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Scientific Games Releases Annual Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress in Responsibility, Innovation and Global Impact
Scientific Games Releases Annual Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress in Responsibility, Innovation and Global Impact
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Illinois Lottery hits $3.76B in Sales, Generates Essential Funding For K-12 Education
Illinois Lottery Generates Essential Funding For K-12 Education
The Illinois Lottery reported $3.76 billion in sales for the 2025 fiscal y…
Legal internet gambling in Ohio? Unlikely anytime soon
Ohio is not likely to legalize online casino and lottery games this legislative session, according to House Speaker Matt Huffman (R-Lima)…
Atlantic Lottery Reports Increased Profits for 2024-25: A Boon for Atlantic Provinces
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Atlantic Lottery has made headlines with its latest financial report, revealing a remarkable increase in profits for the fisc…
Tennessee Education Lottery's 1st Quarter Transfer to Education Brings Total Raised to More than $8 Billion
Oct. 17, 2025
LOTTERY’S 1ST QUARTER TRANSFER TO EDUCATION BRINGS TOTAL RAISED TO MORE THAN $8 BILLION NASHVILLE-- The Tennessee Educatio…
Brightstar Lottery PLC to Host Third Quarter 2025 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, November 4, 2025
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INTRALOT S.A. Announces Completion of Acquisition of Bally’s International Interactive Business for €2.7 Billion
Transaction creates global iGaming and lottery leader and one of the largest companies by market capitalization on the Athens Stock Exchang…
Chicago Mayor Proposes City Tax On Sports Betting Revenue
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is proposing a 10.25% tax on adjusted gross sports betting revenue generated in the city for his 2026 budget…
Svenska Spel launches SEK 1m fund to support youth sports in Gotland
Initiative will provide annual grants to local sports clubs to expand youth participation across the island.
Key points:
- Ten Gotland sp…
Spain’s DGOJ Proposes New Ad Rules for Gambling Warnings
Spain’s gambling regulator, Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego - DGOJ, has launched a public consultation on a new resolution that w…
ECJ rejects Netherlands’ appeal in monopoly licensing dispute
The ECJ Netherlands monopoly case dates all the way back to 2016. Under the latest ruling the EC must open an investigation into the market…
Nederlandse Loterij CFRO -Jet Roos-van Aerssen- steps down
Jet Roos-van Aerssen has resigned from her dual role as Chief Financial and Risk Officer at the Dutch lottery.
Key points:
- Roos-van A…
Lotto Max to undergo significant game changes, price increase
Bigger jackpots, but they're harder to win
By Kate Northrop
The multi-province Lotto Max game is getting an overhaul this spring, which w…
Kalshi Hit With Class-Action Complaint Alleging ‘Unlawful Sports Gambling’
Kalshi has been sued in New York’s Southern District
The proposed class-action lawsuit alleges that Kalshi is engaged in illegal sport…
Gambling "syndicate" apparently targeted college basketball
Legalized, normalized, and heavily monetized gambling is creating all sorts of irregularities, and it’s just a matter of time before the NF…
Rhode Island Lottery sends C&D orders to six unlicensed sites
The Rhode Island Lottery is adding to the growing list of U.S. gaming regulators taking steps to prevent the proliferation of unlicensed ga…
Virginia Lottery releases September 2025 casino activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of September 2025. There are three oper…
Irish regulator publishes detailed strategy through 2027
The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) has published its Statement of Strategy for 2025–2027, outlining its roadmap for implem…
LOUISIANA LOTTERY REPORTS SEPTEMBER WINNINGS
BATON ROUGE – Louisiana scratch-off players took home over $17 million in cash prizes in September, including a $500,000 Casino Cash top pr…
Idaho Lottery alerts retailers to possible bulk buying attempt over $877,800 Idaho Cash jackpot
No evidence of couriers involved
By Kate Northrop
When an Idaho Cash lottery jackpot jumped up $126,000 overnight to $877,800 and was sub…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Grows Stronger and Bigger in Melbourne with New Lab Location
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Grows Stronger and Bigger in Melbourne with New Lab Location M…
Gov. Gavin Newsom signs California online sweepstakes ban into law
A piece of legislation that prohibits online sweepstakes casinos in California was signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, placing a ban on the gaming…
RFI: Missouri Lottery: Assist in the development of a (“RFP”) for our field software program. REVISED DUE DATE
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REQUEST FOR INFORMATION – REVISED DUE DATE MISSOURI LOTTERY COMMISSION ISSUE DATE: Oct…
Business Combination of Allwyn and OPAP creating the 2nd Largest Listed Lottery and Gaming Operator Globally
Combined Company to Remain Listed on Athens Stock Exchange
ATHENS, Greece and LUCERNE, Switzerland , Oct. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Allwyn…
Harald Neumann resigned Monday as the CEO of Australian gaming machine giant Ainsworth Game Technology
Harald Neumann resigned Monday as the CEO of Australian gaming machine giant Ainsworth Game Technology after a bruising inquisition at the…
Scientific Games Systems Technology to Power Loto-Québec’s Retail and Digital Sales
Scientific Games Systems Technology to Power Loto-Québec’s Retail and Digital Sales
Company’s Momentum Ecosystem Chosen by Four North…
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Bally's-Intralot deal completes
