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New legislative push seeks to legalize sports gambling in Washington
A company owning nearly half Washington’s “card-room” casinos threw its support Friday behind a new legislative push to legalize sports gam…
Michigan has Legalized Sports Betting to Strengthen its Economy
The state of Michigan has started offering sports betting services for its people now. The state has joined the other 20 states in the coun…
Artificial Intelligence can Step Inside Legal Sports Betting now
Sports betting is now legal in various parts of the world. Sports lovers are now placing bets without hiding from the legal authorities. Th…
UK National Health Service (NHS) boss accuses loot boxes of pushing "under the radar" gambling at kids
Buckle up, 2020. It’s time to wade neck-deep back into the never-ending loot box discourse. The latest contributor to the debate around vid…
The Gambling Commission publishes independent advice from its expert advisory groups to reduce online gambling harm
The Gambling Commission has commissioned advice from both the Advisory Board for Safer Gambling (ABSG) and the Digital Advisory Panel (DAP)…
Georgia Poll Shows Peach State Voters Support Casinos, Want Sports Betting
A new poll indicates support for casino gaming in Georgia is modestly increasing, while a clear majority of voters favor allowing sports wa…
Camelot appoints Louise Hanlon as Deputy Head of Corporate Responsibility
Camelot appoints Louise Hanlon as Deputy Head of Corporate Responsibility
Appointment will bolster CAMELOT’s work in CR Camelot UK Lotter…
European Lotteries (EL) publishes 2018 Report on the Lottery Sector in Europe
ANNOUNCEMENT EL publishes 2018 Report on the Lottery Sector in Europe
Brussels, 13 January 2020 – In 2018 the Members of the European Lot…
Illinois Lottery Awarded Nearly $1.7 Billion In Prizes In 2019
Several of those 2019 Illinois Lottery winners were lottery players across the Chicago area.
CHICAGO, IL — The Illinois Lottery paid nearl…
Greece: OPAP Completion of the rollout of 25,000 VLTs
Completion of the rollout of 25,000 VLTs
14/01/2020
OPAP announces that as prescribed in article 40 par. 1 of Law 4002/2011 a…
Bulgarian Cabinet backs gambling bill banning private lottery games
Bulgaria’s Cabinet was supporting the bill of amendments to the country’s Gambling Act that would ban lottery games organised by private op…
TENNESSEE LOTTERY’S SECOND QUARTER PROCEEDS BRING TOTAL RAISED FOR EDUCATION TO MORE THAN FIVE AND A QUARTER BILLION DOLLARS
LOTTERY’S SECOND QUARTER PROCEEDS BRING TOTAL RAISED FOR EDUCATION TO MORE THAN FIVE AND A QUARTER BILLION DOLLARS
NEWS UPDATE Janua…
Tabcorp to donate more than $1.5 million to bushfire relief
Tabcorp has announced that it will donate more than $1.5 million to bushfire recovery on behalf of its brands TAB, Sky Racing, the Lott, MA…
Ohio gambling revenue rises again, to record $1.94B in 2019
Gambling revenue at Ohio’s four casinos and seven racinos rose to a record $1.94 billion in 2019, according to figures reported by the st…
Pennsylvania to rule on gambling terminals
HARRISBURG, Pa. – Just across the mall lobby from the glass-door entrance to the Pennsylvania attorney general's office sits a cash-paying…
Editorial: Unregulated video gambling rips off the state and endangers problem gamblers
Reasons abound why the spread of unlicensed payout video-gaming machines in Missouri’s bars, restaurants and gas stations constitutes an in…
No takers for lotteries, says Belize Commission
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D.C. sports betting app to go live in March; Capital One Arena seeks sportsbook
The long-awaited app to place bets on sports is scheduled to launch in the nation’s capital in March, D.C. gambling regulators said Friday…
Swiss Lotto – creating and dashing dreams for half a century
Exactly 50 years ago the first national lottery draw took place in Switzerland, with players of Swiss Lottoexternal link having to choose s…
Students Now Have an Advocate on Lottery Board
The New Mexico Lottery Board now has a champion for the students. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham at the end of December appointed Othiamba…
Brussels: National Lottery files third record year as 41 players become millionaires in 2019
In 2019, the National Lottery has filed its third record year in a row and its fourth year of consecutive growth.
About 6.4 million people…
New Jersey lottery celebrates its 50th anniversary
2020 marks 50 years since the first tickets went on sale for the New Jersey lottery.
