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Scientific Games And InComm Expand Partnership To Advance Inlane, Point-Of-Sale Activated Lottery Technology
Scientific Games And InComm Expand Partnership To Advance Inlane, Point-Of-Sale Activated Lottery Technology
New Technology Offers Shopp…
Idaho Lottery Returns $55,500,000 to Benefit Idaho Public Schools
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Wednesday, August 12, 2020
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Grover Gaming Ranks in Top 200 on Inc. 5000 List
North Carolina Game Design and Software Development Company Ranked 194th Among Fastest Growing Companies in US, 1st in Eastern North Caroli…
Virginia Lottery launches IWG games becoming the Company’s 23rd WLA/NASPL iLottery launch
Virginia Lottery launches IWG games becoming the Company’s 23rd WLA/NASPL iLottery launch
Long-standing collaboration with NeoPollard p…
INSPIRED EXPANDS NORTH AMERICAN PRESENCE WITH FIRST VLT PLACEMENT IN CANADA
INSPIRED EXPANDS NORTH AMERICAN PRESENCE WITH FIRST VLT PLACEMENT IN CANADA
Company to Provide 100 New Valor™ VLTs to WCLC
NEW YO…
Ukraine Announces License Fees as per New Gambling Law
Ukraine’s new gambling legislation would allow the functioning of ground casinos in five-star hotels in the capital city of Kyiv and four-s…
Arkansas Casino Expansion Advocates Halt Process to Hold Statewide Vote
A planned Arkansas vote to expand legalized gambling was effectively withdrawn by organizers after state officials challenged the process u…
Macau announces partial restart of tourist visas, hoping for casino revival
HONG KONG (Reuters) - Macau's government on Monday announced that tourist visas, through which the majority of gamblers visit casinos in th…
Federal bill looks to national phase out of greyhound racing
CHARLESTON — Opponents of greyhound racing are taking their fight national with a new bill in Congress to phase out the sport that would ha…
Kansas Lottery Giveaway
Kansas Lottery Giveaway
KWCH 12 and Kansas Lottery are teaming up to give you a chance to win great prizes!
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West Virginia Mobile Sports Betting Continuing Its Ascent
West Virginia’s mobile sports betting continued climbing in July, kicking off the fiscal year with its strongest month since February.
The…
The Rise of Esports Betting
During the first few months of the COVID-19 lockdown, with virtually all major sporting events cancelled, sports betting and gambling compa…
Beyond loot boxes: a variety of gambling-like practices in video games are linked to both problem gambling and disordered gaming
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Pennsylvania Lottery Announces Cash4Life® and Treasure Hunt Tickets Now Available for Purchase Online
Pennsylvania Lottery Announces Cash4Life® and Treasure Hunt Tickets Now Available for Purchase Online
MIDDLETOWN, PA — Pennsylvania Lotte…
Caesars Reports Q2 Loss, Reeg Says Decision on iGaming, Sports Unit Could Happen This Year
In its first earnings report in new form, Caesars Entertainment (NASDAQ:CZR) reported a loss of $100 million on revenue of $126.5 million…
Deep Dive: Preventing Fraudsters From Gaming The System As Online Gaming Heats Up
Millions of consumers around the globe are turning to online games during the COVID-19 pandemic, and cybercriminals are springing into acti…
Michigan’s Sports Betting and Online Gambling To Bring $650M In First-Year Revenue, According to MichiganSharp.com
Sports betting and online casinos could produce as much as $93 million in first-year tax revenue in Michigan, according to projections from…
Hoosier Lottery starts ‘metal-worthy’ scratch-off game
CLICK HERE TO WATCH SARAH TAYLOR, Executive Director, Hoosier Lottery (takes a few seconds to start)
INDIANA (WANE) – The Hoosi…
IGT ADVANTAGE System and Solutions Selected by Australia’s Spectacular New Crown Sydney Hotel Resort
IGT ADVANTAGE System and Solutions Selected by Australia’s Spectacular New Crown Sydney Hotel Resort
Highly anticipated luxury casino will…
J. Eric Hagler named new Arkansas Scholarship Lottery director
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — On Thursday, Arkansas Secretary of Finance and Administration Larry Walther announced that J. Eric Hagler has been n…
INTRALOT Unveils Virtual Sports Betting in Malta
Maltco Lotteries’ U*Bet Virtual Sports Unleash the Opportunity to Live the Game – Anytime.