First definitively announced in July 2025, the €2.7bn ($3.12bn) acquisition of Bally’s tech division has now completed, finalising the effe…
Scientific Games Powers Lotto New Zealand’s Retail and Digital Future
Scientific Games Powers Lotto New Zealand’s Retail and Digital Future
Company Successfully Executes Complex Legacy Systems Conversion
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JOB: DC LOTTERY Director of Marketing & Communications
Government of the District of Columbia Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)
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Regulators, casinos unite against new gambling gray zone
Industry leaders warn of threats from prediction markets
American Gaming Association CEO Bill Miller spoke like a general preparing his ar…
GLI Releases Three New Modules and One Updated Module of its Gaming Security Framework
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Releases Three New Modules and One Updated Module of its Gaming Security Framework LAKEWOOD, N.J…
Massachusetts Lottery August sales totaled $570.2 million
BOSTON (SHNS) – The Powerball jackpot’s climb to and above the $1 billion mark in August fueled sales that kept the Massachusetts Lottery i…
Pennsylvania Lottery sales top $460 million in August
The Pennsylvania Lottery generates its best monthly sales of the year so far in August, rising by 8% to $460.1 million.
“We are thrilled t…
Lotto NZ installs 1,100 new terminals in huge national upgrade
The New Zealand Lottery, Lotto NZ, has completed a major tech upgrade of its retail infrastructure, carried out in late September.
The lot…
Upgraded Mega Millions proves popular with countless Americans
The revamped Mega Millions product has found roaring success across the US according to its operator, showcasing the enthusiasm many Americ…
Pennsylvania regulator warns U.S. lawmakers over sports wagering through prediction markets
The head of Pennsylvania’s gaming regulator has urged federal lawmakers to address what he described as a growing threat posed by sports pr…
$300m investment round values Kalshi at $5bn
Prediction markets operator Kalshi has raised $300m in its latest funding round and has announced plans to open the product to users from m…
Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $600 Million
RELEASE DATE: 10/11/2025 For just the 11th time in Mega Millions® history, the jackpot has reached $600 million! That’s the estimated annu…
D.C. Mayor Bowser makes fresh bid to legalize poker, blackjack and bingo
Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser has launched a renewed effort to legalize poker, blackjack and commercial bingo as part of a wider pl…
Nevada Gaming Control Board member warns Kalshi, Crypto.com over sports contracts: “The gig is up”
Nevada regulators have signaled a tougher stance toward companies offering prediction market contracts that mirror sports bets, following a…
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced the appointment of Casper Stylsvig as Executive Director, Sports Business, effective from January of 2026
Stylsvig will be a member of the Board of Management, reporting directly to HKJC CEO Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges.
According to a company…
Here’s to 20 more years of success for the Oklahoma Lottery’s contributions to Oklahoma Education.
Here’s to 20 more years of success for the Oklahoma Lottery’s contributions to Oklahoma Education. We are honored to be your full-service p…
New York Lottery sales surpass $658 million in September
The sales total for September 2025 was $658.8 million, marking a 9% increase over the same period in the previous year. The rise in sales w…
U.S. gaming industry pays tribute to late IGA Chairman Ernie Stevens Jr. at G2E in Las Vegas
The US tribal gaming sector recognized the policy legacy of Ernest L. “Ernie” Stevens Jr., who led the Indian Gaming Association (IGA) thro…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Contract By The National Lottery Of Belgium To Deliver Omnichannel Gaming Platform
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 8, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”, “the company”; TSX: PBL) is thrilled to announce…
Fennica Gaming appoints Erik Nyman as strategic advisor
Veikkaus subsidiary Fennica Gaming has brought in Erik Nyman as a strategic advisor to support the company’s North American growth strategy…
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is investing up to $2 billion in Polymarket,
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), the owner of the New York Stock Exchange, is investing up to $2 billion in Polymarket, valuing the fast-gr…
DC Lottery Expands Game Offerings with Lotto America® Launch
WASHINGTON, D.C.- DC Lottery has recently expanded its portfolio to include the exciting multi-state lottery game, Lotto America®. This gam…
Digitain ‘opens new opportunities’ with European Lotteries membership
Digitain is chasing leads in the lottery industry, with the company securing membership in the European Lotteries (EL) to pursue this goal…
Legal gambling in the U.S.: A state-by-state breakdown of casinos, sports betting and online gaming
The American gambling industry is larger than ever, but also more complex than at any other time in history. Commercial revenue broke recor…
Senators press Commodity Futures Trading Commission over lax enforcement on sports betting contracts
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers is demanding answers from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), accusing the federal agency…
$14 million in proceeds raised for Nebraska Lottery beneficiaries
LINCOLN, Neb. (PRESS RELEASE) - Sales from a record Powerball® jackpot run contributed to $14 million in proceeds transferred this week to…
Swedish government proposes complete ban on gambling with credit
The move would also require operators to take steps to discourage gambling with credit.
