LOTTERY
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Auditor: PA Lottery Should Investigate for Fraud
A report from the Pennsylvania auditor general recommended greater authority be given the Pennsylvania Lottery to investigate and prevent fraud.
IGT to Modernize French Lottery System
IGT has signed a seven-year agreement with the operator of the French National Lottery to upgrade the current lottery central system with the advanced Aurora platform.