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Oregon Lottery Launches Cash Pop With Hourly Chances To Win

RFP: Multi-State Lottery Association Request for Proposals for National Promotional and Sponsorship Services

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PGRI Interviews: Ryan Mindell Executive Director, Texas Lottery Commission

Insights from Retail Executives on how Brand Lottery can optimize long-term success at Retail

Illinois Lottery 50th Anniversary

By Philippe Vlaemminck and Dawid Muller

Protecting the societal role of Lotteries in a transforming world

Our lottery environment is evolving rapidly. While it has adapted to advancing technology, it now faces the transformative impact of AI. AI is becoming a major force in shaping the lotteries, betting, and gambling sectors, with games evolving and deregulation challenging various communities. Lotteries must navigate these shifts to stay relevant. But how can we effectively manage this transformation?

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PGRI Interviews

December 22, 2024

Romana Girandon, EL President and CEO of Loterija Slovenije

"Social responsibility isn’t a PR stunt or a marketing tool for us; it’s our actual purpose. We exist to generate funds for the most vulnerable parts of our societies, which only makes sense if we fulfill it in a way that minimizes harm as much as possible."

December 15, 2024

David Barden, Chief Executive Officer, New Mexico Lottery

New Mexico Lottery wins the NASPL Best New Instant Game Award for the third year in a row!

November 10, 2024

Dan Beebe Chief Operating Officer, BCLC (British Columbia Lottery Corporation)

In May 2024, BCLC completed its most ambitious transformation: replacing and modernizing legacy lottery equipment and systems. Dan Beebe, chief operating officer, shares his thoughts.

PGRI INTERVIEWS Rebecca Paul 'The Closing of One Chapter and the Opening of Another in a Storied Lottery Career'

November 3, 2024

Rebecca Paul CEO of Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation

Rebecca Paul’s career in our industry spans nearly 40 years, and her footprint is seen throughout the world.

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Lottery

January 13, 2025

Oregon Lottery Launches Cash Pop With Hourly Chances To Win

News Release from Oregon Lottery Posted on FlashAlert: January 13th, 2025 1:27 PM Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery launches Cash Pop on Monday - a new draw game that features a chance to win ev...

January 13, 2025

RFP: Multi-State Lottery Association Request for Proposals for National Promotional and Sponsorship Services

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January 9, 2025

The 16 lottery companies that form the German Lotto and Toto Block look back on a very successful year in 2024.

In 2024, around €3.42 billion - around €9.4 million per day - benefited the general public, " says Michael Barth, Managing Director of Bremer Toto und Lotto GmbH and lead of the DLTB." Strong year for luck – LOTTO...

January 7, 2025

It’s been 32 years since its inception and now the Nebraska Lottery hits $1 Billion distributed to the state

LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - It’s been 32 years since its inception and now the Nebraska Lottery has surpassed a large mark in funds it’s given back to the state. More than $1 billion has been distributed between different...

January 6, 2025

A safe bet for education: California Lottery generates $2.25 billion for public schools

The California Lottery raised more than $2.25 billion for the state’s public schools in 2024, bringing to $46 billion the total the lottery has generated for education since its inception in 1985...

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Idea Watch

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Omnichannel has been the buzzword du jour across the lottery industry for awhile now, but what exactly does omnichannel mean for the Lottery?

Moderated by Mark Michalko, Executive Director of the North Carolina Education Lottery. Panelists: • Richard Bateson, Chief Executive Officer of INTRALOT Inc., • Shannon DeHaven, Vice-President of Digital Engagement, Pollard Banknote • Helene Keeley, Executive Director, Delaware Lottery • Randy Spielman, Deputy Executive Director Product Development & Digital Gaming, North Carolina Education Lottery • Lorne Weil, Executive Chairman, Inspired Entertainment

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By: By Philippe Vlaemminck and Dawid Muller

Protecting the societal role of Lotteries in a transforming world

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Digital Lottery is about so much more than selling lottery tickets online