Sweden.- The Swedish government has proposed tha…
California Lottery Celebrates 40 Years And An Extra $48 Billion for Public Education
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In 1985, Voters Decided a Little Play Should Make a Student’s…
Commission stats show dominance of National Lottery in UK gambling
The UK Gambling Commission’s (UKGC) annual survey has once again shown that lotteries are by far the most common form of gambling in the co…
AGA issues guidelines on mitigating crypto laundering in AML best practises
The association released the guidelines in an effort to safeguard an industry that has dealt with several major money laundering scandals o…
Svenska Spel makes 18 proposals to improve Swedish gambling market
Stronger protections against gambling harms for younger players and DNS blocking of unlicensed operators are among 18 proposals put forward…
DraftKings signs multi-year advertising agreement with NBCUniversal
The deal includes exclusive integrations and digital sponsorships.
US.- DraftKings has signed a multi-year advertising agreement with NB…
Virginia Pushes Online Casino Legalization with Bill 827, But Vote Deferred to 2026
Virginia is once again exploring entry into the online casino market. Senator Mamie Locke’s SB 827, supported by companion HB 2171, would a…
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has advanced in its clampdown on influencers who promote unlicensed gambling online
10/02/25
Three influencers have been warned that they will face fines if they do not remove content promoting unlicensed gambling.
The…
The New York State Gaming Commission’s Division of Lottery earned top honors in five award categories at NASPL
The New York State Gaming Commission’s Division of Lottery earned top honors in five award categories at the North American Association of…
Georgia Lottery launches Georgia Millionaire scratcher with 3 players to win $1M on New Year’s Day
ATLANTA - The Georgia Lottery today announced the Oct. 1 launch of Georgia Millionaire, a first-of-its-kind scratcher that will see three l…
UK report urges urgent global regulation of skins gambling
The report finds that the most popular skins websites generated more monthly global traffic than major traditional online betting platforms…
Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps to $497 Million
Tonight’s Mega Millions Jackpot Jumps to $497 Million
Sept. 30, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Mega Millions® jackpot has risen to $497 mil…
MASS LOTTERY PRODUCES $1.067 BILLION IN NET PROFIT IN FISCAL YEAR 2025
For Immediate Release Contact: Rachel Guer…
The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has issued cease-and-desist letters to six unlicensed online casinos
The recent orders were sent to Fortune Horizon Casino, Goat Spins Casino, High Roller Casino, Slots.lv, True Fortune Casino and Vegas Gems…
China Lottery sales decrease by 2% in August
Sales in August reached CNY53.4bn (US$7.48bn).
China.- The Ministry of Finance has reported that Chinese lottery ticket sales reached CN…
Allwyn Participant Protection Conference - Andrew Rhodes speech
Allwyn Participant Protection Conference - Andrew Rhodes speech
23 September 2025
This speech was delivered by Chief Executive Andrew Rho…
California Lottery Neighborhood Store Turns Bonus into a Space for Connection and Play
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September 26, 2025
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California Lottery Retailer Transforms Lucky Win Into Com…
OREGON LOTTERY COMMISSION ADOPTS RULES FOR WINNER ANONYMITY AND TICKET DISCOUNTING
Downloadable file: Oregon's House Bill 3115 takes effect and requires names and addresses of lottery winners to be anonymous.
