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Lottomatica names new directors ahead of FTSE MIB entry
The Italian gambling operator will replace Pirelli in the list of top Milan-traded companies.
Italy.- Lottomatica has appointed two new in…
Scientific Games Looks to Future Following Successful Tech Conversion for The National Lottery with Partner Allwyn UK
Scientific Games Looks to Future Following Successful Tech Conversion for The National Lottery with Partner Allwyn UK
Company’s…
Florida Lottery saw record sales after $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot - WFTV
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Florida Lottery is celebrating a record-breaking week of sales following the recent $1.787 billion Powerball® jackpot, wh…
Brightstar Lottery Upgrades Retail Central System for Lotto Saxony in Germany via New Seven-Year Contract
Aug 07, 2025
LONDON, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it will…
Scientific Games Introduces GlowMark, All-New Fluorescent Marking System for Lottery Extended Play Scratch Games
Scientific Games Introduces GlowMark, All-New Fluorescent Marking System for Lottery Extended Play Scratch Games
Vibrant Neon…
IWG Congratulates New Hampshire Lottery on First-to-Market Launch of Wheel Spin Spectacular
IWG Congratulates New Hampshire Lottery on First-to-Market Launch of Wheel Spin Spectacular
New game pairs wheel-spin excitement with…
Abacus and Cash Depot partner up to offer lottery products through in store financial service and cash management kiosks (BANK IN A BOX)
Abacus and Cash Depot partner up to offer lottery products through in store financial service and cash management kiosks (BANK IN A BOX) Ab…
More than $1B raised for education in 2025, NC Lottery Commission says
North Carolina's lottery has exceeded $1 billion in contributions to education for the third year in a row. Officials said the milestone is…
Jumbo Interactive to power Australia’s largest prize home lottery
Jumbo Interactive has entered into a long-term agreement with Returned & Services League of Australia to power RSL Queensland’s flagshi…
ECJ Advocate General: Gambling refund claims do not “abuse” EU law
Advocate General Nicholas Emiliou has concluded that gamblers seeking reimbursement of losses from foreign operators are not abusing Europe…
The GGL has stressed that platforms such as Polymarket are not licensed in the country.
The GGL has stressed that platforms such as Polymarket are not licensed in the country.
Germany.- The German federal gambling regulator…
California Senate Passes Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill
crackdown on sweepstakes casinos in California is drawing nigh.
Key Takeaways
The California State Senate unanimously passed A.B. 831…
Hong Kong Jockey Club appoints Terecina Kwong to lead membership and customer strategy
Appointment aims to enhance Member engagement, racecourse experience and data strategy.
Key points:
- Kwong to join as Executive Director…
HKJC enhances digital betting tools ahead of new racing season
With the new racing season just days away, The Hong Kong Jockey Club (The Club) is introducing a suite of digital enhancements to the HKJC…
Brightstar Lottery Makes its European Debut with Growth-Driving Lottery Solutions at the 12th EL Congress Sep 08, 2025
LONDON, Sept. 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it will demonstrate its impr…
Tickets in Missouri and Texas win $1.787 billion Powerball jackpot
September 07, 2025
Two tickets, sold in Missouri and Texas, matched all six numbers in last night’s Powerball® drawing and will split…
Ireland 1992: The Inside the story of a Bulk-Buying Scheme
PGRI Introduction: You may have seen the recent case in Texas where a “syndicate” bought up every remaining lottery ticket, calculating tha…
Opap H1 gross gaming revenue at EUR 1.15 billion, up 6.5% Y/Y
Greek lottery operator OPAP posted a 5.6% year-on-year increase in gross gaming revenue and net profit in H1, primarily due to significant…
Allwyn second-quarter revenue tops €2.2bn
Allwyn International together with its subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates announces its preliminary unaudited financial results fo…
Pennsylvania Lottery Generates More than $1 Billion for Programs that Benefit Older Pennsylvanians for 14th Consecutive Year
9/2/2025
MEDIA CONTACT: Lottery Media Relations, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Middletown, PA – Pennsylvania Lottery officials today announce…
Nederlandse Loterij updates C-Suite lineup to boost commercial profile
Dutch lottery operator, Nederlandse Loterij, is strengthening its commercial prowess with the addition of two new senior hires.
