Legal
July 22, 2022
KSA Warned Licensees About Using Promo Games
The Netherlands gambling regulator, the Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), has addressed the use of “promotional games of chance” in gambling. Per Dutch law, such games do not require a permit but are still required to follow certain rules. Promotional Games Should Follow Certain Rules By “promotional games of chance” the KSA refers to bonus contests where people […]
Business
July 22, 2022
Scientific Games and Ecuador National Lottery Join Forces in New Agreement
International lottery systems producer and manager Scientific Games is expanding its relationship with the Ecuador National Lottery through a new partnership agreement with a term of ten years. The recently signed deal will see new lottery product offerings in Ecuador. First-Time Launch of Electronic Draw Games in Ecuador The recently signed 10-year deal between Scientific […]
Industry
July 21, 2022
More than $2BN Go to Good Causes from the UK National Lottery
During the 2021-2022 financial year, the National Lottery in the UK distributed nearly £2 billion ($2.4 billion) to good causes, judging by data released earlier this week. National Lottery Allocates $2BN to Good Causes for 2021-22 The total sum, distributed to good causes by the Lottery for the 12 months until March 31, 2022, was […]
Legal
July 20, 2022
Hot Lotto Fraudster Eddie Tipton Goes Out on Parole
Eddie Tipton, the fraudster who was sentenced to up to 25 years in prison for rigging winning drawings with the Multi-State Lottery has been paroled. After Five Years in Prison, Eddie Tipton Goes Out on Parole Judging by records by the Department of Corrections, Tipton was released on parole from the Clarinda Correctional Facility last […]
Business
July 20, 2022
Scientific Games Expands Instant Games Contract with Loto-Québec
Scientific Games has become the new primary supplier of instant games for Loto-Québec. The companies have negotiated and agreed to a new five-year contract that will expand the number of scratch games available to players through Loto-Québec. This coincides with Scientific Games’ recent investment in Québec designed to expand the company’s production capabilities and ensure […]
Sports
July 19, 2022
Jackpocket Partners with New York Mets, Expands Presence in MLB
Innovative lottery ticket-selling app Jackpocket continued with its efforts to establish a presence in sports via an agreement with Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise New York Mets. ‘Ways to Meet Players Where They Are’ The strategic partnership between Jackpocket and the New York Mets named the lottery ticket seller the Official Digital Lottery Partner of […]
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 […]
