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Indian Band Lost Tribal Sovereign Immunity by Voluntarily Litigating in District Court
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Indian Band Lost Tribal Sovereign Immunity by Voluntarily Litigating in District Court
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Michigan Moves Closer To Mobile Sports Betting Launch After Key Public-Comments Hearing
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A casino in a tent? Norfolk zoning rules could allow it
NORFOLK — Voters have already started deciding whether to approve a new waterfront casino downtown.
If approved, the Pamunkey Indian Tribe…
New National Lottery ad campaign from CAMELOT shines light on £30M raised for good causes every week
NEW NATIONAL LOTTERY AD CAMPAIGN FROM CAMELOT SHINES LIGHT ON THE £30M RAISED FOR GOOD CAUSES EVERY WEEK
Camelot, operator of The Na…
IGT signs retail sports betting agreement with Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians
IGT to Bring World-Class PlaySports Platform and Services to Casinos in North Dakota
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Exciting enhancements coming to POWERBALL draw show
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Gold Award for Technology Excellence to INTRALOT and Office Line at Impact BITE Awards 2020
The Gold award for Technology Excellence has been presented to INTRALOT and Office Line in the category "New Technology Trends in Cloud App…
SPORTS WAGERING COMMITTEE OF THE TENNESSEE LOTTERY BOARD CONDITIONALLY APPROVES LICENSES FOR FIRST GROUP OF SPORTS BETTING OPERATORS
**NEWS UPDATE** September 23, 2020
SPORTS WAGERING COMMITTEE OF THE LOTTERY BOARD CONDITIONALLY APPROVES LICENSES FOR FIRST GROUP OF S…
GVC Europe launches INSPIRED's virtuals across its online platform
GVC EUROPE LAUNCHES INSPIRED’S VIRTUALS ACROSS ITS ONLINE PLATFORM
bwin, Sportingbet and partypoker add Inspired’s Virtual Sports
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INTRALOT Unlocks its Digital Capability through Microsoft Azure and Collaboration with Microsoft
INTRALOT Unlocks its Digital Capability through Microsoft Azure and Collaboration with Microsoft
September 22nd, 2020 INTRALOT announces t…
Scientific Games' Success In Turkey Continues With National Lottery Program
Company and Partners Celebrate Back-to-back Victories with Retail and Digital Lottery and Sports Betting Entertainment for Turkish Player…
China busts online gambling payment processor using Tether crypto token
China’s anti-online gambling campaign has disrupted an illegal ‘fourth-party’ payment processing operation based around the Tether cryptocu…
BuyLottoNow has released a new cashless payment platform that allows convenience stores to accept payment for lottery draw games and scratch-off tickets on a mobile phone
BOCA RATON, Fla. — BuyLottoNow has released a new cashless payment platform that allows convenience stores to accept payment for lottery d…
NASDAQ: The Story Of Two Swedish iGaming Firms About To Merge
NetEnt and Evolution Gaming are two Swedish born iGaming firms that are showing remarkable success. Both companies are trading in SEK on th…
French gaming regulator says yes to 10 sports betting license renewals
The French gaming regulator, the National Gaming Authority (ANJ), has been very active since it took over from ARJEL (the Online Gaming Reg…
Despite months without sports, Indiana sports betting reaches $1 billion mark
Despite not having games for a chunk of this year, sports betting has done well in Indiana.
