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Sweden told to close Gambling Act loopholes exposed by black market
Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS), the Sweden Online Gambling Trade Association, has called on the Ministry of Finance to amend loopho…
Spanish regulator warns of identity theft via online gambling platforms
A report identified nearly 8,000 cases of identity theft in online gambling in 2024.
Spain.- The Spanish gambling regulator, the DGOJ, h…
Maryland’s Online Sports Betting Faces Potential Shutdown
Legislative Intent and Market Impact
Senator Benson’s bill seeks to dismantle the online sports betting framework that has been operationa…
New Jersey senator: Online gambling and sports betting don't pay 'their fair share' of taxes
The New Jersey lawmaker who proposed raising the tax rates on internet gambling and online sports betting nearly a year before Gov. Phil Mu…
New York Regulators Eye Lottery Review Amid Texas Turmoil
New York regulators are talking about a closer look at their lottery practices after some Texas-sized trouble kicked up in the Lone Star St…
Free prize draws could be cannibalizing lottery says GC’s Andrew Rhodes
The percentage of people gambling in the UK remained flat during Q3 at 48%, though Gambling Commission (GC) CEO Andrew Rhodes believes a si…
Genting Empire Has New Day-to-Day Leader Following Abrupt Exit of Lim Kok Thay
Lim Kok Thay is out as president and CEO of Genting Group Genting owns and operates Resorts World casinos Genting posted disappointing 2024…
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Aristocrat Interactive and Gambyt Team up to Deliver a Modernized Website for the New Hampshire Lottery
Underscores Aristocrat Interactive’s Ability to Assist Lotteries at Any Stage of Their Journey
LAS VEGAS (February 27, 2025) – Aristocrat…
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IGT PlayDigital Delivers Omnichannel Star Power with Whitney Houston Slots Online Launch
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ALDI AND ALLWYN BRING NATIONAL LOTTERY TO SELF-CHECKOUTS AT ALL UK STORES
28 February 2025: Aldi is working with National Lottery operator Allwyn to offer The National Lottery at all self-checkouts across its UK s…
INTRALOT signs real-time monitoring contract for Cash Devices (VLTs) in Nebraska
INTRALOT S.A. is pleased to announce that its North American subsidiary, INTRALOT, Inc., has signed a contract with the Charitable Gaming D…
Scientific Games India Recognized as One of Jombay's 2025 WOW Workplaces
ATLANTA – February 27, 2025—Scientific Games has been named one of Jombay's WOW Workplaces of 2025 in the Information Technology, Info…
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Florida Lottery Surpasses $48 Billion in Contributions to Education in Florida
TALLAHASSEE (February 20, 2025) – Today, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) proudly announces a monumental milestone—more than $48 billion trans…
Scientific Games’ SCiQ Technology Driving Sales at Participating Kansas Lottery Retailers
Company’s Lottery Retail Ecosystem Makes Impact at Kansas Stores
ATLANTA – February 26, 2025 – Scientific Games’ SCiQ retail technology…
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IGT - INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS
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Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Performance achieves outlook:
Revenue of $65…
Pollard Banknote And Universal Products & Experiences Extend Partnership To Deliver Iconic Brands To Lotteries
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February 24, 2025
Pollard Banknote And Universal Products & Experiences Extend Partnership To Deliver Iconic Brands To…
Kambi selected by FDJ Group to take over the role as OLG’s multi-channel sportsbook partner, pending the satisfaction and completion of conditions
Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the home of premium sports betting solutions, has signed a novation agreement providing for FDJ Group (“FDJ”) to…
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New Mexico Lottery ticket sales fund scholarships for students
Many people are familiar with the Powerball and other New Mexico Lottery games. However, did you know that 100% of the net proceeds from Ne…
Upcoming Events IGT: 02/25/2025 IGT 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
International Game Technology - Q4'24 and FY 2024 Earnings Call
February 25, 2025 8:00 AM EST
02/25/2025 IGT 2024 Fourth Quarter and Full…
EL Report reveals sector’s long-standing commitment to society
Brussels, 19 February 2025 – The latest “Report on the lottery sector in Europe” highlights the sector’s continued dedication to public goo…
Australia: The Lottery Corporation = Resilient performance powered by customer-focused innovation and portfolio strength