New Jersey voters approved the state lottery in 1969…
Oregon Lottery's sports app scores with NFL Playoffs
SALEM, Oregon – Since the Oregon Lottery started the sports betting app Scoreboard in October, $45 million have been wagered.
“And that me…
New Hampshire Lottery Receives Extension in Wire Act Case
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Florida Lottery Launches Online Player's Guide to Encourage Responsible Winning, Playing
This week, the Florida Lottery launched the Player’s Guide, a new website with information on how to play and win the lottery responsibly…
Mississippi - Jackpot or not, Grenada customers bought over $700,000 worth of lottery tickets in the first month and a half of sales
Jackpot or not, Grenada customers bought over $700,000 worth of lottery tickets in the first month and a half of sales, according to the Mi…
It is lottery season once again in Alabama
The Alabama legislative session will begin February 4 in Montgomery, and will adjourn on May 18. One item up for bid as usual will be an Al…
Gov. Janet Mills vetoes bill to legalize, regulate sports betting in Maine
AUGUSTA, Maine —
Gov. Janet Mills vetoed a bill Friday that would have legalized, regulated and taxed sports betting in Maine.
Mills had…
AGA Statement on the Responsible Gambling Collaborative’s New Effectiveness Principles and Study on Responsible Gaming Funding
Collaborative’s Work Charts New Course for Next Decade of Responsible Gaming
JANUARY 10, 2020
The American Gaming Association released th…
Maryland lawmakers look at legalizing sports betting
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Now that Maryland’s 2020 legislative session has kicked off, there’s speculation that a bill will be drafted this session…
Delaware, West Virginia Sports Betting Annual Reports Start 2019 Roundup
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How pro sports leagues finally are cashing in on sports betting
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Professional sports leagues struck out in their quest for a cut of sports betting money by claiming they needed payme…
South Dakota to Give Sports Betting Another Shot As Regional Competition Increases
In an effort to keep up with some neighboring states, South Dakota lawmakers will again consider sports betting legislation this year after…
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam Not Tipping Hand on Casino Legislation, But Open to Discussion
Virginia Governor Ralph Northam (D) isn’t saying whether he would sign a casino bill placed on his desk during the 2020 legislative session…
Navigating New Hampshire's newly legal sports betting
Last week, New Hampshire’s legalized sports betting officially launched, and like many others, it was a day I’d been waiting for. I still r…
Verizon to Expand Sports Betting Venture to Five More States
Verizon Communications Inc. got its Yahoo Sports betting venture out of the gate in New Jersey in November, and now plans to expand its on…
Legal sports betting: California among states set for 2020 push
More than half the US could soon have legal gambling in place
California state lawmakers held a preliminary hearing on sports betting Wedn…
How Fortnite Changed Online Gaming Forever
Since Fortnite burst on to the online gaming scene in 2017, we have seen dozens of other games attempt to replicate its success. These are…
Kentucky Sports Betting Bills Filed, At Odds Over Betting On In-State College Teams
The Bluegrass State has a major decision to make when it comes to sports gambling.
On Wednesday, a pair of vastly different proposals to l…
Casinos, sports betting, horse racing could rake in billions, if Georgia lawmakers approve
ATLANTA -- It's a constitutional amendment that if Georgia voters approve, could provide an estimated billion dollars in additional revenue…
Tennessee Lawmaker Says State Plans To Roll Out Sports Betting In March
State Passed Country's Only Online-Only Bill Last May
Residents of Tennessee are just a couple months away from placing legal sports bets…
Vermont Sports Betting Bill Introduced, Would Legalize Mobile Wagering
A Vermont sports betting bill has been prefiled in the Montpelier capital, and if the legislation becomes law, mobile wagering would be per…
Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling Renews Anti-iGaming Efforts
Coalition to Stop Internet Gambling Renews Anti-iGaming Efforts
It seems the Wire Act case is truly never-ending. The process has been o…
Online gambling proposal could see money flow back to First Australians
The rights to Australia’s online gambling sector could be handed to First Australians and returned soldiers under a new proposal. Currently…
Sports Bettors In NH Wager $3.44 Million in First Week Of Betting
CONCORD, NH — Mobile and online sports betting has been met with enthusiasm in the Granite State as players have wagered more than $3.44 mi…
Illinois Lottery Launches Two MONOPOLY™ Multiplier Instant Tickets
With MONOPOLY™10X® and MONOPOLY™25X Instant Tickets, one of America’s favorite games is now available as Illinois Lottery Multiplier Instan…
Michigan Lottery hits $1 billion milestone in 2019 public school contributions
MICHIGAN (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Michigan Lottery had a record-setting year in 2019!
