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Maryland Fifth State To Send Cease-And-Desist Letters to Robinhood, Kalshi, And Crypto.com
State joins Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, and Illinois in seeking to ban sports prediction markets
Maryland has become the fifth state to send…
WLA Interviews Robert Chvátal, Executive Chairman of Sazka, Chair of the CILBC and Chief Executive Officer of Allwyn Group
New Committee Chair discusses WLA work to combat illegal gambling activities
Illegal betting
Sports betting and integrity
The WLA Comb…
Senate Bill 860 - Maryland online sweepstakes ban dies as legislative session ends
Maryland online sweepstakes ban dies as legislative session ends A Maryland bill aimed at online sweepstakes casinos failed to advance bef…
DC Lottery Introducing the District's First $50 'Extreme' Scratcher
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Get Ready for an ‘Extreme’ Gaming Experience!
The DC Lottery is taking excitement to the next level with the launch of it…
Flutter set to complete $2.5 billion Snaitech acquisition after securing final regulatory approvals
Flutter Entertainment is preparing to close its €2.3 billion ($2.5 billion) acquisition of Italian omnichannel gaming operator Snaitech…
The New York Lottery partners with MRM to modernize its mobile app and attract younger, digital-first players
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The New York Lottery partners with MRM to modernize its mobile app and attract younger, digital-first players. New features…
Maryland online sweepstakes ban dies as legislative session ends
Senate Bill 860
A Maryland bill aimed at banning online sweepstakes casinos failed to advance before the state’s 2025 legislative session…
Players won 5X more in first drawing of new Mega Millions game than they would have under old matrix
In April 8 drawing, players took home $3.4 million more in prizes thanks to new built-in 2X-10X non-jackpot multiplier, showing the value o…
Brazil’s Central Bank says it lacks power to block illegal betting transactions
The President of Brazil’s Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, told lawmakers this week that the institution does not have the legal authority t…
Brazil’s Central Bank says it lacks power to block illegal betting transactions
The President of Brazil’s Central Bank, Gabriel Galípolo, told lawmakers this week that the institution does not have the legal authority t…
Scientific Games Wins Two 2025 Communitas Awards for Excellence in Community Service
Scientific Games Wins Two 2025 Communitas Awards for Excellence in Community Service
Company’s SG Tech Project and Women’s STEAM Careers…
INSPIRED LAUNCHES CATCH OF THE DAY EXTRA SPINS™
INSPIRED LAUNCHES CATCH OF THE DAY EXTRA SPINS™
April 09, 2025 - Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: IN…
Allwyn showcases new National Lottery in-store terminals and kit at National Convenience Show
ALLWYN SHOWCASES NEW NATIONAL LOTTERY IN-STORE TERMINALS AND KIT AT NATIONAL CONVENIENCE SHOW
Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, ha…
Scientific Games SCiQ Technology Provides Retail and Supply Chain Improvements to North Carolina Education Lottery
Scientific Games SCiQ Technology Provides Retail and Supply Chain Improvements to North Carolina Education Lottery
Company’s SCiQ Re…
INTRALOT signs contract extension in New Zealand until 2032
The company will continue to provide its integrated solution Electronic Monitoring System (EMS) for Class 4 venues to the Department of Int…
Delaware Lottery reaches GOLDEN anniversary - 50 years! $6.5B contributed to state’s general fund
Helene Keeley, Director of the Delaware Lottery and Barbara Miller, Deputy Director of the Delaware Lottery marked the 50th anniversary wit…
Pollard Banknote Announces Completion Of The Previously Announced Acquisition Of Pacific Gaming
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, April 1, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) announced today that it has completed the…
The NEW Mega Millions first drawing will be held Tuesday, April 8 at 11:00 p.m. Eastern time.