Blue Chip brought in Bears hall of famer Brian…
Online sports gambling may begin in Tennessee, starting in November
Online sports gambling may begin in Tennessee, starting in November Officials said that excitement has been building for sports wagering si…
Maryland voters to decide in November to legalize sports gambling
HAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — Maryland residents can place wagers at the race track, at a casino — table games and slot machines, but not sports…
Tabcorp ramp up plans for national tote pool
A national tote pool for Australian racing is back on the agenda, with Tabcorp stating its desire to have agreements in place to merge pool…
Pritzker Renews Executive Order, Sports Betting Remote Registration Extended In Illinois
Pritzker Renews Executive Order, Sports Betting Remote Registration Extended In Illinois
Move not surprising with three mobile sportsbooks…
US activist investor wages £115m on stake in William Hill, fuelling speculation that it could push for sale of bookmaker
A US activist investor has wagered £115million on a stake in William Hill, fuelling speculation that it could push for a sale of the Britis…
Svenska Spel Partners with PMU to Launch Horse Racing Betting Service
Svenska Spel has entered into a partnership with Pari Mutuel Urbain (PMU). As per the deal, Svenska Spel and PMU will launch “Svenska Spel…
IWG signs brand licensing agreement with Alchemy3
IWG signs brand licensing agreement with Alchemy3
eInstant supplier to expand its omnichannel catalog
IWG, the world’s leading instant wi…
Mississippi Lottery Corporation announces August transfer to state
September 18, 2020
Big winners in September; New games arrive!
JACKSON, MISS. – Today, the Mississippi Lottery Corporation (MLC) comple…
Loto-Québec presents results in line with its budget target for the 2019-2020 fiscal year
MONTRÉAL, Sept. 15, 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Loto-Québec's 2019-2020 Annual Report was tabled today in the National Assembly. Loto-Québec's tota…
Proposal outlines major changes at New Mexico racinos, tribal casinos
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – A new proposal aims to overhaul New Mexico’s gambling laws, putting racetrack casinos on virtually the same playing…
ESPN Completes Cycle As All Major Broadcast Networks Now Embrace Betting: The Deal Rundown And Impact
The next significant milestone' to 'diversify our exposure and deepen our commitment in the sports betting space'
The Worldwide Leader in…
Kentucky Lottery Sales Continue To Climb
In today’s meeting of the Kentucky Lottery board of directors, it was announced sales continue to climb, and are ahead of last year’s recor…
IGT Sole Gaming Industry Supplier with Three Wins in Casino Journal's 2020 "Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products Awards"
IGT Sole Gaming Industry Supplier with Three Wins in Casino Journal's 2020 "Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Products Awards"
IGT…
Mary Harville named President and CEO of the KY Lottery
Governor Andy Beshear has appointed Mary Harville as president and CEO of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation. Harville was confirmed by the l…
New Fast Play games start this week in North Carolina
DATE: SEPT. 16, 2020
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New Fast Play games start this week in North Carolina
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Texas Lottery Renews Agreement with SCA to Support Retailer Bonus Program
Texas Lottery Renews Agreement with SCA to Support Retailer Bonus Program
Texas Lottery retailers could receive up to $1 million bonus
D…
NASCAR Becomes First League Partner of AGA’s Have a Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly. Campaign Collaboration Focuses on Educating NASCAR Fans on Responsible Sports Betting
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NASCAR Becomes First League Partner of AGA’s Have a Game Plan.® Bet Responsibly. Campaign
C…
Lottery sales in South Korea were 11.1 percent from a year earlier
SEJONG, Sept. 16 (Yonhap) -- Lottery sales in South Korea hit a 15-year high in the first half of the year amid the economic fallout fr…
Scientific Games Strengthens European Instant Game Business With Four-Year Dutch National Lottery Contract
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Company's Performance-driven Management Program Drove 28%+ Growth for Nederlandse Loterij's Scratch Card Sales
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POLLARD BANKNOTE CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOHN POLLARD TO BE INDUCTED INTO LOTTERY INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME
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September 14, 2020
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POLLARD BANKNOTE CO-CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JOHN POLLARD TO BE INDUCTED INTO LOTTE…