The discussion was moderated by KelleyJaye Cleland, Chief Product & Program Officer, New Hampshire Lottery, who was joined by panelists: • Jesse Saccoccio, Senior Director, Global iLottery Pre-Sales, IGT • Peter Sullivan, Chief Executive Officer, Jackpocket • Rebecca Swindle, Vice President Strategic Development, INTRALOT • Matt Taormina, Director of Digital Products, Scientific Games • Rob Wesley, Vice President of North American Customer Development, Aristocrat Interactive

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By: Simon Jaworski

A Lottery Heart Of Gold: Gaming and Lottery predictions for 2025'

‘Comes A Time’ after the election you may feel ‘Helpless’, but I am going to inform you why ‘Ordinary People’ like us need to think about the ‘Restless Consumer’, ‘For What It’s Worth’, in the next twelve months. ‘Tell Me Why’ I should care about ‘Walkin' On The Road (To The Future)’, even with an ‘Old Man’ in charge potentially leading America to a ‘Fork In the Road’. Let’s see what Lotto Research’s 2025 crystal ball says…

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Pollard Banknote Announces Renewal and Expansion of its Credit Facility

January 12, 2025

WINNIPEG, MB, Jan. 9, 2025 /CNW/ - Pollard Banknote Limited "Pollard Banknote"; (TSX: PBL) is pleased to announce that Pollard Banknote and its syndicate of lenders have executed a renewal of its secured revolving credit facility (the "Facility"). Under the renewal, the term has been extended by three years, now ...

January 12, 2025

Oregon Lottery transfers $947M back to the state

The Oregon Lottery will return more than $947 million to the state for the 2024 fiscal year – a $48 million increase from the previous ye...

January 7, 2025

Caesars Sells World Series of Poker to Online Gambling Operator for $500 Million

Bloomberg) -- Caesars Entertainment Inc. has agreed to sell its World Series of Poker brand to online gambling operator NSUS Group Inc. f...

January 6, 2025

AGEM Index decreases 4.8 percent in December

December 2024 The AGEM Index fell by 79.54 poin...

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Regulatory Issues

January 11, 2025

Digital Responsibility: Safeguarding minors online -Hosted by: The European Lotteries (EL) February 5 @European Parliament (Brussels)

Digital technologies are transforming our economies and societies at unprecedented speed. As the EU strives to promote a human-centric, f...

January 9, 2025

Greentube Alderney Limited to pay £1m for regulatory failures

January 9, 2025

New Jersey gaming regulator eyes stricter reporting in rules update

January 7, 2025

French regulator orders top tier operators to reduce promotional spend in 2025

January 7, 2025

Finland legislative review council probes government on new legislation increasing gambling harms

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Legislation

January 10, 2025

Numerous Online Gaming, Sports Betting Bills Headed To State Legislatures

The new year brings new legislative sessions for numerous states around the country. For a few, that has meant the filing of gambling-related bills. In some states, that could possibly include online casino gaming and poker. Maryland and Virginia have both seen online gaming bills filed and other stats are considering casino expansion and adding sports b...

January 10, 2025

Maine bill would ban all fantasy prop bets

A bill filed in the Maine Senate proposes a blanket ban on prop betting in fantasy contests. Senate Bill 33 was filed by Democrat Sen. Craig Hickman on Jan. 6 and referred to the Committee on Veterans and Legal Affairs on Jan. 8. It puts forward An Act to Amend the Laws Governing Fantasy Contests to clarify the definitions and legal and regulatory standi...

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January 10, 2025

Numerous Online Gaming, Sports Betting Bills Headed To State Legislatures

January 10, 2025

Maine bill would ban all fantasy prop bets

January 9, 2025

Speaker Ledbetter: Passing a lottery is ‘complicated’ – but Alabama wants to vote on it

January 7, 2025

Minnesota senator eyes 'safest' sports betting bill in US

January 7, 2025

Virginia iGaming legislation makes its first appearance

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Legal Issues

January 10, 2025

Singapore blocks over 3,800 illegal gambling websites

These measures, effective as of 31 December 2024, are part of a broader effort to curb illegal online gambling targeting the local population. Speaking on the issue, Shanmugam acknowledged that while blocking measure...