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Mega Millions is getting ready for a MEGA overhaul with new enhancements debut…
Norway regulator blocks 57 illegal gambling websites
Lotteritilsynet, Norway's gambling regulator, has ordered the blocking of 57 online gaming websites found operating unlawfully within the c…
Sweden to end land-based casino gambling by 2026
Sweden’s parliament has voted to abolish land-based casino gambling, a decision that will lead to the closure of the country’s last remaini…
California tribes deny sports betting deal with DraftKings, FanDuel amid renewed debate
California’s leading tribal gaming groups have refuted reports that a deal has been reached with commercial sportsbook operators DraftKings…
Hong Kong Government opens consultation on legalising basketball betting -Plan would allow licensed basketball betting via Hong Kong Jockey Club
Key points:
- Plan would allow licensed basketball betting via Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Safeguards include youth protections and restricti…
INTRALOT announces Full Year 2024 Financial Results
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“INTRALOT announces 3.4% y-o-y Revenue growth at €376.4m and Adjusted EBITDA at €130.7m in FY24”
INTRALOT’s Chairman…
(WestLotto) Podcast Values & Leadership: New episode with Thomas König
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Trust, responsibility, integrity, respect, courage, and sustainability – the Values Commission, of which WestLotto…
Happy 36th Birthday Kentucky Lottery Corporation.
We're celebrating our 36th anniversary!
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The Slovenian Lottery -300 years old - is displaying an Exhibition '300 YEARS OF PLAYING FOR A GOOD PURPOSE''
What do the cathedral and Plečnik Stadium have in common?
Ljubljana, April 2, 2025 – Lottery games have a long, varied and socially import…
BRAZIL: LOTERJ creates a commission to conduct research and studies for the implementation of a physical video lottery operation
Loteria do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (LOTERJ) creates a commission to carry out research and studies for the implementation of a physical op…
Veikkaus announces two new members elected to Veikkaus' Board of Directors
We are happy to announce that two new members have been elected to Veikkaus' Board of Directors!
Martti Ala-Härkönen and Charles Cohen b…
WyoLotto’s Chief Operations Officer, Robin Medina, named to national problem gambling committee
Cheyenne, Wyoming
March 28, 2025 – WyoLotto’s Chief Operations Officer, Robin Medina, has been named to join a national committee to sup…
Michigan Gaming Control Board continues cease-and-desist campaign
The Michigan, US, gaming regulator has continued its tirade against operators it says are illegally offering their services to players. Th…
New bill seeking to impose limit on Massachusetts sports betting
Massachusetts lawmakers are taking action to regulate the booming sports betting industry with the introduction of a new bill aimed at impo…
Virginia sports betting revenue jumps 39% in February despite shorter month
Virginia’s sports betting industry posted strong year-over-year growth in February, with both handle and revenue increasing despite the sho…
The Hong Kong Jockey Club in the prestigious Dubai World Cup 2025! Saturday, April 5
Get ready for a thrilling showdown this , as Romantic Warrior, Sword Point, and Howdeepisyourlove represent Hong Kong in the prestigious D…
We officially launched the Intralot Women in Lottery Leadership (WiLL) program
It was an inspiring and meaningful session where we introduced the mission and purpose of WiLL, shared its origins, and celebrated some of…
It's our birthday! 🎉 34 years ago today, Lotto Brandenburg was born as a company and gave $410,000 back to the state in 2024
It's our birthday! 🎉 34 years ago today, Lotto Brandenburg was born as a company. Since then, there have not only been 133 lottery millio…
BCLC is 40! This month marks an new milestone in BCLC’s history, as we celebrate 40 years of giving back to the communities
This is no April Fool’s joke – BCLC is 40! That’s right – this month marks an new milestone in BCLC’s history, as we celebrate 40 years of…
WLA Executive Director Luca Esposito Poleo is participating in the The Council of Europe project for Addressing Competitions Manipulation Together (ACT),
All continents face common challenges with the manipulation of sports competitions and issues linked to their rapidly growing sports bett…
EU Court of Justice to hear challenge to Italy’s ban on gambling ads
The ECJ will determine whether the ban is compatible with EU law.
