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January 31, 2021

Lotteries, Casinos and iLottery 'A PARTIAL PRODUCT SOLUTION IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 AND BEYOND?'

January 31, 2021

TEAM USA IS READY TO BRING ITS INSPIRING, UNIFYING, PATRIOTIC AND OPTIMISTIC CHARACTERISTICS TO U.S. LOTTERIES

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January 31, 2021

Germany: LOTTO24 AG: Financial results

January 31, 2021

Belgium: Loterie Nationale publishes magazine des Bonnes Causes 'good causes'

Thank you to all our players for their support for good causes! 01/22/2021 Download the magazine here From January 21, you will on…

January 31, 2021

EUROPEAN LOTTERY ASSOCIATION Data & Research webinar was about the Lottery sector and the trends & learnings from COVID-19

EL Data & Research webinar was about the Lottery sector and the trends & learnings from COVID-19. During the webinar, held on 28th…

January 31, 2021

Germany: Lotto Brandenburg reports strong results

LAND BRANDENBURG LOTTO GmbH (LBL) takes stock Lottery managing directors Anja Bohms and Kerstin Kosanke, Potsdam headquarters - Strong…

January 30, 2021

New York State Gaming Commission approves Jackpocket for concierge service lottery

SCHENECTADY — Want to buy a Lottery scratch-off ticket but prefer to stay home because of the virus? Now there’s an app for that. The pand…

January 30, 2021

State lawmakers begin new legal push for Alabama lottery

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WBMA) — Alabama could move closer to having a state lottery in 2021, thanks to state lawmakers. A state representative f…

January 30, 2021

Sports Wagering Committee of the Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) Corp. Board of Directors approved WynnBet and William Hill

Tennessee is getting two more sports betting operators, but they will not be available for Super Bowl Sunday sports betting next week. Wyn…

January 30, 2021

Gov. Kemp: Georgia Lottery raises over $731M for HOPE, Pre-K

ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) - On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp announced the Georgia Lottery Corporation’s most profitable first half since its incepti…

January 30, 2021

Lottery money used to repave state highways in Mississippi

New funds from the Mississippi Lottery are helping to lower a backlog in the state’s road maintenance projects and have aided in the repavi…

January 30, 2021

Tennessee's new sports gambling industry continued to shatter national records in its second month

Tennessee sports gambling continues record-setting streak with $180.9M in December bets Tennessee's new sports gambling industry continued…

January 30, 2021

Wire Act Ruling a Win for iGaming and Lotteries, Status Quo for Sports Betting—for Now

On Jan. 20, 2021, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit issued a potentially historic ruling in New Hampshire Lottery Commission…

January 30, 2021

Oregon Lottery 'Box Car Bingo'

Box Car Bingo Clackety-clack! Do you hear that train a-coming down the track? It’s Box Car Bingo! For just $2 you can climb aboard and…

January 30, 2021

Massachusetts Lottery saw greater sales and profit performance July through December 2020

Having survived three months of depressed sales at the outset of the pandemic, the Lottery appears to have not only stabilized but found a…

January 30, 2021

How the 5G revolution is expected to impact the online gaming sector

The majority of the global population heavily relies upon 4G wireless connectivity to perform daily online tasks. However, this technology…

January 30, 2021

Apple Sued as Co-Conspirator to Illegal Online Gambling Enterprise

Two plaintiffs and a proposed class of “social casino” users have filed a lawsuit against Apple Inc. accusing the company of illegally prof…

January 30, 2021

Bishop Woosley joins the ABACUS Solutions North American team as a consultant

PRESS RELEASE - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE London, January 2021 – former lottery Director, NASPL President and Lottery Industry Hall of Fame me…

January 30, 2021

SAZKA appoints Aleš Veselý Ras CEO of the Czech operations as Robert Chvátal becomes CEO of SAZKA Group and Chair of Czech business

European lottery giant Sazka has appointed Aleš Veselý, currently its marketing director, as the new chief executive of its Czech business…

January 29, 2021

Wire Act Decision: What This Means for U.S. Lotteries -Please join NeoPollard Interactive for a webinar on February 3, 2021

Wire Act Decision: What This Means for U.S. Lotteries Join Us! Please join NeoPollard Interactive for a webinar on February 3, 2021…

January 28, 2021

IN MEMORIAM: Mr. Gheorghe Benea, former President and General Manager of C.N. Loteria Romana S.A.