The Lottery Corporation Limited (ASX: TLC) today announces its results for the half year ended 31 December 2024
(1H25) 1H25 highlights:
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Illinois Lottery sales increase to $3.9 billion in 2024
The Illinois Lottery sales topped $3.87 billion during the fiscal year of 2024 up 5%. iLottery sales account for approximately 39% of all d…
Bally’s Corporation reportedly exploring investment in Australia’s Star Entertainment
U.S. casino operator Bally’s Corporation, controlled by New York-based hedge fund Standard General, is exploring a potential investment in…
JUMBO INTERACTIVE Half Year Results – Investor Presentation
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Sweden initiates Gambling Act review to tackle black market
The Swedish government has appointed an investigator to lead a review of the country’s Gambling Act to enforce tougher policies against ill…
Betting on USA-Canada Hockey Final “Off the Charts”
DraftKings’ Las Vegas bookmaker Johnny Avello says 4 Nations Face-Off final was the biggest hockey handle they’ve ever had
USA-Canada fi…
AGA and SPGA Clash Over Sweepstakes Casino Legality and Regulatio
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West Virginia Lottery Welcomes Daily Draw Games to iPlay App
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WEST VIRGINIA LOTTERY WELCOMES DAILY DRAW GAMES TO iPLAY APP
Charleston, W.Va. – After a succ…
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is pleased to announce Ojie Okojie, CPA (he/him) as the agency's new Chief Financial Officer.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has appointed Ojie Okojie as the agency’s chief financial officer (CFO).
Okojie joins…
Online Casino Revenue Surges While Land-Based Gaming Hits Record High In Latest AGA Accounting
US casino gambling is at its highest levels in history, both online and in brick-and-mortar establishments. Data released this week by the…
New Jersey to allow esport competitors to bet on themselves
What could possibly go wrong? New Jersey Assembly Bill No. 2172 has passed out of committee and now will be voted on by the entire Assembl…
China Sports Lottery: AI tech 'cannot predict winning lottery numbers'
While artificial intelligence has shown immense potential for applications in various fields, it cannot predict winning lottery numbers, ac…
Finland 2027 gambling roadmap to be forged by key debates on channelisation
Finland’s gambling market is evolving, as the government and policy advisors have decided to end decades of monopoly control to establish a…
Brazil's SPA requires anti-money laundering policies from licensed betting operators
This requirement applies to both operators authorised directly by the Ministry of Finance and those operating under court orders.
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German state of Baden-Württemberg approves online casino games
Politicians in Stuttgart have approved the regulation of certain online casino games in the German state of Baden-Württemberg this month…
BRAZIL: Loterj licensees will only be authorised to offer bets within Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian Federal Court votes to ban Loterj’s nationwide activities
In October 2024 a long-running dispute between Loterj and the Brazil f…
Tabcorp reports strong growth in 2H24, details strategic shift
Tabcorp Holdings Limited reported solid performance for the second half of 2024, with group revenue rising by 10.1 percent yearly to AU$1.3…
Lachlan Fitt latest executive to leave Entain Australia amidst AML probe
The deputy chief executive officer of Entain Australia Lachlan Fitt has resigned, marking the third executive departure from the company am…
Aristocrat announces $477M on-market share buy-back program
Aristocrat Leisure Limited has unveiled an on-market share buy-back program valued at up to AU$750 million ($477 million), marking the late…
Florida horse industry wary of bill that would decouple racing and gambling
Critics of HB 105 say that, if it passes during the legislative session that kicks off next month, it will cripple Marion County’s horse fa…
NY's Addabbo Concerned Over Access to Dangerous Form of Gambling, Sweepstakes Casinos Targeting Minors
Joseph P. Addabbo Jr.
February 20, 2025
Senator Joseph P. Addabbo, Jr., chair of the NYS Senate Racing, Gaming, and Wagering Committee, i…
Lawmakers in Iowa file bill to criminalize proxy betting
Lawmakers in Iowa are introducing a measure aimed at cracking down on sportsbook account sharing and proxy wagering across the state.
The…
More States Consider Banning Sweepstakes Casinos
Sweepstakes and social casino gaming has become a multi-billion dollar industry over the last few years, but has faced some headwinds in re…
US lawmakers make another bid to eliminate federal sports betting handle tax
Dina Titus and Guy Reschenthaler have re-filed proposed legislation for the fourth time.
