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People's Postcode Lottery Supports Civilians in Syria
£400,000 Raised to Help Make People Safe in Syria’s Forgotten Warzone
We are very pleased to announce on World Refugee Day that players...
New South Wales Australia cancels plans to sell the state’s $500 million a year lotteries duties, Australian and offshore pension funds forced to move on
NSW has cancelled plans to sell the state’s $500 million a year lotteries duties, leaving Australian and offshore pension funds searching...
Wisconsin Lottery launches scratch-off ticket with Luke Combs
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - The Wisconsin Lottery is creating a scratch-off ticket that offers potential-winners more than just cash.
The tic...
Why the Gambling Industry Loves Virtual Horse Racing - Proponents expect many more fans in the metaverse
Imagine betting on a horse that doesn’t eat hay, has no heartbeat and isn’t going to sustain an injury anytime soon. That is what gambler...
Chicago casino developer makes $40 million ‘down payment’ as promised, but it’s a small dent in the city’s pension bills
Bally’s, the casino operator chosen to bring a gambling mecca to Chicago’s River West neighborhood, has made its initial $40 million paym...
Casino stocks are taking a hit as consumers struggle with inflation and recession fears
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Casino stocks have underperformed the S&P 500 as consumers grapple with inflation and recession concerns.
Derek Steven...
North Carolina House may back daily double on sports gambling legislation
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – The North Carolina House next week could take up a bill passed by the Senate that would expand sports gambling ...
Maryland Sports Gaming Panel Casts Aside Governor Hogan Request to Jump-Start Mobile Wagering
The commission charged with evaluating sports betting applications has brushed aside Gov. Lawrence J. Hogan Jr.’s demand that it move mor...
Commercial operators fighting with Tribal casinos over the rights for sports-betting in California
Expensive, dueling ad campaigns over allowing sports betting in California are ramping up ahead of the November election.
One measure wo...
Carnival Corp. to launch new sports betting and iGaming offerings on three cruise lines
Get ready to place your bets, cruise travelers. Carnival Corp. is partnering with sports betting and gaming entertainment company BetMGM ...
Will Massachusetts lawmakers finally find a sports betting solution?
BOSTON – The countdown is on as Massachusetts lawmakers enter the final six weeks of the legislative session. So will sports betting fina...
Allwyn identifies 'material weaknesses' in its financial reporting that could increase chances of fraud
The next operator of the National Lottery has identified 'material weaknesses' in its financial reporting that could increase chances of ...
Thailand GLO mulls boosting digital lottery tickets after last 2 draws sold out
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) will look into increasing the number of digital lottery tickets allocated to each draw after 5.17 mil...
Kentucky Lottery sales on record-breaking pace
Internet sales are a large part of the growth, but scratch-off ticket sales were the largest revenue generator, with $886.7 million in sa...
California new lottery tool allows for transparency
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The California Lottery unveiled a new interactive tool Thursday that lets the public track how much funding area ...
The Belgian National Lottery wishes to point out that the article published in the daily "Het Laatste Nieuws" on Saturday June 11, 2022 does not correctly relate the facts
Official reaction: the National Lottery publishes its letter of October 1, 2021 in complete transparency
Following recent ar...
KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES CONTINUE ON RECORD-BREAKING PACE
KENTUCKY LOTTERY SALES CONTINUE ON RECORD-BREAKING PACE In today's meeting of the Kentucky Lottery board of directors, sales through the...
Dueling sports betting ad campaigns ramping up in California
The back-and-forth is making for an expensive campaign as two powerful industries fight for your vote
Expensive, dueling ad campaigns ov...
Cruise ships adding sports betting options for passengers
The fast-growing legal sports betting industry is extending its reach to the middle of the ocean.
BetMGM and Carnival Corporation announ...
Thailand: The Government Lottery Office (GLO) - Demand for digital lottery tickets skyrocket after apps crash
The Government Lottery Office (GLO) said on Friday that the new batch of digital lottery tickets saw stronger sales after Krungthai Bank’...
Facebook Gaming Viewership Records A 30% Decline In Q1’22
The Corona lockdowns proved a boon for Facebook (FB) Gaming. In that period, the platform grew its viewership substantially. From 540 mil...
OLG secures partnership with Major League Baseball
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation has signed a multi-year deal with MLB, which will see OLG’s Proline sportsbook become an offic...
Mississippi Lottery Announces May Transfer to the State
JACKSON, MISS — The Mississippi Lottery Corporation completed its May transfer of $6,731,334.54 in net proceeds to the Mississippi State ...
Michigan internet gaming and sports betting operators report 38% increase from May of 2021
It was a predictably quiet month for Michigan sportsbooks in May, reporting a total handle of $356.1 million. While a 10% decrease fr...
Connecticut Online Casino Handle Up in May But Revenue Declines
The online gaming and sports betting market in Connecticut had a mixed month in May but the state’s gaming scene has proven to be pretty ...
VR and AR 2022 iGaming Tech
VR and AR 2022 iGaming Tech
When online gambling became accessible, just the most basic games were offered. However, with improved graph...
Dutch gambling regulator de Kansspelautoriteit (KSA) points to ban on role models in gambling advertisements
In letters, the KSA points out the stricter rules that will apply from 30 June. From this date, role models are no longer allowed to appe...
eLicensing Platform Open to All Prospective Sports Wagering Applicants June 17
For immediate release
June 16, 2022
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Carole Bober Gentry
410-230-8725 (office)
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NeoGames Completes Tender Offer of Aspire Global
99.31% of Shares Have Been Tendered Transaction Immediately Accretive to Earnings Before Taxes LUXEMBOURG, June 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE)...
Scientific Games and Canadian lottery partner Loto-Québec won a prestigious Gutenberg Award
One of the World’s First 100% Recyclable Lottery Instant Games Recognized with Prestigious Gutenberg Award
ATLANTA – June 15, ...