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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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Kentucky State Rep Introduces Bill to Regulate Sports Betting, Online Poker
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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…
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…
RFQ: The Connecticut Lottery Corporation (CLC) Project Management Services
Project Management Services
Qualifications #CLC202007
Request for Qualifications #CLC202007
Description:
The Connecticut Lottery C…
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…
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…
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…
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY OF THE ILOTTERY ROUNDTABLE
ILOTTERY ROUNDTABLE LEADER: Gretchen Corbin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Georgia Lottery Corporation PANELISTS: Richard Bateson…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Table tennis outpaced baseball and hockey in wagering on Oregon Lottery’s Scoreboard app in 2020
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“The Big Four” of professional sports leagues in the United States are the NFL, NBA, Major League B…
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…
Atlantic Lottery Corporation Touts Stellar Online Gaming Results
Atlantic Lottery Corporation strives to meet the expectations of all players ready to experience gaming like never before. Online gaming be…
Idaho Lottery Debuts New Pick 4 Draw Game on Sunday
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, January 8, 2021
CONTACT: David Workman
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Cell: 208-334-2600
Idaho L…
Comcast names Dana Strong as Sky CEO
(Reuters) - Comcast Corp on Wednesday named Dana Strong as chief executive officer of Sky Group, replacing Jeremy Darroch who will step dow…
Mega Millions lottery jackpot increased to $520 million on strong sales
Lottery officials have just announced that the jackpot for tonight's Mega Millions drawing has been raised from $510 million to $520 millio…
MGM shareholder IAC outlines support for Entain deal
InterActive Corp (IAC), MGM Resorts International’s largest shareholder, has pledged to contribute up to $1bn towards the land-based giant'…
Gambling Stocks Jump After NY Gov. Cuomo Endorses Online Betting
Several gambling stocks saw notable increases in share price this week after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he’s OK with legalizing online…
The Drone Racing League (DRL) announced a deal with DraftKings
The Drone Racing League (DRL), the global, professional drone racing property, has announced a deal with DraftKings to make the sports tech…
New York Is Ready For Online Sports Betting, But First The State Gaming Commission Needs An Overhaul
This week, Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York expressed that he is finally ready to move the state toward legalizing and regulating online s…
Finland: Proposal for reforming Lotteries Act sent out for comments
On 7 January 2021, the Ministry of the Interior sent out for comments a proposal for reforming the Lotteries Act, which regulates gambling…
Combined Jackpots in Mega Millions, Powerball Approaching $1 Billion
NEWS RELEASE
Jan. 8, 2021
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry Maryland Lottery/Mega Millions Contact (410) 230-8725 carole.gentry@mary…
Germany’s state lottery association the Deutscher Lotto und Totoblock (DLTB) announced good annual results for 2020
German lottery companies with good annual results 2020
145 million prizes and 1,094 prizes over 100,000 euros
LOTTO 6aus49 remains…
$980 million reasons to buy lottery tickets this week
Nearly $1 billion up for grabs this weekend
Since no one was able to win Tuesday night’s Mega Millions drawing or Wednesday night’s Powerb…
Missouri Lottery hits largest jackpot since Oct. 2018
One lucky Missourian has the chance to win $410 million in the Powerball.
This has been the first time since Oct. 2018 we’ve seen Missouri…
Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) issues €600,000 fines for illegal game offerings
Dutch Gaming Authority Kansspelautoriteit has imposed fines of €600,000 euros for the offering of illegal games of chance via the websites…
Georgia Former Columbia County commissioner Trey Allen appointed to state lottery board
Former Columbia County commissioner Trey Allen appointed to state lottery board
When one door closes, another one opens.
As Trey Allen's…
Transparent scratch ticket now offered by the Iowa Lottery
The Iowa Lottery has introduced a new scratch ticket that spokesperson, Mary Neubauer, says is unlike anything they’ve done before.