Italy.- A challenge to Italy’s ban on gambling ads will go to the Euro…
IGT Notice of 2025 Annual General Meeting and 2024 Annual Report and Accounts
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LONDON, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announc…
Notice of 2025 Annual General Meeting and 2024 Annual Report and Accounts
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LONDON, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announc…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named Best Testing Laboratory in CEE in GamingTECH CEE Awards 2025
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Named Best Testing Laboratory in CEE in GamingTECH CEE Awards 2025 LAKEWOOD, N.J. (April 2…
Ontario Online Gambling Market Celebrates Three-Year Anniversary
49 licensed igaming operators live in Ontario at the 3-year mark
$1.1 billion in cash wagers April 2022
$7.1 billion in February 2025
T…
Irish regulator calls on lottery firms and others to register licence interest
Lottery companies, alongside other Irish betting and gaming stakeholders, have been encouraged to register interest in the country’s new li…
France Strengthens Anti-Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Measures in the iGaming Sector
France Strengthens Anti-Fraud and Anti-Money Laundering Measures in the iGaming Sector
The French National Gambling Authority (ANJ) has re…
Baltimore sues DraftKings, FanDuel, alleging misleading tactics
"These companies are engaging in shady practices, and the people of our city are literally paying the price," Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott…
Detroit Tigers Partner With Michigan Lottery For Retail, Online Games
As the Detroit Tigers prepare for their Opening Day at Comerica Park on Thursday, the Michigan Lottery has announced a new series of games…
Colorado sports betting revenue jumps 80% to $46.4 million in February
Colorado’s sports betting market saw an 80% increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) for February 2025, reaching $46.4 million, up from $25.8…
Hard Rock International names NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. Teams as brand ambassador
Hard Rock International has welcomed NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. as a brand ambassador to its roster of athlete partners. The…
RFP: Montana Lottery Operating System and Related Services
The State Procurement Services Division, on behalf of the State Lottery, is seeking a vendor to provide the Montana Lottery Operating Sys…
Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has today announced that it has achieved the European Lotteries (EL) Responsible Gaming Certification, as well as Level 4 of the World Lottery Association’s (WLA) Responsible Gaming Framework
ALLWYN UK ACHIEVES DUO OF INTERNATIONAL RESPONSIBLE GAMING CERTIFICATIONS – UK National Lottery operator secures prestigious European Lot…
ZEAL and Tipico announce strategic partnership
ZEAL and Tipico announce strategic partnership
Tipico Games integrates virtual slot games from ZEAL Instant Games into its product range…
NEW MEGA MILLIONS® WITH BIGGER PRIZES ARRIVES IN TEXAS
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NEW MEGA MILLIONS® WITH BIGGER PRIZES ARRIVES IN TEXAS
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Fennica Gaming is Expanding with Transfer of Leading Game Studio to Gear Up for international Success
Fennica Gaming is set to challenge the gaming industry with its latest strategic business transfer. From April 1, 2025, Fennica Gaming will…
NY’s Responsible Play Partnership Fosters Statewide Collaborative Efforts for Problem Gambling Awareness Month
The national theme of this year’s Problem Gambling Awareness Month, “Seeking Understanding,” was exemplified during March through the colla…
JOB: Pennsylvania Lottery 'Attorney' Department of Revenue, Office of Chief Counsel
Governor's Office of General Counsel
Attorney Department of Revenue, Office of Chief Counsel
The Pennsylvania Governor’s…
MAR 29 Mark Giannantonio got 2 Atlantic City casinos through crises
Mark Giannantonio’s first casino job was bringing food to gamblers at an eatery on the casino floor at Resorts Casino Hotel as a college fr…
Florida non-tribal casino revenue down 0.1% year-over-year in February
Florida’s eight non-tribal casinos generated $58.4 million in net slot revenue last month, down 0.1% compared to the $58.5 million in Febru…
Senator Addabbo’s Problem Gambling Advisory Council bill passes NY Senate
The New York State Senate has approved legislation to establish a Problem Gambling Advisory Council, aiming to strengthen awareness, preven…
