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Allwyn tops £15m in National Lottery prizes using new digital payment solution
Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has now paid out more than £15 million in prizes to National Lottery retail players through the n…
Mississippi Lottery August Games Feature Cool Cash and Classic Cars
Tonight’s Powerball Jackpot Climbs to Estimated $384 Million
JACKSON, MISS. – The Mississippi Lottery is revving up the excitement Tuesday…
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the Iowa Lottery will attempt to break a Guinness World Record
As part of its 40th anniversary celebration, the Iowa Lottery will try to win the title for the most people scratching scratch tickets simu…
Caixa Loterias licensed to launch three brands in Brazil’s betting market
Brazil’s Secretariat of Prizes and Betting (SPA) has issued a fixed-odds sports betting and online gaming licence to Caixa Loterias, the lo…
Lottomatica’s revenue rose by 13 per cent in H1 as it integrates SKS365
Italy.- The Italian gaming giant Lottomatica has reaffirmed its plans to seek more acquisitions to drive further expansion following a stro…
Lottomatica’s revenue rose by 13 per cent in H1 as it integrates SKS365
Italy.- The Italian gaming giant Lottomatica has reaffirmed its plans to seek more acquisitions to drive further expansion following a stro…
Lotteries saves FDJ United’s Q3 as overall revenue slumps
Lottery revenues remain as the standout growth driver for FDJ United, as the French multinational’s experimentation with sports betting gro…
Massachusetts Lottery produces estimated $1.065 billion in net profit for the Commonwealth in FY 2025
During FY25, the Massachusetts State Lottery produced an estimated $1.065 billion in net profit, exceeding the projected return of $1.050…
Allwyn announces biggest tech upgrade to The National Lottery since 1994 this coming weekend
Major updates are part of wide-ranging transformation plan and will see most National Lottery services unavailable from 11pm on Saturday (2…
Gambling Commission confirms enforcement action against Allwyn UK
Britain’s gambling regulator confirmed that it is undertaking enforcement action against the operator of the country’s National Lottery, Al…
Scientific Games Wins Top Honors for Organizational Excellence in India
ATLANTA – July 30, 2025 – Scientific Games has been honored with the Top GCC award in the Organizational Excellence category at the GCC Wor…
Brightstar Lottery Second Quarter 2025 Results
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2.6% global same-store sales growth in instant ticket and draw games and double-digit increase in pr…
RFI #25-04 - Sports Wagering Service Provider(s) for Rhode Island Lottery
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RFI #25-04 - Sports Wagering Service Provider(s) for Rhode Island Lottery
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The Kentucky Lottery is celebrating a milestone in its mission to fund scholarships and grants for Kentucky students and their families across the Commonwealth
The Kentucky Lottery is celebrating a milestone in its mission to fund scholarships and grants for Kentucky students and their families acr…
UK Welcome to the Gambling Commission’s fortnightly newsletter.
Click on the links below to go to the associated blog link. 1) Commercial restrictions by betting operators 2) New gambling promotio…
The Lottery Corporation announces the appointment of Mr Wayne Pickup as its incoming Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer
28 July 2025
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Office ASX Limited
20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000
APPOINTMENT OF MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CHIEF EX…
Oregon Lottery’s efforts to educate and support responsible gaming initiatives are being recognized nationally
News Release from Oregon Lottery Posted on FlashAlert: July 29th, 2025 7:26 AM
Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery's Krystal Smith (lef…
UAE regulator grants licence to Pollard Banknote
Pollard Banknote has been granted a gaming-related vendor licence in the UAE by the Emirati gambling regulatory authority.
Established in…
Arkansas announces membership in the World Lottery Association (WLA)
Sharon Strong, Executive Director Arkansas Scholarship Lottery noted "We’re proud to announce our membership in the World Lottery Associati…
Inspired launches three new games in July
JULY 28, 2025 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, systems, and solutions, has announc…
Allwyn prepares for imminent UK National Lottery software upgrade
Allwyn is making final preparations for its UK National Lottery systems to be updated next weekend.
The company said that on Monday, Au…
The WLA position on bulk sales
The world of gaming and sports betting continues to evolve. As technology advances, so do product and services offerings.
The way people p…
DC Office of Lottery and Gaming Accepted as World Lottery Association’s Newest Member
DC Office of Lottery and Gaming Accepted as World Lottery Association’s Newest Member
The DC Office of Lottery and Gaming (“OLG”), the reg…
Lotto NZ has blocked a global gambling syndicate from buying tickets for big-dollar Lotto Powerball draws.
