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Digital video game spending hits record high under virus lockdown
SAN FRANCISCO: Spending on digital video games hit a record high $10 billion in March as people stuck at home under coronavirus lockdowns t…
Sweden to Limit Online Betting During Coronavirus Outbreak
STOCKHOLM (REUTERS) - Sweden said on Thursday it would introduce a limit on how much punters could gamble in online casinos for the duratio…
Virtual NFL Draft likely to be most bet on ever, sports gambling experts say
With games at a standstill in the sports world, gamblers are expected to shift their attention toward the NFL Draft on Thursday night, whic…
Online Gambling Is Booming—and That Could Persuade More States to Allow It
Internet gambling revenues (excluding sports betting) in New Jersey rose 66%, to $65 million in March, the state reported recently. Online…
Tennessee sports betting could be live by July: Rules mandate 10% hold percentage for first time ever
Tennessee expects to go live with legal online sports betting as early as July 2020, sources tell The Action Network.
It’s been a long roa…
IGT Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation | International Game Technology
IGT Signs Two-Year Contract Extension with Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation
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IGT will upgrade the Lottery's loyalty web…
JOHN WHITE, Deputy Director of Finance, New Jersey Lottery- Preparing for a post-coronavirus world
JOHN WHITE, Deputy Director of Finance, New Jersey Lottery
How will the world be different when we come out of this crisis - and how will …
Rollo Redburn, Executive Director, Oklahoma Lottery
How will the world be different when we come out of this crisis - and how will the lottery industry, retailing, consumer shopping and recr…
IGT Expands Partnership with Virginia Lottery via Six-Year Primary Scratcher Ticket Printing and Services Contract
LONDON, April 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) today announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Soluti…
New Hampshire Lottery adds eNASCAR virtual races to sports betting
CONCORD — The New Hampshire Lottery has added eNASCAR simulated races to sports bettors can legally wager on in the Granite State.
With NA…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Activity in the First Quarter of 2020 Covid-19 Update
FDJ: Activity in the First Quarter of 2020 Covid-19 Update
Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) (Paris:FDJ), France’s leading ga…
Rich Schneider to join Scientific Games as Chief Product Officer
Schneider brings industry-leading design and development experience to strengthen the Company's Leadership Team
LAS VEGAS, April 21, 2020 …
Wynn CEO Calls for Reopening of Nevada, Followed by Las Vegas Strip
CNN) — It's been a little over a month since the celebrated Las Vegas Strip went dark. The move, like much of the business practices surrou…
Gambling activities to be resumed in Colombia with some restrictions
Last week, the Colombian government decided to end the shutdown put in place to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and allow gambling businesses t…
OPAP strengthens its position in online sports-betting in Greece through the acquisition of Stoiximan Group’s Greek and Cypriot business
21 Apr 2020
OPAP S.A., (“OPAP”), SAZKA Group’s Greek and Cypriot subsidiary, has today announced (i) the receipt of re…
Europe's lotteries Association WEBINAR 23 APRIL: LOTTERIES IN COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
WEBINAR 23 APRIL: LOTTERIES IN COVID-19 LOCKDOWN
Join us to discuss these topics and more in the 'Lotteries In COVID-19 Lockdown' webinar…
COVID-19 pandemic forces postponement of WLS 2020 until October 2022. In effect, WLS 2020 will become the World Lottery Summit 2022 (WLS 2022)
COVID-19 pandemic forces postponement of WLS 2020
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically slowed the global economy and has forced…
Kambi Group plc Addendum: NOTICE OF KAMBI GROUP PLC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
Malta, 22 April 2020
Kambi Group plc Addendum: NOTICE OF KAMBI GROUP PLC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2020
The vesting period for the s…
Scientific Games Scores New Six-Year Contract From South Carolina Education Lottery
Scientific Games Scores New Six-Year Contract From South Carolina Education Lottery
Company's Products and Services Continue to Maximize…
The primary reason that lotteries exist, to make money for good causes
As millions of Americans begin receiving stimulus payments amid the coronavirus crisis, an antigambling group is pushing to suspend lottery…
China's lottery sales plunge in February due to COVID-19
BEIJING, April 20 (Xinhua) -- China's lottery sales slumped to 1 million yuan (about 141,442 U.S. dollars) in February from 27.21 billion…
Jeff Anderson, Executive Director, Idaho Lottery COVID-19 Thoughts from Fly-Over Country
I’m sure all of our teams have thought a lot about what things look like when we as a people fully emerge from the measures used to respond…
Pat McDonald, Director, Ohio Lottery Commentary on COVID-19 for PGRI: Challenges
Pat McDonald, Director, Ohio Lottery
Commentary on COVID-19 for PGRI:
Challenges
The COVID-19 crisis has damaged the persistent myth tha…
Pennsylvania iLOTTERY is offering a 100% bonus up to $300 for new depositors on its website and smartphone app
PENNSYLVANIA INTERNET LOTTERY OFFERING $300 IN FREE PLAY FOR PEOPLE STUCK AT HOME
CLAIM MY 100% DEPOSIT BONUS UP TO $300!
