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New Arizona bill would legalize sports betting but exclude small business operations
PHOENIX (3TV/CBS 5) - Betting on Phoenix Suns games or any other sporting event is one step closer to reality after a new bill advanced on…
Bill to establish a state lottery passes first hurdle in a long, uphill battle
HONOLULU, Hawaii (HawaiiNewsNow) - Less than a week after shutting down a proposed casino in Leeward Oahu, lawmakers on Wednesday advanced…
Atlantic Lottery Board announces appointment of Patrick Daigle as interim CEO
MONCTON (N.B.) – The Board of Directors of Atlantic Lottery is pleased to announce the appointment of Patrick Daigle as the organization’s…
La Française des Jeux: 2020 Results Preserved Despite the Impact of the Health Crisis
Strong business in the second half (stakes up 3%) helped limit the decline in annual stakes (down 7% to €16bn) and revenue (down 6% to €1…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery sets new record
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery set a new record in sales for the month of January. There was an increased net of $62,935,697 for scholars…
Former Gov. Siegelman talks current gambling bill in AL legislature
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Wednesday former Gov. Don Siegelman joined CBS 42 News Anchor Sherri Jackson to discuss the latest gambling bill…
Philippines’ Lower Congressional Chamber Passes Bill to Tax Online Gambling Firms
The Philippines’ lower congressional chamber has passed a bill imposing taxes on online gambling firms.
Online gambling companies, known a…
WynnBET Conditionally Approved for Online Sports Betting in Tennessee
JERSEY CITY, N.J., Feb. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WynnBET, the premier casino and sports betting app from the global leader in luxury hospita…
EL Congress & Trade show 2021 postponed - ‘Looking Forward’ to 2023
Due to the ongoing global health crisis and the unprecedented situation, the impact on this year’s Congress and Trade show remains un…
New Mexico bill to allow sports betting and table games at racetrack fails in legislature
A bill seeking to allow table games and sports betting at New Mexico horse racing tracks stalled during a meeting of the House Education Co…
Texas Legislature Considering Legalized Sports Betting
Texas lawmakers are once again taking up the issue of whether Texas should have legalized sports gambling and there will be some pressure p…
Indiana Sportsbooks With Nearly $350 Million in Wagers in January, Setting Stage for Record-Setting 2021, According to PlayIndiana
Indiana Sportsbooks With Nearly $350 Million in Wagers in January, Setting Stage for Record-Setting 2021, According to PlayIndiana…
Iowans placed $16 million in Super Bowl bets, smashed others records in January
If one month and another Midwest-focused Super Bowl are any indication, it’s clear that Iowans will be betting big on sports in 2021.
More…
IGT Expands World-Class Content and Hardware Footprint with Historical Racing Machine Deployments in Virginia
IGT Expands World-Class Content and Hardware Footprint with Historical Racing Machine Deployments in Virginia
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Scientific Games is creating excitement for its world-leading licensed properties portfolio with the addition of TV game show brand SUPERMARKET SWEEP
SCIENTIFIC GAMES ADDS FREMANTLE’S GLOBAL SENSATION SUPERMARKET SWEEP® TO ICONIC TV GAME SHOW BRANDS IN LOTTERY PORTFOLIO
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Sports betting comes to cruise ships and it may soon be legal in Florida
With states now facing pandemic-impacted budgets, some are looking at expanding gambling as a way to make up the difference. Since 2018, wh…
Second gaming regulator adds to pressure on Australia's Crown
Feb 11 (Reuters) - A gaming regulator is demanding Crown Resorts CWN.AX explain why two executives are fit to associate with its Melbourne…
Year-end report 2020: Svenska Spel strengthens operating margin despite closed operations
Svenska Spel reports continued good growth for two of three business areas with increased revenues for sports betting, number games and lot…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Announces New IT Coordinator
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Announces New IT Coordinator
Feb. 10, 2021 LITTLE ROCK – Today, Lottery Director J. Eric Hagler announced the…
The Danish Gambling market increases in Q4 2020 compared to 2019
The Danish Gambling Authority’s most recent quarterly statistics show that the gross gaming revenue (GGR) of betting, online casino, gaming…
EL Corporate University went virtual with its 2021 Induction module
First virtual Corporate University Induction
Like many other EL activities and services, the EL Corporate University went virtual with its…
INTRALOT announces the sale of its stake in Intralot de Peru and the extension of its gaming technology contract
INTRALOT announces that it has reached a binding agreement with Nexus Group in Peru to sell its entire stake of 20% in Intralot de Peru SA…
