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Scientific Games Announces Matt Lynch as New President of Digital, Steve Beason Named Chief Innovation Officer
Moves Come as Company’s Digital Lottery Business Continues Rapid Growth and Innovation Globally
ATLANTA – October 18, 2024 – Scientific…
IGT to Showcase Growth-Driving Solutions at the World Lottery Summit 2024
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Company invites WLS attendees to experience the player journey by demonstrating industry-leading lottery products
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Gambling in Ukraine: industry body asks Google to stop blocking ads
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has asked Google to allow licensed gambling operators to advertise their services.
Ukraine.- The Ukra…
Aristocrat flags unfranked dividend due to growth in business
Australian gaming machine group Aristocrat Leisure Limited has announced that its upcoming FY24 final dividend is expected to be unfranked…
State Sen. Givhan: Alabama will have to ‘make illegal gambling a felony’ to prevent it
State Sen. Sam Givhan (R-Huntsville) said tougher penalties should be in place against operators of illegal gambling if lawmakers want to p…
Arkansas Casino Referendum Will Go Before Voters Following Supreme Court Ruling
An Arkansas casino referendum asking voters to repeal a gaming license assigned to Pope County that was awarded to a commercial entity cont…
Ireland's new gambling regulation bill becomes law
17 October 2024
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Minister of State at the Department of Justice with responsibility for Law Reform, James Browne TD, ha…
OLG to host major international lottery conference in 2025
TORONTO, Oct. 7, 2024 /CNW/ - The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) is thrilled to be selected to host the 2025 North American A…
Scientific Games Releases 2023 Sustainability Report Highlighting Global ESG Achievements
Oct 16, 2024
Scientific Games Releases 2023 Sustainability Report Highlighting Global ESG Achievements
ATLANTA – October 16, 2024 – Sc…
Pollard Banknote To Highlight Innovation At The World Lottery Summit 2024
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 16, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL)(“Pollard Banknote” or “the Company”) is pleased to announc…
For the 20th time in a row, the Tennessee Education Lottery (TEL) closed out a fiscal year quarter with a transfer to the State’s Lottery for Education Account that exceeded $100 million
LOTTERY NEWS Oct. 16, 2024
LOTTERY MARKS 20TH CONSECUTIVE QUARTERLY TRANSFER TO EDUCATION OF OVER $100 MILLION
Total Raised for Educat…
Online gambling in Finland: regulated market could launch earlier than expected
Finland’s gambling legislation will be sent to the European Commission by the end of this year.
Finland.- The planned opening of a competi…
The Halle Administrative Court has upheld the German gambling regulator’s order to block the payment provider
Germany.- Halle Administrative Court has upheld an order issued by the German federal gambling regulator GGL to block a Swiss payment provi…
Inspired Entertainment Partners with FanDuel to Launch a Suite of Hybrid Dealer Games and Bespoke Sports-Themed Wheel Game
NEW YORK, Oct. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWWIRE) -- Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading B2B provider of gaming content, technolog…
Kindred Group announces third quarter revenue as part of tender offer by La Française des Jeux
Kindred reported total group revenue of £294.5m (€352.2m/$382.3m) in Q3 across all markets and verticals, up 3.7% from the £283.9m accumula…
La Française des Jeux: Revenue to End-September up 12%, and 6% on a Like-for-like Basis
Upward adjustment of the 2024 outlook Successful tender offer for Kindred
Revenue to end-September up 12% to €2,097m, up 6% on a l…
Pennsylvania's traveling lottery show makes stop in Johnstown in 1972
JOHNSTOWN, Pa. (WJAC) — This week’s journey into our archives looks back at the beginnings of the Pennsylvania Lottery as the agency develo…
Entain shares gain 5% on strong trading and profit guidance upgrade
Third quarter ahead of expectations
Full-year profit at top end
Investors await strategy update
Global gambling and gaming group Ent…
New Jersey iGaming Revenue Exceeds $200M for First Time, Atlantic City Struggles
New Jersey iGaming revenue soared to new highs in September, as online casino slots and interactive table games won over $208.1 million fro…
Svenska Spel enhances its esoccer capabilities with Abios’ comprehensive odds feed, streams and widgets
Leading Swedish operator enhances its esoccer capabilities with Abios’ comprehensive odds feed, streams and widgets