The agenc…
EL LAUNCHES E-LEARNING PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS
EL LAUNCHES E-LEARNING PLATFORM FOR MEMBERS
An important aspect of our service towards EL is to organise attractive seminars, worksho…
The Hoosier Lottery Sales Decline, Jackpots Adjusted
The Hoosier Lottery and the multi-state lottery consortiums that oversee the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are feeling the economic…
Inspired Entertainment, Inc.today announced that it has signed a contract with DraftKings to provide its new V-Play Plug & Play™ solution
Virtual Sports Can Provide Sports Betting Content 24/7/365
NEW YORK, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired…
Tennessee Lottery Totals 5.38 Billion For Education Since 2004
Lottery Totals 5.38 Billion For Education Since 2004
April 16, 2020
The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation (TEL) today announced its…
IGT Awarded Instant Ticket Printing Contract Extension from Missouri Lottery
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IGT Awarded Instant Ticket Printing Contract Extension from Missouri Lottery
LONDON, U.K. – April 15, 2020 – International…
IGT PlaySports to Power Circa | Sports™ Mobile Betting App in Colorado
IGT PlaySports to Power Circa | Sports™ Mobile Betting App in Colorado
LONDON, April 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technolog…
The Tennessee Education Lottery board of directors approves sports wagering rules
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WZTV) — The Tennessee Education Lottery Board of Directors approved rules and processes to establish sports wagering r…
Pollard Banknote Provides Business Update in Response to COVID-19 Uncertainty
WINNIPEG , April 14, 2020 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (PBL.TO) ("Pollard"), like many organizations, has been confronted with an unpre…
Szrek2Solutions offers a remote draw service to ensure the continuity of lottery draws
Szrek2Solutions offers a remote draw service to ensure the continuity of lottery draws
Szrek2Solutions has implemented an emergency backup…
Lottery revenue slump deals blow to New Jersey pension fund
In an ominous sign for the New Jersey Pension Fund, Trenton, revenue for the state lottery for the nine months ended March 31 was $707.8 mi…
RFP: Texas Lottery Products Testing Services
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1 Texas Lottery scratch ticket games are produced by third-party vendors in packs ranging from 10 to 250 tic…
North Carolina Education Lottery proceeds fund grants and scholarships, building renovations, and provide salaries for certain school workers
RALEIGH, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina Education Lottery is still running despite many questions as to why the lottery is considered…
Arkansas Lottery Impact of virus weighed as state lottery revenue dips
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has weathered the coronavirus crisis for the most part so far, despite the pandemic having a devastating i…
Treasurer Pushes for Online Lottery as Sales Plummet in Massachusetts
State Treasurer Deborah Goldberg is urging lawmakers to bring the Massachusetts State Lottery online, pointing to a drop in sales due to th…
Scientific Games Statement on Liquidity and Cost Savings Measures
Scientific Games Statement on Liquidity and Cost Savings Measures
Company Has A Strong Liquidity Position — Cut More Than $100 million i…
Ad campaign the Iowa Lottery began yesterday, titled "Thank You, Iowa"
It is a message that Iowans will hear on their radios, see in their social media feeds, and watch on their televisions over the next few…
Sports gambling firm SBtech anticipates spending up to $100 Million in recovery from Cyber Incident
SBTech, a provider of interactive sports betting solutions and services, has set aside up to $100 million to fix a mess left when a cyberse…
Maryland Lottery Addresses Safety Concerns During Coronavirus Pandemic
Maryland Lottery Addresses Safety Concerns During Coronavirus Pandemic
April 13, 2020
Agency takes a multi-pronged approach to inc…
Scientific Games Grows Partnership With Connecticut Lottery To Primary Instant Games Provider
Scientific Games Grows Partnership With Connecticut Lottery To Primary Instant Games Provider
Company's Instant Products and Services Se…
By Philippe Vlaemminck, managing partner and Dawid Muller, advocate – PharumlegalLotteries - The COVID-19 Crisis: The urgent need for a multi-disciplinary Lottery task force to support technology-driven sustainability
For many years we have been advocating for a regulatory approach that will allow Lottery operators to react swiftly when confronted with di…
WORLD LOTTERY ASSOCIATION (WLA) The year 2019 in review
The year 2019 in review
An important milestone was reached in 2019: The WLA celebrated two decades of serving the world lottery communit…
