LOTTERY
Camelot, which lost its contract to operate the U.K. National Lottery to Allwyn, has dropped its legal challenge to the granting of the license to its rival.
IGT Extends Contract with NY Lottery
IGT has signed a four-year contract extension with the New York Lottery, under which it provides the lottery central system and related technology, instant tickets and other services.
Massachusetts Treasurer Wants Online Lottery Sales
If folks can bet on sports online, then they should be able to buy lottery tickets online, says Massachusetts treasurer Deborah Goldberg (l.). Lawmakers agreed, until they saw tax...
IGT Launches iLottery Games in Michigan
IGT has agreed to launch iLottery games with the Michigan Lottery through its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions Corporation, using its proprietary remote gaming server.
SciGames Signs Deals with Ecuador Lottery, Loto-Québec
The Ecuador National Lottery has awarded a new 10-year contract to Scientific Games for instant games, lottery systems, retail technology and a draw-based lottery game system. And the company...
Court Gives IGT, Camelot Permission to Appeal Lottery Decision
Camelot Group and International Game Technology will now be able to appeal the Gambling Commission’s decision to award the National Lottery license to Allwyn Entertainment. The U.K. Court of...
Study: Lottery Bettors Disproportionately Low-Income
A new study on state lotteries by the University of Maryland found that retailers are clustered disproportionately in lower-income areas, and most wagers are from those customers.
IZI Subsidiary Awarded Maltese Lottery License
Malta-based National Lottery PLC, a part of IZI Group PLC, has been awarded the 10-year National Lottery license. It is a first for the National Lottery to be operated...
Camelot Passed up for Allwyn for UK Lottery
The original operator of the U.K. National Lottery for almost 30 years, Camelot Group, has been passed over for the license to operate the lottery for another decade. The...
Arkansas Companies Worry Missouri Lottery Director
Missouri Lottery Director May Scheve-Reardon (l.), concerned about the impact of unregulated gaming machines on revenue, said she may pull the lottery licenses of businesses that allow the games...
IGT Extends Kansas Lottery Contract
International Game Technology announced its subsidiary, IGT Global Solutions, and the Kansas Lottery agreed to a 10-year contract extension. IGT’s INTELLIGEN central system software offers strategic management and player...
Tabcorp Announces Sweeping Changes Alongside Lottery Demerger
A plethora of changes were announced at Tabcorp, shortly after the Australian operator completed the demerger of its lottery business. Numerous Tabcorp executives will now transition to The Lottery...
Britain Could Suspend National Lottery
The United Kingdom’s Gambling Commission warns that the National Lottery could be suspended for the first time in its 30-year history due to a legal challenge by former operator...
Tabcorp Shareholders Say Yes to Lottery Demerger
Tabcorp shareholder were almost unanimous in their approval to demerge the lottery. Next up, the company will seek approval from the New South Wales Supreme Court.
Outgoing U.K. Lottery Operator Slams Successor
A case of sour grapes, or a genuine concern? Camelot Lottery Solutions, which lost out on its bid to continue running the U.K.’s National Lottery, contends that the new...
West Virginia Lottery Plans Online Ticket Option
In spring 2023, West Virginians will be able to purchase lottery games online. State Lottery Director John Myers said players will have to set up accounts and will be...
U.K. Gambling Commission at Odds with Lottery Operator
The U.K. Gambling Commission recently chose Allwyn Entertainment to run the country’s National Lottery starting in 2024. Current operator Camelot has appealed, but commissioners expect a seamless transition.
L&W Completes Lottery Divestiture
Light & Wonder has completed the sale of its lottery business to Brookfield Business Partners LP, under which the business will continue to be known as Scientific Games.
Losing Lottery Provider Camelot Sues UKGC
After losing its bid for another 10-year National Lottery contract, the Camelot Group has filed suit against the U.K. Gambling Commission. Camelot contends that the UKGC changed the selection...
IGT Signs Deal with Singapore Lottery
IGT has signed a six-year agreement with Singapore Pools (Private) Limited lottery to provide its central lottery system Aurora and perform related services.