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Texas Lottery is once again participating in Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) this March

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IGT - INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS

"2024 was a year of momentous transformation with the conclusion of our strategic review and the announced sale of our Gaming & Digital business for $4.05 billion in cash," said Vince Sadusky, CEO of IGT. "Our unmatched capabilities in developing world-class Lottery solutions and innovative game content support ...

TEXAS LOTTERY IMPLEMENTS POLICY-CONSISTENT ACTIONS

Reviews already in progress will continue as part of this effort, in addition to new investigations that were opened yesterday, Feb. 24. Reduction of Lottery Terminals at Retail Locations Effective Feb. 24, no licensed Texas Lottery® retailer is permitted to operate more than five lottery terminals. Any retailer currently exceeding this limit will have their total reduced to five.

Pollard Banknote And Universal Products & Experiences Extend Partnership To Deliver Iconic Brands To Lotteries

The renewal agreement includes four iconic NBCUniversal franchises that capture nostalgia, innovation, and entertainment: Back to the Future, JAWS, Hot Stuff, and Universal Monsters.

TEXAS LOTTERY MOVES TO BAN LOTTERY COURIER SERVICES

Texas Lottery Commission Executive Director Ryan Mindell on Monday, Feb. 24, issued a Policy Statement, announcing that lottery ticket courier services are not allowed under Texas law

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Pat McHugh Chief Executive Officer, Scientific Games

DRIVING PERFORMANCE ACROSS THE LOTTERY ECOSYSTEM

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Renato Ascoli CEO, Global Lottery and IGT Melissa Pursley Sr. Vice President Lottery Product & Sales Development, IGT

What ideas and solutions can lotteries use to turn challenges into opportunities in the year ahead?

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Alex Green | Vice President Games, ZEAL

Transforming iLottery with Personalization and Innovation: The ZEAL Story

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Chris Shaban, Managing Director of iLottery, Aristocrat Interactive

What ideas and solutions can lotteries use to turn challenges into opportunities in the year ahead?

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March 5, 2025

Lottery-Ticket Purchases at Checkout Make Iowa Debut at Fareway Stores

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Production Notes: High-definition video of a ticket being sold at the cash register in an Iowa Fareway grocery store is available to download from t...

March 5, 2025

Oregon Lottery’s annual Raffle is close to selling out

Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery's Raffle is close to selling out. Salem, Ore. – Oregon Lottery’s annual Raffle is close to selling out. The popular game features a one in 250,000 chance to win the $1 million top ...

March 3, 2025

Scientific Games Rolls Out Advanced Self-service Terminals at Iowa Lottery Retailers

Company’s PlayCentral Powered by SCiQ Technology Offers Modern Self-Service and Streamlines Lottery Product Management ATLANTA – March 3, 2025 – Scientific Games has completed the rollout of PlayCentral Powered by SC...

March 2, 2025

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February 26, 2025

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 transferred to the state's Educational Enhancement Trust Fund s...

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European Lotteries (EL) Report reveals sector’s long-standing commitment to society

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IGT Achieves Improved ESG Score from FTSE Russell

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Scientific Games Named the New Mexico Lottery’s SGEP and New Gaming Systems Technology Partner

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February 25, 2025

IGT - INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY PLC REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR 2024 RESULTS

"2024 was a year of momentous transformation with the conclusion of our strategic review and the announced sale of our Gaming & Digit...

February 23, 2025

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 Fu...

February 23, 2025

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 i...

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Regulatory Issues

March 2, 2025

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 ...

March 2, 2025

Free prize draws could be cannibalizing lottery says GC’s Andrew Rhodes

February 23, 2025

Sweden initiates Gambling Act review to tackle black market

February 21, 2025

New Jersey to allow esport competitors to bet on themselves

February 21, 2025

Finland 2027 gambling roadmap to be forged by key debates on channelisation

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Legislation

March 2, 2025

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 operational since November 2022. The bill outlines provisions for refunding application fees to certain operators, contingent upon specific conditions. Notably, the proposed legislation does not target Maryland’s retail sportsbo...