INTRALOT and its subsidiary in Malta, Maltco L…
Maryland Casinos Generate $139.9 Million in First Full Month After Reopening
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Maryland Casinos Generate $139…
Public Gaming July/August 2020 Magazine
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IGT - International Game Technology PLC Reports Second Quarter 2020 Results
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- Results highlight value of diverse business portfolio, global reach, resilience of lottery, and swift response t…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES CONTINUES AS MONTANA LOTTERY’S INSTANT GAMES PARTNER FOR TWO MORE YEARS
Montana Scratch Games Are Some of the Most Innovative in U.S. LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA –July 28, 2020 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ…
German States in Discussion Over Possible Transition Period for iGaming
Several German states are in discussions over a potential transition period that could allow operators to continue offering online casino p…
Oregon Lottery sees sports betting handle and revenue grow in June
Oregon’s sports betting handle and revenue continued to grow in June.
According to the latest figures from the Oregon Lottery, the SBTech-…
Pennsylvania Lottery generates $1.14 billion for state's senior programs
Pennsylvanians are still playing the lottery, much to the benefit of the state's senior citizens.
The Pennsylvania Lottery generated $1.14…
Facebook's new Algorithm Can Play Poker and Beat Humans at it
Have you ever thought about an AI-based machine playing poker with you? If your imagination has gone that wild then Facebook is all set to…
IGT and FanDuel Group Strike Multi-Year Sports Betting and iGaming Agreement for Entire U.S. Market
IGT PlaySports platform to power high-volume retail sportsbooks through Sept. 2024; IGT PlayDigital's PlayCasino games to entertain FanDuel…
Rose Hudson, President & CEO, Louisiana Lottery Corporation
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Gretchen Corbin, President and CEO, Georgia Lottery Corporation
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David Barden, Chief Executive Officer, New Mexico Lottery
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Chainlink Partners With State of Colorado to Help Create A New Lottery Game
Chainlink and the Colorado State Lottery have partnered on a hackathon with the goal of creating new games to generate $1 billion in future…
Maryland Lottery Director Says Online Games ‘Inevitable,’ Revenue Surprisingly Strong
Maryland Lottery Director Gordon Medenica told the state House Ways and Means Committee this week that online games are “inevitable” for th…
Online sports betting industry sees potential opening in New York
ALBANY – Income tax revenues going to the state have collapsed under the economic plight of Covid-19. Sales tax receipts are off, as are ga…
Rhode Islands Sees Increased Sports Betting Handle
Rhode Island casinos reopened June 8, which helped increase the overall sports betting handle last month, and as the requirement for regist…
Française des Jeux (FDJ) announces its results for the first half of 2020 H1 revenue decline 15% year-on-year.
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La Française des Jeux (FDJ), France’s leading gaming operator, announces its results for the first half of 202…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2020 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, August 4, 2020
As the industry leader, IGT is committed to sharing the latest information.
International Game Technology PLC to Host Second Quarter 2020…
RFP: Idaho Lottery for Scratch Ticket Games Printing
Copies of the complete RFP may be obtained from the Idaho Lottery website at: https://www.idaholottery.com/pages/rfp/.
Friday, July 31…
Chip Polston, SVP of Communications, Public Relations & Social Responsibility, Kentucky Lottery was honored with the National Council on Problem Gambling's (NCPG's) Don Hulen Award for Advocacy
Chip Polston was honored last week with the National Council on Problem Gambling's (NCPG's) Don Hulen Award for Advocacy. The award is giv…
NEW JERSEY LOTTERY ANNOUNCES FISCAL YEAR 2020 SALES
Philip D. Murphy, Governor
Sheila Y. Oliver, Lt. Governor
Elizabeth Maher Muoio, State Treasurer
James…
RFP: Illinois Lottery - Lottery Drawing Observation and Monitoring Services
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Bid #21-458LOT-LOTTE-B-16475
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Lottery Drawing Observation and Monitoring Services
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IGT Drives Casino Hardware Innovation with Nationwide Launch of PeakSlant49 Cabinet
IGT Drives Casino Hardware Innovation with Nationwide Launch of PeakSlant49 Cabinet
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The Kentucky Lottery Corporation has posted record sales and dividend numbers for FY20
Sara Westerman This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. via klc.onmicrosoft.com
KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES AND PROCEEDS SET NEW RECORD IN FISCAL…
LEGER’S WEEKLY SURVEY FOCUS ON LOTTERY IN U.S. & CANADA
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Scientific Games Extends Virtual Sports Content Reach with Launch of Legends Horse Racing
Scientific Games Extends Virtual Sports Content Reach with Launch of Legends Horse Racing
LAS VEGAS – July 29, 2020 – Scientific Games Cor…
INTRALOT Signs Contract with Nederlandse Loterij
INTRALOT Orion, the next-generation sports betting platform, accelerates the retail transformation for Nederlandse Loterij. INTRALOT ann…
Kambi secures double EGR B2B Awards win
Kambi secures double EGR B2B Awards win
Judges commend “impressive product innovation and strong new client wins” as Kambi wins Sports Bet…
Louisiana lottery upgraded to $500,000 jackpot
(SHREVEPORT, La)- Starting on August 2nd, the jackpot will be upgraded from $250,000 to $500,000.