Lotto NZ has blocked a global gambling syndicate from buying tickets for big-dollar Lotto Powerball draws. Lotto NZ terms and conditions…
Oregon Lottery proposing regulating couriers, banning cross-border sales
The Oregon Lottery has proposed regulating retailers who work with a lotto courier to sell tickets, as well as banning out-of-state sales…
Andria Vidler’s bold National Lottery reboot
Expect new ideas and enhanced player safeguards after a daunting technological overhaul that will take the lottery offline for 36 hours
Th…
Florida Lottery surpasses $49 billion in contributions to education
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Lottery has reached a new milestone, transferring over $49 billion to Florida’s Educational Enhancement Trust F…
The Senate Ag Committee has rescheduled a confirmation vote on Brian Quintenz’s nomination for permanent CFTC Chairman
The Senate Ag Committee has rescheduled a confirmation vote on Brian Quintenz’s nomination for permanent CFTC Chairman. We’ll see if this t…
JOB: DC Lottery 'Financial Investigator'
Financial Investigator $72,706.00 - $115,094.00
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) whose mission is to enhance the fiscal an…
The regulatory paradox: Tom Waterhouse of Waterhouse VC warns well-meaning regulations are unintentionally accelerating the shift to offshore operators.
Waterhouse VC: The regulatory paradox Tom Waterhouse of Waterhouse VC warns well-meaning regulations are unintentionally accelerating the s…
National Lottery unveils giant installations across the nation
Allwyn, the operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new campaign to spotlight the power of hope and optimism in uniting the UK thi…
Kalshi Files New Brief in New Jersey Lawsuit
Another day, another legal headline involving the prediction market operator Kalshi.
The prediction market company Kalshi filed a brief…
Brazil's National Association of Gaming and Lotteries responds to minister’s criticism of betting sector
The National Association of Gaming and Lotteries (ANJL) has issued a formal statement expressing concern over recent comments made by Brazi…
Bally’s Chicago pushes to finalize $250 million IPO amid delays
Eight months after launching its $250 million initial public offering, Bally’s Chicago is making a final effort to secure investors and com…
GamCare says goodbye to GambleAware
GamCare, which has primarily been funded by GambleAware, has given tribute to the soon-to-close gambling harms organisation and reaffirmed…
Wayne Pickup, Allwyn North America Chief Executive, will be stepping down after eight years
Key points:
- Wayne Pickup, Allwyn North America Chief Executive, will be stepping down after eight years
- A successor has not yet bee…
UK Commission response to OSR review of Gambling Survey for Great Britain
24 July 2025
The Gambling Commission has published its full response to the Office for Statistics Regulation (OSR) following its review of…
A mysterious LLC is using a 300-year-old law to target D.C. sports betting
More than 300 years ago, wanting to protect gamblers from losing everything, the British Parliament passed the Statute of Anne, named for t…
House GOP appropriator pledges reversal of gambling tax deduction
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) met with three gaming industry CEOs on Thursday evening in Las Vegas to discuss…
Greek lottery tender attracts two bidders
The recently launched lottery concession tender in Greece attracted interest from two prospective operators.
The tender was launched at th…
Secure your place! 12th EL Congress | 14 - 17 September 2025 - Bern, Switzerland
Are you back from your holiday or just about to go on a well-deserved break? Either way, now is the perfect time to cross one thing off you…
iLottery firm Random State secures investment from FDJ and Zeal
Swedish iLottery and iBingo specialist Random State has announced it secured a significant funding round co-led by FDJ United Ventures and…
California tribes sue Kalshi, Robinhood over alleged illegal sports gambling
Three federally recognized Native American tribes in California have filed a lawsuit against prediction market operator Kalshi and trading…
$22.5M pledge puts storied theater district apartment complex at heart of Manhattan casino battle
Two billion-dollar casino bids on the West Side. Six Community Advisory Committee members. One multi-million dollar promise — and one very…
DeWine pushes back on internet gambling bills: 'We probably have enough gambling' in Ohio
Internet gambling in Ohio – not just on sports – is not a sure bet to become law. Proposed measures to permit casino gambling and lottery g…
Virginia Lottery Launches Fast Track Cash Einstants Game from POLLARD DIGITAL GAMES STUDIO
Jul 23 2025 14:00 BST
WINNIPEG, MB , July 23, 2025 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited ("Pollard Banknote") (TSX: PBL) is pleased to congrat…
Scientific Games and Polish National Lottery Continue 20-Year Scratchcard Tradition as Sales Grow
ATLANTA – July 23, 2025 – Scientific Games will continue to bring exciting instant scratchcard games to Polish National Lottery players t…
Kansas Lottery Executive Director Stephen Durrell Inducted into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
Date: 07/23/2025
Press Release: (pdf)
Contact: Cory Thone
Phone: 7852966291
The Kansas Lottery is proud to announce t…
Virginia Lottery looks to AI to improve gamers’ experience
After a bumper 2024 and alongside his role as sports betting regulator, Virginia Lottery Executive Director Khalid Jones has taken inspirat…
Ontario online gambling revenue reaches CAN$307 million in June
Online gambling revenue in Ontario amounted to CAN$307 million (US$226 million) during June, an increase from last year but a month-on-mont…
Will firms keep their Atlantic City casinos open if they get New York licenses? 2 say yes, 2 silent.
