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UK BGC demands reopening guarantees and no tax rises ahead of crucial budget
The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) has joined wider UK industries in calling for the HM Treasury to extend business rates relief and help…
Caesars CEO Sees Robust Casino Rebound in the Offing. Shares Are Surging
Shares of casino operator Caesars Entertainment were up 10% Friday, a day after the company’s top executives painted an encouraging picture…
Nevada casinos post $761.8 million gaming win to start 2021
Nevada casinos posted a gaming win of more than $761.8 million in January to start the new year as properties showed some gains from Decemb…
Massachusetts legislators introduce bill to allow sports betting at small businesses
Several Western Massachusetts legislators seek to make it easier to place a bet among friends.
Newly-elected state Sen. Adam Gomez and Rep…
Washington state regulators move forward with sports betting rules
The Washington State Gambling Commission (WSGC) on Wednesday approved "pre-licensing qualification rules,” which lay out a list of what int…
NeoGames Signs Agreement to Launch Its Suite of Games with the Austrian Lotteries (Österreichische Lotterien)
NeoGames Signs Agreement to Launch Its Suite of Games with the Austrian Lotteries (Österreichische Lotterien)
The successful launch of pre…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named Best Laboratory in SAGSE Awards 2020
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named Best Laboratory in SAGSE Awards 2020 Karen Sierra-Hughes Named Top Leader in Land-based an…
IGT names Brad Robertson Senior Director of Sales for Australia and New Zealand
Global gaming giant IGT has appointed former Aristocrat sales director Brad Robertson as its new Senior Director of Sales for Australia and…
Camelot Illinois Invests in Making Illinois a Better Place to Live and Work
Camelot Illinois Invests in Making Illinois a Better Place to Live and Work
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EL welcomes ESA statement on de-prioritising gambling complaints
Brussels, 24 February 2021 - The European Lotteries (EL) welcome a recent statement by the EFTA Surveillance Authority (ESA), to give a low…
RFP: Vermont Lottery - Tri-State Lotto Commission, Investment Management, Custody, and Reporting Services
Tri-State Lotto Commission, Investment Management, Custody, and Reporting ServicesRequest Date: 2/23/2021 3:25:55 PM Open Date: 2/22/2021 C…
Scientific Games announces Merv Huber-Calvo has been named “2021 CRM Executive of the Year”
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ MERV HUBER-CALVO NAMED 2021 “CRM EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR” IN HEPTAGON AWARDS FOR DIGITAL MARKETING EXCELLENCE
LAS VEGAS an…
America's Got Talent Joins Pollard Banknote's Portfolio of Licensed Brands
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 22, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") a leading lottery partner that provides instan…
Illinois Lottery Announces Half-Year Results
Illinois Lottery Announces Half-Year Results
$337 Million to Common School Fund for First Six Months of FY21
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Alabama: Money from lottery proposal could help with teacher shortage
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Alabama has struggled to find more science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) teachers. Some state l…
West Virginia sportsbooks generated just shy of $51 million in bets for January
Sports betting figures in the Mountain State were down in the month of January. West Virginia sportsbooks generated just shy of $51 million…
Irish Labour Party has launched draft legislation with the intention of banning the advertisement of gambling
The Irish Labour Party has launched draft legislation with the intention of banning the advertisement of gambling, following similar calls…
Paddy Power parent Flutter Entertainment to ban credit card betting in Ireland
Flutter Entertainment, owner of Paddy Power, Betfair and Sky Bet franchises, will ban credit card betting in Ireland from the beginning of…
UKGC Consultation on gambling participation and problem gambling prevalence research NOW closes Closes 26 Feb 2021
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In this consultation document, we share our intentions with regard to changing the research methodology we use to c…
Efforts to legalize sports betting back in Vermont
Bill S 77 would authorize VT sports betting through the lottery and allow up to six mobile sportsbook operators. The proposal calls for the…
Georgia Senate panel set to vote on sports betting bill next week
The Senate Committee on Regulated Industries and Utilities heard arguments on the bill Thursday, and is expected to take up the bill again…
Canada's single-game sports betting bill passes House vote
Canadian sports betting inched closer to a new era on Wednesday when the House of Commons passed Bill C-218 - the Safe and Regulated Sports…
TABCORP HALF YEAR RESULTS PRESENTATION
17 February 2021 Australian Securities Exchange Companies Announcements Platform 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000
TABCORP HALF YEAR RESUL…
Connecticut Lottery’s Play3 and Play 4 Games Get “Wild” Beginning Monday, Feb. 22, with New Add-On Feature Wild Ball
CT Lottery’s Play3 and Play 4 Games Get “Wild” Beginning Monday, Feb. 22, with New Add-On Feature Wild Ball
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Florida Lottery introduces the new GOLD RUSH SUPREME family of Scratch-Off games!