TENNESSEE CASH WINNING TICKET IS 300TH IN LOTTERY HISTORY WORTH $1,000,000 OR MORE
TENNESSEE CASH WINNING TICKET IS 300TH IN LOTTERY HISTORY WORTH $1,000,000 OR MORE
Jackpot-Winning Ticket Worth $1,148,030 Sold in Memphis…
AGA Activates Enforcement Process for Sports Wagering Marketing Code
A Note From the CEO
Dear Gaming Colleague, As we begin this year’s Responsible Gaming Education Week (RGEW), I’m pleased to announce tha…
Scientific Games Announces Institutional Investors, including Caledonia, to Acquire 34.9% Shareholding from MacAndrews & Forbes
Scientific Games Announces Institutional Investors, including Caledonia, to Acquire 34.9% Shareholding from MacAndrews & Forbes
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Danske Spil has limited the adverse financial impact of Covid-19 outbreak by reducing costs and increasing sales
Danish national lottery Danske Spil has limited the adverse financial impact of Covid-19 outbreak by reducing costs and increasing sales, a…
How Esports are Penetrating the Online Gambling Industry
How Esports are Penetrating the Online Gambling Industry
Online gambling has been available since 1996, the year in which the first ever r…
OPAP Six-month Financial Report 2020
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Regulatory announcements
Interim Financial Results for the 6-month period…
Pandemic could delay Macau tender, say former govt advisors
Two former advisors to post-handover administrations in Macau suggest that the disruption to the city’s casino business caused by Covid-19…
Elaine Wynn seeks formal end to her Wynn managerial role
Elaine Wynn, the single-largest shareholder in United States-based casino operator Wynn Resorts Ltd, has confirmed to the Nevada Gaming Con…
Ex-MGM China boss Murren eyes online gaming deals: report
Gaming-sector veteran Jim Murren (pictured in a file photo), is reportedly pursuing new business opportunities in online gaming and enterta…
Massachusetts Gaming Commission hires its executive director from within
Karen Wells had been in the job on an interim basis since January
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission on Thursday hired Karen Wells, who h…
William Hill launches sports betting app in Colorado
Today, William Hill US officially launched its highly-reviewed William Hill Sports Betting App and website in Colorado. Available for us…
University of Colorado Becomes First NCAA Program to Sign Sports Betting Deal
Online sportsbook PointsBet has signed a five-year sponsorship with the University of Colorado, marking the first time that a sports bettin…
Indiana Sports Gambling Industry Marks First Year
INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana’s sports betting industry marked its first year on September 1, but the anniversary is marred as the business contin…
Czech lawmakers voted in favour of a new decree banning all slot machines, video lottery terminals (VLTs) and gaming machines in Prague
Once it’s agreed from the city council, the ban will come into force from January next year. While this means an end to all slot machines a…
Unprecedented mega-sports weekend could be online betting bonanza
This will be an unprecedented weekend in the history of American sports as the NFL’s week one overlaps with NBA playoffs, NHL playoffs, Maj…
NFL names 888sport first UK, Ireland official sports betting partner
The deal includes broadcast sponsorship of the Playoffs, the Super Bowl and Sunday and Monday Night Football
The partnership will also see…
Hong Kong Jockey Club - Resumption of Mark Six lottery draw on 24 September
The Hong Kong Jockey Club (the Club) has earlier postponed the resumption of Mark Six lottery draw due to the severe situation of COVID-19…
The Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA) has received a level 3 certification of the Responsible Gaming Framework (RGF) from the World Lottery Association (WLA)
The Lotería de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires (LOTBA), the gambling regulator from the capital city of Argentina, has received a level 3 certifi…
Barclays introduces a 72 hour delay to its gambling block feature
New time delay feature added to gambling block stops customers being able to make gambling payments for 72 hours after feature is switched…
Dutch Authorities Delay the Launch of Online Gaming Yet Again
The Netherlands’ online wagering sector, which was supposed to launch in the mid-summer of next year, is delayed for an additional two mont…
Virginia Lottery updated links for Sports Betting regulations
Virginia: gambling operators oppose some draft sports betting rules
Procedure for submission of questions about the draft sports betting r…
If Loot Boxes Are Considered Gambling, Then Pokémon Cards Should Be Too
Loot boxes require players to spend money with the hope that they'll find something rare, shiny, or powerful inside. Sound familiar?
