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Iowa Lottery sees record sales for fiscal year 2024
The Iowa Lottery says that it saw record sales of $489.9 million in the just-completed 2024 fiscal year.
The Iowa Lottery released its a...
Massachusetts State Lottery reports $1.157 billion net profit for FY 2024
The Massachusetts State Lottery has announced an estimated net profit of $1.157 billion for the fiscal year 2024, which ran from July 1,...
iLottery Authorized in Massachusetts as Governor Healey signs FY 2025 Budget
iLottery Authorized in Massachusetts as Governor Healey signs FY 2025 Budget
July 29, 2024
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey today si...
International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2024
Achieved record H1'24 Operating income and Adjusted EBITDA excluding Separation and divestiture costs
Delivered Q2'24 revenue of $...
La Française des Jeux: Provision of the half-yearly financial report
BOULOGNE, France--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Regulatory News:
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) (Paris:FDJ), the leading gambling operator in France, ...
FDJ Group (Paris:FDJ) sells its Sporting Solutions Services subsidiary to the Betsson group
BOULOGNE-BILLANCOURT, France--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Regulatory News:
FDJ Group (Paris:FDJ), France’s leading gaming operator, is announcing t...
IN MEMORIAM: Former New Jersey Lottery Executive Director Gloria Decker passes away at 91
Former Executive paved the way for the lottery world
By Kate Northrop
On Thursday, the New Jersey Lottery published a dedication to the...
Inspired Entertainment and bet365 expand partnership to Pennsylvania
The deal marks the second North American market launch for Inspired’s iGaming content in two months, following its launch in New Jersey.
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New Zealand Announces iGaming Legalization to Thwart Offshore Websites
The New Zealand government is moving toward legalizing online casino gambling as part of an effort to rid offshore gaming websites’ abili...
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Could Finally Settle Skill Games Issue
The issue of whether Pennsylvania skill games represent illegal gambling in the state has finally arrived at its inevitable destination. ...
First and Only GLI-GSF-1 v1.0 Gaming Information Security (GIS) Common Controls Audit Re-Released for Public Comment
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (July 30, 2024) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) has achieved another milestone, releasing the first and only ga...
Earnings Roundup: Sports betting companies release quarterly reports
This week saw a number of companies with ties to sports betting release their quarterly earnings reports. Here are some takeaways from wh...
The impact of wearable technology on the iGaming experience
The wearable tech market is expected to hit $18.48 billion by the end of 2024 and $493.2 billion by 2029, reporting 17.6% from 2024 to 20...
Maryland Senator Says Marketing Campaign Needed To Pass Online Casino
Maryland Sen. Ron Watson thought he had everything figured out for online casino passage this year.
Facing a structural budget deficit, ...
Pennsylvania casinos ask court to force state to tax skill games found in stores equally to slots
The owners of 12 Pa. casinos have filed a lawsuit claiming a tax on slot machine revenue is unconstitutional because the state doesn’t im...
DraftKings is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) business following recent legal challenges
Sports gambling giant DraftKings is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) business following recent legal challenges. The decision c...
Alberta Could Launch Online Gaming And Poker By Next Year
Province Expected To Follow Ontario Market
After Ontario’s successful regulation of online gaming, including poker, in 2022, the Canadia...
Ladbrokes owner Entain names former Scientific Games chief Gavin Isaacs as CEO
July 22 (Reuters) - Ladbrokes owner Entain (ENT.L), opens new tab on Monday named Gavin Isaacs, former CEO of betting group Scientific Ga...
French Cops Catch Cheating Network Using ‘Microscopic’ Earpiece
French authorities have arrested a 63-year-old Ukrainian and a 37-year-old Latvian on suspicion of perpetrating a sophisticated, hi-tech ...
DraftKings to tax winning bets in high-rate states in a bid to boost profit
Mobile betting powerhouse is planning a tax on consumers in states with the highest sports betting tax rates, as the company looks to bo...
Uganda National Lottery: Transformative hope arrives with the official launch
KAMPALA, Uganda, 26th July 2024 – ITHUBA Uganda, the official operator of the Uganda National Lottery, proudly announced the grand launch...
FDJ sees digital acceleration drive H1 growth
Française des Jeux’s (FDJ) H1 revenue climbed 11% YoY to €1.4bn thanks to contributions from Zeturf and Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI) a...
Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Netherlands Gambling Authority commits to action plan against black market
Michel Groothuizen has expressed that there will be a “continuity and inevitability” to Dutch gambling reforms, regardless of government ...
UK Gross Gambling Yield up 12% in the first quarter of FY24-25, Gambling Commission reports
The Gambling Commission has released new data covering the gambling industry in Great Britain from March 2020 to June 2024. This data inc...
DraftKings closes NFT business amid legal troubles
Sports gambling giant DraftKings is shutting down its non-fungible token (NFT) business following recent legal challenges. The decision c...
SC Lottery’s Communications Coordinator, Julie Huffman, Wins Industry’s Top Award
SC Lottery’s Communications Coordinator Wins Industry’s Top Award
COLUMBIA, SC (July 29, 2024) – The South Carolina Education Lottery...
IGT Leader Honored with Responsible Gambling Excellence Award from National Council on Problem Gambling
IGT Leader Honored with Responsible Gambling Excellence Award from National Council on Problem Gambling
LONDON – July 29, 2024 – Interna...
Scientific Games Instant Products Exec Jeff Fain Wins 2024 Powers Award
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SCIENTIFIC GAMES INSTANT PRODUCTS EXEC JEFF FAIN WINS 2024 POWERS AWARD
ATLANTA – July 29, 2024 – S...
IGT's Gaming and Digital Business and Everi to Be Acquired Simultaneously by Apollo Funds in All-Cash Transaction
Companies to Move Forward Under Private Ownership
Everi Stockholders to Receive $14.25 Per Share in Cash, Representing a Significant Pre...
Michael “Mickey” Boardman, Director of the Maine State Lottery voted the Lead Director of the The Lucky for Life® game group starting July 2024
The Lucky for Life® game group has recently announced that Michael “Mickey” Boardman, Director of the Maine State Lottery, was unanimousl...