The game will also be harder to win big…
Colorado Lottery to host 'GameJam' for developing new games of chance
The Colorado Lottery will host its first “game development hackathon,” which will enable participants to create new lottery games and win u…
CT Lottery’s New "Fast Play" Progressive Game Creates First Jackpot Winner
Release Date: July 27, 2020 Contact: Tara Chozet (860) 713-2696 (O); (860) 502-9543 (C) Fax: (860) 713-2695 Web: ctlottery.org CT Lotte…
Ohio Lottery Reports Sales of $4.3 Billion - Profits of $1.13 billion for Education
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Rush Street Interactive Close to Confirming Public Debut, SPAC Deal Values Company at $1.8B
Rush Street Interactive, the online casino business of Rush Street Gaming, is reportedly close to announcing it will go public via a merger…
Steve Saferin, Managing Director of Entertainment and Sports Gaming Network (“ESGN”) Founder of MDI, formerly President of SG Properties Group
Preparing for a
post-coronavirus world
Steve Saferin, Managing Director of Entertainment and Sports Gaming Network (“ESGN”)
Founder…
Rhydian Fischer, Founder & CEO, Instant Win Gaming
Preparing for a
post-coronavirus world
Rhydian Fischer, Founder & CEO, Instant Win Gaming
iLottery During These Times of COVID…
MLB to Introduce Oculus VR Live Baseball Streams from MLB.tv
Through a new digital deal, Major League Baseball allows Oculus Rift users to get an upper-hand in watching MLB games, reference statistics…
Dutch Regulator Issued 14 Warnings for COVID-19-related Ads
Dutch Regulator Issued 14 Warnings for COVID-19-related Ads IN SUMMARY: Kansspelautoriteit, the Netherlands' gambling regulator, sent 14 wa…
Svenska Spel’s Aging Lotto Customers Learn to go Online
Swedish gambling operator Svenska Spel has had it rough in Q2 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in absence of major commercial oper…
Spain’s Near-Total Gambling Ads Ban Could Take Effect by October
Spain’s consumer protection minister, Alberto Garzón, said Wednesday that he would press for his proposed near-total ban on gambling advert…
UK Gambling Commission Hires New General Counsel
The former general counsel left to join the Solicitors Regulation Authority in January.
The U.K. Gambling Commission has hired a new gener…
Online Virginia Lottery games pass $20 million in prizes
RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — After 23 days of launching an online platform, the Virginia Lottery hit a major milestone of $20 million in prizes w…
The N.C. Education Lottery raised $729.8 million to support education programs in North Carolina in fiscal year 2020
DATE: JULY 23, 2020
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
PHONE: (919) 650-9409
$729 million raised – a new record − for education in North Carol…
RFP: DC LOTTERY: Lottery Security Services
Solicitation TitleLottery Security Services
Solicitation Milestone Dates
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Rhode Island governor signs sports betting amendment into law
Yesterday, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo signed an amendment into law that would allow potential sports bettors to complete their onl…
Localisation key in IWG & New Hampshire Lottery deal
IWG has deepened its US presence after taking its suite of titles live with the New Hampshire Lottery, beginning with a localised title tha…
Tabcorp share price up 5% as CEO and chair succession plan announced
The Board of Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) on Thursday announced that it has selected Steven Gregg to succeed the Chairman Paula Dwyer…
Jackpocket Lottery App Partners with Sightline, Launches Play+ for App Users
Jackpocket Lottery App Partners with Sightline, Launches Play+ for App Users
Partnership Provides New, Convenient Payment Options for iLot…
Massachusetts state treasurer disappointed House jobs bill excludes online lottery
BOSTON - The economic development bill the House is expected to debate early this week would allow gamblers to place legal wagers on sporti…
USA Sports Betting Legislative Tracker
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COVID-19: Lotteries holding the line against the coronavirus
COVID-19 cases top 14 million worldwide with a confirmed case fatality rate of ≈4.3% and an estimated infection fatality rate of ≈0.65…
Iowa lottery revenues and prizes drop, but it meets budget
Iowa Lottery ticket sales, revenue earned for the state and prize money awarded to players all dropped during the past fiscal year, but the…
Massachusetts ‘Offline’ Lottery weathers viral storm
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg recently announced the Massachusetts State Lottery produced an estimated $979 million in net profit for th…
The Maryland Lottery’s “Contestant of the Game” promotion is back
Orioles fans and Lottery players alike are gearing up for the start of the 2020 baseball season. The fan favorite “Contestant of the Game”…
Massachusetts House releases sports betting bill
CONSIDER ITS UNCERTAIN ODDS as falling somewhere between a Hail Mary pass and a slam dunk.