Gov…
Microsoft says loosened App Store gaming rules still make for a 'bad experience'
Microsoft on Friday criticized recent changes to Apple's App Store that loosened restrictions for cloud gaming apps, stating that it still…
ESPN expanding sports betting footprint
On the heels of the opening of its new studio on the Las Vegas Strip and the return of its sports betting television program Daily Wager, E…
Arkansas State lottery revenue up $8.7M in August
Spike in scratch-off ticket sales reported
Fueled by rising scratch-off ticket sales, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenue increased…
State lottery launches ticket supporting Alzheimer’s Association Illinois
Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton will kick off the Virtual Live! at Mariano’s series on Sept. 11, featuring vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and so…
Calling all Texas lottery lovers: lotto games go mobile
EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — Your chances at winning the lottery have never been better.
Thanks to the Jackpocket lottery app, Texans can now p…
Louisiana Lottery launches two New Orleans Saints branded scratch-off games
Second-chance prizes for game-day experiences and autographed merchandise available
Even amid the uncertainty of the upcoming season for L…
Sazka Group's profit in the first half of the year fell by 71% to CZK 1.17 billion
Prague - Net profit of Sazka Group of the betting company Sazka Group from the KKCG group of entrepreneur Karel Komárek in this year's firs…
INTRALOT Signs Contract Extension in New Zealand until 2025 The company will continue to provide its integrated solution Electronic Monitoring Services (EMS) for Class 4 venues to the Department of Internal Affairs.
September, 11th 2020
INTRALOT announces that its subsidiary in New Zealand, INTRALOT NZ Ltd., has signed a three year contract extension…
The Texas Lottery’s responsible gambling initiatives have been granted accreditation by the World Lottery Association (WLA)
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INTRALOT Launches “INTRALOT Academy” to Offer High Quality Training to its Customers
INTRALOT is proud to announce the launch of INTRALOT Academy a brand new, contemporary training program aiming at providing valuable, hand…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Wins Awards for Testing, Technology
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Wins Awards for Testing, Technology
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (September 10, 2020) – Gaming Laboratories…
More Than 33 Million Americans To Bet on NFL Season
More Than 33 Million Americans To Bet on NFL Season
Bettors Significantly More Excited Than Average Fans About Upcoming Season
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Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Authorized to Test and Certify iGaming and Mobile Sports Betting in Michigan
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Authorized to Test and Certify iGaming and Mobile Sports Betting in Michigan
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (S…
IGSA 2020 Report: “Conversations” YouTube Series, New Online Gaming & Regulatory Standards, GSA Japan Grows
IGSA 2020 Report:
“Conversations” YouTube Series, New Online Gaming & Regulatory Standards, GSA Japan Grows
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INSPIRED ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP
INSPIRED ANNOUNCES VIRTUAL LEXUS MELBOURNE CUP
Inspired to create the inaugural Lexus Melbourne Cup The Race of Dreams to be Televise…
SCIENTIFIC GAMES BREAKS NEW GROUND IN EUROPE WITH SAXONY, GERMANY PILOT OF ADVANCED LOTTERY INSTANT TICKET VENDING TECHNOLOGY
SCIENTIFIC GAMES BREAKS NEW GROUND IN EUROPE WITH SAXONY, GERMANY PILOT OF ADVANCED LOTTERY INSTANT TICKET VENDING TECHNOLOGY
Saxony Retai…
Camelot Lottery Solutions launches Remote Gaming Server
Camelot Lottery Solutions launches Remote Gaming Server
New RGS capable of integrating with any iLottery/eGaming system
London - 9…
RFP: BC Lottery Corporation Lottery Independent Controls Solution
BC Lottery Corporation
Lottery Independent Controls Solution
Application Syst…
DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS AND POWERBALL RENEW “POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” PARTNERSHIP
DICK CLARK PRODUCTIONS AND POWERBALL RENEW
“POWERBALL FIRST MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR” PARTNERSHIP
$1 Million Drawing to be Broadcast…
Scott Gunn, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Affairs to be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
A huge congratulations to Scott Gunn, Sr. Vice President, Corporate Affairs, who was recently named an inductee into the 2020 Lottery I…
Nebraska Supreme Court receives casino gambling initiative arguments
The Nebraska Supreme Court heard familiar arguments Wednesday as it considered a challenge to Secretary of State Bob Evnen's decision to wi…
Both the ECJ and the General Court have opened up for hearings again
European Court of Justice & General Court of the European Union Both the ECJ and the General Court have opened up for hearings again. T…
Tribal casinos weigh balancing risks of doing business amid COVID-19
Editor's note: A version of this story first appeared in Captial & Main and appears in The Stockton Record with courtesy of that public…
With casinos closed by COVID-19, B.C. Lottery Corporation misses budget by $59M
As expected, the B.C. Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) revenues are down, due in large part to COVID-19.
