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.

Published July 17, 2023

Experts Urge State Lotteries To Help Addicts

Gambling addiction experts interviewed in an ABC News report said states must do more to offer services to lottery addicts, who disproportionately are minorities or low-income. One official called...

Published June 12, 2023

Connecticut Lottery Seeking New Sports Betting Partner

Rush Street Interactive’s PlaySugarHouse has pulled out as an official sports betting partner in Connecticut and the CT Lottery has put out a request for proposal for their replacement....

Published May 1, 2023

Massachusetts Governor Supports Online Lottery

Longtime expanded-gambling opponent Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey (l.) said she now supports an online lottery. If proposed legislation passes, iLottery could launch in the state in mid-2024.

Published April 24, 2023

Lottery Debate Rages On in Nevada Legislature

There have been over 20 attempts to repeal Nevada’s lottery ban, none of which have succeeded. The latest try, in the form of the bill AJR5, is currently being...

Published April 17, 2023

Allwyn Upgrades U.K. Lottery Tech, Eyes Irish Lottery Takeover

Allwyn, Europe’s largest lottery group, has plans to make a bid for the Irish national lottery, as well as plans to improve the technology of the U.K. National Lottery....

Published April 10, 2023

Nebraska Lawmakers Consider Lottery Vending Machines

Nebraska legislators held a hearing on a bill allowing the sale of lottery tickets through vending machines. Retailers support the measure but opponents said it would lead to expanded...

Published March 27, 2023

Latest Attempt to Bring Lottery to NV Centered Around Mental Health

Even though lawmakers have tried to establish a lottery system in Nevada for decades, their efforts have always failed. This year, however, Assemblyman C.H. Miller has proposed an amendment...

Published February 27, 2023

U.K. Commission Approves Allwyn’s Acquisition of Camelot

The U.K. Gambling Commission has approved Allwyn Entertainment’s acquisition of its predecessor as operator of the National Lottery, Camelot UK, which will shake up management after the transaction.

Published January 30, 2023

Spain Extends Ad Restrictions to Lottery

Spain’s gambling regulator has released draft regulations that would expand existing rules to the national lottery. Among the new rules are strict restrictions that ban TV and radio ads...

Published January 23, 2023

IGT Sues Over U.K. National Lottery Deal

IGT has initiated a lawsuit in the European Court of Human Rights challenging the award to Allwyn of the 10-year contract to operate Britain’s National Lottery.

Published January 16, 2023

Allwyn: Camelot Purchase Opens Company to U.S.

Robert Chvátal (l.), CEO of Allwyn, which is set to take over operation of the U.K. National Lottery, says the company’s decision to acquire former National Lottery operator Camelot...

Published January 9, 2023

IGT Extends Contract with Swiss Lottery

IGT Global Services has extended its contract with the Swiss lottery until 2031, during which time it will continue to provide the lottery technology and deploy its iLottery system.

Published December 26, 2022

Scientific Games Introduces New Scratch Games for Idaho

The Idaho Lottery has extended its contract with Scientific Games to offer the company’s instant scratch games to players in the state. The portfolio includes player favorites like Sapphire...

Published November 14, 2022

Allwyn in Talks to Buy Camelot UK

Allwyn Entertainment revealed to Sky News that it is in “advanced discussions” to acquire Camelot UK Lotteries, the company it is replacing as operator of Britain's National Lottery.

Published November 7, 2022

IGT Wins 10-Year Deal with Texas Lottery

IGT has won a 10-year contract with the Texas Lottery under which it will supply ticket printing and supporting services, extending IGT’s agreement with the lottery through August 2034.

Published October 17, 2022

Lottery Sales Carry Illinois to Record Gaming Revenues

The state of Illinois recorded $1.9 billion in gambling revenues in 2021, a new record. Lottery sales were the driving force, bringing in more than $800 million alone.

Published October 3, 2022

IGT to Introduce Self-Service Lottery Terminals in Ontario

IGT will introduce self-service lottery terminals in Ontario as part of a 15-year contract with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation as its primary technology provider for the devices.

Published September 26, 2022

Allwyn Formally Granted U.K. Lottery License

The U.K. Gambling Commission has formally confirmed that Allwyn Entertainment will be granted the license to operate Britain’s National Lottery beginning in February 2024.

Published September 26, 2022

India Loses Millions in Taxes to Offshore Lotteries

Some Indian states are losing revenues to illegal, offshore lotteries because they haven’t yet adopted the technology that would make them competitive in the industry. Younger generations gravitate towards...

Published September 19, 2022