A moment Atlantic City has long feared is drawing nearer: Gambling companies have submitted eight bids for the three licenses expected to b…
Allwyn sells German and Australian casinos and takes full control of Stoiximan
Allwyn International has realigned its business strategy, agreeing to sell casino operations in Germany and Australia, while acquiring full…
Flutter prices new bonds for $1.75bn to take full control of FanDuel
Flutter Entertainment Plc has launched a fresh issue of senior secured bond notes to raise $1.75bn, as the FTSE-listed betting giant accele…
Three California tribes sue Kalshi and Robinhood to get off their lawns
After obtaining amicus status in two of the three lawsuits involving event contract firm Kalshi, the tribal gaming community is taking lega…
Irish gaming regulator advertises for Executive Officer role
>Key points:
- The Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI) is now accepting applications for the Executive Officer role
- This…
Scientific Games' iLottery Games Portfolio Expands as Pixiu Gaming Joins SG Content Hub
Exciting New Hasbro-Licensed MONOPOLY and BATTLESHIP iLottery Games Coming Via SG Content Hub
ATLANTA – July 21, 2025 – Scientific Games…
Chicago City Council members propose expanding video gambling to airports and bars
Chicago City Council members are reviving plans to legalize video gambling in the city, introducing two ordinances that could bring hundred…
POLLARD BANKNOTE UNLEASHES GODZILLA: A ROARING ADDITION TO ITS ENTERTAINMENT COLLECTION
WINNIPEG, MB, July 21, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”) (TSX: PBL) is thrilled to announce that Godzilla is stom…
Legal Developments in the Gaming Industry: First Half of 2025
We have seen dramatic evolution across the gaming industry throughout 2025. There have been noteworthy legal and regulatory developments fo…
Scientific Games Brings Exciting Portfolio of Games to DC Lottery Players with SG Content Hub Launch
Scientific Games Brings Exciting Portfolio of Games to DC Lottery Players with SG Content Hub Launch
Company Expands Successful D…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Selects INTRALOT for Lottery System Contract
INTRALOT S.A. informs the investor community and its stakeholders that on July 15, 2025 the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Commission…
Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) issues first quarter gaming revenue payments to municipal partners
SAULT STE. MARIE, ON – Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is pleased to make first quarter (April 1 – June 30) payments total…
Brightstar Lottery Modernizes Retail and Digital Solutions for Missouri Lottery with OMNIA Deployment
07/15/2025
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Company to upgrade central system, enhance digital program and deliver a full suite of…
Ohio Lottery Sends $1.447 Billion to Lottery Profits Education Fund
CLEVELAND – The Ohio Lottery is proud to announce a $1.447 billion contribution in fiscal year 2025 to the Lottery Profits Education Fund…
Pollard Banknote Partners with Instant Win Gaming to add eInstant Games to its iLottery Platform
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 15, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce a new pa…
Packers, Wisconsin Lottery launch new scratch tickets with chance to win season tickets
(WFRV) — The Wisconsin Lottery and the Green Bay Packers are once again teaming up to launch limited-edition Packers-themed scratch tickets…
Georgia Lottery Announces New "Georgia Bulldogs" Themed Scratch-off Ticket
The Georgia Bulldogs have announced to be a theme on one of the Georgia Lottery's upcoming scratch-off tickets.
