Eurojackpot: Europe’s Largest Lottery Remains the Responsibility of WestLotto
Münster, Germany (May 16, 2024) — The largest lottery in Europe remains the responsibility of WestLotto. At the general meeting of the 19 Eurojackpot countries, the state lottery company of ...
Mark Six Enhanced with More and Bigger Snowball Draws, Continuing to Benefit the Community
HONG KONG (May 18, 2024) — To meet the public’s demand for larger Mark Six Snowball prizes, HKJC Lotteries Limited will adjust the Snowball pool arrangement with the aim of increasing the ...
The NSW Government Has Pulled a “Responsible Gambling” Ad Featuring a Player Who Has Been Charged Over Alleged Betting Corruption
SYDNEY, NSW (May 18, 2024) — The recent incident involving Macarthur Football Club players and alleged betting corruption has led to significant repercussions, including the removal of a R...
Bacta Says it Will Actively Engage with Gambling Commission Officials to Ensure the Introduction of Cashless Play in 2025
LONDON, U.K. (May 17, 2024) — Responding to the Gambling White Paper announcement today (16 May 2024) on land-based reforms, John Bollom, Bacta President, stated: “This is a good day. The M...
The Government Will Only be Able to Collect 1.5% of the Total Fines Levied on the Spanish Gaming Sector
May 17, 2024 — The Government of Spain, through the Ministry of Social Rights, Consumption and Agenda 2030 headed by Pablo Bustinduy, has sanctioned a total of 17 gambling operators for serio...
North Carolina State Lottery Commission Releases April Sports Wagering Activity Report
RALEIGH, NC (May 17, 2024) – The North Carolina State Lottery Commission today released its sports wagering activity report for April. The report compiles the sports wagering activity in A...
Charges Laid Over Illegal Online Lottery Operations
NEW ZEALAND (May 17, 2024) — According to local media reports a Christchurch man and company have been charged with gambling offences after allegedly generating more than $11 million in illeg...
The Games Mediator Publishes Its 2023 Activity Report
In 2023, the gaming mediator received 1,523 requests which overwhelmingly relate to difficulties encountered by sports betting players concerning disputes relating to the result or cancellation of ...
DCMS Consultation Outcome – Measures Relating to the Land-Based Gambling Sector
Removing the prohibition on the direct use of debit cards on gaming machines, subject to the introduction of appropriate player protection measures. Detail of outcome Published26 July 2023 – ...
Dutch Online Gambling Association’s Response to the Proposed Increase in Gambling Tax
Gambling becomes more expensive. The gambling tax will go from 30.5 to 37.8 percent. The Hague, Netherlands (May 16, 2024) — The Dutch Online Gambling Association (NOGA) has noted with great...
Vermantia Platform – A Success Story from Europe to the World
Attica Greece (May 17, 2024) — Vermantia’s Aggregator Platform has earned numerous awards, establishing itself as an essential tool for retail operators. This unique platform seamlessly...
IGT PlaySports Launches Trading Advisory Services in Michigan with Lac Vieux Desert Northern Waters Casino & Resort
Casino grows sports betting partnership with IGT PlaySports™ to include technology and services LONDON, May 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — International Game Technology PLC (“IGT”...
Q1 2024 Commercial Gaming Revenue Sets New Quarterly High, Marks 13th Straight Month of Industry Growth
AGA State of the States Report Shows Record $14.67 Billion in 2023 Commercial Industry Tax Contributions Washington, D.C. (May 16, 2024) – U.S. commercial gaming revenue reached a quarterly recor...
Invitation – NOGA Presentation Online Gaming Barometer 2024
The Netherlands (May 16, 2024) — The annual Online Gaming Barometer will be presented on Tuesday, May 28 at 10 a.m., and you are cordially invited. The presentation will take place in the N...
Scientific Games Off to Epic Start With Launch of First GAME OF THRONES Lottery Scratch-off Game in the U.S.
Colorado Lottery Winners Will Be Lucky Participants in THE SEVEN KINGDOMS EXPERIENCE Set to Take Place in Napa ATLANTA – May 15, 2024 – Scientific Games’ newest multi-state branded...
LOTTO Hessen is Looking Forward to a Record Year and 75th Birthday
Since 1949: 13 billion euros in profits, 6 billion euros for the common good and 684 million euros in profits There has never been more betting than in 2023 Annual best value for lottery millionair...
International Game Technology PLC Reports First Quarter 2024 Results
Revenue of $1.07 billion, up 1% from the prior year, driven by strong Global Lottery growth, partially offset by timing of Gaming & Digital product sales Operating income of $256 million in lin...
Digital Forms on Betting and Online Casino Are Phased Out
Odense C. Denmark (May 8, 2024) — The Danish Gambling Authority will phase out several digital forms concerning betting and online casino. Instead, the Danish Gambling Authority encourages a...
Scientific Games and New York Lottery Continue Nearly 50-Year Primary Scratch-Off Game Partnership
More High-performance Scratch-off Entertainment from Company Coming to New York Players ATLANTA – May 13, 2024 – Scientific Games and the New York Lottery will continue their nearly 50-yea...
eCOGRA Announces Leadership Transition
Will Shuckburgh appointed as Group CEO, and Shaun McCallaghan to assume new role of Senior Director, Operations and Regulatory Affairs. eCOGRA, the leading Testing, Inspection, and Certification co...
Ice Hockey Gains Ground: 15.2% of Total Handle
Sports Bet Montana rewards players, businesses HELENA, Montana (May 13, 20024) – The Montana Lottery today released sports wagering data for the week ending May 11: Handle: $1,211,722 Payout: $1,...
Oregon Lottery Warns of Jackpot Scams
Salem, Ore. (May 13, 2024) – Following news of the $1.3 billion Powerball win in Portland this April, Oregon Lottery is urging the public to beware of scams and phishing attempts associated wi...
Lawmakers Call for Proper Regulation of Lotteries and Sports Betting
Call for the establishment of a central monitoring system for the sports betting industry in Nigeria ABUJA, Nigeria (May 11, 2024) — Local media outlets report the Chairman of the House of Re...
Coalition of Virginia C-stores Halt Lottery Sales in Protest of Skill Games Ban
The boycott could mean the loss of $2.3 million in daily revenue for the state. RICHMOND, Va. (May 10, 2024) — The Virginia Merchants and Amusement Coalition (VA MAC) launched a boycott on the sa...