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Illinois is on pace for four new casinos in 2023, but the state’s tax payout from video gambling in local bars and restaurants remains a much bigger win
Illinois could have two new casinos in Chicago and Cartersville by the end of 2023, marking the third and fourth new casinos of the year ...
WATCH LOTTERY INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME First Induction Ceremony.
WATCH LOTTERY INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME First Induction Ceremony. The first ceremony was held Tuesday June 6 4:30p Sibenik, CROATIA at th...
U.S. sports betting: Here's where all 50 states currently stand on legalizing sports wagering sites
More than half the country has begun the process of legalizing USA sports betting sites
Sports betting is still one of the most talked-a...
WATCH Doug Pollard, Co-CEO POLLARD BANKNOTE
Click here to WATCH Doug Pollard, Co-CEO POLLARD BANKNOTE
Recorded LIVE at the European Lottery Congress 2023, ŠIBENIK, CROAT...
UK Takes a Swipe at Video Game Loot Boxes Through New Guidelines
The UK will soon see more stringent guidelines on the sale of video games, particularly when it comes to in-game purchases from loot boxe...
Ontario IGaming Handle Reached $14 Billion CAD Last Quarter
Sportsbooks had a 6.9% hold in Ontario during the last three months of action
Online casino and sports wagering handle in the Canadian p...
UK government rejects lawmaker’s call to treat crypto like gambling
The government added that it is already working on regulating the crypto market, and proposed legislation was put before parliament and d...
Maine Sports betting facing a November launch as rules reach Attorney General's Office
Maine is in its final step toward going live with sports betting, the state's Department of Public Safety announced Monday.
The state's ...
Brazil: Sports betting and online games can be taxed at 15% by the Government and Senate
The Federal Government and the Federal Senate are considering the implementation of a 15% tax on sports betting and online gaming.
Accor...
Following announcements from the UK government over the gambling review white paper, key players within the industry have given their feedback
Following announcements from the UK government over the gambling review white paper, key players within the industry have given their fee...
UK Gambling Commission issues £594,000 penalty
The UK Gambling Commission has handed operator Star Racing a £594,000 penalty over anti-money laundering and social responsibility failur...
Len Ainsworth recently celebrated his 100th birthday - a gaming industry pioneer and founder of Aristocrat Leisure Limited and Ainsworth Game Technology
Ainsworth Game Technology (AGT) is celebrating the 100th birthday of its founder, gaming industry icon Len Ainsworth. The company said th...
888 appoints Alexis Zamboglou as Managing Director of UK and Irish operations
888 Holdings has appointed Alexis Zamboglou as the Managing Director of the online gambling group's UK and Irish operations. Under the ro...
Indian gaming revenues reach historic high of almost $41 billion in FY 2022
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has reported that Indian gaming revenues in fiscal year 2022 soared to a historic high, reac...
888 terminates discussions with FS Gaming amid UK Gambling Commission license review
(888.L) has terminated talks on management changes proposed by shareholder FS Gaming after the industry watchdog on Friday launched a rev...
The Rising Threat of Sports Betting in Canada: A Call for Integrity and Education
Legal sports betting in Canada is growing rapidly. This follows the country’s decision to legalize single-event betting in 2021.
Since t...
NeoGames Shareholders Approve Business Combination Agreement with Aristocrat Leisure
LUXEMBOURG, July 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“NeoGames” or the “Company”), a technology-driven provider of...
NEW JERSEY LOTTERY ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023
TRENTON (July 20, 2023) – The New Jersey Lottery Commission held its July Commission meeting today and announced its unaudited results fo...
IGT Deploys Cloud-Based Lottery Systems for Totalizator Sportowy in Poland
Poland's national lottery operator becomes first European lottery to launch end-to-end iLottery program on the cloud
LONDON, July 20, 20...
Billion Dollar Powerball Jackpot Delivers $54.9 Million Dividend to New York
New York’s Lottery sales for run generate $46.9 million in aid to education; $8 million in commissions for New York retailers.
The most ...
Ticket sales for Michigan Lottery go back to public school fund
LANSING, Mich. — It's been a busy day for some as they rush to buy tickets for Wednesday's Powerball drawing, and people who work for the...
Allwyn UK appoints Andria Vidler as CEO, leading the incoming operator of The National Lottery
London, UK - 19 July 2023 - Andria Vidler has been appointed as Allwyn UK CEO, effective 1 October. Andria will lead Allwyn UK as it prep...
Countdown to $1 Billion Powerball Drawing
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July 19, 2023
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Ryan Mindell, Texas Lottery, deputy executive director, named a recipient of a 2023 Powers Award
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Bede Gaming Appoints New Chief Technology Officer
July 2023
Bede Gaming is pleased to announce a new leader in its Executive team, with the appointment of Dan Whiteley as Chief Te...
Idaho Lottery Commemorates 34 Years with Record Dividend to People of Idaho
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Idaho Lottery Commemorates 34 Years with Record Dividend to People of Idaho
BOISE, Idaho – During a public c...
Gerry Sul Appointed President & CEO of Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries
WINNIPEG - The Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries Board of Directors announced today that Gerry Sul has been appointed as the new President ...
Montana Lottery Ends Fiscal Year with Record Sales of Nearly $150 Million
The Montana Lottery today announced record sales of $149.5 million for fiscal year 2023, which ended June 30. Compared to last year, sale...
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion
Powerball Jackpot Reaches $1 Billion
JOHNSTON, Iowa (July 18, 2023) – For the third time ever, the Powerball® jackpot has reached the on...
Lottery provides more than $515.3 million for education in Tennessee in past year
The Tennessee Education Lottery set a fiscal year record for the amount generated for education, transferring a total of $515,397,000 to ...