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California lottery closes offices after Sacramento employee tests positive for coronavirus
The California State Lottery has closed district offices for cleaning after an employee in Sacramento tested positive for the coronavirus...
Odds are, coronavirus will crimp Pennsylvania lottery fund, which could hurt programs for seniors
With a stay-at-home order in effect for Lehigh, Northampton and 17 other Pennsylvania counties, state lottery officials are reporting dec...
How COVID-19 Is Impacting Lottery Jackpots
DES MOINES, Iowa) — Hoping to escape all the coronavirus-caused economic uncertainty by winning a giant lottery jackpot?
Think again. Th...
Online Lottery sorely missed amid coronavirus crisis
Massachusetts lawmakers could not have foreseen the coronavirus pandemic and its disastrous effect on the economy. But it shouldn’t take ...
Some with multidraw Powerball tickets to get refunds from Education Lottery
Some with multidraw Powerball tickets to get refunds from Education Lottery
RALEIGH – As changes in the Powerball game go into effect, ...
PUBLIC GAMING MAGAZINE MARCH/APRIL 2020
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Read the pdf version here
UK: Covid-19 - A message from Neil McArthur to online gambling operators
Since I wrote to you last week, the response to Covid-19 has affected everyone in Great Britain. Over the last week, I have spoken to ...
Washington governor signs bill allowing sports betting
SPOKANE, Wash. — A bill to allow sports gambling in Washington state, but only at tribal casinos, was signed by Gov. Jay Inslee on Wednes...
RFP: Nebraska Lottery for Instant and Online Games and Related Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Neil Watson Phone: (402) 471-6120 Mobile: (402) 560-4580 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Brian Rockey Phone: (4...
Powerball® To Make Changes To Starting Jackpot Amount And Minimum Jackpot Roll Increases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Contact Bishop Woosley at 501-683-1890 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.
Powerball® To...
The National Lottery Supports Communities with up to £300M Devoted to COVID-19
The National Lottery Supports Communities with up to £300M Devoted to COVID-19
Thanks to National Lottery players, up to £300M will be ...
Kentucky Lottery board holds meeting via videoconference
NEWS RELEASE March 27, 2020 For More Information Chip Polston, Jennifer Cunningham, Sara Westerman (502) 560-1675 KY Lottery board holds ...
South Dakota Lottery sets target for switching to new video-lottery communications system
PIERRE, S.D. (KELO) — The new operating system for video lottery should be ready to go by January 25, the South Dakota Lottery Commission...
Changes coming to Powerball game next time jackpot is won
DATE: MARCH 26, 2020
CONTACT: VAN DENTON
PHONE: (919) 301-3308
CELL: (919) 650-9409
Changes coming to Powerball game next time jac...
Temporary suspension of WLA seminars and events
In light of the continued spread of the coronavirus, the WLA has decided to suspend all seminars and events until further notice. This in...
WLA position on COVID-19 for WLA-RGF Certification
WLA position on COVID-19 for WLA-RGF Certification
Taking into consideration the spread of COVID-19 and the related difficulties, the WL...
EL Industry Days (This event will not take place due to COVID-19)
INDUSTRY DAYS (THIS EVENT WILL NOT TAKE PLACE DUE TO COVID-19)
[Update 27 March 2020] EL Statement: Postponement of EL Seminars and...
American Gaming Association Applauds Senate Passage of CARES Act
American Gaming Association Applauds Senate Passage of CARES Act
Bipartisan Legislation Will Bring Relief to Employees, Employers, and...
Coronavirus In Ohio: Lottery Says It Qualifies As An ‘Essential Service’
Ohio’s casinos have been closed for almost two weeks, and it's been a week since bars were shut down, including those offering Keno. Ohio...
Louisiana all lottery locations close until April 13
Beginning today at 5 p.m. until April 13, the Lottery will close its Baton Rouge headquarters, regional prize payment offices and distrib...
Hoosier Lottery adjusts prize payment operations
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WEHT) – Effective 5:00 pm on Monday, March 23, 2020, the Hoosier Lottery prize payment offices located in Indianapoli...
TENNESSEE LOTTERY TEMPORARILY CLOSES CLAIM CENTERS AT NASHVILLE HEADQUARTERS AND DISTRICT OFFICES
TENNESSEE LOTTERY TEMPORARILY CLOSES CLAIM CENTERS AT NASHVILLE HEADQUARTERS AND DISTRICT OFFICES Players Can Claim Prizes Less Than $600...
NC Education Lottery temporarily closes Claim Centers amid COVID-19 pandemic
RALEIGH (WTVD) -- To help protect the safety of lottery players and employees during the coronavirus outbreak, the North Carolina Educati...
Michigan Lottery claims offices closed due to coronavirus pandemic, winners can still redeem prizes
LANSING, MI -- If you’re one of the lucky lottery players in Michigan who win a large prize, the process for claiming your winnings will ...
Las Vegas Is Closed But Casinos In Macau, China Have Reopened
Visiting Macau for the first time is like taking a time machine into the future. Some of the most outrageous and Orwellian-style skyscrap...
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has published its 2019 annual report and 2020 monitoring report
KSA outlines aims of revised Remote Gambling Bill in annual report
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has published its 2019 a...
You can still buy N.J. lottery tickets during the coronavirus lockdown
There are many questions about what people can and can’t do during this period of isolation caused by coronavirus.
Gov. Phil Murphy has ...
Florida Lottery closes HQ, district offices to public
All game drawings will be conducted as scheduled
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The Florida Lottery announced Monday that its headquarters and al...
Ohio Lottery Says It Is An "Essential" Service Under "Stay At Home" Order
Ohio’s casinos have been closed for almost two weeks and it's been a week since bars were shut down, including those offering Keno. But O...
West Virginia Lottery Validations Office to Close on March 25; Mail in Claims Will be Processed
West Virginia Lottery Validations Office to Close on March 25; Mail in Claims Will be Processed
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Because of the curr...