First off…
Driving The Future Of Lottery: Pollard Banknote Highlights Innovation At NASPL 2025
Press Release
September 4, 2025
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, September 4, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL)…
Scientific Games Introduces Obsidian, All-Black Holographic Lottery Scratch Games
Premium Instant Scratch Game Innovation Adds Luxury and Uniqueness at Retail with Exclusive Play Experience
ATLANTA – September 4…
Danske Spil reports stable revenue, profit in H1
Denmark’s state-owned gambling operator Danske Spil has reiterated its full-year guidance after revenue and profit for the first half of th…
Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board warns bettors of illegal offshore sports wagering sites
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The start of the NFL football season always brings an increased amount of sports wagering by Pennsylvanians. With over 9…
FanDuel adds Keith Whyte as a Responsible Gaming Strategic Advisor
(PRESS RELEASE) -- September marks Responsible Gaming Education Month, and today FanDuel, the premier online gaming company in North Americ…
State Of Wyoming's Investment in DraftKings Feeds Debate Over Gambling Stocks
The State of Wyoming owns about $110,833 worth of shares in sports gambling company DraftKings, the state treasurer’s office confirmed on T…
AGEM Index increased by 5% m-o-m in August
The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Index marked August with a high note, rising by 5 percent from the prior month. Co…
Kentucky Lottery giving away 500 free Powerball coupons in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. —
With the jackpot in the billions, Powerball fever is sweeping the nation, including Kentucky.
This Friday, the Kentucky…
TDLR (Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation) takes over lottery operations amidst third-highest Powerball jackpot
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — As the Powerball jackpot approaches almost $2 billion, the third-highest jackpot in the game’s history, the Texas lotter…
The California Lottery kicks off exclusive partnership with the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Chargers; unveils team-themed scratchers
The California Lottery is unveiling an exclusive new partnership with the Los Angeles Rams, San Francisco 49ers, and Los Angeles Chargers…
January-June 2025: Veikkaus preparing for a multi-license market
January-June 2025: Veikkaus preparing for a multi-license market 4.9.2025 14:49:43 | Veikkaus Oy | Press release
During the first half of…
New Jersey Lottery Director Reflects on Powerball Jackpot
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1.4 Billion Ahead of Tonight’s Drawing
As top prize climbs, record sums come into focus
TRENTON (September 3…
Walter Szrek Honored by NASPL for Industry Contributions
We’re proud to share that our co-founder, Walter Szrek, has been honored by NASPL for his outstanding contributions to the lottery industry…
Scientific Games’ Award-Winning PlayCentral Self-Service Technology Heading to NASPL 2025
PlayCentral Terminals Meet Diverse Lottery Retailer Needs as Self-Service Adoption Accelerates
ATLANTA – September 3, 2025 – Scientific Ga…
Kansas Lottery Executive Director Stephen Durrell elected into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
TOPEKA, Kan. – September 3, 2025 – The Kansas Lottery is proud to announce that Executive Director Stephen Durrell has been named a member…
Dutch regulator introduces ‘exit plan’ requirement for online gambling licencees
Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has announced all applicants for a remote gambling license in the country will be require…
IGT - Brightstar Lottery's VP of Global Lottery Marketing, Michelle Carney to be Inducted into Lottery Industry Hall of Fame
06/24/2025
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Carney's induction honors an accomplished 25-year career that is highly respected…
Lottery Industry Hall of Fame Inducts Scientific Games Exec Charlie Scannella
Lottery Industry Hall of Fame Inducts Scientific Games Exec Charlie Scannella
Company’s Lottery Expert Recognized for Four Decades…
adesso and Abacus Partner to Transform Lottery Sales in Retail
Bringing advanced technology and expertise to the North American lottery market
Dortmund, 3. September 2025 – German IT service provider…
TEXAS LOTTERY LAUNCHES GEM 7S SCRATCH TICKET GAMES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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TEXAS LOTTERY LAUNCHES GEM 7S SCRATCH TICKET GAM…
Georgia Lottery Takes Retail Experience to Next Level with Scientific Games’ SCiQ Technology
Georgia Lottery Takes Retail Experience to Next Level with Scientific Games’ SCiQ Technology
SCiQ Ecosystem Modernizes Lottery Scratc…
Belgium strengthens National Lottery oversight
Belgium has brought two new experts to ensure the compliance of the country’s National Lottery with local laws.
Under the patronage of the…
Ohio casino revenue jumps 8.4% year-over-year in July
Ohio’s four casinos generated $88.9 million in revenue in July, up 8.4% from the previous year’s $82 million.
The latest figures from the…
Brightstar Lottery Spotlights Next Generation of Future-Forward Solutions at NASPL 2025
LONDON, Sept. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brightstar Lottery PLC (NYSE: BRSL) ("Brightstar") announced today that it will demonstrate its globa…
California Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill Headed to Senate Floor
The California legislature is one step closer to putting the kibosh on sweepstakes casino gambling in the state.
Assemblymember Avelino Va…
New Hampshire Charitable Gaming Revenue Hits $24.8M in July
New Hampshire charitable gaming revenue has reached $24.8 million last month, up from the previous year’s figure of $14.5 million, boosted…
Virginia Lottery releases July 2025 sports wagering activity report
(PRESS RELEASE) -- The Virginia Lottery today released its report on sports wagering activity submitted by licensed operators for the month…
July 2025, the Iowa Lottery reported total sales of $35.4 million, marking a 3% increase over July 2024.
