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The Ghana government’s announcement that it has scrapped the 10% tax on lottery winnings has been challenged by Sammi Awuku, Former Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA). Awuku, who was appointed t...

March 12, 2025

Kentucky Lottery Named a ‘Best Place to Work’ for Fifth Consecutive Year

“Winning at the Kentucky Lottery means more than our entertaining games and the millions of dollars in scholarships and grants we fund annually,” Lottery President and CEO Mary Harville said. “Winning first starts wi...

March 12, 2025

New York Assembly Bill A587 Passed - Permits state lottery winners to remain anonymous to the general public

Read the bill here SPONSOR: ADDABBO TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the tax law, in relation to requiring the state to keep state lottery winners identities anonymous to the general public unless the lottery ...

March 12, 2025

RFP Minnesota Lottery for a new Central Gaming System.

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Loto-Québec maintains its momentum and posts strong results

March 16, 2025

“I want to highlight our teams’ diligent work during this third quarter. Thanks to their dedication and determination, Loto-Québec remains on track, with very good financial results that surpass last year’s. This strong performance moves us closer to achieving our annual net income target. We’re very proud of it, es...

March 12, 2025

Pollard Banknote maintains efficiency to break FY24 targets

https://www.pollardbanknote.com/2025/03/11/q4-2024/ POLLARD BANKNOTE REPORTS 4TH QUARTER AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL RESULTS WINNIPEG, Manitob...

March 12, 2025

FY 2024: Allwyn digital segment drives double-digit revenue growth

Digital channel revenue surged 20% year-on-year, now representing 39% of the group’s gaming revenue as the company continues its strategi...

March 8, 2025

Lottomatica highlights Italy dominance with FY24 record

Italian gambling conglomerate Gruppo Lottomatica SPA has broken down its corporate financial records after completing a strong year of tr...

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Regulatory Issues

March 13, 2025

Mississippi Sweeps Away Sweepstakes, Mobile Betting Delays Enactment

Mississippi is likely to be the first state to ban online sweeps Sweeps are controversial gaming platforms Many other states are a...

March 12, 2025

Sweepstakes operators to double within 12-24 months, say experts

March 12, 2025

UK Gambling Commission launches consultation on deposit limits to boost consumer control

March 11, 2025

Offshore operators poised to dominate new online gambling market

March 8, 2025

The Irish Gambling Regulation Act 2024 and its impacts

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Legislation

March 14, 2025

Mississippi, Maryland move forward with sweepstakes casino bans

In Mississippi, legislators are quickly moving to prohibit sweepstakes gaming. The House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 2510 (SB 2510) on Wednesday (12 March) by a decisive vote of 83-19. The measure, introduced by Sen. Joey Fillingane, seeks to update the Mississippi Code of 1972, which already bans brick-and-mortar sweepstakes cafes, to also inc...

March 14, 2025

Missouri Considers Regulating Gambling Machines Outside Casinos

Missouri gambling laws could change if a bill to regulate gaming machines outside of traditional casinos passes. In a move that could forever change the Missouri gambling landscape, lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow gamblers to legally play on individual gaming machines outside of brick-and-mortar casinos. House Bill 970 would reg...

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March 14, 2025

Mississippi, Maryland move forward with sweepstakes casino bans

March 14, 2025

Missouri Considers Regulating Gambling Machines Outside Casinos

March 14, 2025

Nevada bill would increase penalties for sweepstakes, illegal online gambling providers

March 14, 2025

Illinois lawmakers mull betting on internet gambling while existing industry warns it’ll fold

March 8, 2025

Texas sports betting bill now has Senate companion

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Legal Issues

March 14, 2025

South Africa: Two More Lottery Officials Dismissed After Appeals Fail

Former acting chief operating officer and a Durban-based client liaison officer were summarily dismissed last year Sanele Dlamini, former acting chief operating officer, and Sibonelo Vilakazi, a Durban-based client...

March 12, 2025

Southern District Of New York Grants In Part And Denies In Part Motion To Dismiss Regarding SPAC Acquisition of Online Lottery Company

On February 25, 2025, Judge Jennifer L. Rochon of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York granted in part and denied in part motions to dismiss amended complaints filed in a putative c...

March 12, 2025

Italy to Lift Gambling Advertising Ban? A Key Moment for Market Entry

Gambling advertising ban, introduced in Italy in 2018 under the Dignity Decree, shall now be reviewed by the Italian Government that might decide to, at least partially, lift it, creating a unique opportunity for new ...

March 8, 2025

Bill PL 706-2025 Brazil proposes up to eight-year prison sentence for illegal gambling ads

A new bill introduced in Brazil’s Congress seeks to criminalize the advertisement of illegal gambling, imposing prison sentences of up to eight years for offenders targeting children and other vulnerable individuals. ...

