Scientific Games Wins 10-Year Iowa Lottery Contract

Scientific Games has won a new 10-year contract for the statewide gaming system in Iowa, including 2,400 retail locations in which the lottery’s games are sold.

Published April 13, 2020

Scientific Games Signs Contract with Lotto Bayern

Munich-based Lotto Bayern will be one of the first lotteries in the world to integrate Scientific Games’ advanced Symphony Gaming System.

Published April 6, 2020

New Zealand Lottery Closes Retail Outlets

Lotto New Zealand, which operates retail locations in gas stations, pharmacies, grocery stores and elsewhere in the country, has suspended retail sales during the Covid-19 lockdown.

Published April 6, 2020

Lottery Sales Slump, Jackpots Suffer

Lottery jackpots are expected to take a downward slide as the coronavirus hurts sales. The Powerball Product Group, which oversees the Powerball game, has announced it will cut minimum...

Published April 6, 2020

Alabama Lottery Bill Awaits Legislature’s Return

The coronavirus has forced the Alabama legislature to remain out until at least mid-April. Among the bills that are unlikely to come up for a vote as a result...

Published April 6, 2020

Loto-Québec Suspends Retail Sales

Loto-Québec has temporarily suspended retail sales as a result of the Covid-19 outbreak. All sales terminals and kiosks are closed until further notice.

Published March 30, 2020

Chinese Lottery Almost At Capacity

As of March 19, China's state-run sports lottery was working its way back to business as usual, having been closed almost 50 days due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Published March 30, 2020

Covid-19 Decks Spain Lottery

Spanish lottery operator Sociedad Estatal Loterías y Apuestas del Estado has suspended sales of all lottery tickets, both retail and online, in compliance with lockdown orders from Prime Minister...

Published March 23, 2020

U.S. Lottery Sales Affected by Coronavirus

Even lotteries are taking a hit from the novel coronavirus, Covid-19. Throughout the U.S., claim centers are closing, cutting their hours of operation, or even suspending sales until further...

Published March 23, 2020

Bezos Looked at Taking Over UK Lottery

Jeff Bezos (l.), the world’s richest man and founder of online retailer Amazon, once considered running the UK National Lottery.

Published March 23, 2020

Nigerian Lottery Combats ‘Unscrupulous’ Operators

The Nigerian Lottery and the country’s Corporate Affairs Commission will join to fight “unscrupulous” operators. Lottery Director Lanre Gbajabiamila (l.), calls the partnership “long overdue.”

Published March 16, 2020

Austria, Sazka Group Agree to Lottery Terms

Austria’s Österreichische Beteiligungs (ÖBAG) and Czech gaming firm the Sazka Group have agreed to a “cooperation agreement” on control of the Austrian lottery, Osterreichische Lotterien.

Published March 16, 2020

NJ Lottery Celebrates 50th Anniversary

On March 2, to mark its first 50 years in operation, the New Jersey Lottery released its biggest instant game ever: the Super 50 Scratch-Off.

Published March 16, 2020

Arkansas State Lottery Revenue Decreases

In the first eight months of fiscal 2020, which began July 1, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery posted losses of $19.7 million to $321 million, compared to the same period...

Published March 16, 2020

Virginia Lottery Promotes Responsible Gambling

In observance of National Problem Gambling Awareness Month, the Virginia Lottery and the Virginia Council on Problem Gambling have broadcast a public service announcement that encourages responsible play.

Published March 9, 2020

Mississippi Lottery Generates $16 Million

Since its November debut, the Mississippi Lottery has produced $16 million for the state. Lottery revenues up to $80 million will go toward infrastructure for the first 10 years;...

Published March 9, 2020

Italy Lottery Uses Scientific Games Ticket System Technology

Scientific Games Corp. has added an advanced core instant ticket system technology with the gaming system provided by its joint venture partner to support Lotterie Nazionali, S.r.l., the operator...

Published March 3, 2020

Arkansas Lottery Director Opposes ‘Amusement Machines’

Bishop Woosley (l.), director of the Arkansas Lottery, says Arcade Arkansas' petition to allow thousands of "amusement machines" to raise lottery money would increase competition and lose millions in...

Published March 3, 2020

Alabama Lawmaker May Introduce Paper Lottery Bill

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey recently asked for "time to get the facts" on gambling in the state and appointed a commission to study the issue. Meanwhile, House Budget Chairman...

Published March 3, 2020

Mississippi Lottery Generates $16M In Two Months

Since debuting last November, the Mississippi Lottery has exceeded expectations, producing $16 million in revenue, according to Mississippi Lottery Corp. President Thomas Shaheen. He predicted the lottery could generate...

Published February 24, 2020