Special Edition of the WLA Quarterly Lottery Sales Indicator - Lottery, sports betting, and gaming sectors battered by coronavirus
Lottery, sports betting, and gaming sectors battered by coronavirus
COVID-19 cases top 1.25 million as one-third of the world goes on…
SVENSKA SPEL: Misleading statistics by news media about the Swedes' gaming at online casinos
In several news media, figures from the Gaming Inspectorate have been presented these days which are said to show a large increase in the n…
‘No timeline’ for Ukrainian gambling legalisation
The odds are once again lengthening for the legalisation of gambling in Ukraine, with the country’s latest gaming bill put on the back-burn…
Progress Continues for Massachusetts Legal Sports Betting
Though there remains obstacles ahead, it would appear that meaningful movement is being made on the Massachusetts legal sports betting fron…
AGA requests Trump's "immediate intervention" to extend SBA loan aid to small gaming businesses
In a letter sent Wednesday to the US President, AGA President and CEO Bill Miller says those PPP rules "rely on antiquated policy" that dis…
Belgian Gaming Commission Appoints Magali Clavie as its President
The Belgian Gambling Commission (BGC) has appointed Magali Clavie as its new President. Clavie is a retired Judge of the Brussels High Cour…
Pandemic brings about change in way Kentucky Lottery drawings are conducted
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April 10, 2020
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Chip Polston Jennifer Cunningham Sara Westerman (502) 560-1675
CHANGE IN HOW LOTTERY…
WyoLotto player participation supports Wyoming Hunger Initiative
WyoLotto player participation supports Wyoming Hunger Initiative
Hello WyoLotto Players,
Let’s take a minute together (virtually of cou…
Connecticut Gov. rejects regional leaders request to allow tribal online gaming
The Southeastern Connecticut Council of Governments argued that online gaming revenue would help the tribes "immediately offset the losses…
New Jersey Lottery Ticket Hits $190 Million Powerball Jackpot
Philip D. Murphy, Governor
Sheila Y. Oliver, Lt. Governor
Elizabeth Maher Muoio, State Treasurer
James A. Carey, Executive Director
…
The Western Canada Lottery Corporation is feeling the economic pinch that COVID19 has presented
The Western Canada Lottery Corporation is feeling the economic pinch that COVID19 has presented as not as many are buying lottery tickets e…
Online gaming is getting a big boost from the coronavirus pandemic — and experts say it's just the beginning
Online gaming is getting a big boost from the coronavirus pandemic — and experts say it's just the beginning
Even before the coronavirus p…
Studies show dramatic rise in online gambling during COVID-19 lockdowns
A joint study by Australian credit bureau illion and analytics firm AlphaBeta has revealed a 67% increase in online gambling in the past we…
Online gaming gets big boost during social distancing orders
Gamers are fighting the feeling of isolation brought on by social distancing the best way they know how - by getting online. For decades…
California: Rolling Hills Casino is sewing supplies for healthcare workers Workers
Rolling Hills Casino is sewing supplies for healthcare workers
CORNING, Calif. — A shortage of N-95 masks in the Northstate has the staf…
American Gaming Association: 1.8 Million Casino Jobs In Jeopardy
Group Claims That Without Tweaks To Federal Programs, Many Will Lose Jobs And Benefits
With the entire American casino industry shut down…
BCLC extends expiry dates on lottery tickets
Lottery players now have an additional six months to claim prizes for tickets that have an expiry date between March 17, 2020 and Sept. 17…
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s first quarter 2020 result
Kambi Group plc
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s first quarter 2020 result
Malta, 9 April 2020
Invitation: Kambi Group plc’s fi…
RFP: Missouri Lottery Draw Observation Services
RFP00756 - Missouri Lottery Draw Observation Services
(Click on the link below for pdfs of all documents)
Request for Proposal (RFP)…
Scientific Games Wins Iowa Lottery's 10-year Statewide New Gaming Systems Technology Contract
Company's Rollout of New Technology Will Drive Maximum Funding for Iowans
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA, April 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientif…
International Game Technology PLC Announces Changes To Its People And Transformation Leadership Team
International Game Technology PLC Announces Changes To Its People And Transformation Leadership Team
- Dorothy Costa appointed as Global…
Bookies offer desperate gamblers bizarre options in world without sports
With coronavirus shutting down pro sports and shuttering casinos, desperate gamblers are betting on the weather.