“It’s…
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots total nearly $1 billion for weekend drawings
DATE: JAN. 7, 2021
CONTACT: GARCELLE VIERRA
PHONE: (919) 368-9863
Mega Millions, Powerball jackpots total nearly $1 billion for weeke…
IGT and the Plaza Hotel & Casino Celebrate Life-Changing Jackpots with Las Vegas' Exclusive Wheel of Fortune® Slots Zone
IGT and the Plaza Hotel & Casino Celebrate Life-Changing Jackpots with Las Vegas' Exclusive Wheel of Fortune® Slots Zone…
RFP: New York Lottery Internal Control System
Title:
RFP New York Lottery Internal Control System
Agency:
Gaming, NYS Commission
Issue Date:
01/06/2021
Due Date:
0…
New York's Gov. Cuomo to fully embrace mobile sports betting in State of the State address
ALBANY — Gov. Cuomo is finally willing to wager on mobile sports betting.
The governor, who has long pushed back against legalizing online…
Pollard Banknote Limited congratulates the Nebraska Lottery on the launch of its Arcade Classics Super Ticket
POLLARD BANKNOTE CONGRATULATES THE NEBRASKA LOTTERY ON POWERING UP THE PLAYER EXPERIENCE WITH ARCADE CLASSICS SUPER TICKET
WINNIPEG, Man…
IGT’s Top-Performing Instant Ticket Games Drive Contract Extension with Michigan Lottery
NEWS RELEASE
IGT’s Top-Performing Instant Ticket Games Drive Contract Extension with Michigan Lottery
LONDON – Jan. 5, 2021 – Interna…
Mega Millions, Powerball offer jackpots over $400 million this week
DATE: JAN. 5, 2021
CONTACT: GARCELLE VIERRA
PHONE: (919) 368-9863
Mega Millions, Powerball offer jackpots over $400 million this w…
Maryland Casinos Generate $119.4 Million During December
For immediate release
January 5, 2021
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryland.g…
FDJ UNVEILS ITS NEW INSTITUTIONAL CAMPAIGN "AND SEE FRANCE WIN"
JANUARY 4, 2021
FDJ UNVEILS ITS NEW INSTITUTIONAL CAMPAIGN "AND SEE FRANCE WIN"
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With Florida tribal deal stalled, senator offers sports betting bill
A Florida lawmaker is trying to push the state and tribes to come to an agreement, and finally open up legal sports betting. State Senator…
Puerto Rico Senate Bill paves the way for sports betting and esports law
Former Governor of Puerto Rico Wanda Vázquez Garced has signed into law the Senate Bill 1534, which paves the way for the activation of spo…
OLG is ringing in 2021 by bringing a great new game from THE PRICE IS RIGHT t
LIVE YOUR ‘PRICE IS RIGHT’ DREAMS WITH OLG’S NEW $5 INSTANT PLINKO
Toronto, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OL…
RFP: Invitation for Bid: NEW YORK LOTTERY Air-driven lottery drawing machines, related accessories and maintenance.
Date of Issue: 01/05/2021
Deadline to Respond: 01/28/2021 3:00 PM EST
Contract Number: C202009
The New York State Gaming Commission (…
MGM confirms takeover proposal to Ladbrokes owner
Under the proposal, Entain shareholders would own about 41.5% of the combined firm
MGM confirms takeover proposal to Ladbrokes owner and m…
Buenos Aires Province awards seven online gaming licenses
In accordance with order 795/2020, Buenos Aires province officials have awarded a license to offer online gaming to the following licensees…
Churchill Downs Incorporated Rebrands BetAmerica Sportsbook and iGaming Platform to TwinSpires
January 05, 2021 09:00 ET | Source: Churchill Downs Incorporated
LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Churchill Downs Incorp…
Michigan Let the games begin: Regulators, platforms, consumers gear up as online gaming prepares to launch
Sports bettors and online casino gamers found themselves sitting on the sidelines in Michigan for all of 2020, even when there was a glimme…
Will Esports Betting Carry Momentum From 2020 Into 2021?
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La Française des Jeux Launches the “Objectif Maison” Scratch Ticket, Its New Annuity Game
BOULOGNE, France (January 5, 2021) - La Française des Jeux (FDJ) is launching the “Objectif Maison” scratch ticket, which makes it possible…
IGT Leads New Era in Cashless Gaming with Completion of Nevada Regulatory Approval
IGT technology is first in the State to enable Cashless Wagering Accounts for slot play via Resort Wallet™ solution for IGT ADVANTAGE® casi…
Missouri Lottery Again Earns Highest Rating in State Audit
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Washington’s Lottery has opened a retail store
Washington’s Lottery has opened a retail store in NorthTown Mall to sell tickets and also serve as the agency’s new regional office.
