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Szerencsejáték Zrt takes lead in funding Hungarian boxing and volleyball
Szerencsejáték Zrt, Hungary’s state-owned gambling group, has become the principal sponsor of the country’s boxing and volleyball associati…
Aristocrat Interactive wins iLottery Contract with the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
Exciting new agreement expands Aristocrat Interactive’s leadership in U.S. iLottery
LAS VEGAS (August 26, 2025) – Aristocrat Interactive a…
Mass. State Lottery is one step closer to online sales
Mass. State Lottery is one step closer to online sales — here’s why
The State Lottery Commission voted Tuesday to approve a five-year cont…
NFL bans players, staff from engaging with prediction markets
The National Football League said on Monday its gambling policy prohibits players and staff from using prediction market sites, arguing the…
10th largest Powerball jackpot lined up for Monday drawing
$1 million winners in Maine and New York, $2 million winner in South Dakota August 24, 2025
The Powerball® jackpot that has been rolling…
16 lottery players revealed for chance at $1 million in NASCAR Powerball Playoff™
16 lottery players revealed for chance at $1 million in NASCAR Powerball Playoff™
$1 million drawing to be broadcast live from…
Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $700 million
August 22, 2025
The Powerball® jackpot is quickly climbing the ranks as one of the game’s largest!
Saturday’s advertised Powerball jack…
DraftKings Bans Credit Cards, Decision Comes After $450K Fine in Massachusetts
DraftKings will soon bar the use of credit cards
The decision follows the online sportsbook being fined $450K
Some states prohibit t…
Intralot brings new games that capture the excitement of game day to the Louisiana Lottery
Together with the Louisiana Lottery Corporation and the New Orleans Saints, we’re bringing fans new games that capture the excitement of ga…
Intralot Capital Markets Day Monday, 8th September 2025
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Broadway theater owners oppose Caesars Times Square proposal by taking the fight to playgoers
Owners of 24 Broadway Theaters are taking their opposition to a new Times Square casino right to theaters goers by stuffing a pamphlet into…
Sri Lanka passes bill to establish independent Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka’s parliament has passed a bill to set up the Gambling Regulatory Authority, paving the way for the establishment of the nation’s…
Louisiana Lottery Launches New Orleans Saints-Branded Instant-Win Games
The Louisiana Lottery’s 2025 season team-branded scratch-off and Fast Play games launch August 18 and 20 featuring cash prizes, a…
Scientific Games Wins Three 2025 International Business Awards
Global Lottery Technology Supplier Wins Sustainable Supply Chain Gold Award for National Logistics Centre in UK Serving The National Lotter…
Jamaica’s gambling regulator wants laws with teeth for unlicensed and online bookmakers
Jamaica’s gambling regulator, the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission, BGLC, is warning the public on the illegality of placing bets wi…
Florida’s Illegal Sports Betting Drain Dips, But California’s Explodes
Good news: The black market’s share of the sports betting economy in Florida has shrunk 19% since 2022, according to a report commissioned…
Gambling Commission hands £1 million fine to ProgressPlay
21 August 2025
A gambling business will pay a £1m fine after a Gambling Commission compliance assessment revealed Anti-Money Laundering (A…
Wisconsin tribe sues Kalshi and Robinhood over alleged illegal sports betting
The Wisconsin-based Ho-Chunk Nation has launched a lawsuit against Kalshi and Robinhood, accusing the two companies of running illegal spor…
Macau Casino Heir Mario Ho Becomes Owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics
Mario Ho is now a co-owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics
Ho is the son of the late Stanley Ho
Ho’s father held a monopoly on casino ga…
Powerball grows to $643 million jackpot after no one wins Monday
The Powerball jackpot has grown to $643 million -- with a cash payout of $290.6 million -- after no one won Monday night's drawing. A total…
Allwyn begins scale rollout of over 30,000 new Wave National Lottery terminals
Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has moved to the next stage of its wide-ranging transformation plan: the scale delivery and inst…
Germany offers most detailed look yet into lottery prominence
Social lotteries in Germany are known to be popular, but quarterly data now reveals just how much.
