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Spain's Lotería de Navidad "El Gordo' one of the highlights of the Christmas season in Spain
Since 2012, the Teatro Real opera house has played host to one of the highlights of the Christmas season in Spain: the special Christmas Lo…
Europol action disrupts illegal gambling group in Sweden and Spain
A joint law enforcement operation in Sweden and Spain led to the disruption of an illegal gambling and money laundering operation.
Autho…
Maine lawmaker wants to ban operation of sweeps casinos ...
Sen. Craig Hickman introduced Legislative Document 2007, which propose a ban on the operation or promotion of dual-currency sweepstakes sit…
Scientific Games granted WLA gold standard certificate
Scientific Games has celebrated another milestone in its commitment to upkeeping the integrity of the lottery industry.
A Level 2 Security…
Ukraine to open competition for state-run lottery licences
Ukraine is overhauling its lottery ecosystem as part of a wider reset of the country’s gambling industry, a process that started with the r…
UK gambling tax rises 'bad news' for Gibraltar
The decision to raise UK online gambling taxes is “bad news” for Gibraltar’s economy, the country’s minister for justice, trade and industr…
Brace yourself, ChatGPT fans – an OpenAI leak suggests ads could be coming to your conversations very soon
Ads could be heading to ChatGPT in the near future
Related text has been spotted in the ChatGPT app
It's not clear how these ads would…
Virginia Sets Record Sports Betting Handle in October
No tricks here, the Old Dominion State had some solid treats in October as the Virginia Lottery released their official monthly sports wage…
Ohio Casinos Experience Strong Growth in October
Ohio's October casino revenue figures are in, and the results are far from frightening!
The latest report from the Ohio Casino Control Com…
Brightstar Lottery PLC Announces a Benchmark Offering of Senior Secured Notes Due 2033
12/02/2025
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LONDON, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYS…
NYS Gaming Board approves full casino licenses for all three active bids in Queens and Bronx
The New York State Gaming Facility Location Board unanimously voted on Monday in favor of all three remaining casino bids, representing a m…
Schafer Retail Solutions+ And Colorado Lottery Extend Partnership To Drive Retail Modernization
Press Release
December 1, 2025
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, December 1, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard…
Scientific Games Adds to Information and Security Management Certifications, Continues Setting Global Industry Gold Standard
Company's UK, Channel Islands and Ireland Facilities Awarded World Lottery Association and British Standards Institute Certifications…
TEXAS LOTTERY CALLS ON PLAYERS TO ‘GIFT RESPONSIBLY’
TEXAS LOTTERY CALLS ON PLAYERS TO ‘GIFT RESPONSIBLY’
Annual campaign raises awareness of youth gambling risks
AUSTIN — The Texas Lottery…
Brightstar Lottery Gains Exclusive Omnichannel Lottery Licensing Rights to Rubik's® brand
12/01/2025
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LONDON, Dec. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brights…
WLA President Andreas Kötter – Invitation to WLS26 -the WLA World Lottery Summit in Sydney
Sydney, Australia 9-12 November 2026
United in Purpose: Driving change, Building Resilience
The WLA and host lottery The Lottery Corporat…
EL/WLA Marketing Seminar 2026 - Registration open! -"Content is Queen: The fundamental art of storytelling"
Hosted by: The European Lotteries (EL) & World Lottery Association (WLA)
"Content is Queen: The fundamental art of storytelling"
I…
Powerball jackpot swells to a colossal $740M after no winners crowned Saturday
The Powerball jackpot soared to a staggering $740 million after Saturday night’s highly anticipated drawing produced no lucky winner, leavi…
Gambling, prediction markets create new credit risks, Bank of America warns
Bank of America is sounding the alarm over the explosive growth of prediction markets and sports gambling, warning it could lead consumers…
Kalshi Hit With Nationwide Class Action Over ‘Illegal Sports Betting’
Kalshi is accused of operating an unlicensed sports gambling platform that misleads customers into thinking they’re getting fairer odds tha…
European regulators form joint strategy against illegal online gambling
Seven national gambling authorities in Europe have agreed to expand coordinated action against illegal online gambling, citing increased cr…
Florida's AG James Uthmeier Wants Illegal Gambling Penalties Raised From a Misdemeanor to a Felony
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is calling on the Legislature to increase penalties for illegal gambling operations from a misdemea…
INTRALOT Announces Nine Month 2025 Financial Results
“INTRALOT announces stable operating performance with AEBITDA at €90.1m in 9M25”
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November 27th , 2025 INTR…
Ohio Governor Regrets Bringing Sports Betting To State
In The Wake Of Betting Scandals, Gov. Mike DeWine Lamented Legalizing The Industry In 2021
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed sports betting int…
Illegal Online Casinos Prey on Florida Players Amid Rapid Industry Growth
Online gambling is expanding quickly across the United States, and the rapid growth has increased the risk of fraud. Between 2022 and mid-2…
Ithuba loses urgent court bid to block Sizekhaya’s lottery takeover
Ithuba loses urgent court bid to block Sizekhaya’s lottery takeover Court ruling emphasises public interest in uninterrupted lottery operat…
Michael Gauselmann turns 70: Entrepreneur, innovator and chairman of the supervisory board of the Merkur Group
Congratulations: Michael Gauselmann celebrates his 70th birthday on 28 November 2025.
