Latest Update on Cashless Gaming in Queensland
New laws have prepared the Queensland gambling industry for advances in cashless technology. BRISBANE, Qld., Australia (December 12, 2022) — Following a decline in the use of cash, and the ca...
Maryland Lottery Launches New Digital Drawings
Lottery modernizes with the shift to a random number generator system Baltimore, Maryland (December 12, 2022) – As the Maryland Lottery prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2023, it ...
Saudi Opens Up Investment Prospects in Entertainment, Gaming, Hospitality Sectors
50% more venture capital funding has been raised in Saudi Arabia this year than last RIYADH ( December 10, 2022) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Investment (MISA) is set to host the next e...
Gambling Adverts Can be Harmful, but Reduction Will Have Minor Effect -Responsible Gaming Foundation
MALTA (December 11, 2022) — Gambling adverts “most definitely” make it difficult for gambling addicts to quit, but reducing them will not have a major effect, the general manager ...
Ohio’s Gaming Company Debuts New TV Spot For betJACK Sportsbook App
CLEVELAND, Dec. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As the countdown continues to Ohio’s sports betting entrance, JACK Entertainment has upped the ante with a new commercial that speaks directly to ...
January 1st Marks the Re-opening of Online Sports Betting in Albania
TIRANA, Albania (December 7, 2022) — From January 1, 2023, online sports betting will reopen. This is announced in the draft budget of 2023, which foresees the reintroduction of online sports...
US Patent Issued for Lottery Ticket Dispensing Method And System With Additional Purchase Recommendation Capability
DOCUMENT ID: US 20220375313 A1 DATE PUBLISHED: 2022-11-24 INVENTORS: Rolfs; Susan Emily, Todd George; Kreider; Jacob Ezra, DiCroce; Richard Colin, Christensen; Kent D. APPLICATION NO: 17/328468...
US Patent Issued for Lottery Transaction Processing System
DOCUMENT ID: US 20220392304 A1 DATE PUBLISHED: 2022-12-08 INVENTOR: Nitz; Robert J. (Merritt Island, FL, US APPLICANT: Multi-State Lottery Association (MUSL) (Urbandale, IA, US AUTHORITY: Assi...
Better Opportunities to Combat Gambling Addiction
Press release from the Ministry of Finance SWEDEN (December 8, 2022) — In a memorandum, increased opportunities for gambling companies to access personal data are proposed to counter gambling...
Italy Online Casinos: Spending Up 25 Percent in November
ROMA, Italy (December 8, 2022) — The online casino market grew by 25 percent in November compared to the same month last year, with spending of 176.1 million euros. In November 2021, the sect...
President Commends National Lottery Authority for Its ‘Good Causes’ Project
ACCRA, (December 11, 2022) — President Akufo-Addo has applauded the National Lottery Authority (NLA) for its sustained efforts at maintaining its institution as a national treasure over the p...
Registered Clubs Association Enters Election Campaign
Local clubs have taken aim at an independent MP over her poker machine stance – and more MPs could end up in their sights before the election. SYDNEY, NSW, Australia (December 12, 2022) ̵...
Andreas Kötter Confirmed as Managing Director of WestLotto for Another Five Years
MUNSTER, Germany (December 9, 2022) — The committees of Germany’s largest lottery operator Westdeutsche Lotterie GmbH & Co OHG (WestLotto) have unanimously extended the contract wit...
The Canadian Gaming Association Announces Election of New Board Members
TORONTO, ON, December 8, 2022 – The Canadian Gaming Association (CGA) today announced the appointment of five new members of the Association’s Board of Directors, which took place during the CG...
Online Sports Betting is Unregulated in Kenya
KENYA (December 5, 2022) — Despite the fact that online sports betting is legal in Kenya, the country does not formally regulate it. However, the government has approved online sports betting...
Danish Gambling Authority Update’s Guide on Responsible Gambling
ODENSE, Denmark (December 8, 2022) — The Danish Gambling Authority’s guide on responsible gambling has been updated on 6 December 2022 to version 1.4. The changes primarily include info...
Armenia Intends to Impose Additional Taxes on Bookmakers and Sweepstakes
YEREVAN, Armenia (December 9, 2022) — Armenia’s parliament has passed today in the first reading a set of amendments to the law On State Duty, which envisage an increase in the state du...
Director General of the National Lottery Authority is Optimistic Global Lottery Institutions Leadership Will Implement Resolutions to Uphold Best Practices
GHANA (December 9, 2022) — The Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), Sammy Awuku is optimistic the leadership of lottery institutions across the globe would implement reso...
Lottery Firm Wanted Details of Ad Budget Cut from PAC Report
IRELAND (December 9, 2022) — Local media outlets report Premier Lotteries Ireland (Irish Lottery) wanted to remove references to how much-unclaimed prize money it spent on marketing from a re...