According to lottery officials, the Michigan Lottery raise…
IGT Signs Agreement with the DC Lottery to Deliver Instant Ticket Games and Services
IGT Signs Agreement with the DC Lottery to Deliver Instant Ticket Games and Services
LONDON, U.K. – Jan. 9, 2020 – International Game Tech…
NEW SCIENTIFIC GAMES TECHNOLGY TO POWER GERMANY’S LOTTO BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG
NEW SCIENTIFIC GAMES TECHNOLGY TO POWER GERMANY’S LOTTO BADEN-WÜRTTEMBERG
SYMPHONY™ Gaming System Will Advance Lottery’s Operations a…
Maryland Casinos Generate $149.1 Million During December
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January 6, 2020
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JCM Global® Establishes Local Relationship with Mercado Gaming to Benefit Latin American Customers
JCM Global® Establishes Local Relationship with Mercado Gaming to Benefit Latin American Customers
LAS VEGAS (January 6, 2020) – JCM Glob…
Photos from some of the Industry Conferences in 2019 - lots more to come!
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by Dimitris Kakos, Group Lotteries & Retail Solutions Director, INTRALOT 'INTRALOT’s Lotos X:
Spearheading digital transformation and elevating the lottery experience across the globe
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MEDIA COMPANIES put their MONEY on SPORTS GAMBLING
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Fran Townsend - Working Harder, Dreaming Bigger
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10 Things Lotteries Need to Know About
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Maryland Could Be The Next US State To Legalize Sports Gambling
This year Maryland could join the US states that have legalized sports gambling after the US Supreme Court lifted a ban on sports betting i…
Cryptoassets and the amended Money Laundering Regulations
UK GAMBLING COMMISSION NEWS: The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) advises that, from 10 January 2020, it will be the supervisor of UK cry…
Oklahoma Governor Hires Law Firm in Tribal Gambling Battle
OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma’s governor announced Friday hiring out-of-state attorneys to represent the state in the ongoing gaming compact dis…
The Danish Gambling Authority has published a guide on responsible gambling
02, Jan 2020
Today, the Danish Gambling Authority has published a guide on responsible gambling. The guide is aimed at licence holders…
New Hampshire becomes latest state to offer sports betting
New Hampshire became the second New England state to offer sports betting on Monday, with Republican Gov. Chris Sununu placing the first be…
Gaming Commission director departing for private sector
BOSTON - The Mass. Gaming Commission will begin looking for a new administrative head next week when Executive Director Edward Bedrosian le…
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TENNESSEE LOTTERY PLAYER ONE OF FIVE FINALISTS FOR “FIRST POWERBALL MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR”
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December 30, 2019
TENNESSEE LOTTERY PLAYER ONE OF FIVE FINALISTS FOR “FIRST POWERBALL MILLIONAIRE OF THE YEAR”
$1 Million…
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The N.C. Education Lottery is sending 20 lottery players to New York City today to New Year’s Eve parties in Times Square and for the chance to become the first millionaire of the New Year.
DATE: DEC. 29, 2019
CONTACT: KATHLEEN JACOB
PHONE: (919) 301-3620
CELL: (919) 368-9863
Lottery players get the chance to become the…
Illinois Lottery takes a look back at highlights from the past 10 years. From big wins and historic jackpots to new games and modernized playing experiences
ILLINOIS LOTTERY LOOKS BACK
AT THE PAST DECADE
Ten Years of Lucky Winners, Major Milestones and Giving Back
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MODERNIZING THE DEFINITION OF GAMBLING: ARE LOOT BOXES LEGAL?
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Florida State Rep. Will Robinson filed bill (HB 991) that would regulate a number of gaming efforts at the Florida Lottery
Will Robinson chances another try at Florida Lottery labels Lawmaker wants ‘Play Responsibly’ labels on every ticket sold.
December 19, 2…
Illinois Gaming Board opens sports gambling application process
DES PLAINES, Ill. (WLS) -- Sports gambling got off to a quick start in Indiana, just in time for the start of the NFL football season and d…
BCLC has appointed a new Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance & Corporate Services, Mr. Alan Kerr
BCLC ANNOUNCES NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
20 DEC 2019
Following an extensive executive-search process, BCLC has appointed a new Chi…
UK: Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) report raised concerns over video game loot boxes – where players buy or earn randomised in-game rewards
Charity warns that betting features in video games harm young people
Call for overhaul of regulation amid fear that gambling is ‘polluting…
Koenig Files Kentucky Online Poker Bill Request for 2020
Kentucky is poised to work toward legal and regulated online poker in 2020.
