Sports
July 15, 2022
GLMS Suspicious Betting Alerts Dropped by 40% in Q2 Compared to Q2 2021
The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) issued a total of 287 suspicious betting alerts to its members during the second quarter of the current year. Most of them came from Europe and were tied to soccer events. 40% Drop in Suspicious Gaming Events Alerts From 2021 According to data from the GLMS for April-June, the […]
Business
July 15, 2022
Jackpot Cycle Makes Jumbo Predict 27.1% Revenue Growth for 2022
Australia lottery retailer Jumbo Interactive has predicted a 27.1% year-on-year revenue growth for the fiscal year 2022. The company also foresees its total revenue for the first half of the year ending on June 30 to go to AUS$103.8 million ($69.8 million). The number signals a 32.75% growth from $81.7 million ($55.2 million) in 2021. […]
Lottery
July 15, 2022
Allwyn’s National Lottery License Is Still Pending Approval
On June 29, the UK High Court lifted the suspension that was stopping the Gambling Commission from handing out the fourth National Lottery license to Allwyn. At the time, International Game Technology and Camelot asked to be allowed to appeal the decision. The Court of Appeal granted them this permission, to the disappointment of Allwyn […]
Business
July 12, 2022
French National Lottery Confirms Intent to Buy Aleda
The French National Lottery has announced that it will be buying out Aleda, a point-of-sale and payment processor company. The two organizations have entered exclusive negotiations and the Lottery has confirmed its intent to buy. This should empower the Lottery to pursue a more aggressive stance over the payment options used to make bets in […]
Legal
July 11, 2022
Germany’s New Gambling Regulator Cracks Down on Lottoland
Gluecksspiel (GGL), the new German federal gambling authority, announced that it is prepared to handle hundreds of cases against illegal gambling operators yearly. The authorities have already started action against the largest offenders still actively advertising in the country despite lacking a license. The new federal regulator stepped into power on July 1. Its initial […]
Casino
July 7, 2022
Lottoland Appoints Antonio Villaverde as President of Legal
Lottoland has brought former Mr Green head of legal Antonio Torralba Villaverde as the company’s new vice president of legal. The appointment reflects Lottoland’s commitment to ensuring that it remains compliant as it seeks to navigate new and changing markets in the iGaming experience. Torralba’s most recent position saw him working for StubHub where he […]
Lottery
July 6, 2022
Jackpocket Lottery App Goes Live in Montana
Jackpocket has just launched its Jackpocket Lottery App in Montana. From now on, Montanan players can use the app to purchase lottery tickets and play on their mobile devices. Jackpocket Goes Live in Montana Jackpocket Lottery App is a third-party application that allows players to buy tickets for some of the most popular lottery games. […]
Casino
July 6, 2022
MGA Grants National Lottery PLC Operational License
The Malta Gaming Authority has issued an official license to the new national lottery operator, called the National Lottery PLC. This is the first time since the lottery was launched that Maltco Lotteries Limited, the previous operator, has been replaced. National Lottery PLC won a substantial contract that will allow it to operate the lottery, […]
Industry
July 5, 2022
Minister Philp Addressed Online Slots, Casinos, National Lottery
Online casinos and in particular slots will be the focus of the upcoming White Paper, suggested Gambling Minister Chris Philp at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sports (DCMS) Committee meeting today. Philp also told MPs any potential damage payment to Camelot would affect money for good causes. In the White Paper’s Crosshairs Minister Philp was […]
Casino
July 5, 2022
The Lottery Office and blueshyft to Offer Aussies Access to More Lotteries
Australian-owned The Lottery Office and blueshyft, a payment platform, have teamed up and thanks to that fact, Aussie lottery players will now have the chance to participate in the biggest lotteries in the world from more than 1,400 Australian newsagents. Lottery Players Will Be Given a Boost in Confidence Jaclyn Woods, the CEO of The […]