March 8, 2025

Apple, Google, Meta say they didn’t get a cut from casino apps, ask judge to toss gambling class action

SAN JOSE, Calif. (CN) — Apple, Google and Meta asked a federal judge Friday to dismiss a trio of class actions accusing them of illegally providing makers of casino-style gambling apps hosted on their platforms with c...

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Technology

February 21, 2025

China Sports Lottery: AI tech 'cannot predict winning lottery numbers'

While artificial intelligence has shown immense potential for applications in various fields, it cannot predict winning lottery numbers, ...

February 19, 2025

Advance information on the implementation of the new Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP system for the companies Veikkaus and Fennica Gaming

February 12, 2025

European Lotteries builds close working ties with Mindway AI

January 15, 2025

Allwyn revolutionises National Lottery prize payments with new digital solution

January 7, 2025

Texas Lottery Commission has introduced a new step for players purchasing games at self-service vending machines

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Responsible Gaming/CRM

March 13, 2025

Hoosier Lottery’s Kate Carlson Receives Responsible Gaming Award

Hoosier Lottery’s Kate Carlson Receives Responsible Gaming Award INDIANAPOLIS (March 13, 2025) — Kate Carlson, who oversees the responsible gaming initiatives for the Hoosier Lottery, received the Arch L. Gleason Awa...

March 13, 2025

Scientific Games Advances Responsible Gaming Global Leadership with World Lottery Association Re-Certification

Scientific Games Advances Responsible Gaming Global Leadership with World Lottery Association Re-Certification Company’s Worldwide Operations and Technology Continue to Focus on Healthy Play ATLANTA – March 13,...

March 12, 2025

IGT Reaffirms Responsible Gaming Leadership in Italy with Sixth Consecutive European Lottery Recertification

IGT Reaffirms Responsible Gaming Leadership in Italy with Sixth Consecutive European Lottery Recertification LONDON, March 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) announced that...

March 3, 2025

Texas Lottery is once again participating in Problem Gambling Awareness Month (PGAM) this March

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. | (512) 344-5131 TEXAS LOTTERY HIGHLIGHTS RESPONSIBLE GAMBLING EFFORTS THIS MARCH AUSTIN — For many adults, gambling is an enjoyable for...

March 3, 2025

Oregon Lottery is focused on increasing awareness of problem gambling and safer play in March

News Release from Oregon Lottery Posted on FlashAlert: March 3rd, 2025 8:36 AM Downloadable file: Oregon Lottery is focused on increasing awareness of problem gambling and safer play for Problem Gambling Awarenes...

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People

March 13, 2025

Aristocrat CTO Andy Hendrickson resigns

According to a Wednesday release by the company, Aristocrat has now ‘put in place interim leadership arrangements to ensure continuity while a rigo...

March 13, 2025

Svenska Spel promotes Amäni Radwan to CFO role

Amäni Radwan new CFO for Svenska Spel March 12, 2025 Amäni Radwan has been appointed as the new CFO of Svenska Spel. She most recently came from a ...

March 12, 2025

Mexican President Sheinbaum appoints ally Olivia Vibaldo to revive the Mexican Lottery

The government of Mexico has confirmed the appointment of Olivia Salomón Vibaldo as the new Director General of Lotería Nacional (Lotenal). The ap...

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Sports Wagering

March 16, 2025

AGA: Americans to wager estimated $3.1 billion on March Madness

13 March 2025 (PRESS RELEASE) -- The American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will legally wager $3.1 billion on the men’s and women’s college basketball tournaments this year, up from $2.7 billion in 202...

March 13, 2025

Connecticut Looks to Join MSIGA w/ Online Poker Bill; Public Hearing Held

Connecticut Looks to Join MSIGA w/ Online Poker Bill; Public Hearing Held Connecticut lawmakers held a public hearing on Wednesday to consider a bill that would give the governor the authority to join other states in ...

March 2, 2025

Hong Kong Jockey Club hopeful basketball betting could be legalized by September: report

This comes after Hong Kong’s Financial Secretary expressed openness to pursuing the new revenue stream, aimed at propping up the city’s financials and addressing its growing fiscal deficit. According to sources cited...

February 24, 2025

Kambi selected by FDJ Group to take over the role as OLG’s multi-channel sportsbook partner, pending the satisfaction and completion of conditions

Kambi Group plc (“Kambi”), the home of premium sports betting solutions, has signed a novation agreement providing for FDJ Group (“FDJ”) to assign and Kambi to assume FDJ’s contract with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Cor...

February 19, 2025

U.S. sports betting industry posts record $13.7B revenue for '24

The American sports betting industry posted a record $13.71 billion in 2024 revenue, up from 2023's record of $11.04 billion, according to the American Gaming Association's annual report issued Wednesday. The AGA, du...

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