11/28/25
Merkur Group chairman Michael Gauselmann m…
Erik Eldhagen handed Swedish gambling brief ahead of expected reforms
11/28/25
The new state secretary will have responsibility for gambling regulation as well as financial markets and state properties.
Sw…
Canadian senators urge prime minister to ban sports betting advertising
Percy Downe and Marty Deacon have sent a letter to Mark Carney backed by 40 senators.
Canada.- Some 40 senators have backed a call for a…
UK gambling stocks rebound after tax rises
Shares in some British betting and gaming firms rebounded late on Thursday after initial fears over increased gambling duties eased, though…
The Iowa Lottery saw record sales of $36.7 million in revenue for October up 5%.
Fourteen Iowa Lottery players claimed prizes of at least $500,000 during the fiscal year, with the highest winnings being $2 million in Pow…
New York Casino Decisions Come Monday
The winners of downstate New York casino licenses are expected to be announced on Dec. 1
Three bids remain for three available licenses…
Explainer: Why is Congress Looking into Sports Betting – and How Far Will It Go?
Recent indictments spark Congressional examination of sports betting
Explainer examines likely outcome of Congressional probe
Congres…
National Lottery operator Allwyn is encouraging retailers to make the most of its bumper festive draws and Scratchcard campaign
National Lottery Set for Big Festive Sales Boost
£15m Christmas Eve Lotto draw and New Year’s EuroMillions event forecast to lift in-s…
Bulgaria is exploring the option of giving away its Sport Toto (ST) national lottery organiser under a 15-year lease
A draft bill was submitted by two of the three coalition parties, GERB and BSP, with external support from fellow political party DPS-New B…
Do the UK gambling tax changes have any bearing on lotteries?
The UK government has gone through with a widely anticipated overhaul of gambling taxes, and while lotteries are unaffected by HM Treasury’…
UK to nearly double online gaming duty as Rachel Reeves' budget targets gambling sector
Britain will almost double the tax on online casinos and betting firms from next year, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday, in a mov…
Online gaming live in the UAE as lottery licensee Momentum launches online casino, sportsbook platforms
The UAE’s only licensed lottery is reported to have launched two online betting platforms offering both online casino and sports betting to…
British Columbia to claw back casino subsidies from Hastings
The provincial government of British Columbia has informed horseman at Hastings Park in Vancouver that purse accounts will no longer receiv…
China Lottery sales grow by 6% in October
(Xinhua) 09:22, November 25, 2025
BEIJING, Nov. 24 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery ticket sales rose 6 percent year on year to 46.89 billion y…
Brightstar Lottery Enhances Retail Lottery Experience in Malaysia with Delivery of 1,200 New Terminals
Nov 24, 2025
LONDON, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it has…
Robinhood freezes sports contracts in Nevada after injunction denied
Financial services and trading company Robinhood has backed away from sports prediction markets in Nevada, at least for the time being.