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Pollard Banknote secures California Lottery scratchers contract
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WINNIPEG, MB, Sept. 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited ("Poll…
TEXAS LOTTERY WINS TOP AWARDS FOR CREATIVE ADVERTISING
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Program picks up three NASPL Awards
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BRIGHTSTAR 'Why the Future of iLottery Starts in the Cloud'
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Arizona Lottery Chief of Staff named to prestigious Emerging Leaders of Gaming 40 Under 40
PHOENIX (September 25, 2025) – The Arizona Lottery announced today that Chief of Staff May Mgbolu has been named to the Emerging Leaders of…
PrizePicks Sells Majority Stake to Allwyn for $1.6 Billion
Deal with Allwyn International builds on sports gaming and prediction boom
https://www.wsj.com/business/media/prizepicks-sells-majority-st…
Ontario Market Sees 8% Jump in Total Wagers in August
iGaming Ontario reports CAD $8.14 billion in total cash wagers for August Casino dominates with 89% market share
The Ontario igaming marke…
PGRI LOTTERY INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME 2025 Group Photos
CONGRATULATIONS on the Induction of the North American honorees of 2025 Lottery Industry Hall of Fame at NASPL, Niagra Falls, Canada -Mi…
12th EL Congress 2025 - Safeguarding the European Lottery Model; Building a Better World
With more than 550 participants gathered in Bern, the 12th EL Congress once again confirmed its place as the flagship lottery event of the…
United Lotteries for Integrity in Sports (ULIS) Elects Jean-Luc Moner-Banet as President and Appoints New Executive Committee
ULIS Elects Jean-Luc Moner-Banet as President and Appoints New Executive Committee
Leadership transition marks a new chapter for Unite…
Loto-Québec Reports Big Jump in Q1 Revenues
Loto-Québec is reporting YoY revenue growth of more than 11% for the first quarter of the current fiscal year
The crown corporation rep…
California Lottery Awarded for Advertising Excellence in Multiple Categories
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September 19, 2025
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California Lottery Awarded for Advertising Excellence in Mul…
EL re-elects President and appoints new Executive Committee
Bern, 17 September 2025 – During the EL General Assembly on 17 September in Bern (Switzerland), members re-elected Romana Girandon as Presi…
British Columbia Lottery Corporation set to open fifth retail sportsbook
Canadian provincial lottery operator British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is preparing for the opening of its fifth retail sportsboo…
Arizona Sports Betting Operators Warned To Avoid Prediction Markets
This week, Arizona's Department of Gaming sent a letter to all legal sports betting operators in the state warning them to steer clear of p…
New Jersey Lottery seeks to streamline oversight of couriers
09/19/25
A new proposal would reduce the frequency of registration renewals for lottery courier services.
US.- The New Jersey Lottery h…
Great Britain’s Gambling Commission (GBGC) has released the first of a four-part report into the nation’s illegal online gambling market.
This first instalment focuses on consumer behaviors, motivations and personas – offering new insights into who engages with illegal gamblin…
Intralot secures €660 million in financing for Bally’s Interactive acquisition
INTRALOT further to the announcement dated 21 July 2025 regarding the signing of the definitive transaction agreement with Bally’s Corporat…
Montana Lottery aims to prohibit bulk purchases after group takes gamble on $1.6 million jackpot
Smaller lottery unexpectedly targeted by purchasing group prompts security discussions
Plans partially foiled by another winner
By Kate N…
FanDuel in Delaware North deal
FanDuel and Delaware North have announced a new market access partnership for online sports betting and igaming in the state of West Virgin…
ZEAL Network revenue tops €100 million in first- half 2025
ZEAL Network SE, Germany’s leading online provider of lottery products, recorded substantial and sustainable growth in key performance indi…
Gambling Commission launches Hub to combat black market
The UK Gambling Commission has published the first in a series of reports examining the illegal online gambling market in Great Britain.
T…
Robinhood Fights Back Against Massachusetts Sports Prediction Market Crackdown Over $1 Billion Business
Robinhood Derivatives filed a federal lawsuit yesterday (Monday) seeking to block Massachusetts regulators from enforcing state gambling la…
Bally's to sell Twin River Lincoln under leaseback deal
Bally's announced it is planning to sell Twin River in Lincoln and lease it back from the new owner.
According to a release, the company p…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Expands EMEIA Team, Names Lain London Government and Regulatory Affairs Executive
HAARLEM, Netherlands (16 September 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) is expanding its EMEIA Government & Regulatory Affa…
Hong Kong lawmakers approve bill to legalise basketball betting
Hong Kong’s legislature has passed a bill to legalise basketball betting, approving the measure by 77 votes to two with two abstentions, in…
Congratulations to the Class of 2025 Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
The ceremony to induct the European Honorees was held at the EL (European Lotteries Association) Congress Bern, Switzerland on Tuesday Se…