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Germany: Regulation of online casinos & gambling 2021
Regulation of online casinos & gambling 2021
Glücksspiel Regulierung Staatsvertrag
28.02.2020 - It took a long time, but now the time…
Golden Nugget Represents Another Sports Betting Win for Scientific Games as the Company Continues to Build its Industry Leading Roster of Premier Sports Betting Partners
Golden Nugget Represents Another Sports Betting Win for Scientific Games as the Company Continues to Build its Industry Leading Roster of P…
Norway to Close Gambling TV Advertising Loophole
Norway is set to step up efforts to combat unauthorized gambling operations by closing a long-standing loophole in the portions of its adve…
The Danish Gambling Authority's report on illegal gambling 2019
27, Feb 2020
The Danish Gambling Authority's yearly report on illegal has now been published. It provides an introduction to illegal gam…
International Game Technology PLC Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $0.20
International Game Technology PLC Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $0.20
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Scientific Games Integrates New Instant Ticket System Technology For Italy's Lotterie Nazionali
Scientific Games Integrates New Instant Ticket System Technology For Italy's Lotterie Nazionali
No. 1 Lottery in World for Total Instant…
Florida Lottery Elevates the Player Experience
24FEB2020
A new online Player’s Guide is a fun way to provide information so consumers can make thoughtful decisions about playing, and…
RFP: RHODE ISLAND LOTTERY ELECTRONIC JACKPOT SIGNS
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Georgia senator files bill that would legalize sports betting
A Republican senator filed legislation that would legalize online sports betting in Georgia, aiming to expand gambling through the state lo…
Scientific Games and Golden Nugget Expand iGaming Partnership, add Sports Betting
Golden Nugget Represents Another Sports Betting Win for Scientific Games as the Company Continues to Build its Industry Leading Roster of P…
China's lottery sales down 17.5% in 2019
China's lottery sales declined 17.5 percent year on year to 422.1 billion yuan (60.3 billion U.S. dollars) in 2019, data from the Ministry…
Arkansas Lottery opposes amusements proposal
LITTLE ROCK, ARK.
The head of Arkansas' lottery on Friday said he opposes a measure a group is trying to get on the ballot that would allo…
NFL Inches Toward Stadium Sports Betting as Sportsbook Sponsors Permitted
The NFL is moving closer to allowing wagering in pro football stadiums with news this week that it will permit sponsorships from sportsbook…
The Big Pitch: Should gambling adverts call out offshore operators?
The Big Pitch: Should gambling adverts call out offshore operators? By Tim Poole
It is almost needless to remind you all of the precariou…
Sports betting could be operational in Illinois in March
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR)-- Sports books will soon be coming to Illinois, and the outcomes of sporting events could change the outcome of some…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Hopes ‘We Can Get Something Done’ On Gambling
TALLAHASSEE (CBSMiami/NSF) – Florida House and Senate leaders appear unable to reach agreement on a sweeping gambling deal, but Gov. Ron De…
Spain proposes crackdown on gambling advertising
MADRID (Reuters) - Spain’s consumer protection minister Alberto Garzon unveiled plans on Friday for a crackdown on advertising by gambling…
Pennsylvania: Rev. Sandra Strauss: Lawmakers should clamp down on illegal gambling
There is no question that Pennsylvania is under siege from an out-of-control explosion of illegal gambling that is occurring in gas station…
AGEM and AGA announce partnership to combat Unregulated Gaming Machines In U.S.
LAS VEGAS and PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) and the American Gaming…
Bulgarian Sports Totalizator Update
Strong online presence and new attractive games, such as the 2020 BST forecasts amid changes to the Gambling Act. "The Z generation lives o…
Number of online gamers to hit One billion by 2024
As the second-largest revenue stream of the global gaming industry, online games continue engaging more and more active players.
According…
It’s not a sure bet: Our state’s first venture into sports betting looks to give all profits to tribal casinos
Among the various pieces of legislation facing lawmakers in Olympia this session, sports betting took a front seat on Feb. 13. In a quickly…
The Columbian: In Our View: Blowing the whistle on sports-gambling bill
A bill in the Legislature that would allow for sports gambling in Washington is discriminatory and should be rejected. While it appears ine…
Camelot named as a top company in The Sunday Times Best Companies To Work For 2020
Camelot ranked 35th in The Sunday Times Best 100 Mid Companies 2020
Camelot UK Lotteries Limited (‘Camelot’), operator of The National Lot…
The European Lotteries (EL) and ENGSO, the European Sports NGO are further extending their partnership with a new two-year agreement (2020-21).
