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NORSK TIPPING 2018 Record number of customers -Highest ever Profits for Good Causes
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Massachusettes: Cities and towns could use big lottery jackpots (Editorial)
Cities and towns could use big lottery jackpots Even those who don’t play the Massachusetts Lottery are affected by the element of luck.
M…
New Jersey Lottery Launches First Mobile App For Lottery Tickets
To give players an easy way to order official state lottery tickets, Jackpocket today announced the public rollout of its lottery app in th…
NFL and Susan G. Komen Use Fortnite to Reach Online Gamers
Consider this statistic: 71 percent of millennial gamers watch video game content on streaming sites such as Twitch and YouTube, according…
Amazon just released the first trailer for 'New World,' a massive multiplayer online game coming to PC in May 2020
Amazon has offered an early look at its upcoming video game, "New World," one of three PC games the company announced in 2016.
"New…
Marianas House passes bill to clarify powers of casino commission
THE House of Representatives on Tuesday unanimously approved a bipartisan bill that aims to clarify the powers of the Commonwealth Casino C…
Casino Experts, Regulators to Explain Impact of AI, Biometrics and Big Data at UNLV Event
UNLV Boyd School of Law will hold a cutting-edge conference next month on new trends in technology and how they impact the gambling sector…
British Columbia To Have Independent Gaming Regulator
Casinos in British Columbia may be in for even tighter scrutiny now that the provincial government is dividing the enforcement arm of the c…
German state of Hesse has claimed no operator has filed an application for a federal sports betting licence
Zero operators have applied for Hessian licensing ahead of January 1, 2020 deadline
Hesse's Minister of the Interior warns of prosecuti…
Growth of mobile betting contributes to EU iGaming revenue
Mobile betting is helping to drive revenue growth in regulated EU iGaming markets. Recent statistics show that 43% of bets last year were p…
Massachusetts Lottery relocates drawings to Dorchester, eyes new times
A new era dawned for fans of the Numbers Game, Mass Cash, and Megabucks Doubler over the weekend as the state Lottery debuted a new studio…
New Hampshire Lottery Partners with NeoPollard to Spread Holiday Cheer
LANSING, MI , Dec. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - NeoPollard Interactive LLC ("NeoPollard Interactive" or "NPi") congratulates the New Hampshire Lottery…
Florida Lottery announces that it has received a certification for responsible gaming from the World Lottery Association (WLA)
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2019
CONTACT: FLORIDA LOTTERY COMMUNICATIONS
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THE FLOR…
How Are Bitcoin and Blockchain Changing Online Gaming?
he following blog post, unless otherwise noted, was written by a member of Gamasutra’s community. The thoughts and opinions expressed are t…
4 types of online gambling expected to be legal in Michigan soon
Four types of online gambling, including sports betting, could be operating legally in Michigan by March if Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, as expec…
Mississippi Lottery announces four new tickets
Mississippians are winning thousands of dollars through scratch-off lottery tickets. MPB's Kobee Vance reports on how the lottery has done…
Camelot achieves Advanced Level 2 of GamCare Safer Gambling Standard
Camelot achieves Advanced Level 2 of GamCare Safer Gambling Standard
Camelot, operator of The National Lottery, has become the first lotte…
Scientific Games Announces Major Instant Games Contract Extension With California State Lottery
Scientific Games Announces Major Instant Games Contract
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Company Will Continue to Serve as Primary Provider to No. 3 Instant…
Mega Millions jackpot above $300 million for third December in a row
DATE: DEC. 10, 2019
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PHONE: (919) 301-3308
Mega Millions jackpot above $300 million for third December in a…
Butler National Corporation extends lottery gaming contract in Kansas
Butler National Corporation extends lottery gaming contract in Kansas
Butler National Corporation, a provider of professional management s…
RFP: Rhode Island Digital Draw System
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INTRALOT appoints new Chief Financial Officer in its USA Subsidiary
INTRALOT APPOINTS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AT ITS USA SUBSIDIARY
December 9th, 2019
The INTRALOT Group announces the appointment of…
Georgia Lottery launches new concept draw game Cash Pop - Match only one number and win
December 6, 2019
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Nia Roberts, Communications Coordinator, Georgia Lottery Corp. (404) 215-5062 office (404) 272-4686 cell
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Illinois State Senator Jason Plummer Files Legislation to Curtail Legislators from Having Interest in Gaming Industry
State Senator Jason Plummer has filed legislation he says severely curtails the ability of lawmakers and staff of the Illinois General Asse…
State Auditor General to Audit Pennsylvania Lottery
On Wednesday, November 4, Pennsylvania state Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced that his office would be launching a performance a…
Tribal casinos make bold play to control sports betting in California — and legislators are not happy
Betting that California is moving toward legalizing sports wagers, American Indian tribes are looking to dominate the action.