With a week left before the scheduled end of…
From European Lotteries: An interview with Romana Dernovšek, President and CEO of Loterija Slovenije d.d. and Supervisory Chair of the EL CSR-Responsible Gaming Working Group
The importance of sustainability in the lottery business model
Responsible Gaming (RG) remains a core component of any lottery’s Corpora…
AGA Commends Legislation to Eliminate Unnecessary Taxes on Legal Sportsbook Operators, Provide Needed COVID-19 Relief
WASHINGTON – American Gaming Association (AGA) President and CEO Bill Miller released the following statement on bipartisan legislation Rep…
West Virginia: pandemic closures end Lottery's 17-year streak of topping $1B in annual revenue
Gross revenue for the 2019-20 budget year, which ended June 30, topped out at $955.7 million, a drop of $187.4 million from 2018-19. Howeve…
Lottery Overcomes Pandemic Slide To Post Strong Profits
Lottery Overcomes Pandemic Slide To Post Strong Profits July 22, 2020
Despite seeing sales plummet in March and April as the pandemic clos…
Kambi Group plc and DraftKings Inc. Reach Agreement on DraftKings’ Migration Phase
Kambi Group plc and DraftKings Inc. Reach Agreement on DraftKings’ Migration Phase
Two companies to mutually support and cooperate on Draf…
Scientific Games Reports Better than Expected Second Quarter 2020 Results
Scientific Games Reports Better than Expected Second Quarter 2020 Results
Continued Strong Liquidity Position of $943 million Increased by…
INTRALOT, Inc. Signs Multi-year Agreement to Become an Authorized Gaming Operator of Major League Baseball (MLB)
INTRALOT is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, INTRALOT, Inc., has signed an agreement with Major League Baseball to become an A…
Loto-Quebec adds online in-play sports betting
The new product
On Tuesday, Loto-Quebec’s Mise-o-jeu digital sports gambling product kick-started the provision of the live betting offer…
Scientific Games is set to power Tipico’s new iGaming offering in New Jersey after securing a deal to deliver its OpenGaming™ product suite.
Supporting the international sportsbook operator’s entry into the U.S. market, Scientific Games will deliver its fully-licensed world-cl…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Releases Revised Standard, “GLI-19 Standards for Interactive Gaming Systems V3.0”
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Releases Revised Standard, “GLI-19 Standards for Interactive Gaming Systems V3.0”
LAKEWOOD, N…
Texas Lottery launches nation's first in-lane receipt ticket
(AUSTIN) – Texas Lottery® players have the first-in-the-nation opportunity to get Powerball® and Mega Millions® tickets printed on cash reg…
Camelot Lottery Solutions Receives Responsible Gaming Certification from World Lottery Association
Camelot Lottery Solutions Receives Responsible Gaming Certification from World Lottery Association
Certification recognises that Camelot L…
Nationwide Momentum Increases for New IGT Cobalt 27 Cabinet with VLT Distribution Approval in Louisiana
Nationwide Momentum Increases for New IGT Cobalt 27 Cabinet with VLT Distribution Approval in Louisiana
Louisiana launch features U.S. deb…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES’ SCIQ® TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING HOW LOTTERY INSTANT ‘SCRATCH” GAMES ARE SOLD IN C-STORES
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA – JULY 20, 2020 – Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) (“Scientific Games” or the “Company”) is making it easi…
Maryland Lottery Introduces New Ravens-themed Scratch-offs
(Baltimore) – Although the 2020 football season may look a little different than past years, the Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens…
INTRALOT Extends Contract with the Vermont Lottery to Provide Lottery Solutions and Services
20/07/2020
INTRALOT Extends Contract with the Vermont Lottery to Provide Lottery Solutions and Services
INTRALOT is pleased to announc…
RFP: Atlantic Lottery Corporation - Payment Provider for Lottery Vending Machines
Tender Details
Tender ID
31424
Description
Payment Provider for Lottery Vending Machines
Tender Docs Location
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Public Gaming Magazine MAY/JUNE 2020
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Mike Veverka, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jumbo Interactive and Richard Bateson, Chief Commercial Officer & Head of North America, Jumbo Interactive
Mike Veverka, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Jumbo Interactive (pictured left)
In the 20 years since Jumbo sold its first lottery ti…