Af…
Responsible Play Partnership Reminds New Yorkers: Lottery Tickets Are Not Child’s Play
The New York State Gaming Commission, the Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS), and the New York Council on Problem Gambling r…
Argentina modifies tax regime for online betting companies
Argentina’s Tax Collection and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) has implemented changes to the regulations—originally established in 2022—that…
NYRA wants New York’s online sportsbooks to offer fixed-odds horse racing
The New York Racing Association wants a world where horses and hockey, ponies and pigskin, are available for wagering alongside each other…
Federal judge rules Kalshi must stop offering prediction contracts in Nevada
Controversial financial exchange platform Kalshi will be forced to at least temporarily abandon offering sports contracts in Nevada aft…
Skill games make it to Pennsylvania’s supreme court
So-called “skill games” have been a source of debate in Pennsylvania for years, centering around one particular question: Are they gambling…
Pollard Banknote joins 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign to raise awareness of youth gambling risks
Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce its involvement in the 2025 Gift Responsibly Campaign, once…
Allwyn reports third quarter net revenue of €1,023 million
Allwyn International together with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates announces its preliminary unaudited financial results fo…
Brightstar Lottery Enhances Retail Lottery Experience in Malaysia with Delivery of 1,200 New Terminals
LONDON, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it has signed a contract with…
Illegal online gambling costing EU states more than €20 billion annually
Research by the European Casino Association (ECA) shows that illegal online gambling operators now account for 71 per cent of the European…
Scientific Games Brings More Innovative Game Experiences to iLottery Players with Evoplay Joining SG Content Hub
ATLANTA, Nov. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games adds more exciting iLottery game experiences for players worldwide with the continu…
Wyoming lawmakers advance bills in attempt to limit gambling
The Wyoming Legislature’s Management Council voted this week to advance a package of gambling-related bills aimed at tightening regulatory…
Virginia Lottery Plans $43M In 2026 Spending With Minority Firms, Including Black Businesses
A focus on transparency and equitable community engagement will be among tools used to broaden activity and business relationships.
Severa…
Ban on professional sports betting by college athletes will remain in place
NCAA athletes and athletic department staff will not be allowed to bet on professional sports after the organization’s membership voted Fri…
The Florida Lottery launches four new Public Service Announcements (PSAs) promoting the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Lottery announced the launch of four new Public Service Announcements (PSAs) promoting the Florida Bright F…
Kalshi Hits $11 Billion Valuation, Closes in on DraftKings’ Market Cap Following $1 Billion Funding Round
The prediction market is reportedly worth $11 billion following an undisclosed capital raise of $1 billion
Its valuation more than doubl…
Powerball jackpot jumps to $629 million as players wait for Saturday’s big drawing
The Brief
The Powerball jackpot has climbed to $629 million.
Players have a chance to win during the next contest on Saturday, No…
New rules intended to modernize Colorado's lottery system and improve convenience go into effect Thursday
New rules intended to modernize Colorado's lottery system and improve convenience go into effect Thursday
Colorado Lottery Commission has…
New Hampshire's executive director Charlie McIntyre discusses how the organization's record-breaking revenues help aid the state's schools and nonprofit community
NH Lottery's executive director Charlie McIntyre discusses how the organization's record-breaking revenues help aid the state's schools and…
Kentucky Lottery President & CEO Mary Harville to Retire after 22 years
NEWS RELEASE
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Nov. 20, 2025) – Kentucky Lottery President and CEO Mary Harville has announced her upcoming retirement afte…
Colorado Lottery announces David Aldag, steps into a new role as Deputy Senior Director
David Aldag is the New Deputy Senior Director
Things are shaking up with Lottery leadership! Today, one of our own, David Aldag, steps i…
Maryland regulator warns operators to stay out of sports predictions
The Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission (MLGCC) has joined the group of gaming regulators warning licensees that offering sports…
Google revises rules on offline gambling promotions
Marketing teams for casino groups and gambling operators will face tighter constraints after Google expanded its offline gambling advertisi…
Virginia Lottery releases October 2025 casino activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of October 2025. There are three operat…
Mississippi Lottery Launches First Official Mobile Convenience App
New Convenience App Available in Apple App Store and Google Play
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery Corporation is pleased to anno…
IWG and North Carolina Education Lottery Debut Industry-First “RumblePlay” Feature
Latest eInstant incorporates in-game haptics to elevate mobile play
Thursday, November 20, 2025: Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading suppl…
MLB promises full cooperation with Senate gambling inquiry
A pair of Senators, from each side of the aisle, want information from Major League Baseball relating to the gambling scandal that resulted…
Texas Lottery unveils 4 new holiday-themed scratch games with over $78M in prizes
There are four new scratch-off games available wherever tickets are sold.