Here is a breakdown of the lottery's performance in July 2025, compared to July 2024:
Game Category
July 2025 Sales
July 2024 Sa…
BCLC appeals against FINTRAC penalty over alleged AML failings
Canada’s British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is appealing against an administrative monetary penalty of CA$1.075 million imposed by…
Americans are expected to bet an estimated $30 billion on the upcoming NFL season
Americans are expected to wager an estimated $30 billion on the upcoming 2025 NFL season through legal U.S. sportsbooks, according to Ameri…
INTRALOT Group announces financial results for the six-month period ended June 30 th, 2025
“INTRALOT delivers steady EBITDA performance at €60.2m and strong Operating Cash Flow generation of €72.2m in 1H25”
CLICK HERE TO READ THE…
First statutory gambling levy invoices to be issued by UKGC this September
Non-compliance risks license revocation
The UK Gambling Commission will begin issuing the first invoices for the statutory gambling levy…
INTRALOT, Inc. signs contract with Montana Lottery to deliver next-generation lottery technology
PRESS RELEASE
August 28, 2025
INTRALOT S.A. is pleased to announce that its U.S. subsidiary, INTRALOT, Inc., has been awarded a new cont…
Bonus Draws Give Michigan Lottery Daily 4 Players Extra Chances to Win in September
The Michigan Lottery’s Bonus Draws promotion will give Daily 4 players extra chances to win cash in September!
Beginning Sept. 1 and for a…
How Fox Sports is using horse racing to tap into the sports betting market
Mike Mulvihill is making a bold bet on an old sport that has been left for dead many times.
Mr. Mulvihill, a Fox Sports executive, knew th…
Flutter halts India real-money gaming after sudden bill passage
Online gaming and betting giant Flutter Entertainment said it has stopped its real-money operations in India after the swift passage of a n…
SPAIN: Directorate-General for the Regulation of Gambling (DGOJ), is creating tools to help safeguard players
Key points:
- The Spanish Gambling Regulator is creating tools to help safeguard players
- It will use different markers and patterns of…
KKCG sells small stake in Allwyn, retaining 95.7% ownership and generating €500m
Key points:
- 4.27% stake sold to J&T arch Investments
- Allwyn valued at €11.2bn ($12.2bn)
- KKCG retains 95.7% ownership of Allwyn…
New York City Casino Licenses Delayed Until January
State Legislator Says It'll Be An Extra Month Before Regulators Make Their Decision
New York gamblers anxious to see which projects will r…
JURASSIC WORLD Omnichannel Games Thrill U.S. Players as Scientific Games Readies for Linked Game Winners’ Event
JURASSIC WORLD Omnichannel Games Thrill U.S. Players as Scientific Games Readies for Linked Game Winners’ Event
JURASSIC WORLD-I…
California Schools Are Already Winning Powerball® -You Play, Schools Win – Every Time
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August 27, 2025
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California Schools Are Already Winning Powe…
iGaming Ontario names Joseph Hillier as president and CEO
iGaming Ontario names Joseph Hillier as president and CEO
iGaming Ontario has appointed Joseph Hillier as the new president and CEO of the…
Inspired Announces Proposed Sale of UK Holiday Parks Business to GENDA Inc
NEW YORK, Aug. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provid…
Szerencsejáték Zrt takes lead in funding Hungarian boxing and volleyball
Szerencsejáték Zrt, Hungary’s state-owned gambling group, has become the principal sponsor of the country’s boxing and volleyball associati…
Aristocrat Interactive wins iLottery Contract with the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission
Exciting new agreement expands Aristocrat Interactive’s leadership in U.S. iLottery
LAS VEGAS (August 26, 2025) – Aristocrat Interactive a…
Mass. State Lottery is one step closer to online sales
Mass. State Lottery is one step closer to online sales — here’s why
The State Lottery Commission voted Tuesday to approve a five-year cont…
NFL bans players, staff from engaging with prediction markets
The National Football League said on Monday its gambling policy prohibits players and staff from using prediction market sites, arguing the…
10th largest Powerball jackpot lined up for Monday drawing
$1 million winners in Maine and New York, $2 million winner in South Dakota August 24, 2025
The Powerball® jackpot that has been rolling…
16 lottery players revealed for chance at $1 million in NASCAR Powerball Playoff™
16 lottery players revealed for chance at $1 million in NASCAR Powerball Playoff™
$1 million drawing to be broadcast live from…
Powerball jackpot climbs to estimated $700 million
August 22, 2025
The Powerball® jackpot is quickly climbing the ranks as one of the game’s largest!