It is with immense regret that we learned that Mr. Gheorghe Benea, former President and General Manager of C.N. Loteria Romana S.A. has pas…

January 28, 2021

Kambi Group plc expands in Argentina with Casino Magic partnership

Kambi Group plc expands in Argentina with Casino Magic partnership Agreement with leading Argentinian casino operator grows Kambi’s Lat…

January 27, 2021

Austria: Österreichische Lotterien GmbH -Scratch-off ticket transports you to the casino

Scratch-off ticket transports you to the casino JANUARY 18, 2021 CORPORATE NEWS | SCRATCH-OFF TICKET Win up to 250,000 euro with Cas…

January 27, 2021

Florida Lottery Has Highest Sales Week On Record

PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2021 CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS (850) 487-7727 FLORIDA L…

January 27, 2021

FanDuel Group and IGT continue nationwide partnership with IGT PlaySports deployment in Virginia as State introduces legalized sports betting

IGT's Industry-Leading PlaySports Platform Powers FanDuel SportsBook Mobile App in Virginia FanDuel Group and IGT continue nationwide…

January 25, 2021

Night of POWERBALL Millionaires!

NEWS RELEASE January 25, 2021 Media Contact: Anna Domoto This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 515-453-1401 Night of POWERBALL Millionaires! $23.2 Mil…

January 25, 2021

Online Sports Betting, iGaming Officially Live In Michigan

10 operators launched across the state Friday; check out who placed first bets Some big names were part of Michigan’s online sports bettin…

January 25, 2021

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Rules in Favor of New Hampshire Lottery in Federal Wire Act Case

U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit Rules in Favor of New Hampshire Lottery in Federal Wire Act Case Contact Communications Dir…

January 25, 2021

Kentucky Lottery closes first half of fiscal year on record pace with more than $710 million in sales

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Lottery reported that sales for the first half of FY21 (July 2020 through December 2020) were higher than the…

January 25, 2021

NeoPollard Interactive And New Hampshire Lottery Prevail Against U.S. Government Appeal In iLottery Case

Press Release NeoPollard Interactive And New Hampshire Lottery Prevail Against U.S. Government Appeal In iLottery Case LANSING, Michi…

January 25, 2021

INSPIRED ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACT WITH ENTAIN

INSPIRED ANNOUNCES NEW CONTRACT WITH ENTAIN Inspired to Provide Virtuals Across Entain’s Online and Retail Network New York, Janu…

January 24, 2021

731 million Powerball Jackpot hits in Maryland

The winning ticket for the $731 million Powerball jackpot was sold in Maryland, CNN reports. The holder will need to decide if they want to…

January 24, 2021

Winning 1 billion Mega Millions ticket sold at Michigan grocery store

A Michigander is the lucky winner of the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot. The winning ticket was sold at a Kroger store in Novi, a subur…

January 24, 2021

Executive Summary of the Instant Scratch-off Roundtable Maximizing the Endless Potential of Instant Scratch-offs to Continue to Drive Growth -PGRI LOTTERY EXPO & POST-COVID19 LOTTERY: THE MOVIE

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January 24, 2021

By IGT 'Fast-Forward To The Future'

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January 24, 2021

LOTOSXI: EMPOWERING LOTTERIES IN THEIR “FIGHT” AGAINST THE PANDEMIC by Sotirios Sklavounos, Customer Experience Director, INTRALOT Group

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January 24, 2021

By Scientific Games 6 TAKE-AWAYS FROM 2020 - Actionable Insights for Lotteries

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January 22, 2021

Mega Millions jackpot raised to $1 billion for Friday’s drawing

DATE: JAN. 22, 2021 CONTACT: GARCELLE VIERRA PHONE: (919) 368-9863 Mega Millions jackpot raised to $1 billion for Friday’s drawing…

January 22, 2021

IGT Reaffirms Leadership in the Caribbean with Seven-Year Lottery Extension in Jamaica

Facilities Management agreement with Supreme Ventures Limited includes ongoing supply of industry-leading technology, content, and services…