Don't Ms. Out! Ms.PAC-MAN® Re-Joins Pollard Banknote's Licensed Brand Portfolio
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 8, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is excited to announce that Ms.PAC-MAN®, th…
A world first: Loto-Québec launches a lottery ticket made from 100% recycled materials produced by Rolland
Montréal, January 22, 2021 — Loto-Québec has just launched the first-ever lottery ticket printed on entirely recycled mater…
RFP: Missouri Lottery Auditing Services
RFP00801 - Missouri Lottery Auditing Services
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RFP: PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED GAME SHOW FOR THE OHIO LOTTERY COMMISSION
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PRODUCTION & MANAGEMENT OF A REGULARLY SCHEDULED GAME SHOW FOR THE OHIO LOTTERY COMMISSION
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RFP: New York Lottery Video Lottery Games
Request For Proposals New York Lottery Video Lottery Games
Request for Proposals - Proposals are due March 19, 2021 by 3:00pm
Date of…
RFP: Connecticut Lottery - Multi-use 2nd Chance Drawing Platform and 2nd Chance Drawing Services
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The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) is soliciting competitive Proposals from qualified, experien…
State lawmakers propose to use online gambling to help fund college education
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH)– Top lawmakers in Hartford are looking at funding education with gambling. A proposed internet gaming system could b…
Back To The Future? Governor Cuomo’s Proposal For Mobile Sports Betting Could Spark New York Constitutional Battle
Back To The Future? Governor Cuomo’s Proposal For Mobile Sports Betting Could Spark New York Constitutional Battle
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Missouri senators file three sports betting bills
The senators said Tuesday that the legalized market could bring nearly $50 million to the state in revenue a year, and the money would go t…
The amount of money being staked on illegal gambling websites doubled to £2.8 billion (USD 3.8B) in the last year in the UK, according to new research released by PwC
The report released Thursday says the proportion of UK online gamblers using an unlicensed operator grew from 2.2% to 4.5% in the last 1-2…
Big jackpots, online gambling lift Virginia Lottery revenue 37% in late 2020
RICHMOND — The launch of mobile lottery gambling lifted the Virginia Lottery to a strong finish in 2020, with sales and profits substantial…
Super Bowl LV will be a bonanza for gambling companies
Although this week’s Super Bowl festivities may be muted, with far fewer parties and celebrations, states with legalized sports betting may…
Mass. Gaming Commission expect to be briefed on the proposals filed related to sports betting
BOSTON (SHNS) – Over the next few weeks, regulators at the Mass. Gaming Commission expect to be briefed on the proposals filed on Beacon Hi…
First partnership between a NASCAR team and sports betting operator
Richard Childress Racing Names BetMGM Official Sports Betting Operator
Deal Represents First-of-its-Kind Partnership
WELCOME, N.C., Feb…
Lawmakers hope new bill will allow sports betting in Ohio
Governor DeWine has supported the idea of legalized sports betting in Ohio
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (WKBN) – The Super Bowl is the biggest sports…
Simplebet Adds Micro Markets to Montana Sports Betting Scene
Micro-Market betting product launching in Montana in time for Super Bowl Sunday
On Wednesday it was announced that gaming companies INTRAL…
Virginia Lottery Board approves initial casino gaming regulations, sports betting moves forward
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Lottery Board announced the formal approval of initial regulations on casino gaming in the Commonwealth…
According to new American Gaming Association (AGA) research 23.2 Million Americans to Wager on Super Bowl LV
Record Number of Americans to Bet Online, Setting Up Largest U.S. Legal Handle
FEBRUARY 2, 2021
WASHINGTON – 23.2 million Americans plan…
Racing NSW’s Boss Warns That Tabcorp’s Potential Betting Assets Sale Would Need Regulatory Authorisation
Peter V’landys, boss of Racing NSW, has warned that any potential agreement aimed at purchasing the betting business of Tabcorp would need…
ICE London postponed will now take place at ExCeL London (1-3 February 2022)
Based on requests from its customer base, the next edition of ICE London will take place at ExCeL London (1-3 February 2022) alongside…
Gauselmann seek partnership approach to planning the way out of lockdown
Gauselmann UK, one of the leading low-stake gambling investors on Britain’s high street, has urged government to work with the industry and…
New Ukrainian Gambling Regulator Approves First Licence
Ukraine’s Commission for the Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) has approved the first gambling license.