“We’re excited to offer our players the chance to add a little…
Ontario can legally offer international liquidity
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Last week, the Court of Appeal for Ontario issued its decision regarding Ontario's legal authority to offer internationa…
Kentucky Lottery Corp.’s next president, Chief Revenue Officer Maggie Garrison, is not a newcomer
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he will appoint a longtime Kentucky Lottery Corp. executive to lead the organization as the current preside…
Sweeping gambling bill HB 189 advances as lawmakers push to modernize Florida’s gaming laws
Florida’s long-awaited effort to modernize its gambling statutes has taken a step forward, with HB 189 clearing its first review before the…
Brightstar Lottery Reaffirms Sustainability Commitment in Its 2024 Sustainability Report
11/19/2025
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The 18th annual report marks the Company's first since becoming a pure-play lotter…
Pennsylvania Lottery Launches Exciting New Draw Game: CASH POP™
11/19/2025 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Middletown, PA – The Pennsylvania Lottery is proud to announce the launch of CASH POP™, a fresh and inn…
New York regulator will reassess licenses of prediction market participants
The Chair of the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) said on Tuesday that it’s time for the regulator to decide whether gaming license…
Massachusetts Lawmakers Hear Testimony on Internet Gaming Bill
Former Massachusetts state representative David Nangle, convicted for campaign finance misuse and gambling-related crimes, is speaking out…
Wisconsin Assembly GOP leaders push back taking up online gaming bill amid conservative backlash
Assembly GOP leaders today pushed off a vote on legislation that would pave the way for online bets to be placed in Wisconsin amid a backla…
Michigan iGaming figures set record in October 2025
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Michigan’s commercial and tribal internet gaming operators reported a combined total of $352.3 million in gross receipts…
Zero horsepower, maximum chances to win: Allwyn and the McLaren F1 Team launch world’s first Scratch Car
The McLaren F1 Team and Allwyn have unveiled a “scratch car” ahead of this weekend’s Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.
The scratchable car w…
Videoslots to pay £650,000 penalty for breaching licence conditions
Videoslots has been fined £650,000 for failing to effectively monitor customer activity for signs of potential harm and money laundering…
INTRALOT announces the sale of its stake in Parnitha Casino
November 19, 2025 INTRALOT S.A. announces that its fully controlled subsidiary, Intralot Global Holdings BV, disposed the total amount of s…
Australian operators warn of rising unlicensed online gambling
Unlicensed offshore operators account for 36 per cent of all online gambling in Australia, according to new research from H2 Gambling Capit…
Ontario Breaks iGaming Wager Record with Growth Surge
Ontario igaming market generates record CAD $9.24 billion in October
Online casino market share comes in at 85%
P2P poker sees 10% incr…
Brightstar Lottery Signs Nine-Year Agreement to Continue Operation of Italy Lotto
11/18/2025
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LONDON, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Bright…
Florida senator files bill targeting lottery fraud, retailer theft
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A Florida senator filed legislation Monday that would create new criminal penalties for lottery fraud and theft…
FanDuel and DraftKings split with AGA over prediction markets debate
FanDuel and DraftKings and the American Gaming Association (AGA) don’t see eye to eye on sports prediction markets, and the crack in the fo…
Gambling loss tax deduction bill remains in limbo as U.S. House reconvenes
Legislation to restore a key gambling loss tax deduction still awaits further action as the U.S. House of Representatives returns to normal…
The American Gaming Association (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of Delaware North
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Gaming Association (AGA) Board of Directors has elected Louis “Lou” M. Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer of D…
GLI Integrates Information Systems Security Assessment Solutions of Bulletproof, A GLI Company, into GLI’s Global Compliance Network
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Integrates Information Systems Security Assessment Solutions of Bulletproof, A GLI Company, into…
Aristocrat smashes fiscal 2025, with profit topping $1B
Aristocrat has announced a 12 percent increase in profit for fiscal 2025 (ending in September), totaling approximately AU$1.55 billion ($1…
West Virginia Lottery on track to outpace revenues from last year
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Revenues are up for the West Virginia Lottery compared to last year, with officials crediting draw-based games, particu…
INTRALOT announces the appointment of a new CEO and the Board of Directors formation into a Body
November 11, 2025
"INTRALOT S.A. Integrated Lottery Systems and Services" ("INTRALOT") announces that during the meeting of its Board of…
Lottery courier TheLotter quits New Jersey to focus on nationwide growth
One of several digital lottery couriers in the U.S. market, TheLotter, is abandoning New Jersey for pastures new.
The Maltese company’s Am…
Mississippi Lottery makes Nearly $10 Million transfer to state in October 2025 of
FY26 Total Now Exceeds $41.9 million
Lottery Announces October Transfer of Nearly $10 Million to the State
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississip…
Delaware Lottery celebrates 50th anniversary
For our 50th Anniversary, we wanted to bring you something BIG, and our Game Show event had everything! Live music, dancing, awards AND a…
Puerto Rico Lottery takes 35th anniversary celebration island-wide
Festival atmosphere and new scratch-offs mark Puerto Rico Lottery's 35th year.
The Lotería Electrónica de Puerto Rico (LEPR) is marking 35…
Georgia Resident Wins $980M Mega Millions Jackpot — the Largest Lottery Prize in the State’s History
Georgia Resident Wins $980M Mega Millions Jackpot — the Largest Lottery Prize in the State’s History
A Georgia resident just became the hi…