A Rockland County bookmak…
Singapore to Overhaul National Gambling Regulator for 2021
Singapore’s gambling regulator, the Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA), will be overhauled, combining the functions of multiple branches of…
INSPIRED VIRTUAL SPORTS ARE FILLING THE LIVE SPORTS GAP
INSPIRED VIRTUAL SPORTS ARE FILLING THE LIVE SPORTS GAP
Virtual Grand National 2020 is a Huge Hit
New York, April 6, 2020 - 4.8 million v…
Scientific Games And Abacus Solutions Partner On Technology For Lottery Sales In Retail Check-Out Lanes
Scientific Games And Abacus Solutions Partner On Technology For Lottery Sales In Retail Check-Out Lanes
Convenient In-lane Technology Le…
Powerball Product Group: Game sales and interest rates to determine advertised Powerball jackpot
April 2, 2020
Update: Game sales and interest rates to determine advertised Powerball jackpot
Guaranteed starting jackpot amounts & m…
Mega Millions to Adjust Starting Jackpot Amount, Eliminate Minimum Jackpot Increases
For Immediate Release April 3, 2020 Contact: Carole Gentry 410-230-8725 (office) 410-365-6384 (mobile) This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Mega Mi…
Tribal governments to get $8 billion from CARES Act
(The Center Square) – Tribal councils are facing unprecedented challenges in countering the spread of the coronavirus across tribal lands…
Pennsylvania Lottery continues amid COVD-19 because the Lottery’s mission is to generate funding for programs that benefit older Pennsylvanians
As state officials tracked the spread of COVID-19 through Pennsylvania, the hundreds of liquor stores owned and controlled by the state wer…
Australia’s The Lott, via Golden Casket, has announced it will donate $1 million to help accelerate Australian research into a COVID-19 vaccine
Australia’s hunt for COVID-19 vaccine receives $1 million boost
The Lott, via Golden Casket, has announced it will donate $1 million to he…
Kambi Group plc publishes 2019 Annual Report and Accounts
Kambi Group plc publishes 2019 Annual Report and Accounts
Malta, March 30, 2020 – Kambi Group plc publishes 2019 Annual Report and Accou…
Warren Buffett eyeing casinos, other businesses hit by coronavirus to offer financial lifelines
Warren Buffett is eyeing some of the businesses suffering the most from the novel coronavirus, including casinos, The Wall Street Journal r…
Vermont: Selling lottery tickets is up to retailers
RUTLAND, Vt. (WCAX) Lottery games are primarily sold at convenience stores and supermarkets, which are still open under Gov. Phil Scott's…
Pennsylvania Lottery Springtacular Second-Chance Drawing Offers More than $300,000 in Prizes
Springtacular Second-Chance Drawing is now open to players, offering more than $300,000 in prizes, including additional bonus money to play…
WestLotto extends the contract of managing director Christiane Jansen by five years
In its meeting today, the supervisory board of the North Rhine-Westphalian lottery company WestLotto decided to prematurely extend the cont…
Brazil’s Regional Court overturns injunction, lottery stores return to essential services
Brazil’s Regional Court overturns injunction, lottery stores return to essential services
The TRF-2 (Federal Regional Court of the 2nd Reg…
FDJ Takes Out a €380 Million Syndicated Loan to Pay the Consideration for Its Exclusive Rights
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) (Paris:FDJ), France’s leading gaming operato…
What Colorado Sports Betting Could Reveal About The Future Of The US Market
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DC Lottery Names Its Sports Betting App GambetDC, Moves Next To Develop iLottery
This week was supposed to be a big week for sports in the nation’s capital.
The Washington Nationals would have just started their season…
Maryland Casinos Generate $68.7 Million During March
For immediate release
April 3, 2020
Contact:
Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
410-365-6384 (cell)
carole.gentry@maryla…
Illinois video gaming operations and all casino gambling operations in Illinois until at least April 30
CHICAGO (WICS/WRSP) — In accordance with Governor JB Pritzker's Stay At Home order extension, the Illinois Gaming Board has announced new m…
Vegas Casino Mogul Shut His Doors Due To Coronavirus. He’s Still Paying 10,000 Employees Anyway
Las Vegas Sands owner Sheldon Adelson was forced to close his doors due to the coronavirus pandemic, but he says he won’t allow that to des…
New Hampshire: No sports, no bars and limited store hours scratch lottery sales
The year dawned as a banner one for the New Hampshire Lottery. Keno 603, introduced at 40 locations in 2018, more than tripled its revenues…
Singapore Pools to suspend lottery draws, close outlets and online betting service
SINGAPORE: Singapore Pools said on Saturday (Apr 4) that it will suspend all lottery draws from next week and shut down its outlets to comp…
IGT North America COVID-19 Statement
IGT North America COVID-19 Statement
For Immediate Release: April 2, 2020
Statement from Robert Vincent, Chairman, IGT Globa…
AGA CEO Statement on the Small Business Administration's Interim Guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program
AGA CEO Statement on the Small Business Administration's Interim Guidelines for the Paycheck Protection Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE…
Inspired Entertainment President and COO Brooks Pierce "We are seeing very good growth in our virtual sports revenues and on our online and mobile slot games"
The coronavirus outbreak has led to the cancellation of the NCAA tournament, the suspension of NBA, NHL, MLS, and Premier League games, the…
Apple extends iOS gambling app conversion deadline to June 30
Tech giant Apple has given gambling operators more time to bring their apps into compliance, while Apple finds itself under fire for steeri…