US.- Two lawmakers are again seeking to eliminate…
Iowa lawmakers propose banning cities from including casinos in urban renewal plans
Iowa lawmakers introduced bills Wednesday in the House and Senate to block cities from including state-licensed gaming projects in urban re…
U.S. sports betting industry posts record $13.7B revenue for '24
The American sports betting industry posted a record $13.71 billion in 2024 revenue, up from 2023's record of $11.04 billion, according to…
Advance information on the implementation of the new Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP system for the companies Veikkaus and Fennica Gaming
Advance information on the implementation of the new Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP system for the companies Veikkaus and Fennica Gaming Our goal…
European Lotteries (EL) Report reveals sector’s long-standing commitment to society
Brussels, 19 February 2025 – The latest “Report on the lottery sector in Europe” highlights the sector’s continued dedication to public goo…
Andria Vidler who has led Allwyn’s UK operations since 2023, will now guide the strategic direction of the association’s work on behalf of the ad industry
The CEO of National Lottery operator Allwyn UK has been named President of The Advertising Association (AA).
Andria Vidler – who has led A…
Dutch regulator concerned about proposed rise in online casino age limit after shock figures
New figures on channelling raise concerns that raising the age limit for online casino may push younger players to unlicensed operators…
Brazil’s SPA Grants 43 Full Sports Betting Licences
The Brazilian sports betting sector has witnessed a milestone as the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA) unveils its latest roster of appr…
UK Gambling Commission warns of AML failures, rising fraud risks
The UK Gambling Commission has raised concerns over inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) practices in the betting sector, warning that op…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Promotes Zachary Kastelic to Vice President of Legal
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (February 18, 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has promoted Zachary Kastelic to Vice President of Legal. P…
IGT Achieves Improved ESG Score from FTSE Russell
02/18/2025
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Company ranks in the 97th percentile in the Travel and Leisure sector
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Scientific Games Named the New Mexico Lottery’s SGEP and New Gaming Systems Technology Partner
Scientific Games Named the New Mexico Lottery’s SGEP and New Gaming Systems Technology Partner
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Gambling Commission warns over new AI and crypto threats to AML duties
The Gambling Commission’s enforcement director spoke at the Gambling Anti-Money Laundering Group Training Day.
UK.- The British Gambling…
Grover Gaming announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its charitable gaming assets for a total consideration of up to $1.05 billion to Light & Wonder.
The total consideration of the sale consists of the following: $850 million cash, payable upon closing of the transaction and subject to cu…
New APLA Executive Committee
APLA would like to announce that Mr Michael Fitzsimons has resigned from the Hong Kong Jockey Club and is no longer serving on the APLA Exe…
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Work begins on World Lottery Summit 2026 in Sydney
Work has already begun on the next World Lottery Summit in 2026, which will take place in Sydney, Australia from 9-12 November, 2026.
Host…
WATCH the Virginia Lottery's new ad 'Presidents - Mad Science' spot
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Love is in the air, and so are BIG wins with the Maine Lottery! Watch the new Promotion Video
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NH Players Wagered More Than $7.5 Million on the Super Bowl
89-percent of money line wagers were placed on the winning Eagles
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Shaquille O’Neal, a True New Jersey Giant In an Exclusive Interview, Shaq Talks About His Lottery Partnership, Jersey and the NBA
TRENTON (Feb. 14, 2025) – NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has had success on and off the basketball court. He is also a Newark native.
He was…
California Lottery Wins Prestigious Finance Award
SACRAMENTO – The California Lottery is thrilled to announce it has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government…
Washington’s Lottery Achieves Nation’s Highest Level Of Responsible Gambling Certification
Washington one of only a few states to achieve this milestone; Lottery evaluated in eight categories; achievement is culmination of years o…
VML Canada Advertising Agency Wins British Columbia Lottery Corporation
VML Wins British Columbia Lottery Corporation VML Canada Advertising Agency Toronto, Canada
Jake Hope’s promotion to group creative direct…
A Q&A with New York State Lottery Director Gweneth Dean, helping grow the New York State Lottery since 2017
Gweneth Dean has served as the New York State Lottery director since 2017 after helping market the Virginia Lottery for nearly a decade. Un…
Former Director-General of the Ghana National Lottery Authority (NLA), Samuel Awuku, has called for a comprehensive reform in the management of lottery proceeds.