March 2, 2025

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 Murphy did so says the two forms of gambling don't pay "their fair share" of taxes. Sen. John McKeon, D-Essex, Passaic, said Friday he supports the governor's call for higher taxes on both forms of gambling — something...

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March 2, 2025

Maryland’s Online Sports Betting Faces Potential Shutdown

March 2, 2025

New Jersey senator: Online gambling and sports betting don't pay 'their fair share' of taxes

February 21, 2025

Florida horse industry wary of bill that would decouple racing and gambling

February 20, 2025

Lawmakers in Iowa file bill to criminalize proxy betting

February 20, 2025

US lawmakers make another bid to eliminate federal sports betting handle tax

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Legal Issues

March 2, 2025

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 loopholes in the Gambling Act 2018. The trade body believes that Swedish online gam...

March 2, 2025

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, has met with licensed gambling operators to warn them about the dangers of iden...

February 13, 2025

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 the Caribbean-based operator behind the illegal gambling site Bodog is a sign ...

February 12, 2025

Michigan Gaming Control Board issues cease-and-desist letters to nine unlicensed online casinos

February 12, 2025 DETROIT, Feb. 12, 2025 — The Michigan Gaming Control Board (MGCB) has taken swift action against nine online casinos, issuing cease-and-desist letters for violations of state gaming laws. The affect...

February 7, 2025

Gambling Commission mistakenly hands Northern & Shell's lawyers over 4,000 sensitive documents

Regulator makes ‘unpredecented’ blunder in legal battle over UK lottery https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/07/gambling-commission-regulator-richard-desmond-national-lottery#:~:text=The%20gambling%20regulato...

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Technology

February 21, 2025

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, ...

February 19, 2025

Advance information on the implementation of the new Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP system for the companies Veikkaus and Fennica Gaming

February 12, 2025

European Lotteries builds close working ties with Mindway AI

January 15, 2025

Allwyn revolutionises National Lottery prize payments with new digital solution

January 7, 2025

Texas Lottery Commission has introduced a new step for players purchasing games at self-service vending machines

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Responsible Gaming/CRM

March 3, 2025

Texas Lottery is once again participating in Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) this March

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | (512) 344-5131 TEXAS LOTTERY HIGHLIGHTS RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING EFFORTS THIS MARCH AUSTIN — For many adults, gambling is an enjoyable for...

March 3, 2025

Oregon Lottery is focused on increasing awareness of problem gambling and safer play in March

News Release from Oregon Lottery Posted on FlashAlert: March 3rd, 2025 8:36 AM Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery is focused on increasing awareness of problem gambling and safer play for Problem Gambling Awarenes...

March 2, 2025

Curaçao regulator seeks feedback on responsible gaming policy

The Curaçao Gaming Authority (CGA) is seeking industry feedback on its newly published responsible gaming policy, with a consultation period open until March 5. The policy outlines key requirements for B2C operators,...

February 19, 2025

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. The Netherlands.- Michael Groothuizen, chairman of the Dutch gambling regulat...

February 18, 2025

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 Commission believes that operators are not scrutinising customer data appropr...

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People

February 21, 2025

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 the AGCO...

February 21, 2025

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 amongst an...

February 19, 2025

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 Allwyn’s ...

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Sports Wagering

March 2, 2025

Hong Kong Jockey Club hopeful basketball betting could be legalized by September: report

This comes after Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary expressed openness to pursuing the new revenue stream, aimed at propping up the city’s financials and addressing its growing fiscal deficit. According to sources cited...

February 24, 2025

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 assign and Kambi to assume FDJ’s contract with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Cor...

February 19, 2025

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 the American Gaming Association's annual report issued Wednesday. The AGA, du...

February 16, 2025

NH Players Wagered More Than $7.5 Million on the Super Bowl

“Between the standard touchdown, yardage, or MVP and the Swiftie Special betting options, the Super Bowl certainly lived up to its reputation as New Hampshire’s largest sports betting event of the year,” said Charlie ...

February 15, 2025

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 Bowl, setting a new record for any single sports event. The wagers totaled $8.2...

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