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IN MEMORIAM: Maj. Peter O'Connell, Rhode Island's first Lottery director
The first executive director of the Rhode Island Lottery, Peter J. O'Connell, died at his home in North Scituate on Wednesday, just a few w…
UK Gambling Commission Suspension of licence - BetIndex Limited
Information notice: Suspension of licence - BetIndex Limited
12 March 2021
The Gambling Commission has decided to suspend the opera…
Arkansas lottery bill allowing winners of more than $500,000 to remain anonymous passed Senate heads to House Rules Committee
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) - A bill that would allow someone who won more than $500,000 in the Arkansas lottery to remain anonymous sailed th…
Revenue from the New York Lottery and its nine racetracks with video-lottery terminals fell 19% in 2020
ALBANY - If you had a bad year playing the lottery last year, you're not alone. The state didn't do very well either.
Revenue from the New…
If Powerball disappears from Idaho, schools will lose more than $9 million per year
Idahoans can still play Powerball in the Gem State, but as things stand, the Powerball will disappear from Idaho in August.
BOISE, Idaho…
Maryland Sports Betting Framework Passes House, Heads to Senate
Bill would allow 15 mobile licenses and includes pro sports stadiums in the mix
The Maryland House on Thursday morning passed an amended v…
New Alabama lottery bill proposed
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A state lawmaker revealed a new proposal to create a lottery in Alabama.
Sen. Jim McClendon, R-Springville, file…
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo has instructed the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Kofi Osei Ameyaw to retire
President Akufo-Addo has instructed the Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Kofi Osei Ameyaw to retire.
In a letter…
Louisiana Lottery Drawings Produce $9.7 Million in Winnings in February While Scratch-Off Winners Claim $15.6 Million
BATON ROUGE – The Louisiana Lottery Corporation reported more than $9.7 million in winning tickets for its draw-style games during February…
Two Georgia sports betting proposals made their way through the Senate last week
Two Georgia sports betting proposals made their way through the Senate last week.
Now, state representatives want voters to have a final s…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Launches New Illuminating Conversations Streaming Series
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Launches New Illuminating Conversations Streaming Series On-demand series features top gaming…
EDUCATION WINS IN TENNESSEE! SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ LOTTERY INSTANT GAMES AND SERVICES WILL HELP DRIVE FUNDING FIVE MORE YEARS
EDUCATION WINS IN TENNESSEE! SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ LOTTERY INSTANT GAMES AND SERVICES WILL HELP DRIVE FUNDING FIVE MORE YEARS
Tennessee E…
Poland: Totalizator Sportowy sums up 2020 - record-breaking subsidies for the development of Polish sport and culture
For another year in a row, Totalizator Sportowy has donated the highest ever subsidies to number games and cash lotteries. In 2020, over P…
Massachusetts lottery officials are pushing to offer online sales amid concerns that an outdated system is jeopardizing a much needed source of money for cities and towns
BOSTON — Lottery officials are making a renewed push to offer online sales amid concerns that an outdated system is jeopardizing a much nee…
COVID-19: What is a "Proportionate Restriction" on the free movement of persons within the EU? Towards sanctions against member states maintaining disproportionate restrictions? by Philippe Vlaemminck
by Philippe Vlaemminck, Partner, Pharumlegal | Mar 5, 2021 |
COVID-19: WHAT IS A “PROPORTIONATE RESTRICTION” ON THE FREE MOVEMENT OF PERS…
Kansas sports betting took another step forward this week
Kansas sports betting took another step forward this week.