January 21, 2021

Powerball jackpot winner worth $731.1M sold in Maryland

MEDIA ALERT (UPDATED) Jackpot-winning Powerball Ticket and $2 Million Winner Sold in Lonaconing, Maryland $731.1 million jackpot is fourt…

January 21, 2021

Pollard Banknote Bolsters its Roster of Licensed Games with the Addition of Atari®

Pollard Banknote Bolsters its Roster of Licensed Games with the Addition of Atari® Thu, January 21, 2021, 8:30 AM· WINNIPEG, MB, Jan…

January 19, 2021

New Jersey sportsbooks accepted a record $6B in sports bets in 2020

In December alone, the state's sportsbooks accepted nearly $1 billion For New Jersey, 2020 was a record-breaking year in the sports bettin…

January 19, 2021

NY tax revenue from casinos down $600M amid pandemic

The cratering of revenues at New York’s casinos during the coronavirus pandemic has devastated government coffers and turned the state’s sc…

January 19, 2021

Operators expect competitive market when online gaming, sports betting launches in Michigan

Michigan’s state gambling laws and competitive tax rates on online wagering has sportsbook and casino operators eager to launch in the stat…

January 19, 2021

OPAP Announcement - Response to Hellenic Capital Market Commission letter

Response to Hellenic Capital Market Commission letter OPAP S.A. (“Company”), in response to the Hellenic Capital Market Commission rele…

January 19, 2021

Mega Millions jackpot now $850M; Powerball up to $730M

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - The third-largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history will be at stake in tonight's multi-state Mega Millions drawing. The…

January 19, 2021

The Dutch gambling authority (KSA) fines Virtual Coin Gaming EUR 600,000

The Dutch gambling authority (KSA) recently issued a major fine of EUR 500,000 against the Curacao-licensed operator Virtual Coin Gaming an…

January 19, 2021

Lastminute.com founder joins Sazka in UK National Lottery bid

THE Czech group which is aiming to take the National Lottery franchise away from Camelot further beefed up its bid board today by appointin…

January 19, 2021

La Française des Jeux : Changes to the Board of Directors

Press release Changes to the Board of Directors of La Française des Jeux Boulogne-Billancourt (France), 13 January 2021 - The Board of D…

January 19, 2021

Georgia lawmakers filed a bill Thursday that would allow online sports gambling in the state

ATLANTA — Georgians could be able to legally bet on the Atlanta Braves, Falcons, Hawks and United in just a few months. Lawmakers filed a…

January 19, 2021

Kentucky State Rep Introduces Bill to Regulate Sports Betting, Online Poker

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January 19, 2021

Washington Nationals are betting on big business from sports gambling

You won’t need a ticket to the game to get in on the action once a new sports book opens at Nationals Park. After an abbreviated season of…

January 19, 2021

Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s fourth quarter 2020 result

Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s fourth quarter 2020 result Kambi Group plc’s result for the fourth quarter (October-December) 2020 wil…

January 19, 2021

RFQ: The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) Project Management Services

Project Management Services Qualifications #CLC202007 Request for Qualifications #CLC202007 Description: The Connecticut Lottery C…

January 18, 2021

DC Lottery Launches IWG Digital e-Instant Games

DC Lottery Launches IWG Digital e-Instant Games First-time IWG and Intralot collaboration produces rapid integration and delivery Mond…

January 18, 2021

TENNESSEE EDUCATION LOTTERY CORPORATION (TEL) TRANSFERS $109,869,000 TO LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION ACCOUNT FOR FY 2021 SECOND QUARTER

**NEWS UPDATE** January 15, 2021 LOTTERY TRANSFERS $109,869,000 TO LOTTERY FOR EDUCATION ACCOUNT FOR FY 2021 SECOND QUARTER More Tha…

January 17, 2021

Executive Summary of SWOT: Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats Roundtable

SWOT ROUNDTABLE LEADER: May Scheve Reardon, Executive Director, Missouri Lottery, Chair of Powerball Group PANELISTS: Gretchen Corbin…

January 17, 2021

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE ILOTTERY ROUNDTABLE

ILOTTERY ROUNDTABLE LEADER: Gretchen Corbin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Lottery Corporation PANELISTS: Richard Bateson…

January 17, 2021

INTERVIEW: SHARON ANDERSON, HEAD OF DIGITAL – LOTTERIES (THE LOTT) TABCORP 'THE FUTURE OF DIGITAL: LOOKING INTO THE POST-COVID19 WORLD'