A powerful c…
Suffolk Downs looks to attract new clientele in January as Mass. Gaming Commission OKs online wagering deal with FanDuel
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission approved a proposal Thursday by the former thoroughbred horse track Suffolk Downs allowing online sport…
Google Will Allow Online Casino Advertisements in Four States Starting This Month
Google, the world’s largest provider of internet search services, will permit advertisements from operators of online casinos in the four s…
Michigan State Senator Says iGaming and Sports Betting a Done Deal by Christmas
Michigan State Senator Says iGaming and Sports Betting a Done Deal by Christmas
The struggle to legalize online gambling and sports bettin…
Colorado Sports Betting Summit: Who’s In, Who’s Out, Who’s Who
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Iowa Online Sports Betting Now Legal And Live – Full Fledged Mobile Wagering Coming Soon
The rush of legal sports betting sweeping through the nation has hit Iowa, and the state’s casinos wasted no time getting things rolled out…
Sports Betting in Missouri Gets Support of House Gaming Committee
Sports Betting in Missouri Gets Support of House Gaming Committee
After holding five hearings over three months beginning in August, the b…
Australian banks could limit use of credit cards for online gambling
The Australian Banking Association launched a consultation paper seeking community views on the risks of gambling on credit and what restri…
Fox Corporation Announces Correction by FTSE Russell and Removal from Gambling Business Activity Exclusion List
New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA – December 5, 2019 – Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) (“FOX” or “the Company”) today announced that FTS…
Française des Jeux (FDJ) makes play for UK National Lottery
France’s newly privatised bookmaker is making a play for the National Lottery, further raising the stakes in the race to seize control of t…
Former press baron Richard Desmond and Camelot in bitter battle over ticket to run the Lottery
The National Lottery operator Camelot and former press baron Richard Desmond have begun a war of words as they prepare to fight for the rig…
Totalizator Sportowy celebrates Polish online casino’s 1st birthday
Poland’s state-run gambling operator Totalizator Sportowy is celebrating its first full year of online casino and lottery activity, during…
JOB: Washington's Lottery RFP#012 MARKETING AND ADVERTISING SERVICES
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Hard Rock, Mohegan Gaming Threaten to Sue Greek Government Over Airport Casino Tender
US casino operators Mohegan Gaming and Hard Rock International are threatening to sue the Greek government over a delay to the awarding of…
North Carolina lottery takes step toward more online sales
North Carolina lottery leaders have taken a key step toward expanding online sales, while leaving themselves a way out if they aren’t satis…
No. 2 Performing Lottery In World, Massachusetts Lottery Will Continue With Scientific Games Retail Management Technology
No. 2 Performing Lottery In World, Massachusetts Lottery Will Continue With Scientific Games Retail Management Technology
Company's Ex…
IGT Extends Private Management Agreement with The Barbados Lottery License Holders for 10 Years
IGT Extends Private Management Agreement with The Barbados Lottery License Holders for 10 Years
Amendment includes possibility of two…
Ohio Lottery Partners With Scientific Games For Expanded Instant Game Management Services Used By Top Performing Lotteries Worldwide
Ohio Lottery Partners With Scientific Games For Expanded Instant Game Management Services Used By Top Performing Lotteries Worldwide…
IGT PlaySports Technology Enables Sports Betting at Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort in New York
IGT PlaySports Technology Enables Sports Betting at Akwesasne Mohawk Casino Resort in New York
Go-live extends IGT's sports betting f…
Illinois Lottery’s new holiday instant tickets are on sale across the state
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 4, 2019
Media Contact: Jason Schaumburg - (312) 793-3034
ILLINOIS LOTTERY HOLIDAY INSTANT TICKETS ON SAL…
Austria: Esports: Legal Challenges And Taxation In Austria
Austria: Esports: Legal Challenges And Taxation In Austria
Last Updated: 2 December 2019 Article by Maja Petrovic and Maximilian Nutz
S…
Sports betting legislation getting support from Michigan Indian tribes
LANSING — Leaders of Michigan's Indian tribes, whose support could be crucial to allowing sports betting in Michigan, are generally on boar…
Sports betting and alleged illegal slots addressed in Missouri House committee report
Legislation legalizing sports wagering has the backing of a bipartisan Missouri House gaming committee.
