del Marsh says adding casinos still an option
The Alabama Senate Tourism Committee today approved a bill to allow voters to decide whether to start a lottery, and the sponsor of an earl…
Legalized gambling in Nevada marks 90 years
Don’t expect any parades or fancy cakes Friday, even though it is the 90th anniversary of one of Nevada’s most significant historic events…
The Wire Act Court Case Update: What It Means For Online Poker & Casino
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With media deals complete, NFL eyes over $100 million per year for its data rights
The National Football League is seeking over $100 million per year for its data rights that are provided to sports betting companies.
Cu…
ANJ market summary shows record results for French online gambling
France’s new unified gambling regulator, L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux, highlighted record results for French online gambling within its fi…
Nevada Gaming Commission greenlights Caesars-William Hill US deal, Bally's licenses
Commissioners on Thursday approved a series of licenses that register Bally’s as a publicly-traded company in the state, operate the Montbl…
Fitch Rates Florida's Lottery Rev Rfd Bonds 'AA+'; Outlook Stable
Fitch Rates Florida's Lottery Rev Rfd Bonds 'AA+'; Outlook Stable
Fri 19 Mar, 2021 - 2:26 PM ET
Fitch Ratings - N…
Wyoming lottery launches new regional game
New regional lottery game launched
What’s better than winning a prize? Knowing the buy-in benefits your state and neighbors could sweeten…
Connecticut Lottery Corporation Statement on Lamont-Tribal Sports Betting and Online Gaming Agreement
Release Date: March 18, 2021 Contact: Tara Chozet (860) 502-9543, cell Fax: (860) 713-2695 Web: ctlottery.org
Connecticut Lottery Corpo…
IGT Announces Filing of Annual Report on Form 20-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
LONDON, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) today announced, in accordance with Section 203…
Ontario on track to launch online gambling framework by this fall: Attorney General
Ontario is on track to pass new legislation to modernize its gambling sector by this fall following the conclusion of a public consultation…
Illinois sports betting law restricts residents from gambling on in-state teams for March Madness
Online sports betting has been a game changer for the Illinois economy.
According to the state gaming board, $2.4 billion has been wagered…
Mississippi Lottery Corporation announces February transfer to the state
JACKSON, MISS–The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) completed its February transfer of $9,834,061.43 to the Lottery Proceeds Fund in th…
Hold Please: Online Gambling Firm 888 CEO Weighs IPO
888 Holdings, an online gambling outlet, is looking at ways to tap U.S. investors, including the possibility of going public, Bloomberg rep…
French online gaming generates record €1.74bn revenue in 2020
French online gaming operators generated revenues of €1.74bn ($2.08bn) for 2020, with a strong second half making up for early-year disrupt…
Despite pandemic's impact on retailers, Pennsylvania Lottery posted strong revenue growth in past year
(The Center Square) – The effects of the pandemic over the past year were unpredictable both for private business and government agencies…
IGT Gains Exclusive Lottery Licensing Rights for Elvis Presley
IGT Gains Exclusive Lottery Licensing Rights for Elvis Presley
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The Company has signed a multi-year agreement with A…
International Game Technology PLC Announces Successful Pricing Of $750,000,000 Of Senior Secured Notes Due 2026 And Notice Of Redemption Of All Of Its 6.250% Notes Due 2022
LONDON, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) ("IGT") today announced the successful pricing of $750…
Neil McArthur, Chief Executive of the UK Gambling Commission, announces his resignation
In what many will consider to be intriguing timing given that a principal objective of the current Government review of the Gambling Act 20…
Player Fun and Funding for Education Coming to Idaho Lottery from Scientific Games
PLAYER FUN AND FUNDING FOR EDUCATION COMING TO IDAHO
LOTTERY FROM SCIENTIFIC GAMES
Company Will Provide Idaho Lottery with World-leadin…
International Game Technology PLC Announces A Benchmark Offering Of Senior Secured Notes Due 2026
International Game Technology PLC Announces A Benchmark Offering Of Senior Secured Notes Due 2026
LONDON, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --…
47 Million Americans to Wager on March Madness as Legal Sports Betting Booms
47 Million Americans to Wager on March Madness as Legal Sports Betting Booms
Bettors Expected to Expand Wagers Beyond Brackets
…
Camelot throws support behind Team GB and ParalympicsGB ahead of Tokyo 2020
15 March 2021
Camelot throws support behind Team GB and ParalympicsGB ahead of Tokyo 2020
With under six months until the Tokyo 2020 Olym…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is launching Szrek2Solutions’ Automated Trusted Draw Solution
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery is launching Szrek2Solutions’ Automated Trusted Draw Solution
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) and…
Paul’s Take2 Blog March 14, 2021
The Internationalization of Powerball®
Even though there have been no official distribution or licensing agreements with other jurisdictio…