Saturday’s advertised Powerball jack…
DraftKings Bans Credit Cards, Decision Comes After $450K Fine in Massachusetts
DraftKings will soon bar the use of credit cards
The decision follows the online sportsbook being fined $450K
Some states prohibit t…
Intralot brings new games that capture the excitement of game day to the Louisiana Lottery
Together with the Louisiana Lottery Corporation and the New Orleans Saints, we’re bringing fans new games that capture the excitement of ga…
Intralot Capital Markets Day Monday, 8th September 2025
Intralot Capital Markets Day
Monday, 8th September 2025
14:00 - 17:00 UKT
Please register here for the event.
If you are joinin…
Broadway theater owners oppose Caesars Times Square proposal by taking the fight to playgoers
Owners of 24 Broadway Theaters are taking their opposition to a new Times Square casino right to theaters goers by stuffing a pamphlet into…
Sri Lanka passes bill to establish independent Gambling Regulatory Authority
Sri Lanka’s parliament has passed a bill to set up the Gambling Regulatory Authority, paving the way for the establishment of the nation’s…
Louisiana Lottery Launches New Orleans Saints-Branded Instant-Win Games
The Louisiana Lottery’s 2025 season team-branded scratch-off and Fast Play games launch August 18 and 20 featuring cash prizes, a…
Scientific Games Wins Three 2025 International Business Awards
Global Lottery Technology Supplier Wins Sustainable Supply Chain Gold Award for National Logistics Centre in UK Serving The National Lotter…
Jamaica’s gambling regulator wants laws with teeth for unlicensed and online bookmakers
Jamaica’s gambling regulator, the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission, BGLC, is warning the public on the illegality of placing bets wi…
Florida’s Illegal Sports Betting Drain Dips, But California’s Explodes
Good news: The black market’s share of the sports betting economy in Florida has shrunk 19% since 2022, according to a report commissioned…
Gambling Commission hands £1 million fine to ProgressPlay
21 August 2025
A gambling business will pay a £1m fine after a Gambling Commission compliance assessment revealed Anti-Money Laundering (A…
Wisconsin tribe sues Kalshi and Robinhood over alleged illegal sports betting
The Wisconsin-based Ho-Chunk Nation has launched a lawsuit against Kalshi and Robinhood, accusing the two companies of running illegal spor…
Macau Casino Heir Mario Ho Becomes Owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics
Mario Ho is now a co-owner of the NBA’s Boston Celtics
Ho is the son of the late Stanley Ho
Ho’s father held a monopoly on casino ga…
Powerball grows to $643 million jackpot after no one wins Monday
The Powerball jackpot has grown to $643 million -- with a cash payout of $290.6 million -- after no one won Monday night's drawing. A total…
Allwyn begins scale rollout of over 30,000 new Wave National Lottery terminals
Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, has moved to the next stage of its wide-ranging transformation plan: the scale delivery and inst…
Germany offers most detailed look yet into lottery prominence
Social lotteries in Germany are known to be popular, but quarterly data now reveals just how much.
For the first time since it was establi…
Harold Mays has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry
CHICAGO, IL, August 20, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Harold Mays has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who.
As in all Marquis Who's Who biogr…
Inspired Entertainment launches three new virtual sports titles with bet365
The portfolio was expanded with V-Play NHL, NBA Re-Play and Re-Play eSports bet365.
Key points:
- The titles include V-Play NHL, NBA Re-P…
The Lottery Corporation Limited (ASX: TLC) today announces its results for the full year ended 30 June 2025 (FY25)
"Today we released our full year financial results as well as our 2025 Annual Report and 2025 Sustainability Report." “The business delive…
NFA registry includes applicants tied to DraftKings, PrizePicks and others
According to the database of the National Futures Association (NFA), it appears DraftKings is back in the prediction markets market, as are…
Massachusetts rep. files bill to ban sweepstakes as part of online casino legalization
Massachusetts is the latest state to take a swing at legalizing online casinos and outlawing sweepstakes gaming as a lawmaker attempts to d…
Texas Lottery And Dallas Cowboys Launch New Scratch Ticket Game For 2025 Football Season
AUSTIN — The Texas Lottery and the Dallas Cowboys are celebrating the arrival of the 2025 football season with a new Cowboys-themed scratch…
OLG offers free shot at $1 million to honour 50th anniversary
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is offering every Ontarian the chance to win $1 million with no purchase necessary.
The m…
Ghana Gaming Commission Introduces Mandatory Biometric Verification
The Ghana Gaming Commission has introduced a significant change to the gambling industry by mandating biometric identification for every be…
Allwyn brings in Kresimir Spajic to lead new digital division
Kresimir’s appointment marks an important step in strengthening the group’s digital capabilities. He will lead Allwyn Digital – a new globa…
Virginia Committee Mulling Formation of Gaming Commission Hears About iGaming
Virginia lawmakers continue to review the merits of forming a gaming commission
Legal gambling has expanded significantly in the commonw…