Vietlott Going Strong in Vietnam

A fifth winner will claim a multimillion-dollar jackpot from Vietlott, Vietnam’s American-style lottery, which debuted in July. The draw games have proven very popular among the Vietnamese.

Published December 5, 2016

French Lottery Chief Seeks Innovation

Stephane Pallez (l.), director of France's national lottery, FDJ, announced FDJ Gaming Solutions to sell lottery technologies, services and games to other gambling enterprises. FDJ already sells equipment, maintenance...

Published November 14, 2016

Mississippi Governor Might Support Lottery

A state lottery may have ceased to be the “third rail” of Mississippi politics. Governor Phil Bryant (l.) last week said he might support a lottery bill if it...

Published October 10, 2016

Florida Lottery, IGT Sign $717 Million Contract

The Florida Lottery plans major expansions in automated ticket machines and smartphone apps under a new 13-year, $717 million contract it recently signed with IGT Global Solutions. The lottery,...

Published October 10, 2016

IGT Protests Maryland Lottery Director’s Actions

IGT issued another protest against the Maryland Lottery's methods for choosing a provider for its 8-year, $262 million contract. IGT first protested the lottery's including illegal internet games in...

Published October 10, 2016

Ontario Won’t Sell Lottery After All

Ontario, Canada is not going to sell of its $3.8 billion a year lottery business to a private vendor. The decision was announced by the provincial government last week.

Published October 3, 2016

IGT Protests Scientific Games Maryland Selection

IGT recently protested the Maryland Lottery's recommendation to renew its contract with Scientific Games for a central monitoring and control system. IGT said the bid included online gaming, which...

Published September 26, 2016

Star Match Targets Younger Lottery Players

Star Match is the Georgia Lottery's new mobile game aimed at younger players, combining match 3 and social gaming with a digital scratch card. Developed by LottoInteractive of California...

Published September 26, 2016

Florida Lottery Smashing Sales Records

The Florida Lottery reported its best-ever July sales and a 5 percent increase in year-over-year August sales. Officials said rollovers and high jackpots for Powerball and Mega Millions drove...

Published September 19, 2016

Idaho Lottery Requests Keno Info

Idaho Lottery officials have asked potential bidders on the lucrative 10-year contract to provide information on Keno, simulated racing, fantasy sports and other games prohibited in the state. Lawmakers...

Published September 19, 2016

Illinois Seeking Lottery Management Company

It's taken a year for the state of Illinois to start its search for a new lottery manager, but the $300 million contract is almost ready to go up...

Published September 5, 2016

WV Lottery Revenue Up Despite Flooding

The West Virginia Lottery posted revenue of $98.8 million for July, up $1 million over July 2015—despite Greenbrier's two-week closure due to flooding in late June. Greenbrier's (l.) revenue...

Published August 29, 2016

Bentley Optimistic About Statewide Lottery

Alabama Governor Robert Bentley called a special legislative session starting August 15 to consider a statewide lottery that would raise $225 million annually for the state's general fund. State...

Published August 15, 2016

Pump Gas, Play The New Mexico Lottery

New Mexicans now can purchase lottery tickets at gas pumps, although state law requires all lottery tickets to be bought with cash or a check only—not credit cards. Several...

Published August 15, 2016

Banner Event for AGE

The Australasian Gaming Expo reported a record 250 exhibitors turned out for the annual trade show in Sydney. That’s a 25 percent increase over 2015, show organizers say, and...

Published August 15, 2016

GLI Convening Latin, Caribbean Regulators

Gaming Laboratories International is inviting officials from across the region to a gathering in Curacao for discussion and training on a variety of key issues. Seminars will cover everything...

Published August 15, 2016

Bentley Calls Special Session On Lottery

Alabama legislators will consider a bill allowing a statewide lottery, in a special session called by Governor Robert Bentley (l.) starting August 15. Bentley said a lottery could generate...

Published August 8, 2016

Georgia Lottery Hits $1.1 Billion In Profits

The Georgia Lottery raised $1.1 billion on ticket sales of $4.55 billion, an increase of $117 million over 2015. The 23-year old program finances the state's pre-kindergarten program and...

Published August 8, 2016

Illinois Appeals Court Lowers Casinos’ Award

In a case related to the corruption scandal that sent former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich to federal prison, an appellate court recently reduced casinos' award from $77 million to...

Published August 8, 2016

Illinois Issues Lottery Manager RFP

A request for proposal has been released by the state of Illinois for a new lottery management company to replace Northstar Lottery Group. The 10-year contract is worth $300...

Published August 8, 2016