January 17, 2021

MUSL & WLA Collaborate to Expand Uniform Security Standards

January 17, 2021

Video gambling machines back on in Illinois as Region 1 begins Tier 2

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — The drop in COVID-19 rates and change in mitigations means that video gambling machines have restricted hours of ga…

January 17, 2021

Nebraska Republican Senator introduces bill on gambling

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - During the last election Nebraskans voted on a bill to authorize gambling at race tracks across the state. Now…

January 17, 2021

People from Alabama crossing state lines to play lottery

TALLAPOOSA, Ga. (WIAT) — Millions of Americans waited to hear the winning lottery numbers Saturday night. Many people from Alabama drove a…

January 17, 2021

Jackpots Each Over $700 Million For First Time Ever in Longest Runs in Game Histories

Jackpots Each Over $700 Million For First Time Ever in Longest Runs in Game Histories WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY January 17, 2021 JACKPOTS…

January 17, 2021

New Fast Play games start Sunday in North Carolina

DATE: JAN. 17, 2021 CONTACT: VAN DENTON PHONE: (919) 650-9409 New Fast Play games start Sunday in North Carolina − Fans of jackpo…

January 14, 2021

POWERBALL JACKPOT SWELLS TO ESTIMATED $640 MILLION

**NEWS UPDATE** January 14, 2021 POWERBALL JACKPOT SWELLS TO ESTIMATED $640 MILLION Winning Tennessee Ticket Worth $50,000 Sold in F…

January 14, 2021

IGT Awarded Contract Extension from Iowa Lottery to Supply Innovative Instant Ticket Games and Services

NEWS RELEASE IGT Awarded Contract Extension from Iowa Lottery to Supply Innovative Instant Ticket Games and Services LONDON – Jan. 13…

January 14, 2021

INTRALOT Announces Extension of Contract with OPAP

14/01/2021 | For immediate release: Press Release INTRALOT INTRALOT Announces Extension of Contract with OPAP INTRALOT extends its par…

January 13, 2021

SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ 50-years of success creating games for LOTO-QUÉBEC continues with contract extension

SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ 50-YEARS OF SUCCESS CREATING GAMES FOR LOTO-QUÉBEC CONTINUES WITH CONTRACT EXTENSION World-leading Instant Game Ent…

January 12, 2021

Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots total over $1 billion for weekday drawings

DATE: JAN. 12, 2021 CONTACT: GARCELLE VIERRA PHONE: (919) 368-9863 Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots total over $1 billion for weekda…

January 12, 2021

Chicago Billionaire Doubles Down On Gambling Empire As More States Legalize Sports Betting

As more states look to legalizing online betting to raise revenue, one Chicago billionaire is already cashing in on the fast growing indust…

January 12, 2021

AGA CEO Statement on Passing of Sheldon Adelson

AGA CEO Statement on Passing of Sheldon Adelson FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 12, 2020 CONTACT Cait DeBaun press@americangami…

January 10, 2021

Undiscovered Opportunities – How Financial Institutions Can Support Customers with Safer Gambling

Undiscovered Opportunities – How Financial Institutions Can Support Customers with Safer Gambling Financial-services firms are in a uni…

January 10, 2021

UKGC Seeks ‘Research Methodology’ Advice On Gambling Behaviour

UKGC Seeks ‘Research Methodology’ Advice The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) is seeking input and advice on changing the ‘research methodolo…

January 10, 2021

Tennessee Lottery Gives First Approval for Churchill Downs to Offer Sports Betting

Tennessee Education Lottery Corp. (TELC) officials on Wednesday gave preliminary approval to Churchill Downs Interactive Gaming to operate…

January 10, 2021

Table tennis outpaced baseball and hockey in wagering on Oregon Lottery’s Scoreboard app in 2020

Table tennis rules Oregon betting app “The Big Four” of professional sports leagues in the United States are the NFL, NBA, Major League B…

January 8, 2021

Chile: Superintendency of Gaming Casinos (SCJ) : 11 gambling casinos partially reopened their facilities during the month of November, generating a tax contribution of $ 1,291 million

11 gambling casinos partially reopened their facilities during the month of November, generating a tax contribution of $ 1,291 million B…

January 8, 2021