Abios, a global leader…
Four new millionaires after Powerball drawing, jackpot rises to $437 million
Four new millionaires after Powerball drawing, jackpot rises to $437 million
The Powerball jackpot has been growing since its last winner…
RFP: Hoosier Lottery Security Audit Services
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State Lottery Commission of Indiana 1302 N. Meridian Street, Suite 100 Indianapolis, IN 46202…
The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) report provides figures for the six months to the end of June. The Dutch gambling regulator has published its Autumn Report 2024
The Netherlands.- The Dutch gambling regulator Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) has published its Autumn Report for 2024, providing market data fro…
Patrick Homm to Lead Scientific Games International Lottery Systems Technology
ATLANTA – October 15, 2024 – Scientific Games announces the appointment of Patrick Homm as Vice President, Systems Engineering for the comp…
IGT - International Game Technology PLC to Host Third Quarter 2024 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, November 12, 2024
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LONDON, Oct. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) will host a confe…
Kentucky Lottery Fuels 10 More Years of Education Funding with Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership
Oct 14, 2024
Kentucky Lottery Fuels 10 More Years of Education Funding with Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership
Company’s Instant Games…
Oklahoma Mega Millions tickets to increase to $5 with improved odds of winning
Oklahomans will soon have to pay more for a chance to become a millionaire.
The Oklahoma Lottery is raising the price of Mega Millions fro…
Massachusetts Lottery Commission says upcoming Mega Millions price hike will increase chances for big prizes
News of an upcoming price hike for Mega Millions lottery tickets was met with mixed reactions among lottery players Monday.
In Massachuse…
NASCAR Powerball Playoff: Eight lottery players avoid latest cut in race to $1 million
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JOHNSTON, Iowa (Oct. 13, 2024) — Eight lottery players are one step closer to winning a VIP trip for two to NASCAR Championship Wee…
Nearly 2,000 people chose all zeroes as their lottery numbers. Now, they share a $7.8 million jackpot
Sometimes an individual may come up with an idea that is seemingly unique, only to find out that several others have a similar thought proc…
Hoosier Lottery Celebrating 35 Years of Championing Hoosier Dreams
10/11/20245 minutes
More than $7 billion in Hoosier Lottery funds given back to good causes
Since 1989, Hoosiers have been playing the lo…
Lotería Electrónica renews Scientific Games Puerto Rico contract
Scientific Games Continues Growth Partnership with Puerto Rico’s Lotería Electrónica Company Wins New Contract for Integrated Games, Tech…
North Carolina Lottery Commission seeks public input on sports betting rules
RALEIGH, N.C. (WAVY) — The Sports Betting Committee of the North Carolina State Lottery Commission approved the rulemaking process on the f…
The Texas Lottery achieved $8.39 billion in sales for fiscal year (FY) 2024
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TEXAS LOTTERY RECORDS SECOND-BEST YEAR WITH $8.3…
Austrian Lotteries win EL Innovation Award 2024: Innovative player protection suite stands out as a model of responsibility
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Austrian Lotteries win EL Innovation Award 2024
Innovative player protection suite stands out as a model of responsibility…
Democrats Blumenthal And Tonko Introduce New Bill To Curb Gambling Advertising
Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Representative Paul Tonko (D-N.Y.) introduced a bill last month, the SAFE Bet Act, which would ban…
Tribes heading into commercial gaming show no sign of slowing
Tribal governments venturing into commercial gaming continue its upswing and show no signs of slowing down. The San Manuel Band of Mission…
Maryland casinos generate $159.5 million in September, boosting education fund
Maryland's six casinos reported $159.5 million in gaming revenue for September 2024, marking a 2.8% increase compared to the same period la…
Kentucky Lawsuit Seeks Triple the Losses of All Gray Machine Gamblers
The lawsuit, filed in the Franklin Circuit Court last week by charity nonprofit Empathy in Action, cites the state’s 226-year-old Loss Reco…
North Carolina State Lottery Commission releases sports betting revenue report
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has released its sports betting revenue report for September.
