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Governor Stitt Announces Plan to Bring Sports Betting to Oklahoma
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...
Macau Gaming Credit Bill Expected to Take Effect at the Beginning of Next Year
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 ...
Cibelae Actively Participates in the SBC Summit Latin America 2023
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...
Abacus to Sell Quickcard Lottery Games in Partnership with Blackhawk Network Scientific Games and the Arizona Lottery
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...
Nearly a Quarter of Retailers Yet to Sign New National Lottery Contract
‘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...
Seven Commissioners Appointed to the Gambling Commission
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...
Atlas Experiences Announces New Strategic Partnership with National Cinemedia At NASPL Conference
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...
China Report National Lottery Sales in September 2023 – Year-on-Year Increase of CYN19.442 billion or 58.3%
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...
Regulatory Roadshow Rolls Into Sydney
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...
Chief Executive Officer Carl Brincat to Hand Over the Reins at the Malta Gaming Authority
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 ...
The Higher Administrative Court of the State of Saxony-Anhalt Confirms the Legality of the Ban on Payments for Unauthorized Gambling (Payment Blocking)
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 ...
Banco de Brasília President Says Bank Will Select New Partner for DF Lotteries
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...
International Game Technology PLC Announces Full Redemption Of 3.500% Senior Secured Euro Notes Due 2024
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...
Reforms Mean Tighter Controls over Casinos
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...
DILG Secretary Vows Strict Action on Illegal Online Lottery Operators
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...
Pollard Banknote to Showcase its Newest Universal Monsters Ticket Design at NASPL ’23
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...
OKTO Acquires US-Based Flexia Payments
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...
Court Rules Online Gambling an Offence Under Common Gaming Houses Act 1953
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...
PA Gaming Control Board Renews License For Rivers Casino Philadelphia
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...
Record Illinois Lottery Results Bolster More Education Funding
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...
Virginia Lottery Releases September Casino Activity Report
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 ...
PA Gaming Control Board Levies $73,075 In Fines
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...
Ticketek Pays $500,000 Penalty for Repeat Spam Breaches
(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...
Gaming Control Board Reports 6.2% Revenue Increase in September – Record Revenue for iGaming Achieved
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...