The Missouri House Special Interim…
Virginia Examines Online Gaming within JLARC Study
WHY WE DID THIS STUDY
The 2019 General Assembly directed JLARC to conduct a review of casino gaming laws in other states, evaluate the Com…
Budget battle still looms for Michigan lawmakers as they return from break
The Michigan Legislature is returning from its hunting and Thanksgiving break this week, a session recess that’s been a long-standing tradi…
NFL Warns Players, Team Personnel Betting on Football Will Lead to Job Termination
Ahead of Week 13, the NFL issued a memo to all players and team personnel reminding them of the league’s hard position against betting on p…
Pollard Banknote to Acquire mkodo Limited
Pollard Banknote to Acquire mkodo Limited
WINNIPEG, Dec. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX:PBL) ("Pollard Banknote"…
Kambi underlines integrity credentials with International Betting Integrity Association membership
Kambi underlines integrity credentials with International Betting Integrity Association membership
Leading supplier the first sports betti…
International Game Technology PLC Announces Departure Of Chief Financial Officer Alberto Fornaro -Timothy Rishton named interim CFO
International Game Technology PLC Announces Departure Of Chief Financial Officer Alberto Fornaro
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- Fornaro to remain with IGT…
Netherland’s Regulated Online Gambling Market Launch Delayed by Six Months
Launch of Netherland’s regulated virtual gambling market has been postponed by six months as the government requires more time to frame sec…
DC Sports Betting Licensing Process Kicks Off Next Week, December 3
It was a path strewn with controversies, but Washington DC is finally on the brink of legally licensed sports betting. The District’s Offic…
Record amount raised by society lotteries last year
The amount raised rose by nearly £33m, according to the Gambling Commission
Society lotteries raised a record £332.2m for good causes last…
Esports analyst: Gambling industry needs an esports education
John Griffiths, VP Marketing and Business Development at Spicy Mango, believes the gambling industry needs a greater understanding of espor…
France decides on a new gambling regulator to tighten polices on the market
The French government has set out plans to replace current regulator ARJEL with a new public body known as the National Gambling Authority…
Spain’s Gambling Sector Grows to $8.48bn in 2018
Spain’s online gambling industry has grown at a significant pace, marking around 270% growth in the five years since 2014, the country’s ga…
Brazil President Bolsonaro Courts Evangelical Supporters Prior to Entertaining Gambling Expansion
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is looking to drum up support among evangelical politicians and their constituents, groups that were int…
LETTER: Protect vital senior programs against illegal gambling machines
The vital senior programs that are funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery are facing a tremendous threat. “Pennsylvania Skill Games,” which are…
KSA and AGOG release findings of gambling survey
The Dutch gambling authority, Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has released the details of a new report done in collaboration with the AGOG which…
Casino gambling could generate millions in Virginia, but it's a complicated wager, state study says
Casino gambling would be profitable for Virginia and localities, such as Richmond, where they could be built, but the state faces plenty of…
New report highlights possible changes to Missouri gambling
Lawmakers say Missouri will be left behind without sports betting legalized
After months of meeting to discuss topics like sports betting…
UK Online Gambling Sector Contracts for the First Time in Its History
The UK online gambling sector shrank by 0.6 percent in the year ending March 31, 2009, its first recorded decline, according to new figures…
Sports gambling on the horizon? Big names in Georgia sports say it's already here
More players in the Georgia sports industry are coming out in favor of legalized sports gambling.
ATLANTA — It's hard to say for sure how…
PGA Tour goes all in on legalized gambling
Professional golf was ripe for gambling opportunities, and starting in 2020, betting will be available with the PGA Tour’s use of its ShotL…
Tennessee Lottery drafts rules, hires director for sports betting
Tennessee is releasing proposed rules and has hired a director for its online-only sports betting program. But there’s still no indication…
By Guy Simonis: Lottery Lore 'A personal journey through the development of lotteries and casinos'
A lifetime in the lottery
Lottery Lore, the autobiography of Guy Simonis, details the career of the author – a career that developed in…
Colorado Lottery earns Level 2 Responsible Gaming Certification from World Lottery Association
Colorado Lottery earns Level 2 Responsible Gaming Certification from World Lottery Association
November 19, 2019, Pueblo, CO – The Colorad…
SAVE THE DATE! The World Lottery Summit 2020 Vancouver, Canada October 26–30, 2020
SAVE THE DATE!
