Lottery News and Headlines
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September 19, 2022
FDJ and Foundation du Patrimoine Donate $1.26M to Restore YMCA Paris
The operator of France’s national lottery, Française des Jeux, has teamed up with Foundation du Patrimoine to donate over a million for the restoration of YMCA Paris. Thanks to this donation, the site will be brought back to its former glory. FDJ and Foundation du Patrimoine Donate $1.26M Situated at Rue de Trévise, YMCA Paris […]
Lottery
September 14, 2022
Scientific Games to Collaborate with Texas Lottery for Another 12 Years
Lottery technology provider Scientific Games has renewed and extended its longstanding partnership with the Texas Lottery for another 12 years adding innovative technology to the collaboration. The Extended Collaboration Includes Scientific Games’ SCiQ Ecosystem Scientific Games’ long-running collaboration with the Texas Lottery is being extended until 2034 with a new partnership agreement. The Texas Lottery […]
Lottery
September 12, 2022
New Zealand Lottery Faces Backlash for Enabling Underage Gambling
According to a recent study, 7% of Pacifica children living in New Zealand had purchased a Lottery ticket. The report drew attention to the fact that most Lotto games do not have an age restriction and raised concerns about how early gambling exposure could affect youngsters. Gambling Harm Prevention Is a New Government Priority New […]
Lottery
September 7, 2022
Cohn Robbins Holdings Welcomes Camelot’s Decision to Withdraw Its Appeal
Allwyn has greeted Camelot’s appeal withdrawal against the decision to give the National Lottery license to Allwyn. In a statement, the company noted that the withdrawal removes a massive obstacle to the UKGC and the transition process can now finally begin. Cohn Robbins Holdings, partners of Allwyn also shared the excitement. The UKGC Gave Allwyn […]
Lottery
September 7, 2022
Scientific Games Signs a Deal with Latvia’s Lottery
Leading lottery company Scientific Games has signed a deal with Latvijas Loto, Latvia’s national lottery operator. The agreement will see Scientific Games provide the lottery firm with its critically-acclaimed AEGIS and WAVE X solutions. Scientific Games Agrees to Provide Latvijas Loto with Solutions The two companies will officially begin working together in spring 2023. According […]
Lottery
September 6, 2022
Allwyn: Camelot Drops Claim for UK Lottery Re-Tendering
Allwyn Entertainment, the leading multi-national lottery operator, confirmed that Camelot withdrew from the legal challenge regarding the National Lottery license in the United Kingdom. Allwyn’s National Lottery License Win Led to Court Dispute On Monday, the company revealed that Camelot decided to pull out of the legal challenge. It was back in March when the […]
Lottery
September 5, 2022
Camelot’s Legal Hurdle with the UKGC May Impact Good Causes
Earlier this year, the Gambling Commission awarded Allwyn the contract for the UK Lottery. It was believed that this may be the end of the reign of Camelot which held the contract for nearly three decades since 1994. However, Camelot did not agree with the regulator’s decision and decided to challenge it in court. Legal […]
Lottery
September 2, 2022
Gambler Who Blew $11.2M in Ten Years Regrets Nothing
“Lotteries are stupid,” said Olivia Wilde’s character in House M.D., a beloved medical drama about highly successful doctors whose personal conflicts and patients’ inclination to tell lies clash to create one of the best series in television history. The idea behind this statement is that winning the lottery would not fundamentally change who you are […]
Lottery
August 31, 2022
Mido Lotto Makes a Foray into Montana
Mido Lotto, a lottery ticket app, has forayed into the state of Montana. Local lottery enthusiasts can now use the app to buy tickets for some of the most popular games. Mido Lotto Launches in Montana Mido Lotto allows customers to purchase tickets for Mega Millions and Powerball through their mobile devices. This makes lottery […]
Lottery
August 30, 2022
IGT and New York Lottery Extend Partnership
International Game Technology (IGT) has extended its agreement with the New York Lottery. The renewed deal will see the two continue working together until August 2026. The Provider Will Continue Supplying the NY Lottery The four-year extension will also expand the agreements between IGT and the lottery. For example, the provider will use a new […]