New Hampshire lawmakers push to legalize video slot machines for revenue boost
New Hampshire lawmakers are moving forward with a plan to legalize video slot machines, hoping to generate additional state revenue. The st…
UK Gambling promotions to be safer and simpler
26 March 2025
New rules increasing the safety and simplicity of consumer promotional offers are to be introduced by the Gambling Commissio…
Alberta will start regulating online gambling
The Alberta government has introduced a bill to regulate private online gambling. In Ontario, legal private gambling sites have been operat…
Should Mass. have tighter rules around sports gambling? New bill would impose strict limits
Massachusetts residents have wagered over $13 billion on sports betting platforms since mobile sports platforms went live in the state in M…
Resorts World casino fined $10.5M in money-laundering case
LAS VEGAS -- Nevada gaming regulators have issued a $10.5 million fine against the Resorts World casino on the Las Vegas Strip over allegat…
Reuters: 'Musk's social media firm X bought by his AI company, valued at $33 billion'
Companies
Transaction is an all-stock deal
Deal's $45 billion price tag includes $12 billion in debt
xAI valued at $80 billion, integrat…
The Ukrainian government is reportedly set to replace the regulator of lotteries, betting and gaming with a new authority
According to SBC News, the Ukrainian Commission for Regulation of Gambling and Lotteries (KRAIL) will be replaced by a new agency called “P…
TheLotter launches courier services in Arizona
Lottery courier service TheLotter has expanded its services to a total of five states after officially launching in Arizona.
The service…
First Ibero-American lottery marketing seminar gets underway
The first WLA and CIBELAE Ibero-American Lottery Marketing Seminar has begun in Buenos Aires, Argentina, with over 100 participants, includ…
Pennsylvania Lottery Says State Must End Profit Mandate to Appease Changing Consumer Demand
The Pennsylvania Lottery is required by law to make a minimum profit of 20% on its traditional game sales, or all games aside from its iLot…
Nevada Lottery Support Grows, Latest Polling Suggests
Nevada does not have a lottery
New polling suggests a strong majority of Nevadans want a state-run lottery
Casinos push back against lott…
OpenBet announces completion of management buyout from Endeavor
OpenBet, a world leader in betting and gaming entertainment, announced the completion of its sale by Endeavor Group Holdings to OB Global H…
Lotteries contribute to Danske Spil revenue growth
Denmark’s state-owned betting and gaming company Danske Spil has reported a 4.3 per cent rise in gross gaming revenue to DKK5.26bn (£592.4m…
New York’s Push for Online Casino Legalization
New York has long been a major player in the gambling industry, with its commercial and tribal casinos attracting millions of visitors each…
Mass Lottery participating in Problem Gambling Awareness Month
The Massachusetts Lottery is participating in Problem Gambling Awareness Month, according to a community announcement.
The initiative invo…
THE new National Lottery operator, Ithuba Tanzania is committed to transparency, accountability and fraud prevention
DODOMA: THE new National Lottery operator, Ithuba Tanzania is committed to transparency, accountability and fraud prevention to drive nati…
West Virginia Sports and iGaming Bets Jump 43% in February
West Virginia sports and iGaming bets saw a massive 43% increase in February. This growth highlights the rising popularity of online gambli…
OpenBet signs sportsbook deal with Loterie Romande
OpenBet has signed a sportsbook deal with Loterie Romande, the exclusive lottery and sports betting operator in Switzerland’s French speaki…
Bulgaria: Lottery Operator CEO Dismissed after Faulty Draw
Georgi Tarlekov as Executive Director and Management Board member from the Bulgarian Sports Totalizator
Youth and Sports Minister Ivan Pe…
Idaho Lottery extends scratch ticket printing contract with Pollard Banknote
The Idaho Lottery has extended its primary scratch ticket printing contract with Pollard Banknote Limited for two years, until March 2027…
Time travel meets scratch-offs in new Maryland Lottery game celebrating their 40th anniversary
BALTIMORE, MD — The Maryland Lottery is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future with a movie-themed scratch-off ticket that…
Hoosier Lottery promotes healthy habits, offers resources during Problem Gambling Awareness Month
INDIANAPOLIS (WNDU) - March is winding down, but did you know March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month?