“Betwe…
IGT PlayDigital Engagement Platform Wins "Digital Product of the Year" at the 2024 Global Gaming Awards Americas
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Company's transformative suite of player-engagement marketing tools wins top prize in prest…
Mega Millions To Get MEGA Enhancements in April 2025
Bigger jackpots, better odds, built-in multiplier to increase prizes at every level just a few of the benefits of new game coming next spri…
Ireland: Lottery betting ban to be considered in Seanad on Tuesday
A possible ban on bookies taking bets on the National Lottery will be considered in the Seanad on Tuesday 8/10. Bookies accepting bets on…
OPAP begins hunt for new Chairman as Ziegler Resigns
The OPAP SA board has started looking for a new chairman following the immediate resignation of Kamil Ziegler.
OPAP informed investors tha…
Brazil to impose restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gambling
The Brazilian government, under President Lula, announced plans to introduce restrictions on payments for sports betting and online gamblin…
IGT PlayDigital Launches Global Sensation Mystery of the Lamp Game in US Online Gaming Markets
IGT PlayDigital Launches Global Sensation Mystery of the Lamp Game in US Online Gaming Markets
LONDON, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Inte…
The Louisiana Lottery in 2024 transfers more than $200 million for the third time in history
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation saw a decrease in sales and operating expenses this fiscal year, but it still represented the second-best…
New York Lottery Delivered $86.2 Billion to New York State’s Public Schools Since 1967
The New York State Gaming Commission launched a TV and radio advertising campaign to remind New Yorkers that every dollar spent on New York…
The New York Lottery reported sales of $601.9 million for the four weeks to 28 September
The New York Lottery reported sales of $601.9 million for the four weeks to 28 September, a fall of 2 per cent on weaker Powerball sales…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announces the success of its tender offer for Kindred Group plc.
Boulogne-Billancourt (France), 3 October 2024 (6:00 p.m.) – La Française des Jeux (FDJ) announces the success of its tender offer for Kindr…
The Florida Lottery announces its newest brand campaign and tagline—it's good fun
TALLAHASSEE—Today, the Florida Lottery (Lottery) announces its newest brand campaign and tagline—it's good fun. This campaign and creative…
China National Lottery Sales in August 2024
September 24, 2024 Source: General Affairs Department
1. National lottery sales In August, the total sales of lottery tickets nationw…
The National Lottery will start selling £5 chocolate-scented scratch-and-sniff scratchcards
The sweet-smelling lottery card - which offers a maximum prize of £500 - is the first of its kind in the UK, and will be available at 8,000…
Massachusetts gaming regulators moving forward with long-stalled data collection project
Massachusetts gaming regulators are finally moving forward with a long-stalled data collection project dealing with problem gambling. Commi…
Gov. Hochul Signs Bill Requiring Warning On New York Sports Betting Ads
The nation’s most prominent sports betting market is ramping up its efforts regarding responsible gambling.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul sig…
Inspired announced Loto-Québec will be the first customer in Canada to offer the Hybrid Dealer Roulette game in the fourth quarter of 2024
NEW YORK, Oct. 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Inspired Entertainment, Inc. (“Inspired” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: INSE), a leading provider of…
Fennica Gaming Expands Its Horizons - Crafting the Future of British EGM Cabinets for Merkur and Blueprint
Fennica Gaming Expands Its Horizons - Crafting the Future of British EGM Cabinets for Merkur and Blueprint
Merkur, a worldwide frontrunner…
Louisiana Lottery Expands Retailer Network to Walmart and Smoke’n Go Locations
BATON ROUGE -- This fall, the Louisiana Lottery welcomed two new corporate retail chains to its now 2,800-strong statewide retailer base…
Mass Lottery Produces $1.159 Billion in Net Profit in FY 2024
Mass Lottery Produces $1.159 Billion in Net Profit in FY 2024
September 30, 2024
State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg announced today that…
JOB: Director, Division of Gaming for the NYS Gaming Commission
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Date Posted 10/02/24
Applications Due 11/08/24
Vacancy ID 168731
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Nebraska Lottery Transfers $1 Billion in Proceeds Since 1993
Lincoln, NE – October 1, 2024 – Today the Nebraska Lottery announced a significant milestone in its 30-year history: transferring over $1 b…
Irish gambling legislation: senators push for ban on ad
Committee stage discussions on the Irish gambling bill have resumed.