A substitute bill for SB 84 received a 26-12 approval from the Kansas Senate We…
NJ Lottery Announces Annual Audited Results Over $1 Billion in Revenue Generated for the State
NJ Lottery Announces Annual Audited Results Over $1 Billion in Revenue Generated for the State
TRENTON (March 1, 2021) – The New…
Hungarian state lottery company aims to expand abroad
State-owned lottery company Szerencsejáték has the know-how and the capital to weigh an expansion abroad, CEO Gábor Czepek said in the late…
NeoGames Announces Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2020 Earnings Release Date
LUXEMBOURG, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“NeoGames” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provide…
Finland: Veikkaus’ profit fell significantly due to the coronavirus epidemic
The coronavirus epidemic had a significant impact on Veikkaus’ business operations in 2020. Veikkaus’ profit for the financial year was EUR…
Florida Lottery breaks national scratch-off sales record
Resulting in More Than $35 Million Generated for Florida Education!
Today, the Florida Lottery announced that Scratch-Off ticket sales for…
Maryland Casinos Generate $126.2 Million During February
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IGT Positioned for Sports Betting Expansion in Nevada with Recent Nevada Regulatory Approval
IGT PlaySports Retail and Mobile Technology Earns Critical State-Wide Approval
LONDON – March 3, 2021 – International Game Technology PLC…
Wynn makes it ten states with sports betting after Virginia approval
Mar. 05, 2021 11:49 AM ET Wynn Resorts, Limited (WYNN)By: Clark Schultz, SA News Editor
Wynn Resorts (WYNN -3.6%) announces it…
BCLC: New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Kicks-Off March 9 and 10, 2021 Virtually with Keynote Address from Futurist Sanjay Khanna
Ninth Annual New Horizons in Responsible Gambling Kicks-Off Virtually with Keynote Address from Futurist Sanjay Khanna
Vancouver, B.C. M…
Las Vegas Sands shuts door on U.S. gambling hub with $6.25 billion asset sale
(Reuters) - Las Vegas Sands Corp , founded by late casino mogul Sheldon Adelson, will sell its Vegas properties for $6.25 billion, exiting…
Virginia Lottery helps raise awareness for National Problem Gambling Awareness Month
(WFXR) — Since March serves as National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Virginia Lottery and the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling…
A Newspaper Casino? Toronto Star Company Is Getting Into The Online Gaming Business
Can gambling profits support the newspaper business? The company that owns the Toronto Star is betting on it.
Torstar Corporation announce…
Michigan Gaming Regulators Offer Self-Exclusion Tool
In most every region of the world where online gambling is legalized, there are protections in place to keep players safe from harm. Such o…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery launches website to promote responsible play
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KATV) — The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announced Tuesday that they have launched a new website to help educate players…
Tennessee lawmakers to consider joint resolution to authorize casino gaming
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) – A joint resolution in the Tennessee House of Representatives proposes amending the state constitution to allow ca…
Hoosier Lottery emphasizing positive play in support of Problem Gambling Awareness Month
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind (WEHT) — Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a March initiative led by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), a…
Connecticut Lottery is ready for growth, online sales and sports betting
Two years ago, the new chief executive of the Connecticut Lottery Corp. invited lawmakers and reporters to hear his vision of a gambling fu…
Lottery, casino vote ahead in Alabama Legislature
Alabama lawmakers are headed to a vote on a lottery and casino bill next week, the bill sponsor said Thursday, even though last-minute nego…
Georgia lottery has brought more than $700 million into Floyd County
It’s not that much of a stretch to envision the Georgia Lottery as an important workforce development tool in Georgia.
