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.

Published March 28, 2022

New U.K. Lottery Operator to Cut Ticket Prices

After close to three decades running the U.K. National Lottery, Camelot will cede control to Allwyn Entertainment. The company will run the lottery for 10 years beginning in 2024....

Published March 28, 2022

Lottery and Gaming Bills Moves to Alabama Legislature

The Alabama House is considering a state lottery bill. The Senate bill would allow not only a lottery but sports betting, eight casinos and two smaller venues. Alabama is...

Published March 28, 2022

IGT Secures Expanded Mexican Lottery Deal

IGT has signed an agreement expanding its lottery and sports betting services partnership with Mexico’s national lottery, through its subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corp.

Published March 14, 2022

Indiana Governor Supports iLottery

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb (l.) supports online lottery games, but some lawmakers urge caution. For example, a Senate committee amended a tax bill requiring the legislature’s approval of internet...

Published March 7, 2022

Missouri Lottery Grants IGT Three-Year Extension

IGT’s subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corp. has signed a three-year extension with the Missouri Lottery, under which it will deploy new self-service terminals and expand the lottery’s customer base.

Published February 28, 2022

BC Lottery Corp. Launches Search for President/CEO

The British Columbia Lottery Corp. has launched a search for a new president and CEO. Former President and CEO Jim Lightbody (l.) stepped down from the role in December...

Published February 21, 2022

SG Lottery Expands to Azerbaijan

Scientific Games has launched retail and digital sports betting and lottery operations for the Azerbaijan National Lottery, Azerlotereya, under a 10-year contract.

Published February 14, 2022

U.K. National Lottery Bidding Heats Up

The competition is heating up for the lucrative contract to run Britain’s National Lottery, with U.K. firm Flutter Entertainment pitted against Czech contender Allwyn.

Published February 14, 2022

Convicted Lottery Scammer Tipton Out on Parole

Eddie Tipton (l.), the former U.S. lottery official convicted of rigging the results in multiple states, has been released on parole after less than five years behind bars. Tipton...

Published February 7, 2022

Allwyn to List on NYSE

European lottery group Allwyn will list on the New York Stock Exchange after merging with the special-purpose acquisition company Cohn Robbins Holdings Corp. Karel Komárek (l.), chairman of the...

Published January 31, 2022

IGT to Develop WWE-Branded Lottery Games

IGT has signed a multi-year agreement with World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. granting the supplier exclusive licensing rights to develop WWE-branded omnichannel lottery games.

Published January 17, 2022

In U.K., Lottery Revenue for Charity Shrinks

Concerns have surfaced regarding the U.K. National Lottery. First, the amount of revenue for charitable causes has declined. Second, scratch cards and online games are suspected of contributing to...

Published January 17, 2022

Moroccan State Lottery Seeks Operator

The Morocco State Lottery has put out an international call for bids seeking a new operator to assume overall management and operation of the lottery on an eight-year contract.

Published January 10, 2022

Inspired Buys Sportech Lotteries

On January 4, Inspired Entertainment announced that it has acquired Sportech Lotteries for $12.5 million. It marks Inspired’s first foray into the lottery sector and is expected to support...

Published January 10, 2022

Connecticut Lottery Awards SG Digital Contract

The Connecticut Lottery has awarded Scientific Games a five-year digital services contract to implement features like the digital second-chance drawings.

Published December 20, 2021

WLA Affirms IGT Responsible Gaming Leadership

IGT’s lottery operations have been recertified for the World Lottery Association’s Corporate Social Responsibility Standards and Responsible Gaming Framework for Suppliers.

Published December 13, 2021

Debt Offering Could Fuel SG Lottery Sale

A debt sale of approximately $3.5 billion could enable Brookfield Business Partners to close the deal on acquiring the lottery business of Scientific Games Corp.

Published December 13, 2021

Illinois Lottery Launches Online Instant Draw Games

The Illinois Lottery debuted online Fast Play draw games on November 15, making Illinois the first state to sell the games online. Tickets cost $1 to $10 and the...

Published December 6, 2021

Australia Moves to Block Offshore Lotteries

In a first, Australian media officials have asked internet service providers to block two illegal offshore lotteries, We Love Lotto and Red Fox Lotto. The unregulated sites were discovered...

Published November 22, 2021