Aiming at strengthening the natural link between the members of EL and ENGSO – national lotteries and not-for-profit sports umbrella organi…
Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's revised gambling pitch envisions $1.2B in revenue for city casino
In a pitch to lawmakers in Springfield on Tuesday, Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot pegged the estimated revenue for a Chicago casino at $1.2 b…
Buenos Aires City releases implementation guidelines for sports betting and online casinos
The enforcement rules govern the operation within the Buenos Aires City territory of online gambling modalities such as casino, bingo, poke…
Missouri Lottery Recognized for Advertising Excellence
SCIENTIFIC GAMES NAMED ONE OF TOP 10 INNOVATIVE COMPANIES IN GEORGIA’S EMERGING U.S. TECH HOTBED
SCIENTIFIC GAMES NAMED ONE OF TOP 10 INNOVATIVE COMPANIES IN GEORGIA’S EMERGING U.S. TECH HOTBED
LAS VEGAS and ATLANTA – February 20, 2020…
Scientific Games Enters Historical Horse Racing Gaming Segment
Scientific Games Enters Historical Horse Racing Gaming Segment
Company to Deliver New Machines Via 3-Way Partnership with Churchill Down…
Pennsylvania Lottery says growth of skill games could lead to $200 million decline in profits
The proliferation of so-called skill games at Pennsylvania Lottery retailers are having an impact on the lottery’s ability to generate reve…
Scientific Games Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results
Scientific Games Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results
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Company Leading in Lottery and Digital…
Scientific Games Recognized as Industry Leader at ICE LONDON 2020
Scientific Games Recognized as Industry Leader at ICE LONDON 2020
Company Won Supplier Innovation of the Year for SG Vision, Retail…
PUBLIC GAMING MAGAZINE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2020
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Fortnite: Big gaming boss wants an end to loot boxes
One of the top bosses at the gaming company which owns Fortnite says loot boxes are damaging the gaming industry a…
Kambi Thrives Thanks To New U.S. Sports Betting Market
Kambi earned about $29 million during the fourth financial quarter of 2019.
Entering the U.S. sports betting market has proven to be pro…
Loto‑Québec is on track to meeting its target
Montréal, February 14, 2020 – Three-quarters through the 2019-2020 fiscal year, Loto-Québec reports total revenues of $2.1…
GLI Illuminates the Path to Greatness for Regulators at the 20th N Am Regulators Roundtable
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) Illuminates the Path to Greatness for Regulators at the 20th Annual North American Regulators Roun…
Scientific Games and William Hill Extend UK and Europe Sports and Casino Partnership Through 2024
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") and William Hill…
House and Senate leaders in Florida are continuing to huddle on a sweeping gambling deal that could open the door to sports betting in the state
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (NSF) — House and Senate leaders are continuing to huddle on a sweeping gambling deal that could open the door to sports…
Wyoming Bill Would Regulate Sports Betting by 2021
House Bill 225 calls for the legalization of online and mobile sports betting
Lawmakers hope the regulated market will open no later th…
Norway launches new responsible gambling campaign
The Norwegian Lotteri-og stiftelsestilsynet (Lotteritilsynet) has launched a new responsible gambling campaign. The campaign is designed…
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Annual Results 2019
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
ANNUAL RESULTS 2019 - STRONG OPERATING PERFORMANCE: REVENUE UP 8%, EBITDA UP 9%; UPWARD ADJUSTMENT TO OUR 2020 GUIDANCE…
Svenska Spel Interim report January-December 2019: Stable business that is well equipped for the future
Interim report January-December 2019: Stable business that is well equipped for the future
With the fourth quarter, Svenska Spel e…
Lottery exceeding expectations in Mississippi, thus far
Through a little more than two months of operation, Mississippi’s lottery has generated about $16 million in revenue for work on the state’…
The world may never know who won a $202 million lottery jackpot
The world may never know who won a $202 million lottery jackpot. That's probably a good thing
What happens when you win the lottery? $20…
7 things AI is learning from popular online games
Scientists agree that playing video games can make you smarter. Depending on what you play; you could improve your attention span, motor, s…
New York Lawmakers Asked to Consider Racing in Casino Plans
Horse racing interests asked New York state lawmakers to protect existing revenue-sharing models the industry has enjoyed with video lotter…
Colorado inches closer to legal sports betting with first licenses set to be issued next week
Colorado is expected to issue its first sports betting licenses next week, a little more than two months ahead of the launch of voter-sanct…
Two Alaska state lottery plans are about to be debated. Here’s how they’d work.
