Industry
March 15, 2022
Camelot Loses National Lottery License; UKGC Selects Allwyn Entertainment
Camelot is set to lose its license to operate UK’s National Lottery after 28 years on the job. Today, the UK Gambling Commission stated that Allwyn Entertainment is the preferred applicant to win the license and operate the lottery. UKGC’s decision is set to be confirmed this year and the transfer is set to be […]
Industry
March 14, 2022
Study Shows That UK Women Are Becoming Increasingly Fond of Online Gambling
A recent study by the UK Gambling Commission revealed that online gambling has become more popular among women. The study shows that 42% of the women in the UK have participated in some form of gambling in the past 4 weeks. British Females Are Becoming Fond of Betting on the National Lottery Online The National […]
Industry
March 8, 2022
IGT Extends Mexican National Lottery Contract Through September 2024
International Game Technology (IGT) continues to consolidate its presence in the Latin American region with the company renewing and extending its relationship with the Mexican national lottery operator, La Lotería Nacional or LOTENAL for short. The partnership has been realized through IGT’s subsidiaries in the market and the agreement extends the active relationship between the […]
Legal
March 4, 2022
Alabama Lawmakers Introduce a New Casino and Lottery Bill
A new Alabama bill suggests the creation of eight casinos and a state lottery. Will this bill have more success than the ones before it? It’s Time Alabama Got in the Game The bill was introduced on March 3 and seeks to capitalize on the growing gambling industry in the United States. One of the […]
Business
March 3, 2022
UK’s National Lottery Operator Camelot Secures Gaming Certifications
UK’s National Lottery operator Camelot Group has obtained its Responsible Gaming Certifications for the European Lotteries and the Level 4 of the World Lottery Association for the fifth time in a row. The certifications are valid for three years and they were last updated in 2019. What Do the Responsible Gaming Certifications Mean? Both accreditations […]
Legal
March 2, 2022
DCMS Decision to Keep Lottery Sales Limit Sparked Criticism
Lottery organizations in the UK expressed their concern and disappointment following the release of the ongoing review of charity lottery policy by the Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) this week. People’s Postcode Lottery Position The review that is ongoing since August 2021 concluded that a previous increase of the charity lottery annual […]
Business
February 25, 2022
IGT and Rhode Island Lottery Sign 20-Year Contract Extension
Supplier of lottery and gambling technology International Game Technology (IGT) announced today a new contract extension with the Rhode Island Lottery that would keep IGT as the exclusive supplier of products to the Lottery. Long-Term Partnership to Continue The new comprehensive 20-year contract extension between IGT’s subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corporation and the Rhode Island […]
Business
February 23, 2022
Tabcorp and Lottoland Awarded Dual Keno Licenses in Australia
Australian gambling company Tabcorp and Lottoland, the national online lottery operator, have been awarded 20-year licenses by the Victoria State Government to offer keno games in the jurisdiction. Lottoland Australia and Tabcorp may launch keno products starting on April 15 with the expiration date set for April 2042. Retail and Online Keno Products Both Coming […]
Industry
February 22, 2022
Denmark Supports Lotteries and Suppresses Match-Fixing in a Single Sweep
Denmark has eased up the rules for lotteries and has simultaneously reinforced its regulatory measures against match-fixing. Denmark’s Gambling Authority Will Receive More Power The Danish government and the parties of Denmark’s Parliament have joined forces to introduce new rules on charity lotteries in voluntary associations. The initiative seeks to help the latter by making […]
Industry
February 22, 2022
The Israel National Lottery Under Fire for Alleged Retaliatory Action
The Israel National Lottery, also known as the Mifal HaPayis, is the target of public ire in the country. When a local media outlet refused to back off a story on a former Mossad boss, the Lottery’s CEO allegedly threw a temper tantrum. That led to the organization pulling advertising from the channel, which has […]