Gretchen Corbin, pr…
Discussion Paper: A model for internet gaming in Ontario -establish a market for iGaming that is legal, competitive and safe
A model for internet gaming in Ontario
We are seeking feedback on our discussion paper to help us establish a market for iGaming that is…
Massachusetts State Lottery increases net profit projection from $940 million to $985 million
The Massachusetts State Lottery announced Monday that it was increasing its net profit projection for the 2021 fiscal year from $940 millio…
Arizona House approves sports betting, gambling bill amid transparency questions
State proposal will allow sports betting at pro sports sites and casinos
Some Democrats in the Arizona House on March 4 raised transparenc…
Texas bipartisan Set of State Lawmakers Introduce Sports Wagering Legislation
Under the proposed laws, the state would require a $500,000 application fee for a sports wagering operator license
A McAllen Democrat and…
Connecticut Authorizes Sports Betting and iGaming at Mohegan Sun, Foxwoods
Connecticut is set to become the sixth state to legalize online gambling with interactive slot machines and table games. It’s also joining…
International Game Technology PLC Reports Fourth Quarter And Full Year 2020 Results
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Fourth Quarter:
- $885 million in revenue and $96 million in operating income from continuing operations inc…
Scientific Games Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results
Sequential improvement in consolidated results, record full year revenue at SciPlay, Lottery and Digital
Strong execution across diverse p…
IGT and Scientific Games Sign Cross-Licensing Agreement for Cashless Gaming Intellectual Property
IGT and Scientific Games Sign Cross-Licensing Agreement for Cashless Gaming Intellectual Property
New program enhances operator efficien…
IGT PlayDigital Announces Highly Successful Rollout of Wheel of Fortune® Megaways™ Slots Game
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LONDON, March 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it has su…
Canada: Single-Event Sports Betting Bill Could Make Way for More Global Markets
NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports fans across the nation in Canada rang out with joy at the announcement of the House of Commo…
Aristocrat Chairman lauds strong corporate governance, heightened responsibility in FY20
Aristocrat Chairman Neil Chatfield has credited an increased focus on strong corporate governance and strategic recruitment for the company…
Georgia Senate panel passes constitutional amendment bill to allow sports betting
The bill and constitutional amendment, sponsored by Sen. Jeff Mullis, now head to the Senate Rules Committee to schedule votes on the Senat…
Wynn to add podcast studio in Las Vegas
The new deal will seek to prove Wynn Resort’s sports betting business on Blue Wire podcasts and a new branded podcast called WynnBet. They…
New Mexico Lottery discusses new second-chance promotion
As we approach the end of the month, the New Mexico Lottery is gearing up to roll out some new promotions. Wendy Ahlm, Director of Advertis…
Director of D.C. Lottery, manager of city's sports betting operation, resigns
The executive director of the D.C. Lottery stepped down from her position Friday, citing family issues she needs to handle.
“Due to unfore…
Germany: Results of Sächsische Lotto-GmbH 2020
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Sachsenlotto thanks all customers for a successful LOTTO year
Results of Sächsische Lotto-GmbH 2020: - 328 m…
Jumbo Interactive First half FY21 Results Announcement
First half FY21 Results “MAKING LOTTERIES EASIER”
First half FY21 Results Announcement Click here to read (release)
Financial high…
Louisiana opens applications for sports betting licenses
BATON ROUGE - More than two years after voters in most parishes approved fantasy sports contests, businesses can finally begin applying for…
NM Lottery scholarship: NM universities unite to lobby, bill advocates for homeschool students
During the 55th Session of the New Mexico Legislature, legislators at the state level and the student government level are working to amend…
Form 10-K DraftKings Inc. For: Dec 31
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Europe’s Gambling Revenues To Drop 23% In 2020 But Online Maintains Growth – New Data
21.12.2020
Online gambling will take a higher share of Europe’s gambling market revenue this year but will not compensate for major land-b…
'It’s a myth that gamblers are better protected by a monopoly' By Maarten Haijer, Secretary General, European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA)
17.02.2021
Today we’re seeing EU policymakers begin to adapt their regulatory rulebooks to the new realities of the digital age, including…
Announcement of the completion of the sale of INTRALOT’s remaining stake in Intralot de Peru
Further to the announcement dated 8.2.2021, INTRALOT informs the investors community about the completion of the sale of its entire stake o…
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is planning a symposium on the risks of problem gambling amid the COVID-19 pandemic
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services is planning a symposium on the risks of problem gambling amid the COVID-19 pandemic. T…
NY has major support for casino expansion amid COVID: poll
New Yorkers grappling with the coronavirus pandemic are warming up to expanding casino gambling as an economic dig-out alternative to tax h…
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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Febr…
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
Overview
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
ROCKY HILL, CT / February 18…
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…