This license has been a…
Caixa Lotteries raise R$ 3.1 billion in 2020
CAIXA Lotteries registered record numbers in 2020, with a collection of R$ 17.1 billion (US$3.12b) in bets. The result is the best ever rec…
Maryland Casinos Generate $128.8 Million During January
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There’s a Plan to Bring Sports Gambling to the Futures Market
Proponents of a new proposal before the CFTC say they’ve found a way for legal sportsbooks to manage their risk.
The futures market is oft…
Bigger Jackpots Are Better For Colorado When It Comes To The Lottery
Watch director of the Colorado Lottery, Tom Seaver 'Bigger Jackpots Are Better For Colorado When It Comes To The Lottery'
DENVER (CBS4)– C…
Gambling giant Tabcorp confirms break-up offers from multiple parties
February 2, 2021 — 2.33pm
Tabcorp is under renewed pressure from key investors to dismantle its business after confirming it has been app…
Don't bank on using credit, debit card for online gambling in Michigan
Outfits are now taking online bets in Michigan, with the Michigan Gaming Control Board approving it last month for the first 10 casinos and…
Lottery Bill Once Again Heading to Alabama Lawmakers
Once again, a bill regarding the lottery in Alabama is heading to state lawmakers.
Alabama is one of six states in the country that have n…
Great Britain Gambling Commission introduces stronger regulations for online slots games
FEBRUARY 2, 2021 03:19:29 PM
Measures that will “strengthen the protections and controls for those who gamble through online…
Odds Alert: Legend Meets Legend in Super Bowl LV
Legend Meets Legend in Super Bowl LV
PlayNow.com expects more than 25,000 bets
Vancouver, B.C., February 3, 2021 – Patrick Mahomes and…
Scientific Games completed its first installation phase of new gaming systems at Rama Gaming House in Mississauga, Ontario
RAMA GAMING HOUSE GOES LIVE WITH SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ SUITE OF CLOUD-HOSTED APPLICATIONS
First Ontario Charity Gaming Centre Launches Scienti…
RFP: New Zealand Lotteries Commission (Lotto NZ) Bingo Platform and Games
Title: Bingo Platform and Games
Overview
The New Zealand Lotteries Commission (Lotto NZ) currently operates New Zealand’s only regulat…
BCLC Supports Legalization of Single-Event Sports Betting
BCLC Supports Legalization of Single-Event Sports Betting Super Bowl Sunday Renews Call for Modernized Laws
Vancouver, B.C., February 1, 2…
Pollard Banknote Awarded Contract Extension From Loto-Québec
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) ("Pollard Banknote") is pleased to announce an extension to…
Scientific Games systems technologies will continue to power retail and online sales for the North Dakota Lottery
SCIENTIFIC GAMES SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES WILL CONTINUE TO POWER NORTH DAKOTA LOTTERY’S RETAIL AND ONLINE SALES
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA – F…
IGT PlayDigital PlayLottery Content Will Include the Company's Patented Cash Pop Draw Game
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IGT Adds Engaging iLottery Games to Kentucky Lottery Corporation's Portfolio via Four-Year Contract Extension…
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The release of the 13th annual IGT Sustainability Report continues the company’s longstanding practice of reporting t…
Lotteries, Casinos and iLottery 'A PARTIAL PRODUCT SOLUTION IN THE TIME OF COVID-19 AND BEYOND?'
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Germany: LOTTO24 AG: Financial results
Tue, 26 January 2021, 1:06 pm·2-min
LOTTO24 AG / Key word(s): Preliminary Results LOTTO24 AG: Adjusted EBITDA 2020 of LOTTO24 AG signific…
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
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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…
Germany: Lotto Brandenburg reports strong results
LAND BRANDENBURG LOTTO GmbH (LBL) takes stock
Lottery managing directors Anja Bohms and Kerstin Kosanke, Potsdam headquarters
- Strong…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Bishop Woosley joins the ABACUS Solutions North American team as a consultant
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London, January 2021 – former lottery Director, NASPL President and Lottery Industry Hall of Fame me…
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…
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
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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…
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…
Austria: Österreichische Lotterien GmbH -Scratch-off ticket transports you to the casino
Scratch-off ticket transports you to the casino
JANUARY 18, 2021
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Florida Lottery Has Highest Sales Week On Record
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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…
Night of POWERBALL Millionaires!
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January 25, 2021
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Night of POWERBALL Millionaires!
$23.2 Mil…
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…
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
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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…
NeoPollard Interactive And New Hampshire Lottery Prevail Against U.S. Government Appeal In iLottery Case
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NeoPollard Interactive And New Hampshire Lottery Prevail Against U.S. Government Appeal In iLottery Case
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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…
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…
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…
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