LOTTERY
A recent poll indicates that Nevada Voters would overwhelmingly support the legalization of a lottery, an effort that has been thwarted numerous times by the state’s casino industry.
Allwyn to Operate U.K. National Lottery
As of February 1, Allwyn is now the operator of the U.K. National Lottery. The U.K. Gambling Commission granted the fourth national lottery license, with a term of 10...
Ohio Lottery Still Dealing with Cyberattack
Ohio Lottery customers and employees were affected by a cyberattack in December that was carried out by a group who attempted to extort money from the agency.
Utah Lawmaker Proposes Lottery
A Utah House lawmaker is proposing to legalize a lottery in Utah with revenues devoted to property tax relief, though opposition is likely in one of two U.S. states...
Ban on New Jersey Online Lottery Sales Target of Senator’s Bill
New Jersey State Senator Joseph Cryan (l.) has introduced legislation that would ban online lottery tickets, saying it would hurt brick-and-mortar locations.
U.K. Media Mogul to Challenge National Lottery Contract
U.K. media tycoon Richard Desmond (l.) will launch a legal challenge to the award of the British National Lottery management contract to Allwyn Entertainment.
OddsMatrix partners with Hungary national lottery for remodel of sportsbook
Hungary’s national lottery, Szerencsejáték Privately Held Company Limited (SZRT), has made an agreement with OddsMatrix to revamp the company’s sportsbook.
Finland to Adopt Scratchcard ID Checks
Finns playing lottery scratchcards will have to produce some sort of ID beginning next year. Veikkaus, Finland’s gaming monopoly, announced the mandatory ID checks on November 7.
French Lottery Operator Acquires Irish Lottery Operator
French Lottery Operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has acquired Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), operator of the Irish National Lottery. This signals FDJ’s international ambitions in lotteries, sports betting...
Ontario Boasts Highest Retailer Commission Rate in Canada
Ontario Lottery and Gaming is showing that it has the largest blended retailer commission rate in Canada and the money is providing a trickle-down effect to towns in the...
Austrian Lottery Accused of Not Safeguarding Youth
Österreichische Lotterien is accused of failing to protect youth. Austria’s player protection body and gambling addiction advisory body Spielerhilfe claims “gross misconduct.”
Nigeria Sees Lottery as ‘Wealth Generator’
The government of Nigeria plans to funnel proceeds from the National Lottery to education and job creation. One official stated that lottery and gaming combined could provide more than...
Light & Wonder, Oregon Lottery Partner for VLT Deal
The Oregon Lottery has agreed to purchase more than 1,000 Light & Wonder Video Lottery Terminals for placement throughout the state.
Rio de Janeiro State Lottery Adds Gambling to its Remit
The Rio de Janeiro State Lottery (Loterj) has announced it will offer gambling in that state. It has also flustered the federal government by saying it could accept operators...
NJ Lottery to Sell Tickets Online
The New Jersey Lottery announced plans to sell tickets online, but the state’s current lottery retailers are pushing back on the plan, saying it will harm business.
North Carolina Lottery Approves Digital Instant Games
Gambling continues to expand in North Carolina as the Education Lottery Commission approves digital instant games. The legislature also is considering authorizing four “entertainment districts” including casinos.
Connecticut Lottery Seeks New President Amid Uncertainty
The Connecticut Lottery is looking for a new president and whoever takes the position will have several issues to rectify that are plaguing the state.
Floridian Wins $1.58 Billion Mega Millions Jackpot
The as-yet unknown single winner of the $1.58 billion Mega Millions jackpot drawn on August 4 purchased his or her quick-pick ticket at a Publix store in Neptune Beach,...
New York Launches State Lottery Online
Jackpot.com has launched in New York state. Residents are now able to buy tickets for Powerball, Mega Millions, Cash4ife, New York Lotto and Pick 10 from the comfort of...
Entain, Superbet Both Pull Out Plans to Buy Slovenia Lottery
U.K. 's Entain and Romania’s Superbet recently scrapped plans to buy Slovenia’s national sports lottery. Slovenians are glad two foreigners pulled out. Entain bought a Polish sportsbook instead.