Just a few years ago, most experts in the field would have sai…
Lottery sales continue to grow across Mississippi
JACKSON, Miss. (WCBI) – Lottery sales continued to grow across the state.
Data from the Mississippi Lottery Corporation showed Lee County…
Ukraine: Interior Minister Avakov cracks down on gambling, state lotteries
With Christmas and New Year’s Eve coming soon, gambling hall owners operating under the guise of state lottery offices were in for an unple…
Massachusetts Scratch Ticket Sales Are Up This Holiday Season
STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, DEC. 20, 2019 (State House News Service) Through eight weeks of its holiday sales period, sales of scratch tickets thr…
Gov. Whitmer Signs Bills To Legalize Sports Betting, Internet Gambling In Michigan
ATLANTA — Sagging state tax revenues are breathing new life into longstanding efforts in the General Assembly to legalize gambling in Georg…
Four US States Will Run Online Casino Ads With Google Approval
The four lucky states that will now be able to run online casino ads through Google are Delaware, Nevada, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The…
El Gordo: Spanish lottery winners strike it lucky in world’s richest draw
The holders of ticket number 26590 struck it lucky in Spain on Sunday when they won top prize in the country’s Christmas lottery.
The winn…
World Lottery Association Recertifies New Jersey Lottery and NJ Lottery Christmas Drawing Schedule
Philip D. Murphy, Governor
Sheila Y. Oliver, Lt. Governor
Elizabeth Maher Muoio, State Treasurer
James Carey, Acting Executive Directo…
IWG launches online instant win games with third US lottery
IWG launches online instant win games with third US lottery
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Scientific Games' New Seven-Year iLottery Online/Mobile Games Contract To Drive Maximum Profits For Pennsylvania Lottery
Scientific Games' New Seven-Year iLottery Online/Mobile Games Contract To Drive Maximum Profits For Pennsylvania Lottery
Pennsylvania Lott…
INSPIRED SIGNS GLOBAL VIRTUAL SPORTS PARTNERSHIP WITH NOVOMATIC
INSPIRED SIGNS GLOBAL VIRTUAL SPORTS PARTNERSHIP WITH NOVOMATIC
Virtual Sports to be Incorporated as Part of its NovoPrime Sports Betting…
Oklahoma Lottery launches new $20 Scratcher
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahomans will soon have a new way to test their luck and strike it rich.
The Oklahoma Lottery has added a new $2…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Lynda Hartzell to Audit Director
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Lynda Hartzell to Audit Director
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (December 16, 2019) – Gaming Laboratori…
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Eight New Members Join Organization
Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) Announces Eight New Members Join Organization
LAS VEGAS (December 17, 2019) – The As…
JCM Enters into Multi-Year Master Supplier Agreement with Penn National Gaming
JCM Global® Enters into Multi-Year Master Supplier Agreement with Penn National Gaming
LAS VEGAS (December 16, 2019) – Expanding on a long…
Scientific Games And Norsk Tipping Sign Supply Agreement For Video Lottery Terminals Across Norway
LONDON, Dec. 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company"), through its subsid…
N.C. Education Lottery crosses $25 billion in sales milestone
DATE: DEC. 16, 2019
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
PHONE: (919) 301-3308
CELL: (919) 650-9409
N.C. Education Lottery crosses $25 billion in sales…
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Simple rule change could allow off-site sports betting in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — It's been nearly six months since sports betting went live in two Arkansas casinos, but millions have already been wag…
Two Missouri Sports Betting Bills Would Allocate Royalties for Pro Leagues
Two Missouri sports betting bills have been prefiled ahead of the 2020 legislative session, and both measures include royalties for profess…
Germany opens online sports betting market for private operators on 1 January 2020
The third amendment to the German State Treaty on Gaming (GlüStV) will come into force on 1 January 2020. Private operators of online s…
Sweden's Spelinspektionen is launching a broad nationwide campaign with the aim of raising awareness of the authority and the legislation on gaming
The Game Inspectorate campaigns for increased awareness
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Published: 2019-12-13
Next week, the Gaming Inspectorate is launchin…
Sports betting boosting Iowa’s overall gambling
DES MOINES — Iowans traveling to state-licensed casinos to bet on sports or establish online accounts apparently also are trying their hand…