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International Game Technology PLC (IGT) and Everi Holdings Inc. have announced plans to separate IGT’s Global Gaming and PlayDigital businesses and combine them with Everi. IGT Global Lottery business will now operate as a pure global lottery player.
Governor Greg Gianforte has appointed Bob Brown as the new lottery director for the State of Montana, effective March 1.
A province in China plans to address declining birth rates by… offering free lottery tickets to newlyweds. The initiative allocates $97K to distribute up to 140K lottery tickets to qualifying couples from March 1 to November 30.
A Swedish study reveals gender differences in how lottery winnings affect marriage and fertility. After a significant win, men experience enhanced marital stability and increased fertility rates, while women often seek independence from unhappy relationships. Male winners show a 40% decrease in divorce likelihood and a higher chance of fathering more children, while unmarried men are more likely to marry within five years. Conversely, female winners in unsatisfactory marriages are twice as likely to initiate divorce, indicating a pursuit of economic freedom.
The Puerto Rico Lottery, known as Lotería Tradicional, has switched its payment services to FirstBank. Starting March 1, payments to suppliers and prize winners will be processed through FirstBank.
Allwyn announced that the National Lottery’s Lotto will sponsor ITV’s Ant & Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway, a comedy game show. This partnership will run for three months, bringing the excitement of Lotto to a massive UK TV audience every Saturday night. Allwyn plans to create personalized idents for the show, tapping into the gamification element of both Lotto and SNT to engage viewers.
The Channel Islands Lottery, operated by the governments of Guernsey and Jersey, has launched a survey to understand residents’ views on lotteries and gambling. This initiative accompanies a health impact assessment commissioned by Guernsey’s Public Health Department, prompted by the UK’s recognition of gambling as a public health concern.
West Virginia’s HB 4700 aims to protect athletes from sports betting-related harassment. The bill, authored by Shawn Fluharty, enables the state’s Lottery Commission to ban individuals from sports betting if they harass athletes, coaches, or officials. Pending Senate approval, the bill allows the commission to establish criteria for banning offenders, who can defend themselves in a hearing.
The Massachusetts Lottery is making waves with its upcoming launch of a JAWS-themed scratch ticket. With only eight million, $10 tickets available, players can win prizes up to $1 million. Non-winning tickets have a shot at a second-chance drawing for a trip to Martha’s Vineyard, including a stay at the Harbor View Hotel, a guided bus tour of iconic JAWS locations, and $1,000 spending cash. One lucky winner will also walk away with a $1 million cash prize. The ticket hits retailers on March 26. JAWS is a Pollard Banknote licensed property and Atlas Experiences has been named the preferred vendor for executing their $1 Million-Dollar JAWS Game Show at Martha’s Vineyard in 2025.
Cannabis regulators have paused plans to sell lottery games in Massachusetts marijuana dispensaries, citing concerns about potential industry implications.
Christine Wechsler, Senior Vice President of Public Policy and Government Affairs at Scientific Games, testified before the Maryland House Ways and Means Committee to support House Bill 1218, which would authorize the Maryland Lottery to offer its games online to in-state consumers.
INTRALOT and Magnum Corporation Sdn Bhd sign a new seven-year agreement, extendable up to seventeen years, to enhance Magnum’s retail offerings in Malaysia. The agreement includes INTRALOT’s LotosX Omni ecosystem for omnichannel engagement, promising improved customer experience and productivity.