The Member of Parliament (MP) for Akuapem North and former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Samuel Awuku, has call…
Arizona Lottery Continues Partnership with Northern Arizona University to Empower Indigenous Scholars
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (Feb. 6, 2025) — The Arizona Lottery is proud to announce the continuation of its partnership with Northern Arizona Univ…
China’s 2024 lottery sales hit 40-year high
China's 2024 lottery sales reached a record of 620 billion yuan ($84.8 billion), averaging more than 2,000 yuan per person as China is esti…
Oregon sets new sports betting record during Super Bowl
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Oregonians placed more than 456,000 bets through the Oregon Lottery's DraftKings Sportsbook during Sunday's Super B…
The Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of January 2025.
There are three operating casinos in Virginia: Hard Rock Bristol, Rivers Casino Portsmouth, and Caesars Virginia. During January, gaming…
CEO Jason Robins talks up DraftKings’ lottery customer acquisition and in-play opportunities
Robins talks up DraftKings’ lottery customer acquisition and in-play opportunities
Speaking during its full year 2024 and Q4 earnings cal…
Aristocrat Interactive appoints Nir Hakarmeli as new iGaming & Sports Managing Director
Moti Malul, CEO of Aristocrat Interactive said “We are on an exciting journey at Aristocrat Interactive and the addition of Nir to the team…
The Dutch Gambling Authority has released data based on the first three months following the implementation of the rules.
Key points:
- The number of players setting higher deposit limits has dropped
- Average loss per player has gone down
The Dutch Gambl…
Proposed NZ racing bill could make TAB sole online betting operator
The New Zealand Herald BusinessDesk’s Gregor Thompson discussed the implications on The Front Page podcast, noting that proponents believe…
Scratch Indiana off list of states that might pass online casino and online lottery in ’25
Local reporting out of Indiana indicates that Rep. Ethan Manning’s effort to legalize online casinos and online lottery, HB1432, is going n…
New York sportsbooks cash in, Pennsylvania’s lose out on Super Bowl
Super Bowl LIX smashed sports betting activity for states and operators alike as the Philadelphia Eagles‘ win over the Kansas City Chiefs g…
Entain shuffles the deck with its board after CEO Isaacs’ exit
Entain has made several changes within its board of directors in the wake of CEO Gavin Isaacs resigning with immediate effect on Tuesday…
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Kansas Lottery launches Pollard Banknote-powered iLottery
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, February 13, 2025 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased to congratulate the Kansas…
Mike Ferrant Named Deputy Commissioner of Vermont Department of Liquor and Lottery
BARRE, Vt. (February 12, 2025) – Mike Ferrant most recently worked as the director of legislative operations for the Vermont General Assemb…
Rhode Island Lottery’s "Game On!" Promotion: Free Bingo Tickets with Numbers Purchases
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Cranston, RI (February 13, 2025) The Rhode Island Lottery’s "Game On!" promotion is giving players even mor…
IGT Delivers Upgraded Lottery Solutions to Tennessee Education Lottery with Nine-Year Contract Extension
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LONDON, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) annou…
Canadian Lottery Coalition Takes Legal Action to Recoup Millions in Illegal Offshore Gambling
The decision by the Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) to file an injunction on behalf of the Canadian Lottery Coalition (CLC) against…
Hoops hysteria: basketball dominates Montana sports wagering!
Hoops hysteria: basketball dominates Montana sports wagering!
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HELENA – The Montana Lottery today rele…
Brazil’s Gambling Regulator Opens Public Consultation, Sets 2025-2026 Agenda
The Brazilian gambling regulator, the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets (SPA), is welcoming feedback from industry stakeholders less than two…
Senate Bill 2616 New York Senate committee approves expansion of sports betting options
A New York Senate committee has unanimously approved a bill to expand the scope of legal sports betting in the state, allowing new types of…
Casino leaders form coalition to oppose iGaming, share report warning about "economic and social dangers"
A coalition of gaming and entertainment business leaders have formed the National Association Against iGaming (NAAiG), seeking to oppose "t…
Major UK banks join Gambling Harms Action Lab program
The initiative, funded by a Gambling Commission regulatory settlement, brings together Barclays, First Direct, HSBC UK, Monzo, Nationwide…
Danish gambling GGR reaches DKK 7.27bn for 2024
Online casino GGR accounted for 48.6% of GGR in Denmark last year.
Key points:
- Overall GGR was up 6.9%
- Only gaming machines saw a…