For the first time since it was establi…
Harold Mays has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry
CHICAGO, IL, August 20, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Harold Mays has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who.
As in all Marquis Who's Who biogr…
Inspired Entertainment launches three new virtual sports titles with bet365
The portfolio was expanded with V-Play NHL, NBA Re-Play and Re-Play eSports bet365.
Key points:
- The titles include V-Play NHL, NBA Re-P…
The Lottery Corporation Limited (ASX: TLC) today announces its results for the full year ended 30 June 2025 (FY25)
"Today we released our full year financial results as well as our 2025 Annual Report and 2025 Sustainability Report." “The business delive…
NFA registry includes applicants tied to DraftKings, PrizePicks and others
According to the database of the National Futures Association (NFA), it appears DraftKings is back in the prediction markets market, as are…
Massachusetts rep. files bill to ban sweepstakes as part of online casino legalization
Massachusetts is the latest state to take a swing at legalizing online casinos and outlawing sweepstakes gaming as a lawmaker attempts to d…
Texas Lottery And Dallas Cowboys Launch New Scratch Ticket Game For 2025 Football Season
AUSTIN — The Texas Lottery and the Dallas Cowboys are celebrating the arrival of the 2025 football season with a new Cowboys-themed scratch…
OLG offers free shot at $1 million to honour 50th anniversary
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is offering every Ontarian the chance to win $1 million with no purchase necessary.
The m…
Ghana Gaming Commission Introduces Mandatory Biometric Verification
The Ghana Gaming Commission has introduced a significant change to the gambling industry by mandating biometric identification for every be…
Allwyn brings in Kresimir Spajic to lead new digital division
Kresimir’s appointment marks an important step in strengthening the group’s digital capabilities. He will lead Allwyn Digital – a new globa…
Virginia Committee Mulling Formation of Gaming Commission Hears About iGaming
Virginia lawmakers continue to review the merits of forming a gaming commission
Legal gambling has expanded significantly in the commonw…
China's lottery sales down 5 pct in July
BEIJING, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery ticket sales decreased 5 percent year on year to 51.949 billion yuan (about 7.3 billion U.S. d…
Gov. Murphy signs ban on sweepstakes-style gambling in New Jersey
New Jersey has moved to outlaw sweepstakes-style gambling, with Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday signing legislation targeting what lawmakers and…
The Brazilian state of Espírito Santo is preparing to introduce its own state-run lottery, Banestes Loteria
The Brazilian state of Espírito Santo is preparing to introduce its own state-run lottery, Banestes Loteria, which will be managed through…
Iowa Lottery annihilates world record for most people playing scratch-off tickets at once
By Kate Northrop
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Lottery landed itself a title in the Guinness World Records book on Thursday after totally ob…
Philippine senator urges regulators to block gambling in messaging, e-commerce apps
Philippine Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on August 18th urged regulators to take swift action against online gambling operators allegedly embe…
Kalshi self-certifies player props and points spreads ahead of football season
For now, Kalshi remains clear to offer sports events contracts to its customers across the U.S. With a new football season approaching fast…
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Pollard Banknote Sees Revenue Growth Amid Strategic Acquisitions and iLottery Expansion
Pollard Banknote Limited
Aug 13, 2025, 17:00 ET
WINNIPEG, MB, Aug. 13, 2025 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited …
Illinois Lottery sales hit $1.85 billion for H1 2025
Illinois Lottery sales topped $1.85 billion for the first six months of the year, in which the Lottery transferred a record $708.6 million…
Entain sets aside A$100m for potential AUSTRAC penalty
1. Entain sets A$100m AUSTRAC provision
During the earnings call, Entain CEO Stella David addressed investor concerns upfront about the on…
Bullpen Capital invests in EQL Games
San Francisco-based venture capital fund Bullpen Capital has made an undisclosed investment in iLottery games provider EQL Games.