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Mississippi Lottery Corporation Announces January 2021 Transfer to the State
JACKSON, MISS. –The Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) announced today its January transfer of $23,620,028.54 in net proceeds to the Lot…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, March 2, 2021
International Game Technology PLC to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, March 2, 2021
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RFI: POWERBALL Promotional Request for Information
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POWERBALL Promotional Request for Information ISSUED: February 17, 2021 Overview The goal of this Request for…
Next Generation Lotteries signs a five-year contract with Danish Landbrugslotteriet
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 18, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to announce that its subsid…
NeoPollard Interactive iLottery Network Scales to $2 Billion in FY2020
LANSING, Mich., Feb. 17, 2021 /CNW/ - NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NeoPollard Interactive" or "NPi"), jointly owned by Pollard Banknote Lim…
MOTO Renews Partnership with Inspired’s Playnation
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MOTO Renews Partnership with Inspired’s Playnation
Contract with leading provider of gaming machines extended…
Scientific Games to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results on Monday, March 1, 2021
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (the "Company") announced today it will release result…
Pollard Banknote's Productive Partnership With the Michigan Lottery Continues With New Contract Extension
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to announce that it has been grante…
Team USA Enters into Licensing Agreement with EquiLottery Games
Team USA Enters into Licensing Agreement with EquiLottery Games
Sports Lottery Provider to Offer Team USA Branded Games
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Inspired Entertainment to Offer Retail and Online Virtuals through CAGE Sports to the Caribbean
INSPIRED AND THE CAGE COMPANIES ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE VIRTUAL SPORTS AGREEMENT ACROSS THE CARIBBEAN Inspired to Offer Retail and Online…
IGT Drives Evolution of Lottery in Mexico through Extension of Full-Service Contract with LOTENAL
IGT Drives Evolution of Lottery in Mexico through Extension of Full-Service Contract with LOTENAL
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New Arizona bill would legalize sports betting but exclude small business operations
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - Betting on Phoenix Suns games or any other sporting event is one step closer to reality after a new bill advanced on…
Bill to establish a state lottery passes first hurdle in a long, uphill battle
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Less than a week after shutting down a proposed casino in Leeward Oahu, lawmakers on Wednesday advanced…
Atlantic Lottery Board announces appointment of Patrick Daigle as interim CEO
MONCTON (N.B.) – The Board of Directors of Atlantic Lottery is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Daigle as the organization’s…
La Française des Jeux: 2020 Results Preserved Despite the Impact of the Health Crisis
Strong business in the second half (stakes up 3%) helped limit the decline in annual stakes (down 7% to €16bn) and revenue (down 6% to €1…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery sets new record
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery set a new record in sales for the month of January. There was an increased net of $62,935,697 for scholars…
Former Gov. Siegelman talks current gambling bill in AL legislature
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Wednesday former Gov. Don Siegelman joined CBS 42 News Anchor Sherri Jackson to discuss the latest gambling bill…
Philippines’ Lower Congressional Chamber Passes Bill to Tax Online Gambling Firms
The Philippines’ lower congressional chamber has passed a bill imposing taxes on online gambling firms.
Online gambling companies, known a…
WynnBET Conditionally Approved for Online Sports Betting in Tennessee
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WynnBET, the premier casino and sports betting app from the global leader in luxury hospita…
EL Congress & Trade show 2021 postponed - ‘Looking Forward’ to 2023
Due to the ongoing global health crisis and the unprecedented situation, the impact on this year’s Congress and Trade show remains un…
New Mexico bill to allow sports betting and table games at racetrack fails in legislature
A bill seeking to allow table games and sports betting at New Mexico horse racing tracks stalled during a meeting of the House Education Co…
Texas Legislature Considering Legalized Sports Betting
Texas lawmakers are once again taking up the issue of whether Texas should have legalized sports gambling and there will be some pressure p…
Indiana Sportsbooks With Nearly $350 Million in Wagers in January, Setting Stage for Record-Setting 2021, According to PlayIndiana
Indiana Sportsbooks With Nearly $350 Million in Wagers in January, Setting Stage for Record-Setting 2021, According to PlayIndiana…
Iowans placed $16 million in Super Bowl bets, smashed others records in January
If one month and another Midwest-focused Super Bowl are any indication, it’s clear that Iowans will be betting big on sports in 2021.
