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Governor Stitt Announces Plan to Bring Sports Betting to Oklahoma

November 7, 2023 | Government

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (November 2, 2023) — Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced his plan to make sports betting a reality in Oklahoma. The Governor’s plan, which would allow Oklahomans t...

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Macau Gaming Credit Bill Expected to Take Effect at the Beginning of Next Year

November 7, 2023 | Government

MACAU, SAR (November 6, 2023) — Macau lawmakers are pushing for the gaming credit bill to take effect at the beginning of next year, a lawmaker studying the details of the bill told media on ...

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Cibelae Actively Participates in the SBC Summit Latin America 2023

November 6, 2023 | Government

Buenos Aires, Argentina (November 3, 2023) — Authorities and members of the Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting (Cibelae) have joined the debate of ideas at the SBC Su...

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Abacus to Sell Quickcard Lottery Games in Partnership with Blackhawk Network Scientific Games and the Arizona Lottery

November 6, 2023 | Government

Delivering digital lottery solutions through existing Point-of-sale systems at Arizona Lottery retailers October 30th 2023 — Following the announcement of its partnership with Blackhawk Netwo...

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Nearly a Quarter of Retailers Yet to Sign New National Lottery Contract

November 6, 2023 | Government

‘We would hate them to miss out on the plans we have lined up from February’ November 3, 2023 — According to a local media report nearly a quarter of retailers are yet to sign th...

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Seven Commissioners Appointed to the Gambling Commission

November 3, 2023 | Government

BIRMINGHAM, U.K. (October 31, 2023) — The Secretary of State has appointed seven Commissioners to the Gambling Commission commencing 11 September 2023. Charles Counsell, Helen Dodds, Sheree H...

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Atlas Experiences Announces New Strategic Partnership with National Cinemedia At NASPL Conference

November 1, 2023 | Government

Combined expertise will redefine how lotteries market and engage with their target audiences. Roswell, Georgia (October 31, 2023) — Atlas Experiences, a leading organization in the lottery promot...

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China Report National Lottery Sales in September 2023 – Year-on-Year Increase of CYN19.442 billion or 58.3%

October 31, 2023 | Government

CHINA (October 30, 2023) — 1. National lottery sales   In September, a total of 52.774 billion yuan of lottery tickets were sold nationwide [1] , a year-on-year increase of 19.442 billi...

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Regulatory Roadshow Rolls Into Sydney

October 31, 2023 | Government

SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (October 31, 2023) — Hospitality & Racing’s fourth Regulatory Roadshow has rolled into inner Sydney, with industry leaders coming together at the famed Sydney Cri...

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Chief Executive Officer Carl Brincat to Hand Over the Reins at the Malta Gaming Authority

October 31, 2023 | Government

Public call to be issued in coming days to determine successor to take over from 26 January 2024 MALTA (October 27, 2023) — The Board of Governors of the Malta Gaming Authority would like to ...

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The Higher Administrative Court of the State of Saxony-Anhalt Confirms the Legality of the Ban on Payments for Unauthorized Gambling (Payment Blocking)

October 29, 2023 | Government

Press release from the Higher Administrative Court of the State of Saxony-Anhalt from October 27, 2023   GERMANY (October 27, 2023) — By decision of October 26, 2023, the 3rd Senate of ...

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Banco de Brasília President Says Bank Will Select New Partner for DF Lotteries

October 29, 2023 | Government

BRB’s contract with Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa to create the DF Lotteries has expired, and the bank will make a new selection BRAZIL (October 27, 2023) — The president of Ban...

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International Game Technology PLC Announces Full Redemption Of 3.500% Senior Secured Euro Notes Due 2024

October 28, 2023 | Government

LONDON, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — International Game Technology PLC (NYSE:IGT) (“IGT“) today announced that it has exercised its right to redeem in full its €500,000,000 3...

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Reforms Mean Tighter Controls over Casinos

October 27, 2023 | Government

Attorney-General and Minister for Justice and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence The Honourable Yvette D’Ath The Palaszczuk Government is progressing further legislat...

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DILG Secretary Vows Strict Action on Illegal Online Lottery Operators

October 26, 2023 | Legal

MANILA, Philippines (October 25, 2023) –According to local media reports the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. has committed su...

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Pollard Banknote to Showcase its Newest Universal Monsters Ticket Design at NASPL ’23

October 26, 2023 | Government

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, October 25, 2023 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is thrilled to showcase its newest Universal Monsters ticket design at the North America...

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OKTO Acquires US-Based Flexia Payments

October 25, 2023 | Government

Las Vegas, 24 October 2023  — OKTO today announced the acquisition of Flexia Payments, a specialty fintech US company. This strategic move is set to accelerate OKTO’s market expansio...

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Court Rules Online Gambling an Offence Under Common Gaming Houses Act 1953

October 20, 2023 | Online Gambling

MALAYSIA, October 19, 2023 —   Bernama, Malaysian National News Agency, reported the Court of Appeal yesterday ruled that online gambling is an offence under the Common Gaming Houses Act 19...

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PA Gaming Control Board Renews License For Rivers Casino Philadelphia

October 20, 2023 | Government

HARRISBURG (October 18, 2023) — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“Board”) today unanimously voted to renew the Category 2 stand-alone casino license of Sugarhouse HSP Gaming, LP, o...

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Record Illinois Lottery Results Bolster More Education Funding

October 20, 2023 | Government

Major Multi-State Jackpots Drive 5.7% Revenue Growth CHICAGO, October 19, 2023 – As it gears up to celebrate its 50th anniversary next year, the Illinois Lottery is celebrating the highest net in...

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Virginia Lottery Releases September Casino Activity Report

October 19, 2023 | Government

VIRGINIA (October 13, 2023) — Today, the Virginia Lottery released its report on casino gaming activity for the month of September 2023.  There are three operating casinos in Virginia:  HR ...

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PA Gaming Control Board Levies $73,075 In Fines

October 19, 2023 | Compliance

HARRISBURG, PA: The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (“Board”) approved four consent agreements today presented by the Board’s Office of Enforcement Counsel (“OEC”) during its public me...

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Ticketek Pays $500,000 Penalty for Repeat Spam Breaches

October 19, 2023 | Legal

(October 19, 2023) — Australian ticketing company Ticketek Pty Ltd has paid a $515,040 infringement notice for sending around 98,000 texts and emails across 2022 that were in breach of Austra...

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Gaming Control Board Reports 6.2% Revenue Increase in September – Record Revenue for iGaming Achieved

October 19, 2023 | iGaming

Record revenue for iGaming achieved HARRISBURG, PA (October 18, 2023) — The Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) reported today that the combined total revenue generated from all forms of...

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