The World Lottery Summit 2020 Vancouver, Canada October 26–30, 2020
In less than one year, the World Lottery Summit 2020…
OPAP - Q3 2019 RESULTS
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Financials
Highest Q3 GGR in last 10 years
Good performance across all segments; record quart…
Bhutan Private lottery businesses illegal
Private lottery businesses illegal
November 30, 2019
To stamp down gambling and fraud, the Department of Law and Order issued a public…
Veikkaus' Minister Paatero would investigate whether Veikkaus revenue decline could be offset by new games or online gaming
The Minister proposes to set up a working group to review the gambling reform.
Recently, the gaming company Veikkaus announced reforms tha…
Svenska Spel's CEO Patrik Hofbauer, has urged the prohibition on lottery betting
The CEO of Swedish company Svenska Spel has urged the prohibition on lottery betting in the country and called it “incomprehensible.”
Swed…
NACS NEWS THE LOTTERY COMES TO MISSISSIPPI
The Lottery Comes to Mississippi
The state this week began selling lottery tickets at convenience stores and other venues…
INTRALOT Group ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINANCIAL RESULTS for the nine-month period ended September 30 th, 2019
“INTRALOT delivers on initiatives to mitigate contract losses and boost liquidity”
November 29 th, 2019
INTRALOT SA (RIC: INLr.AT, Bloo…
INTRALOT Extends Contract with New Hampshire Lottery Commission to Provide Sports Betting Solutions
INTRALOT Extends Contract with New Hampshire Lottery Commission to Provide Sports Betting Solutions
November 29th, 2019
INTRALOT is ple…
Scientific Games Announces Successful Completion of Notes Offering
Scientific Games Announces Successful Completion of Notes Offering
LAS VEGAS, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Scient…
French Government Hits Jackpot With $2.2 Billion Sale of State Lottery Company Stake
The French government cashed in some €2 billion ($2.2 billion) on Thursday from the sale of 52 percent of its stake in lottery operator, Fr…
Hoosier Lottery seeing record figures
Player winnings have stayed same
Lottery Loot!
Hoosier Lottery sales have been going up while the rate of payout remains stable. Her…
Anticipation growing as ticket sales are set to begin for Mississippi Lottery Monday, Nov. 25th.
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Mississippi Lottery begins Monday, Nov. 25, with more games to follow in the coming weeks.
The four games that…
Montana Lottery approves rules for sports betting
The Montana Lottery Commission on Thursday approved a draft of rules that will legalize sports wagering in Montana.
The commission approve…
Wall Street Wades Into Sports Gambling as Legalization Spreads
Wall Street Wades Into Sports Gambling as Legalization Spreads
A few firms already are. At least one is actually making bets, much as a h…
Bot can beat humans in multiplayer hidden-role games
Using deductive reasoning, the bot identifies friend or foe to ensure victory over humans in certain online games.
MIT researchers have de…
Sir Richard Branson to make a third bid for the National Lottery
Sir Richard Branson will make a third attempt to wrest control of the National Lottery from incumbent Camelot, almost twenty years on from…
New Hampshire Set to Approve DraftKings, Intralot Sports Betting Contracts at Monday Meeting
That’s when the state’s Executive Council is set to meet in Concord with Gov. Chris Sununu and approve several appointments and contracts…
The legality of sports betting in Georgia
The legality of sports betting in Georgia
Georgia is one of the most anti-gambling states in America.
No casinos. No horse racing. Defini…
Florida Senator Submits Three Bills Sports Betting
The three bills were submitted by Florida Senator Jeff Brandes in the state Senate to discuss and implement legislation aimed at regulating…
West Virginia Lottery encourages additional sportsbooks
Casinos can have up to three sportsbooks at their properties. The state has four different sports betting licenses including those for oper…
DC bars, restaurants hope to take bets by Super Bowl
D.C. bars and restaurants could be ready to take your bets by Super Bowl Sunday, even though plans for citywide sports betting have been ti…
Netherlands iGaming market launch delayed
The Netherlands’ iGaming market is unlikely to launch until July 2021, six months later than originally planned. This is because governing…
Georgia lawmakers start statewide gambling growth meetings
ALDOSTA, GA.
Georgia lawmakers studying the possibility of expanding gambling in the state are taking their show on the road.
A House com…
UK gambling machines loaded with AI 'cool off' system
UK gambling machines loaded with AI 'cool off' system
20 November 2019
Every gambling machine in the UK's betting shops is being updated…
Kentucky Lottery sales dip slightly due to lack of large jackpots
LOTTERY SALES DIP SLIGHTLY DUE TO LACK OF LARGE JACKPOTS In today's meeting of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation's board of directors, it w…
West Virginia Casinos thinking about adding sports betting options
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Some West Virginia casinos are moving toward adding additional sportsbooks to their existing sports betting operations…