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Michael “Mickey” Boardman, Director of the Maine State Lottery voted the Lead Director of the The Lucky for Life® game group starting July 2024
The Lucky for Life® game group has recently announced that Michael “Mickey” Boardman, Director of the Maine State Lottery, was unanimousl...
Nelda Treviño, governmental affairs division director, Texas Lottery, named a recipient of a 2024 Powers Award
TEXAS LOTTERY COMMISSION’S GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS DIRECTOR RECEIVES TOP INDUSTRY HONOR
AUSTIN – The Texas Lottery Commission today announc...
UAE (United Arab Emirates) lottery games to operate within the GCGRA’s regulatory framework
The General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA), the federal entity overseeing commercial gaming activities in the United Arab...
Dominant US Basketball, Soccer Teams Driving High Betting Interest On Olympics
Sports books say they expect strong betting interest in this year’s Olympics, driven by dominant U.S. basketball and soccer teams.
But t...
Online gambling in Australia has ‘exponentially increased’, new report warns
New research shows an increasing number of Australians are gambling online and entering "risky” territory.
The Australian National Unive...
FDJ unveils a “Grand Loto de Paris 2024” for the opening ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Download PDF
Boulogne, July 25, 2024 – Official partner of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games , FDJ is offering a Grand Loto of 15 million eu...
New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel has introduced Bill A10658, which aims to extend the state’s advertising restrictions for retail gambling facilities
New York Assemblyman Clyde Vanel has introduced Bill A10658, which aims to extend the state’s advertising restrictions for retail gamblin...
Bally’s accepts $4.6 billion buyout from Standard General
Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corp. has agreed to a buyout offer from Standard General LP, its largest shareholder, for $4.6 billion. The ...
Oregon Lottery Offers Wagers for Olympic Games in Paris
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Salem, Ore. – From karate to surfing, fans will have more than 400 betting options throug...
ANJ confirms Euro 2024 bets down on forecasts
The French gambling regulator has confirmed that €650m in stakes was placed during Euro 2024, down from total stakes of €700m in Euro 202...
UK: The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced Fiona Twycross appointed Minister for Gambling
It had been expected that Stephanie Peacock would take on the role.
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced it...
Delaware Casinos Return to 24/7 Operations, as iGaming Flourishes
Two casinos in Delaware have returned their gaming floors to around-the-clock operations for the first time since the onset of the COVID-...
Pollard Banknote Awarded Five-Year Contract Extension From The Interprovincial Lottery Corporation
Press Release July 25, 2024
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, July 25, 2024 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is pleased...
Atlas Experiences Secures Exclusive North American Rights to Supermarket Sweep
Atlas Experiences and Fremantle Exclusively Collaborate on Lottery Promotions Incorporating Supermarket Sweep Game Shows, Lottery Games a...
Legislation to legalize online sports betting introduced in special session
The November ballot could include an item to legalize online sports betting in Nebraska as a means to help raise money for property tax r...
First Gambling Survey for Great Britain Annual Report published
25 July 2024
The Gambling Commission has today launched a new gambling survey which is set to become one of the largest in the world and...
Ontario's igaming market continues growth in Q1
The igaming market in Ontario saw increases both on the previous quarter and year-on-year in both stakes and revenue in Q1.
The latest r...
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) Solid performance in the first half of 2024, 2024 objectives confirmed
Turnover of €1,428 million, up +11% compared to the first half of 2023 and +5% on a comparable basis [1]
Revenue from gaming activ...
Registration open! CIBELAE Conference on Anti-Money Laundering and Innovation in the official game
CIBELAE, in collaboration with the National Lottery of Charity of El Salvador (LNB) , is pleased to announce that registration is now ope...
Nevada Gaming Commission Confronts Penn on Compliance Shortfalls
Penn Entertainment, which runs 43 casinos across the United States, faced rigorous examination during a Nevada Gaming Commission meeting
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Texas Committee to Evaluate Potential of Casino Gambling Ahead of 2025 Legislative Session
The North Texas Commission is forming a committee of business and community leaders to look into issues related to destination resorts an...
DraftKings launches sports betting app in Washington DC
DraftKings has confirmed plans to introduce a sports betting app in Washington DC.
Subject to licensing and regulatory approval, The ...
Puerto Rico Lottery joins CIBELAE as a regular member
CIBELAE is pleased to announce the incorporation of the Puerto Rico Lottery as a regular member.
This membership was approved during ...
In an opinion piece published on Icelandic news website Visir, (EGBA) secretary-general Martin Haijer called for a “rethink” of the nation’s monopoly-based market
European Gaming and Betting Association (EGBA) secretary-general Martin Haijer believes Iceland can follow Nordic neighbours Denmark and ...
Maryland lawmakers will not introduce another iGaming legalization bill until 2026, state Sen. Ron Watson reaffirmed
Maryland lawmakers will not introduce another iGaming legalization bill until 2026, state Sen. Ron Watson reaffirmed.
One of the nation’...
Chinese ‘cybercrime syndicate’ behind gambling sites advertised at European sporting events
A constellation of illegal online gambling brands whose advertisements adorn football stadiums throughout Europe is all linked to one gro...
Study Commission In Ohio Shows New York Approach To Online Casinos Might Work
Perhaps Sen. Joseph Addabbo may be on to something in his quest to legalize online casinos in New York.
While only six states currently ...
The Tennessee Education Lottery sets new record for education funding
NEWS UPDATE July 16, 2024
LOTTERY SETS NEW RECORD FOR EDUCATION FUNDING
IN TENNESSEE
More Than Half-a-Billion Raised During the P...
House Study Commission Recommends Ohio iGaming, iLottery
Three Ohio House members say they are “encouraged with the current state and direction of the gaming industry” in the Buckeye State. Howe...