Industry
February 11, 2022
UKGC Dismisses Inaccurate Report on Camelot and National Lottery
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has denied rumors first announced by The Daily Telegraph that the regulator may have made up its mind who the next National Lottery concessionaire should be. Is Camelot Likely to Win the Bid? The media suggested that Camelot Group, the current operator, remains in the lead, but these rumors have been swiftly refuted […]
Industry
February 10, 2022
Costa Rica Sees 65% of Lottery Sales Go Through Illegal Shops
The world has changed a lot over the past several years, and when it comes to sports betting, lotteries and casinos, there has been a determined shift towards mass legalization, so much that even outposts such as the United States have given in and allowed each state to make up its own mind. Yet, illegal […]
Industry
February 9, 2022
Svenska Spel to Pay $318m Dividend to the Government
Swedish lottery and gambling operator Svenska Spel released its full-year 2021 financial report marking an above expectation performance with a SEK2.9 billion ($318 million) dividend payment to the government. Solid FY2021 Results The state monopoly on lottery and gambling Svenska Spel announced it would pay back to the government the multi-billion dividend to celebrate a […]
Industry
February 9, 2022
Iowa Lottery Blocks Lottery Scammer from Cashing on Crimes
The Iowa Lottery has moved to block the biggest lottery scammer in US lottery history to date from cashing on his crimes by issuing a book or selling movie rights for his story. No Book and Movie Rights Eddie Tipton, the mastermind behind the biggest inside lottery fraud, was paroled from prison last month after […]
Business
February 9, 2022
Scientific Games Goes Live with Azerbaijan National Lottery
Scientific Games continues to expand its international clout with the latest developments coming out of Azerbaijan, where the company has launched its large-scale retail and digital sports betting services along with its lottery platform. Initially, the Azerbaijan National Lottery, Azerlotereya, launched operations in mid-January, including sports betting, and the deal between SG and the lottery […]
Industry
February 8, 2022
Jamaican Police Officer Busted for Running US Lottery Scam
Being a police officer typically means making sure everyone follows the law. That is supposed to be for the police officers themselves, as well. One policewoman in Jamaica didn’t see it that way and will now pay the price for not sticking to her oath. Local Jamaican news outlet The Gleaner reports that Shelian Cherine […]
Industry
February 3, 2022
Dallas Mavericks Announce Jackpocket as Their Mobile Lottery Partner
Jackpocket and the Dallas Mavericks have officially announced their multi-year partnership through which fans will be provided with VIP experiences merchandise, as well as lottery tickets. With the announcement, Jackpocket will be the official mobile lottery partner of the Mavericks and all fans have to do to win tickets is to type in the code […]
Industry
February 2, 2022
IGT Signs Five-Year Contract Extension With Manitoba VLTs
Global provider of top-tier entertainment and gaming solutions across all channels International Game Technology (IGT) has announced a five-year expansion of its contract with Manitoba Liquor and Lotteries Corporation (MBLL). IGT’s subsidiary, IGT Canada Solutions ULC, will be delivering the improved and updated version of IGT’s INTELLIGEN central system that focuses on video lottery. What […]
Industry
January 31, 2022
Kings Entertainment Launched LottoHub Lottery Results App
Lottery players around the world can now have access to instant lottery results after the launch of the LottoHub app announced today by Kings Entertainment Group. Instant Lottery Results from Popular Global Operators The launch by Kings Entertainment Group, the parent company of global online gaming brands LottoKings and WinTrillion, will allow avid lottery players […]
Industry
January 26, 2022
Woman Almost Misses out on $3M Reward Due to Spam Mail
Laura Spears turned out to be one of the luckiest women in Michigan. Then again, she almost turned out to be one of the unluckiest women, too. The Detroit area woman almost missed out on a $3 lottery prize payout that had been mistakenly sent to her junk email – a legitimate award lumped together […]