EQL said…
Iowa Lottery breaks Guinness World Record at Iowa State Fair
More than 1,300 people scratched off scratch-off tickets at once.
DES MOINES, Iowa — The Iowa Lottery broke a Guinness World Record Thursd…
Allwyn successfully completes biggest tech upgrade to The UK National Lottery since 1994
(2-4 August), Allwyn UK took National Lottery systems and terminals offline for 34 hours in an unprecedented move that allowed for the bigg…
France elevates match-fixing to organised crime status
French authorities will adopt new enforcement tools to fight corruption in sports, as new legislation classifies match fixing as an organis…
New Hampshire sports betting makes record contribution to public education
Sports betting delivered $39m to public education in fiscal year 2025.
US.- The New Hampshire Lottery has reported that sports betting c…
New Jersey Lottery launches Jersey’s Top Dogs contest
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The New Jersey Lottery launched its “Jersey’s Top Dogs” contest, inviting pet parents across New Jersey to enter their d…
Flutter Entertainment Gains Full Control of FanDuel
Flutter Entertainment has officially completed its acquisition of Boyd Gaming’s remaining 5% stake in FanDuel for approximately $1.755 bill…
IWG Secures Two-Year Contract Extensions with Virginia Lottery and New Hampshire Lottery
Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Instant Win Gaming (IWG), a leading supplier of eInstant games to NASPL and WLA-member lotteries, is proud to a…
California Lottery Earns Global Certification for Responsible Gaming - A Decade of Top Tier World Lottery Association Recognition
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New York mobile sports betting revenue tops $330 million
The New York State Gaming Commission reported revenues of $330,165,964 in total online sports betting for the week ending August 3.
New Yo…
Cyprus gambling regulator warns over rise in ads for unlicensed casinos
The National Betting Authority has flagged up marketing that uses public figures.
Cyprus.- The National Betting Authority has raised con…
U.S. attorneys general urge the DOJ to quell the "rampant spread” of illegal gambling
AGs’ cry for help to DOJ shows need for support in black market battle
States and stakeholders begging the U.S. federal government to take…
Inspired Entertainment Names Aimee Remey as Vice President of Investor.relations
NEW YORK, Aug. 05, 2025 — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming cont…
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AGA and state AGs combat sweepstakes and offshore gambling sites
The American Gaming Association (AGA) is doubling down on its pursuit of the sweepstakes industry, while state attorneys general across the…
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill urges DOJ crackdown on $400B illegal online gambling industry
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill is teaming up with other state attorneys general to urge the U.S. Department of Justice to take stro…
Flutter Entertainment reports Q2 revenue of $4.19 billion
Flutter Entertainment, the Dublin-headquartered owner of Paddy Power, has upgraded its forecast for full-year profit growth following a tur…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery generates $578m in full-year sales
Little Rock, Ark.
This month, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) announced that it raised $111,327,075 for in-state scholarships in fi…
New Jersey Sweepstakes Casino Ban Set for Aug. 14 as Governor Stays Silent
Barring an unlikely veto, New Jersey’s ban on most sweepstakes casinos will take effect on Aug. 14. The legislation passed both chambers of…
Illinois Gaming Board announces new gambling advertising rules
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Illinois Gaming Board adopted new rules that expand existing restrictions on advertising, marketing and promotions f…
Brightstar Lottery Upgrades Retail Central System for Lotto Saxony in Germany via New Seven-Year Contract
Brightstar Lottery PLC
Aug 07, 2025, 06:45 ET
LONDON, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") an…
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) amends lottery policies, removes seller commission cap for charitable lottery products
This is designed to reduce burdens for charitable gambling organizations.