JUNEAU — Alaska is one of five U.S. states without a lottery. This year, Gov. Mike Dunleavy and House Majority Leader Steve Thompson, a Rep…
'Tribal casinos shouldn't get a new monopoly' - Guest Editorial originally appeared in The Seattle Times
Editor’s note: Today’s guest editorials originally appeared in The Seattle Times. Editorial content from other publications and authors is…
Australian sportsbooks issued with record AU$207,500 fine for gambling inducements
Australian sportsbooks Ladbrokes and Neds have been issued with the biggest fine of its kind ever issued in the state of New South Wales af…
Sports Gambling Bill Passes in Nighttime Washington State Full House Vote
A quickly arranged full Washington state House floor vote on a bill to allow sports gambling in the state's tribal casinos was overwhelming…
Poll: Overwhelming support for lottery among Alabama voters
New polling shows that Alabamians overwhelmingly want a statewide lottery and a significant percentage are undecided on how to vote on…
Bill would launch Alaska state lottery through new corporation
A bill to launch a lottery in Alaska was introduced in the Legislature on Wednesday.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy requested the bill, House Bill 246…
Alabama Governor Ivey creates gambling study group
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WBRC) - Could we see casinos in Alabama? What about a lottery? Those ideas are now in the hands of a working group put to…
New Hampshire Lottery surpasses 1 million sports bets
CONCORD — In just six weeks, more than 1 million sports bets have been placed in the Granite State as the New Hampshire Lottery’s newest of…
Szrek2Solutions’ Electronic Draw Solution launched by Florida Lottery
Szrek2Solutions’ Electronic Draw Solution launched by Florida Lottery
East Greenwich, RI, January 2020: Szrek2Solutions LLC (Szrek) anno…
UK Gambling Commission could set £2 stake limit for online games
Chief Executive Neil McArthur told a cross-parliamentary group of MPs investigating the harm caused by betting that it would consider their…
Scientific Games to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results on Tuesday February 18, 2020
Scientific Games to Report Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results on Tuesday February 18, 2020
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2020 /PRNe…
International Game Technology PLC to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, March 3, 2020
International Game Technology PLC to Host Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2019 Results Conference Call on Tuesday, March 3, 2020…
Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR) will release its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2019 after the market closes on Tuesday, February 25, 2020
CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION TO REPORT 2019 FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR RESULTS ON FEBRUARY 25, 2020
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 202…
New changes to EuroMillions lottery
Amongst the new changes are more big money payouts and the maximum prize has also increased
New lottery rules which come into force this w…
Fantasy sports nightmare in N.Y. as games are ruled illegal gambling
Draft Kings, FanDuel ruled not games of skill
For proponents of sports betting and fantasy sports, a court ruling Thursday in New York is…
German Banks Warned Over Online Gambling Payments
Warnings have been issued by the Government authorities to Germany’s banks that international online gambling operators are not supposed to…
International Game Technology PLC Appoints Fabio Celadon as Executive Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development
LONDON, Feb. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today announced that Fabio Celadon will take a n…
James A. Carey, Jr. was sworn in today to serve as the Executive Director of the New Jersey State Lottery
James Carey Sworn In As Executive Director of New Jersey Lottery
TRENTON (Feb. 5, 2020) – James A. Carey, Jr. was sworn in today to serve…
Gambling firm owned by one of Czech Republic's richest men is preparing a bid to run National Lottery
Oil and gas tycoon Karel Komarek's Sazka Group has hired City advisers
Sazka already runs lotteries in Greece, Italy, Austria and the Cz…
MLB Could Ease Sports Betting Regulations Against Team Owners Who Control Casinos
Major League Baseball (MLB) is considering changing its sports betting regulations that currently prevent team owners who also control a ca…
Gov. DeWine Says Sports Gambling Coming To Ohio Soon
March Madness is right around the corner and Ohioans will be constructing brackets to bet on their favorite teams. But Ohio, unlike some ot…
Virginia casino bill passes appropriations committee, will go to Senate & House floors
RICHMOND, Va. — The HB 374 casino bill went before the Virginia House Appropriations Committee on Friday night and passed by a vote of 17-4…
Wyoming lawmakers advanced a bill that would establish a gaming commission
CHEYENNE — Though the final version may look different, lawmakers advanced a bill Thursday morning that would establish a gaming commission…
Ohio casinos, racinos hit jackpot in smashing January gambling record
Gambling revenue, after paying out winnings, totaled a record $167.5 million in January at Ohio's 11 casinos and racinos.