The r…
Both Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots are above $400 million. Here’s what to do if you win
Powerball’s jackpot has jumped to $410 million for Wednesday night’s drawing.
The top prize for Mega Millions is $432 million, with the…
Higher prize payout rates introduced over the summer helped Taiwan Sports Lottery recoup losses from earlier in the year
Sports lottery sales end year down 11% PLANNING PAID OFF: Higher prize payout rates introduced over the summer helped Taiwan Sports Lottery…
Powerball jackpot rises to $410 million
There was no grand prize winner in Saturday’s national Powerball lottery.
According to the Multi-State Lottery Association, the six Powerb…
New Hampshire Lottery Goes Live with IWG’s Progressive Jackpot-enabled e-Instant Games
New Hampshire Lottery Goes Live with IWG’s Progressive Jackpot-enabled e-Instant Games
Monday 4th January 2021 – Instant Win Gaming…
INTRALOT Signs Contract Extension with Lotterywest in Western Australia until 2026
INTRALOT announces that its subsidiary INTRALOT Australia, has signed an extension of its contract with its current client Lotterywest, the…
Happy New Year from Public Gaming !
After a most tumultuous year, and even as we struggle to forge a “new normal”, we can’t wait to see you again in-person! In the meanti…
Pollard Banknote To Acquire Next Generation Lotteries For EUR 36 Mln
DEC 31, 2020 7:26AM EST
(RTTNews) - Pollard Banknote Limited (PBL.TO) said that it agreed to acquire 100% of the equity of Next Generation…
Love is already in the air with the Pennsylvania Lottery’s Love Potion Second-Chance Drawing
Middletown, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Lottery’s Love Potion Second-Chance Drawing is now open to players, offering a total of $260,000 in priz…
Sheldon Adelson, James Packer Huddle For New Year’s – Sands/Crown Deal Forthcoming?
Billionaire casino tycoons Sheldon Adelson and James Packer were spotted together during a New Year’s Eve bash in the French Caribbean. And…
China's lottery sales drop in November
BEIJING, Jan. 2 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery sales came in at 36.04 billion yuan (about 5.52 billion U.S. dollars) in November, down 4.6 per…
DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH RYAN SEACREST 2021 -CARLOS MABRY FROM WASHINGTON, D.C., BECOMES “POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR"
CARLOS MABRY FROM WASHINGTON, D.C., BECOMES
“POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” DURING
“DICK CLARK’S NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE WITH…
Which States Could Legalize Sports Betting in 2021
Sports betting continues to grow throughout the U.S., and in 2020, over half of the states have passed a bill to legalize sports betting…
Easier access to Iowa sports betting could create 'buzz'
DES MOINES — Sports betting in Iowa is expected to see another bump in wagering activity in 2021 when an in-person registration requirement…
Proposal would allow video gambling in Indiana bars
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The expansion of gambling in Indiana has traditionally been a tough sell in the Statehouse.
Legislation proposed in…
New Hampshire lottery says first year of sports betting profitable, online gaming popular
Governor says $10 million raised for public education
MANCHESTER, N.H. —
Two lottery jackpots are jumping, Wednesday’s Powerball drawing…
Online sports betting outshone its casino rival in Portugal’s regulated market during the third quarter of 2020
Online sports betting outshone its casino rival in Portugal’s regulated market during the third quarter of 2020, with wagering revenue more…
Online gambling in Michigan expected to launch mid-January
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Officials with the Michigan Gaming Control Board expect online gambling to launch sometime in the middle of ne…
Colorado Launches Online Sports Betting & Is Poised For Success In 2021
Colorado legalized sports betting in November 2019, and it officially launched in May 2020. Its launch was dampened by the COVID-19 pandemi…
Kambi Group plc and JVH gaming & entertainment group sign long-term partnership
Kambi Group plc and JVH gaming & entertainment group sign long-term partnership
Agreement with largest casino operator in The N…
Nevada posts state's most profitable sports betting month
$609.6 million was wagered in sports betting during the month of November
In data released by the Nevada Gaming Control Board on Tuesday…
Belgian Gaming Commission Steps into Historic Collaboration with Top Football League to Monitor Ads
The Belgian Gaming Commission BGC's efforts to strengthen safer gambling initiatives are kicking into another gear with the banning o…