Key points:
- Changes will affect Media Bingo and Paper Raffles…
Lotteries left out of former UK ex-PM Gordon Brown’s calls for gambling tax hike
Gordon Brown, a former UK Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer, has called for taxes on the country’s hugely valuable gambling in…
NFL selling major media assets to ESPN for 10% stake
The NFL has reached a deal to acquire a minority stake in a sports media conglomerate that is attempting to scale as a co-owner of a sports…
Bally’s Bronx makes its New York casino pitch
The first round of local community advisory committee meetings for all eight downstate New York casino licences is now complete, after Ball…
Gulfstream challenges Florida law requiring horse racing to keep slot machines
Gulfstream Park Racing Association has filed a lawsuit arguing that a requirement that the South Florida thoroughbred track conduct races t…
West Virginia AG unsure if against-the-house DFS games runs afoul of state law
The California Attorney General’s office offered a very strong take on the legality of daily fantasy sports (DFS) in the state, but the sam…
DraftKings' Q2 revenue jumps 37% to record $1.51 billion
US sports betting giant DraftKings on Wednesday reported a record second-quarter revenue of $1.51 billion, up 37% from a year earlier, and…
Chile: Senate moves forward with bill to regulate online gambling platforms
The Chilean Senate Finance Committee unanimously approved the bill that seeks to regulate the online gaming and betting sector. Now, the in…
New Hampshire charitable gaming revenue surges 61% in June driven by new casino openings
Charitable gaming revenue in New Hampshire reached $22.5 million in June, marking a 61% increase from the same month last year, according t…
Government report on British Columbia residents betting on unregulated gambling sites
B.C. residents betting billions on unregulated gambling sites, 2021 report found
A never-released government report says British Columbian…
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA:) The Dutch Gaming Authority: Increased gambling tax does not have the intended effect
Ksa: Increased gambling tax does not have the intended effect
6 August 2025
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Dutch Gaming Authority has carried out…
Dutch gambling regulator sounds alarm over impact of tax hike
The Dutch Gambling Authority (Kansspelautoriteit, or KSA) has issued a warning that a recent increase in gambling taxes has backfired, weak…
AUSTRALIA: The Lottery Corporation (TLC) has appointed Tim Poole to serve as a non-executive member of the board of the directors.
Tim Poole joins the ASX-listed group after receiving regulatory approvals
The Lottery Corporation has announced the appointmen…
Illinois implements new gambling advertising rules
The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) has adopted new marketing rules that include a ban on gambling advertising on college campuses.
The new ru…
Virginia education gets $901M from lottery profits
RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ/Governor’s Office Release) - The Virginia Lottery ended the 2025 fiscal year (FY25) with its second-highest profit tota…
New York Lottery Launches Million Dollar Raffle as part of the Erie Canal’s Bicentennial Inbox
Canal-themed raffle tickets on sale August 4; Draw date October 26
The New York Lottery is helping commemorate the Erie Canal’s 200th an…
The UK National Lottery says its shop machines and app are operational again after being taken down for a technology upgrade.
National Lottery up and running again after weekend shutdown
Allwyn, which runs the National Lottery and its associated games such…
U.K. National Lottery going on 36-hour break for huge technology upgrade
Massive technology refresh brings National Lottery into modern era
As the U.K. National Lottery gets ready to undergo its most massive tec…
Uganda launches new National Lotteries and Gaming Regulatory Board
The Board is expected to tackle public health concerns linked to betting and gambling.
Key points:
- Uganda’s new gaming regulator has of…
GOUKER: Judge Rules Against Kalshi In Maryland Case
Kalshi’s winning streak in federal court is over.
A federal judge in the US District Court for the District of Maryland has denied Kalshi’…
Report: TheLotter finds success with New Zealand Lotto copy product
A company in Malta, one of Europe’s’ key iGaming hubs, is apparently making a killing via a version of a product from a country more than 1…
National Lottery gets a legal break as Desmond reportedly drops part of claim
Richard Desmond has reportedly dropped part of his legal challenge against the UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) decision to award the Fourth…
US tribal gaming revenue hits record $43.85 billion in FY 2024
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NASCAR Powerball Playoff™ returns for third edition alongside 2025 NASCAR® season
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$1.4 billion raised to support Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship
The Georgia Lottery Corp. today announced it raised $1,471,352,000 for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs in fiscal year 2025, m…