The lottery corporation this week rel…
New York casinos allowed to reopen at 25 percent capacity
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced Thursday that privately-owned casinos and video lottery terminal facilities in New York will be allowed…
New Mexico Lottery highlights new, exciting promotion
WATCH Wendy Ahlm, Director of Advertising and Marketing for the New Mexico Lottery discusses two new, exciting promotions for the New Mexic…
California Supreme Court Decision Clears Major Hurdle For Development Of Casino By North Fork Rancheria Of Mono Indians
LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As previously announced by the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians (the "Tribe"), Red Rock Resort…
NFL bets big on formerly taboo gambling industry
Sports: NFL\ NFL bets big on formerly taboo gambling industry
DENVER — It wasn't so long ago that the NFL nixed Tony Romo's fantasy footba…
Genting's upstate New York casino can reopen from Sept 9
Commercial-sector casinos in New York state in the United States, including one controlled by Malaysia’s Genting group, can reopen on Septe…
New Hampshire Lottery confirms launch of second DraftKings sportsbook
DraftKings Inc, the New Hampshire Lottery and South Side Tavern have confirmed the opening this week of DraftKings Sportsbook at the South…
New Connecticut Lottery Games Already Have $6 Million In Sales
A series of new CT Lottery games has had a stellar beginning.
CONNECTICUT — The CT Lottery's new Fast Play "Jumbo Bucks" Progressive Jackp…
AgCOM Deepens Google Investigation for Flouting Gambling Ban
AgCOM Deepens Google Investigation for Flouting Gambling Ban
IN SUMMARY: further details regarding google search results which rank top ga…
Maryland Casinos Generate $149.5 Million During August Operating at 50% capacity, casinos contribute $60.8 million to the state
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September 4, 2020
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INTRALOT Announces First Half 2020 Financial Results
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“INTRALOT announces First Half 2020 Financial Results”
September 4th, 2020
INTRALOT SA (RIC: INL…
Wynn Resorts and Scientific Games Launch Partnership in New Jersey and Extend to Colorado and Indiana
Wynn Resorts and Scientific Games Launch Partnership in New Jersey and Extend to Colorado and Indiana
Wynn Resorts launches Wynn Sports m…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director Gordon Medenica to be inducted into the Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
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September 1, 2020
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Scientific Games Lottery Group Chief Executive Pat McHugh to be Inducted Into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
25-year Lottery Veteran McHugh Joins Elite Group of Industry Leaders
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, Sept. 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games…
INTRALOT, Inc. Congratulates the Idaho Lottery for their Contribution to the State of Idaho
August 31st , 2020
INTRALOT is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, INTRALOT, Inc., would like to congratulate our partners at th…
The Latest Chapter In 'Are Loot Boxes A Form Of Online Gambling?'
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