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IGT Expands World-Class Content and Hardware Footprint with Historical Racing Machine Deployments in Virginia
IGT Expands World-Class Content and Hardware Footprint with Historical Racing Machine Deployments in Virginia
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Scientific Games is creating excitement for its world-leading licensed properties portfolio with the addition of TV game show brand SUPERMARKET SWEEP
SCIENTIFIC GAMES ADDS FREMANTLE’S GLOBAL SENSATION SUPERMARKET SWEEP® TO ICONIC TV GAME SHOW BRANDS IN LOTTERY PORTFOLIO
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Sports betting comes to cruise ships and it may soon be legal in Florida
With states now facing pandemic-impacted budgets, some are looking at expanding gambling as a way to make up the difference. Since 2018, wh…
Second gaming regulator adds to pressure on Australia's Crown
Feb 11 (Reuters) - A gaming regulator is demanding Crown Resorts CWN.AX explain why two executives are fit to associate with its Melbourne…
Year-end report 2020: Svenska Spel strengthens operating margin despite closed operations
Svenska Spel reports continued good growth for two of three business areas with increased revenues for sports betting, number games and lot…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Announces New IT Coordinator
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Announces New IT Coordinator
Feb. 10, 2021 LITTLE ROCK – Today, Lottery Director J. Eric Hagler announced the…
The Danish Gambling market increases in Q4 2020 compared to 2019
The Danish Gambling Authority’s most recent quarterly statistics show that the gross gaming revenue (GGR) of betting, online casino, gaming…
EL Corporate University went virtual with its 2021 Induction module
First virtual Corporate University Induction
Like many other EL activities and services, the EL Corporate University went virtual with its…
INTRALOT announces the sale of its stake in Intralot de Peru and the extension of its gaming technology contract
INTRALOT announces that it has reached a binding agreement with Nexus Group in Peru to sell its entire stake of 20% in Intralot de Peru SA…
Don't Ms. Out! Ms.PAC-MAN® Re-Joins Pollard Banknote's Licensed Brand Portfolio
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is excited to announce that Ms.PAC-MAN®, th…
A world first: Loto-Québec launches a lottery ticket made from 100% recycled materials produced by Rolland
Montréal, January 22, 2021 — Loto-Québec has just launched the first-ever lottery ticket printed on entirely recycled mater…
RFP: Missouri Lottery Auditing Services
RFP00801 - Missouri Lottery Auditing Services
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RFP: PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED GAME SHOW FOR THE OHIO LOTTERY COMMISSION
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PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED GAME SHOW FOR THE OHIO LOTTERY COMMISSION
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RFP: New York Lottery Video Lottery Games
Request For Proposals New York Lottery Video Lottery Games
Request for Proposals - Proposals are due March 19, 2021 by 3:00pm
Date of…
RFP: Connecticut Lottery - Multi-use 2nd Chance Drawing Platform and 2nd Chance Drawing Services
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The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is soliciting competitive Proposals from qualified, experien…
State lawmakers propose to use online gambling to help fund college education
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH)– Top lawmakers in Hartford are looking at funding education with gambling. A proposed internet gaming system could b…
Back To The Future? Governor Cuomo’s Proposal For Mobile Sports Betting Could Spark New York Constitutional Battle
Back To The Future? Governor Cuomo’s Proposal For Mobile Sports Betting Could Spark New York Constitutional Battle
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Missouri senators file three sports betting bills
The senators said Tuesday that the legalized market could bring nearly $50 million to the state in revenue a year, and the money would go t…
The amount of money being staked on illegal gambling websites doubled to £2.8 billion (USD 3.8B) in the last year in the UK, according to new research released by PwC
The report released Thursday says the proportion of UK online gamblers using an unlicensed operator grew from 2.2% to 4.5% in the last 1-2…
Big jackpots, online gambling lift Virginia Lottery revenue 37% in late 2020
RICHMOND — The launch of mobile lottery gambling lifted the Virginia Lottery to a strong finish in 2020, with sales and profits substantial…
Super Bowl LV will be a bonanza for gambling companies
Although this week’s Super Bowl festivities may be muted, with far fewer parties and celebrations, states with legalized sports betting may…
Mass. Gaming Commission expect to be briefed on the proposals filed related to sports betting
BOSTON (SHNS) – Over the next few weeks, regulators at the Mass. Gaming Commission expect to be briefed on the proposals filed on Beacon Hi…
First partnership between a NASCAR team and sports betting operator
Richard Childress Racing Names BetMGM Official Sports Betting Operator