It’s a national initiative aimed…
Virginia Lottery announces Mega Millions ticket price increase from $2 to $5
RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia Lottery has announced that single-play Mega Millions ticket prices will be increasing from $2 to $5 nex…
Fortune.com 'Mega Millions is doubling the price of its lottery tickets but making it easier to win'with jackpots exceeding $800 million
Mega Millions is changing its rules. Starting April 8, it will double the size of its minimum jackpot, and says the average jackpot winne…
Mississippi Lottery unveils 2025 NASCAR Powerball promo
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The Mississippi Lottery is revving up for the 2025 NASCAR Powerball Playoff, aiming to bring another big win to the…
Massachusetts Lottery is ranked in the top five for lottery sales
Big and Exciting – The Massachusetts Lottery
Lottery players rank state lotteries using a number of personal preferences. State legislator…
Is video-lottery expansion part of property-tax plan?
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — Expanding video lottery could generate additional revenue that could be used for property-tax relief, according to a…
Alabama State Sen. Greg Albritton has a new draft bill he may file as soon as this week.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – State Sen. Greg Albritton, the Alabama Senate’s point man on lottery and gambling legislation for several years, has a n…
Skincare company The Ordinary started selling eggs
This is how a brand SHOWS what it stands for. Skincare company The Ordinary started selling eggs 🥚 Not just creams. Not just serums. Wh…
$526.5 million Powerball jackpot won in California | Five $1 million winners in GA (2), OH, OR and TX
March 30, 2025
The Powerball® jackpot has been won in California! A California Lottery player matched all six numbers drawn Saturday n…
The Lottery Corporation Limited (TLC) has announced that Managing Director and CEO, Ms Sue van der Merwe, intends to retire by the end of the 2025 calendar year
24 March 2025
ASX Market Announcements Office ASX Limited 20 Bridge Street Sydney NSW 2000
MANAGING DIRECTOR AND CEO - INTENTION TO RETIR…
Iowa Lottery CEO Matt Strawn says sales are up slightly through the third quarter of the fiscal year
He says the fiscal year 2025 lottery sales of nearly 292 million dollars are ahead of budget projections by 7.88%.
During an update to the…
California Lottery to introduce new Mega Millions with higher payouts, better odds
The final drawing under the current Mega Millions structure will take place on Friday, April 4.
California Lottery players will soon exper…
IGT Celebrates World Premiere of RISE55 Cabinet at Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention 2025
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Company to highlight new hardware, core video, premium multi-level progressive and Class II games, IGT ADVAN…
Florida Lottery Extends Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership Program
Florida Lottery Extends Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership Program
Company’s Game Portfolio Management, Advanced Logistics and Analytic…
Nigeria: Supreme Court nullification of National Lottery Act 2005: Implications for lottery operations, operators
he recent Supreme Court judgment in Attorney- General Of Lagos State & Ors V. Attorney-General Of The Federation & ORS (SC/01/2008)…
Revamped Mega Millions will give CT Lottery players better odds to win jackpot
WALLINGFORD, Conn. — The national lottery game Mega Millions is preparing for an extreme makeover, according to an announcement made by CT …
ZEAL sets new records for new customers, revenue and EBITDA in its anniversary year 2024
ZEAL Network SE / Key word(s): Annual Results/Annual Report ZEAL sets new records for new customers, revenue and EBITDA in its anniversary…
MEGA MILLIONS DRAW GAME GETS NEW LOOK, NEW PRIZES, NEW PRICE
WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY MARCH 25, 2025 MEGA MILLIONS DRAW GAME GETS NEW LOOK, NEW PRIZES, NEW PRICE
Charleston, W.Va. – National draw game…