CLEVELAND, Ohio…
New group starts ad campaign challenging how much casinos are giving back to the state
New group starts ad campaign challenging how much casinos are giving back to the state
TULSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The casino industry in Oklaho…
Scientific Games' New James Bond 007 Branded Games Off To A Blockbuster Start With 22 U.S. And International Lotteries Participating
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Penn National Gaming Reports Fourth Quarter Revenues of $1.34 Billion, Net Loss of $92.9 Million, Adjusted EBITDA of $304.0 Million, and Adjusted EBITDAR of $399.4 Million
PENN NATIONAL GAMING REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER REVENUES OF $1.34 BILLION, NET LOSS OF $92.9 MILLION, ADJUSTED EBITDA OF $304.0 MILLION, AND…
IGT Wins "Slot Provider of the Year" and "Best Slot Game" Awards During ICE London
IGT Wins "Slot Provider of the Year" and "Best Slot Game" Awards During ICE London
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LONDON, Feb. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- I…
Bulgarian Ministry of Finance Unveils New Gaming Commission Panel
The Bulgarian Ministry of Finance has appointed Georgi Yordanov as temporary chairman of the country’s State Gambling Commission (SCC) foll…
Sports gambling takes next step toward legalization in Washington state. Here's where things stand.
Some form of legalized sports betting in Washington state appears closer than ever after two legislative votes in recent days moved propose…
Alabama Lottery proposal expected this session, even with Gov. gaming work group
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - Gov. Kay Ivey announced Tuesday she would create a working group to gather all of the “facts” on gaming and gambl…
Mashpee Tribe Back in Court to Fight for Sovereignty and $1 Billion Genting-Backed Casino
The Mashpee Wampanoag tribe had its day in a federal appeals court Wednesday, as its lawyers argued for the tribe’s right to self-governanc…
Maine Senate votes to override Gov. Mills’ veto of sports betting bill
The state Senate voted 20-10 to override, and the measure will go next to the House for consideration, possibly next week.
AUGUSTA — The s…
OPAP S.A., announces new roles to existing Company’s executives
Regulatory announcements
Management Team Update
05/02/2020
OPAP S.A., announces the assignment, as of 01.01.2020, of new rol…
How will the credit card ban affect the online gambling industry in the UK?
The recent announcement by the Gambling Commission (UKGC) that gambling firms & UK Based Betting Websites will no longer be able to acc…
INTRALOT's PhotonX Named “Lottery Product of the Year” at the IGA’s Awards 2020
PhotonX Named “Lottery Product of the Year” at the IGA’s Awards 2020
February 6th, 2020
INTRALOT is proud to announce that its new term…
Statement from Scientific Games
Statement from Scientific Games
LAS VEGAS, Feb. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientif…
IGT and Twin River reveal Rhode Island vision
Twin River Worldwide Holdings and International Game Technology have unveiled a new collaboration with the intention of working with Rhode…
Tabcorp 'unlikely' to bid for UK lottery licence
Australian gambling giant Tabcorp is disinclined to launch a bid to become the next operator of the United Kingdom's national lottery ahead…
Appellate Court Agrees to Hear Mashpee’s Legal Fight for Reservation
First US Circuit Court of Appeals agrees to go ahead with the hearings of the tribe’s appeal regarding the federal court ruling of 2016 tha…
Connecticut Legislators Push for Progress With Gambling Expansion
Distribution of $88m revenue to state aid proposed alongside gambling expansion measures
Legal frameworks for sports betting, lottery, a…
Sports Betting Bills To Watch After First Month Of 2020
The first month of 2020 brought a flurry of sports betting legislation to statehouses. There are now 16 states considering legalizing sport…
Las Vegas Sands confident Coronavirus impact won’t slow Macau redevelopment projects
The widespread impact of the deadly Coronavirus, which has seen visitation to Macau plummet by around 80% during the Chinese New Year holid…
Macau’s US-listed operators could face US$2 billion hit to cash flow from Coronavirus
Macau’s four US-listed casino operators – Las Vegas Sands, Wynn Resorts, MGM and Melco Resorts – could face a US$2 billion hit to their cas…
JAMES BOND Lottery Challenge Second-Chance Drawing from the Pennsylvania Lottery Offers Trips to Las Vegas
JAMES BOND LOTTERY CHALLENGE SECOND-CHANCE DRAWING FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA LOTTERY OFFERS TRIPS TO LAS VEGAS, CHANCE TO WIN MORE THAN $1 MILL…
A Record 26 Million Americans Will Wager on Super Bowl LIV
15 Percent Increase From Last Year’s NFL Championship
Press Release
JANUARY 28, 2020
Approximately 3 million more American adults say th…
Tune in to Pollard Banknote's Newest Licensed Brands - A Selection of Popular Classic TV Shows
Tune in to Pollard Banknote's Newest Licensed Brands - A Selection of Popular Classic TV Shows
PRNewswire January 29, 2020 12:32pm Comm…
Super Bowl wagering drives NH Sports Betting net profit to more than $1.2M in Jan.
CONCORD, NH – With momentum building leading up to Super Bowl Sunday, the New Hampshire Lottery has generated more than $1.2 million in spo…