Deal Represents First-of-its-Kind Partnership
WELCOME, N.C., Feb…
Lawmakers hope new bill will allow sports betting in Ohio
Governor DeWine has supported the idea of legalized sports betting in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Super Bowl is the biggest sports…
Simplebet Adds Micro Markets to Montana Sports Betting Scene
Micro-Market betting product launching in Montana in time for Super Bowl Sunday
On Wednesday it was announced that gaming companies INTRAL…
Virginia Lottery Board approves initial casino gaming regulations, sports betting moves forward
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Lottery Board announced the formal approval of initial regulations on casino gaming in the Commonwealth…
According to new American Gaming Association (AGA) research 23.2 Million Americans to Wager on Super Bowl LV
Record Number of Americans to Bet Online, Setting Up Largest U.S. Legal Handle
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
WASHINGTON – 23.2 million Americans plan…
Racing NSW’s Boss Warns That Tabcorp’s Potential Betting Assets Sale Would Need Regulatory Authorisation
Peter V’landys, boss of Racing NSW, has warned that any potential agreement aimed at purchasing the betting business of Tabcorp would need…
ICE London postponed will now take place at ExCeL London (1-3 February 2022)
Based on requests from its customer base, the next edition of ICE London will take place at ExCeL London (1-3 February 2022) alongside…
Gauselmann seek partnership approach to planning the way out of lockdown
Gauselmann UK, one of the leading low-stake gambling investors on Britain’s high street, has urged government to work with the industry and…
New Ukrainian Gambling Regulator Approves First Licence
Ukraine’s Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) has approved the first gambling license.
This license has been a…
Caixa Lotteries raise R$ 3.1 billion in 2020
CAIXA Lotteries registered record numbers in 2020, with a collection of R$ 17.1 billion (US$3.12b) in bets. The result is the best ever rec…
Maryland Casinos Generate $128.8 Million During January
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There’s a Plan to Bring Sports Gambling to the Futures Market
Proponents of a new proposal before the CFTC say they’ve found a way for legal sportsbooks to manage their risk.
The futures market is oft…
Bigger Jackpots Are Better For Colorado When It Comes To The Lottery
Watch director of the Colorado Lottery, Tom Seaver 'Bigger Jackpots Are Better For Colorado When It Comes To The Lottery'
DENVER (CBS4)– C…
Gambling giant Tabcorp confirms break-up offers from multiple parties
February 2, 2021 — 2.33pm
Tabcorp is under renewed pressure from key investors to dismantle its business after confirming it has been app…
Don't bank on using credit, debit card for online gambling in Michigan
Outfits are now taking online bets in Michigan, with the Michigan Gaming Control Board approving it last month for the first 10 casinos and…
Lottery Bill Once Again Heading to Alabama Lawmakers
Once again, a bill regarding the lottery in Alabama is heading to state lawmakers.
Alabama is one of six states in the country that have n…
Great Britain Gambling Commission introduces stronger regulations for online slots games
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 03:19:29 PM
Measures that will “strengthen the protections and controls for those who gamble through online…
Odds Alert: Legend Meets Legend in Super Bowl LV
Legend Meets Legend in Super Bowl LV
PlayNow.com expects more than 25,000 bets
Vancouver, B.C., February 3, 2021 – Patrick Mahomes and…
Scientific Games completed its first installation phase of new gaming systems at Rama Gaming House in Mississauga, Ontario
RAMA GAMING HOUSE GOES LIVE WITH SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ SUITE OF CLOUD-HOSTED APPLICATIONS
First Ontario Charity Gaming Centre Launches Scienti…
RFP: New Zealand Lotteries Commission (Lotto NZ) Bingo Platform and Games
Title: Bingo Platform and Games
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The New Zealand Lotteries Commission (Lotto NZ) currently operates New Zealand’s only regulat…
BCLC Supports Legalization of Single-Event Sports Betting
BCLC Supports Legalization of Single-Event Sports Betting Super Bowl Sunday Renews Call for Modernized Laws
Vancouver, B.C., February 1, 2…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Contract Extension From Loto-Québec
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to announce an extension to…
Scientific Games systems technologies will continue to power retail and online sales for the North Dakota Lottery
SCIENTIFIC GAMES SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES WILL CONTINUE TO POWER NORTH DAKOTA LOTTERY’S RETAIL AND ONLINE SALES
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IGT PlayDigital PlayLottery Content Will Include the Company's Patented Cash Pop Draw Game
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IGT Adds Engaging iLottery Games to Kentucky Lottery Corporation's Portfolio via Four-Year Contract Extension…
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The release of the 13th annual IGT Sustainability Report continues the company’s longstanding practice of reporting t…