January 9, 2025

Class action lawsuits filed against DraftKings over ad practices

DraftKings is facing a series of class action lawsuits in several states concerning promotional practices that are deemed deceptive and fraudulent. The Boston-based sports betting and DFS giant has seen class action ...

January 8, 2025

Brazil Supreme Court rejects Loterj’s latest appeal in ongoing spat with federal government

Supreme Federal Court (STF) minister André Mendonça has rejected the Rio de Janeiro State Lottery’s (Loterj) appeal against the ban on state-licensed brands operating throughout Brazil. Brazil court Loterj On 2 Janu...

January 8, 2025

Poland Proposes EU Group to Tackle Illegal Gambling Revenue

Poland has proposed the EU form a working group to combat unregulated gambling as part of a bid to recover lost tax revenue. The Central European country, which has held the EU’s six-month rotating presidency since 1...

December 31, 2024

California Lawsuit Accuses Online Sweepstakes Site of Operating Illegally Based on Internet Cafe Law

Lawsuit alleges High 5 Entertainment has “scaled up, on a massive scale, an illegal tactic that criminals once attempted to use to evade state gambling laws.” A lawsuit against a sweepstakes gaming company is using C...

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Technology

January 7, 2025

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

View as a webpage 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 ADDS AGE VERI...

January 3, 2025

mDLs - mobile driver licenses - accepted at bars, casinos in more US states

December 25, 2024

Impact of Google's potential Android split on the iGaming industry

December 15, 2024

IGT Turning LVMs Into MVPs Part 3

December 15, 2024

Pollard Banknote 'Boosting Retail Visibility to Illuminate Lotteries

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People

January 12, 2025

Cooley Arroyo takes over as Chief Compliance Officer for the NH Lottery

CONCORD, NH – Following a 10-year career in civil litigation with prominent New England law firm Cleveland, Waters and Bass P.A., Cooley Arroyo has...

January 11, 2025

Pechanga pledges $500,000.00 to aid Los Angeles fire victims

The Pechanga Tribe in Southern California announced today a contribution of $500,000.00 to assist Los Angeles fire victims impacted by the Palisade...

January 9, 2025

Nederlandse Loterij names Maartje Geven as chief technology and information officer

The Nederlandse Loterij has appointed Maartje Geven as chief technology and information officer, with Geven starting the role on 1 March 2025. Alo...

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Sports Wagering

January 12, 2025

Eli, Peyton Manning to Star in FanDuel ‘Kick of Destiny’ Commercials

Eli and Peyton Manning will be the stars of the third iteration of FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny” advertising campaign, which allows the sportsbook’s clients to win an equal share of $10 million if they select the right ...

January 4, 2025

New York Sports Betting Brings in $61M in Revenue During Christmas Week

Action was was spurred by the NFL’s Week 17, which featured two Christmas Day games, and nearly 20 college football bowl games during the holiday period. Sports betting operators in the most lucrative U.S. market wen...

January 3, 2025

Ohio sports betting handle surpasses $1 billion in November

Ohio fell just short of setting a new monthly sports betting handle record in November as players in the state wagered a total of $1.02 billion ($826.0 million/€993.0 million) during the month. The November total is ...

January 3, 2025

Online sports betting in Mississippi set for renewed debate in 2025

As Mississippi lawmakers prepare to reconvene in Jackson for the 2025 legislative session, the contentious As Mississippi lawmakers prepare to reconvene in Jackson for the 2025 legislative session, the contentious is...

December 31, 2024

Brazil reveals list of legal sports for fixed-odds betting

Local reports also indicate a flurry of online gaming and sports betting license approvals. Key points: - Brazil confirms an extensive list of authorised sports for fixed-odds betting - A reported 68 licence a...

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