For centuries, the Georgia…
SVENSKA SPEL - Interim report January – June 2025: Growth for Eurojackpot and Oddset in stable quarter
The second quarter of the year is stable with growth for Eurojackpot and Oddset. The last Casino Cosmopol has been closed after the Riksdag…
Hong Kong Jockey Club says racing turnover grew 3% to US$17.7 billion in 2024/25 season
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has reported a return to growth for the local racing industry with total racing wagering turnover in the 2024/25…
Senate committee will vote on Quintenz CFTC (the body that regulates prediction markets like Kalshi ) nomination Monday
Gaming industry groups asked the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry to slow down, but things are on the move when it c…
Nebraska Lottery plans new Nebraska Pick 4 Lotto game
Nebraska Lottery to start a new Pick 4 game Sept. 21
July 18th, 2025 | News Release
On Sunday, September 21, the Nebraska Lottery w…
The UK government has raised the money laundering (ML) risk rating for the casino sector from low to medium, with remote gambling operations flagged as a central area of concern
The UK government has raised the money laundering (ML) risk rating for the casino sector from low to medium, with remote gambling operation…
New Jersey Lottery Announces Unaudited Fiscal Year Results
Over $3 Billion in Sales; A Significant Pension Fund Contribution
TRENTON (July 17, 2025) – New Jersey Lottery Executive Director James…
ILLINOIS LOTTERY CELEBRATES OVER FIVE DECADES OF GIVING BACK DURING LOTTERY WEEK
CHICAGO, July 14, 2025 — The Illinois Lottery is proud to join lotteries across North America in celebrating Lottery Week, taking pl…
Alexander Pechtold resigns as Chairman of the Dutch Lottery
Key points:
- Pechtold will leave the Dutch Lottery’s Supervisory Board in January 2026
- His exit follows his upcoming mayoral role in D…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery Celebrates Lottery Week, Highlights Support for Education
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) joined lotteries across North America in celebrating the seventh annual Lottery Week, recognizing th…
Polymarket Spent $1 Million on U.S. Trading Ads Despite Geo Block
Polymarket could not offer trading in the U.S. on the 2024 United States presidential election. Still, the prediction market platform spent…
Provincial Lottery Corporations Applaud Meta’s Attempts to Clamp Down on Fraudulent Ads
-Scammers are pretending to be online gaming apps for casinos
-Players at risk of handing over personal financial data
-New Meta rules fo…
Tennessee court rules video lottery terminals illegal, prompting immediate crackdown
A Tennessee court has ruled that video lottery terminals, often referred to as “no chance” machines, are illegal under state law, a decisio…
William Hill and Inspired Extend Long-Term Partnership with Enhanced Virtual Sports Experience
JULY 17, 2025 – Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, techno…
Mass Lottery to Celebrate 7th Annual National Lottery Week July 14-18
The Massachusetts State Lottery, in collaboration with lotteries across the United States and Canada, will be observing the seventh annual…
TENNESSEE LOTTERY RAISES NEARLY $8 BILLION FOR EDUCATION
NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Education Lottery today announced its fiscal year-end results, which bring the grand total raised for college sch…
Join the Celebration with Delaware Lottery Games: Lottery Week
Recognizing lotteries’ contributions to communities
Dover, DE — The Delaware Lottery is joining lotteries across North America in celebrat…
California Senate committee advances bill to ban dual-currency sweepstakes
A California Senate committee on Tuesday unanimously approved a bill that would ban dual-currency sweepstakes games in the state, targeting…
South Carolina Education Lottery raises over $500M for fifth straight year
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The South Carolina Education Lottery says it has raised over half-a-billion dollars for state students for the fifth…
Mississippi Lottery generates over $113 million in revenue for roads, education in Fiscal Year 2025
A combined $691.7 million has been transferred to state funds since the lottery began in late 2019.
The Mississippi Lottery brought in…
37 Years of Supporting Florida -The Florida Lottery has been in operation for 37 years and 6 months
The Florida Lottery officially began selling tickets on January 12, 1988. This means that as of July 15, 2025, the Florida Lottery has been…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming Commission Selects Intralot for Lottery System Contract
For immediate release
July 15, 2025
Contact:
Seth Elkin
410-230-8816 (office)
410-703-5806 (mobile)
seth.elkin@marylan…
DraftKings in Talks to Acquire Prediction Market Railbird Exchange
The potential deal comes as sources expect a flurry of activity between sportsbooks and prediction markets in the lead-up to football seaso…
Scientific Games Launches GameChoice: AI and Advanced Analytics for Personalized Lottery Play
Company’s New GameChoice Enhances Player Discovery and Satisfaction with Dynamic Game Recommendations
ATLANTA – July 14, 2025…
Idaho Lottery Celebrates 36th Year Showcasing Improvements to College Campuses
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BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Lottery celebrated 36 years of entertainment and…
Maryland Lottery and Gaming is hoping that a preemption ruling in a legal abortion case will help it win a court case against prediction market operator Kalshi.
The regulator filed a notice in its pending lawsuit with Kalshi over the legality of sports event contracts in the state drawing the judge’…
Meta updates ad rules for real money and social gaming
Meta is changing its vetting process for online gambling ads on several platforms.
The tech conglomerate implemented new advertising rules…
JOB: MICHIGAN LOTTERY State Division Administrator 17 - Product Director
Salary
$114,254.00 - $155,330.00 Annually
Location Lansing, MI
Job Type Permanent Full Time
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ANJ approves FDJ’s 2026 gaming program – but with some caveats
The regulator has called for the removal of certain marketing language and to crack down on gaming types more susceptible to problem gaming…
Gibraltar to be removed from EU’s AML ‘grey list’
The list ranks countries with strategic deficiencies in their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) frameworks…
Allwyn announces €2.15bn syndicated credit facility and refinancing of existing syndicated credit facility
LUCERNE, Switzerland 10 July 2025 – Allwyn International AG (“Allwyn”) today announced that it has entered into a new €2.15 billion Senior…