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Swedish report flags link between loot boxes and problem gambling
A report by Spelinspektionen has found a link between young adults that participated in gambling via video games while under age and risk...
Two new states intensify action against sweepstake casinos
Bills have been filed in Connecticut and Maryland seeking to prohibit the sweepstake casino vertical from the states.
In a mark up from ...
UK Gambling Commission to enforce deposit limits, statutory levy in industry overhaul
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has announced a series of regulatory changes aimed at enhancing consumer protection, including mandato...
Delta partners with DraftKings to introduce free gaming while lawmakers consider in-flight sports betting
Delta Air Lines has announced a collaboration with DraftKings, bringing a new gaming experience to passengers as part of the airline’s on...
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) to Stage 25th Regulators Roundtable April 16 and 17 at Palms Las Vegas
LAKEWOOD, N.J. (February 4, 2025) – Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) will illuminate, inform, and inspire attendees at its 25th R...
Canada: Manitoba seeks court order to block offshore gambling site Bodog
Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries (MBLL) has filed a legal challenge against offshore gambling operator Bodog, seeking to prevent the compa...
Colombia's gambling regulator blocks 10,000 websites, social media profiles offering illegal betting
Coljuegos, Colombia's gambling regulator, has blocked 10,000 websites and social media profiles offering illegal betting as part of its l...
Gaming Laboratories International (GLI®) to Stage 25th Regulators Roundtable April 16 and 17 at Palms Las Vegas
Molly Bloom to deliver keynote address; Innovation Tech Hub returns with four new exhibitors; Full slate of general and breakout sessi...
Aristocrat Interactive’s NeoGames Studio Launches eInstant Games in Hungary Through New Deal with Hungarian National Lottery (Szerencsejáték Zrt.)
The agreement marks Aristocrat Interactive’s 18th iLottery deal across Europe
LAS VEGAS (February 4, 2025) –NeoGames Studio™, Aristocr...
Scientific Games’ SCiQ Lottery Retail Technology Launches for First Time in Europe
Company’s Lottery Retail Ecosystem Customized for Major UK Supermarket through Partnership with Allwyn
ATLANTA – February 3, 2025 – Sci...
IGT New Year’s Evolution
In a panel session at the recent World Lottery Summit, IGT’s Renato Ascoli, CEO Global Lottery, offered a perspective on how indust...
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Resort industry looks to stop Nevada lottery proposal from reaching the ballot
The Legislature will once again consider a proposed constitutional amendment that would remove a 159-year-old prohibition on Nevada opera...
California Lottery launches its first $40 scratch-off to commemorate 40 years.
Last week, the California Lottery's first $40 scratch-off game, its most expensive ticket, made its debut to celebrate the Lottery's 40-y...
In-Game Loot Boxes: App Store Liability referred to CJEU -Belgium seeks EU clarification on Apple’s liability for hosting illegal loot boxes
By decision of 16 January 2025, the Enterprise Court of Antwerp (the “Court”) refers several prejudicial questions to the Court of Justic...
North Dakota Senate votes to eliminate Gaming Commission
Senate Bill 2224 now heads to the North Dakota House for consideration.
US.- The North Dakota Senate has passed Senate Bill 2224 on a...
Aristocrat completes AU$1.85 billion share buyback program
Australian gaming giant Aristocrat Leisure Ltd said Wednesday it has completed an AU$1.85 billion (US$1.15 billion) share buyback program...
UK Gambling Commission launches latest consultation on gaming machine technical standards
The Gambling Commission has begun a consultation process to update land-based gaming machine technical standards and testing. This it say...
Illinois and Maryland consider legalizing daily fantasy sports contests
Lawmakers in Illinois and Maryland have introduced new bills to legalize DFS contests.
Last week, Illinois Senator Lakesia Collins intro...
Gillon McLachlan formally appointed Managing Director and CEO of Tabcorp after receiving regulatory approvals
Gillon McLachlan, former head of the Australian Football League (AFL), has been formally appointed Managing Director and CEO of racing an...
New York City: Dueling Queens casino bidders unveil new models of proposals
While the fate of two dueling casino proposals in Queens will ultimately be decided by the state’s Gaming Commission, the groups behind t...
Washington tribes fight back against fraudulent online casino apps using their brands and logos
Washington state residents are being bombarded with ads on social media, hyping the state’s tribal casinos’ online operations.
There’s o...
Nevada Casinos Set Another Annual Record, Gaming Win Climbs to $15.6B in 2024
Nevada casinos experienced record action from gamblers for the fourth consecutive year.
The iconic Bellagio Fountains and the Las Vegas ...
IGT Improves Score in S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment for Fifth Consecutive Year
LONDON, Jan. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT" or the "Company") (NYSE: IGT) announced today that it achi...
84th season at Saratoga Harness kicks off next week
(PRESS RELEASE) -- Saratoga Casino Hotel announced the return of live harness racing for its 84th season on Sunday, 2 February. The 2025 ...
Illinois sets new sports betting handle record
November’s handle surpassed the previous high.
US.- Illinois’ sports betting handle was $1.53bn in November, up 11.3 per cent year-on-...
UK to review cap on charity lottery sales
The DCMS undersecretary for Sports and Media has pledged to make a decision before the summer recess.
UK.- The DCMS undersecretary for...
EveryMatrix wins Norsk Tipping casino & eInstant RFP in largest ever SlotMatrix agreement
(PRESS RELEASE) -- EveryMatrix has won a highly competitive public procurement process to provide World Lottery Association member Norsk ...
Belgian National Lottery sales top €1.5 billion in 2024
The National Lottery recorded a turnover of €1.553 billion last year, which represents the total stakes of Belgians in its games. It also...