Ireland.- The Dáil of Ireland has recommenced committee-stage discuss…
Sweden mulls lowered gambling tax to fight black market
The Moderate Party politician tabled the motion in Sweden’s parliament yesterday (2 October) alongside several others that would aim to re-…
IGT Delivers Upgraded Lottery Solutions to North Carolina Education Lottery with 10-Year Contract Extension
10/03/2024
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LONDON, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) annou…
GLI to highlight its compliance and cybersecurity expertise at G2E 2024
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI) will attend next week's Global Gaming Expo (G2E) in Las Vegas, focusing on certification, complian…
By Tom Seaver, director of the Colorado Lottery: Celebrate Colorado Lottery Conservation Month
GOCO receives up to 50% of Lottery proceeds annually to invest in our state's parks, trails, open spaces, rivers, and wildlife. In Colorado…
Allwyn International a.s. relocates to Switzerland
30 September 2024
LUCERNE, Switzerland, 1 October 2024 – Allwyn, a leading multi-national lottery operator headquartered in Switzerland, t…
IGT Unveils Expansions of Player-Favorite Game Content and Proven Solutions at G2E 2024 09/30/2024
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Extends success of multi-level progressive sensation Tiger and Dragon™ with new wide-area progressive…
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Senior Manager of Engineering Paul Parry Named to ELG 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (September 30, 2024) – GLI Senior Manager of Engineering Paul Parry has been named to the ELG 40 Under 40 Class of 2025.
Pa…
New York “Small Risk & Big Gamble” campaign wins NASPL Responsible Gaming awards
Commission’s “Small Risk & Big Gamble” campaign wins NASPL Responsible Gaming awards and NCPG’s annual Gift Responsibly award…
IGT: Turning LVMs Into MVPs Part 2
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New York State Gaming Commission launches new advertising campaign
The new TV and radio campaign is called “A Chance to Dream” and reminds players that what is spent on games, benefits public schools.
U…
Florida Lottery launches 4 new scratch-off games
Florida Lottery on Monday announced the launch of four new scratch-off games: FIND THE 7s, DOUBLE YOUR MONEY, SILVER STREAK and GOLD RUSH M…
The N.C. Education Lottery: Play Smart program strengthened to help players keep lottery play fun
The N.C. Education Lottery just relaunched its Play Smart™ to provide enhanced tips and tools to help North Carolinians play lottery games…
Germany: Gambling Risks in Gaming: WestLotto unveils unique national prevention initiative
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Münster, 25 September 2024
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Gambling Risks in Gaming: WestLotto unveils unique national prevention initiative…
Governor Healey Names Jordan Maynard as Chair of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission
Governor Healey also appoints Former Melrose Mayor Paul Brodeur as Commissioner
Boston — Today, Governor Maura Healey appointed Jordan May…
DraftKings agrees to $200K penalty after CEO’s social media misstep
DraftKings faces a $200,000 fine from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following a social media post by its CEO. Jason Robins…
Ohio Legislator Introduces Legal IGaming Bill: What This Means For The Future Of Online Gambling
The passage of this law is crucial as it lays the groundwork for creating a regulated environment for online gambling, which could have far…
One of the big igaming stories in Canada these days is a new open, competitive, regulated market soon to roll out in Alberta
The expected “go-live” date is sometime in early 2025, but a senior level executive source for an independent igaming operator currently li…
NC State Lottery Commission approves sports betting requirements
The North Carolina State Lottery Commission met Wednesday and approved requirements to open a Place of Public Accommodation for sports bett…
The European Lotteries: Ahead of the Game with Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Programme
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The European Lotteries: Ahead of the Game with Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Programme
Dublin, 26 September 2024 – T…
The German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has reported that it has received 1,500 tipoffs from the public about online gambling
The GGL says it has received around 1,500 tipoffs.
Germany.- The German federal gambling regulator, the GGL, has reported that it has rece…
New York State Gaming Commission launches new advertising campaign
The new TV and radio campaign is called “A Chance to Dream” and reminds players that what is spent on games, benefits public schools.
US.-…
Paul Gauselmann steps down – Michael back
Paul Gauselmann is stepping down from the Gauselmann Group’s Management Board and will be replaced as chairman by Lars Felderhoff and his s…
IGT Named FanDuel Sportsbooks' Exclusive Retail Sports Betting Platform Provider in North America for Four Additional Years
IGT PlaySports and FanDuel Group team up for retail sports betting through 2028
LONDON, Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game…
Missouri: On the Ballot: Sports betting
Missouri could join 39 other states in legalizing sports betting if Amendment 2 is approved in the Nov. 5 General Election. If approved, Mi…
Social casinos in UK: Advertising Standards Authority bans ads from five brands
The advertising watchdog found that the ads gave the impression that players could win real-world money.
UK.- The UK Advertising Standards…
California Gov. Newsom signs new law backing tribes in high-stakes gambling fight
The fight over the bill saw tribes and the card room industry spend millions of dollars on lobbyists and donations to lawmakers’ campaigns…
Flutter predicts $21B revenue in 2027, approves up to $5 billion share buyback
Flutter Entertainment, the owner of Paddy Power and FanDuel, unveiled its long-term growth strategy announcing new financial targets for 2…
Powerball drawing for $223 million lottery jackpot will not be broadcast due to Hurricane Helene
Drawing location will move to backup site in Iowa
Tonight's Powerball drawing for the $223 million lottery jackpot will not take place at…
Scientific Games Loads More iLottery Game Content with Jelly Entertainment and Allodium Joining SG Content Hub
Scientific Games Loads More iLottery Game Content with Jelly Entertainment and Allodium Joining SG Content Hub
ATLANTA – September 24, 202…
The European Lotteries: Ahead of the Game with Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Programme
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The European Lotteries: Ahead of the Game with Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Programme
Dublin, 26 September 2024 – T…
Texas Lottery receives pair of prestigious lottery industry awards
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LOTTERY INDUSTRY AWARDS
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Belgium Increases its Minimum Legal Gambling Age to 21
Legislators in Belgium have set the new minimum age limit for legal gambling access to 21 years, from the initial 18 years old. The governm…
IGT Extends Success of Wheel of Fortune Brand to New Product Categories at Global Gaming Expo 2024
IGT Extends Success of Wheel of Fortune Brand to New Product Categories at Global Gaming Expo 2024
09/24/2024
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Germany: A boost for business: Sachsenlotto and adesso launch second chance portal “GlüXBooster”
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A boost for business: Sachsenlotto and adesso launch second chance portal “GlüXBooster”
Linking scratch cards to a web-ba…
Gaming CEOs Peter Jackson and Bill Hornbuckle to Keynote G2E 2024
Gaming CEOs Peter Jackson and Bill Hornbuckle to Keynote G2E 2024
Executives Will Discuss Industry’s Innovation, Growth, and Future Outl…