Jackpocket Receives Responsible Gaming Certification by the National Council on Problem Gambling
Jackpocket, a mobile-first startup helping to modernize state lotteries, received for the first time a responsible gaming certification from the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) as part of its Internet Responsible Gambling Compliance Assessment Program (iCAP), the highest [...]
Updated KY Sports Betting Bill: 25 Percent Tax, Creation of Kentucky Gaming Commission, No Integrity Fee
Kentucky Senator Julian Carroll (D-District 7) refiled an updated version of his sports betting bill on Friday. The bill, which would create the independent Kentucky Gaming Commission, calls for a 25 percent tax on net sports betting revenue as well as [...]
Kansas lawmakers authorize study of sports gambling
TOPEKA — Kansas legislative leaders on Friday authorized two days of meetings before the 2019 session to study, and possibly recommend, legislation to legalize gambling on sporting events.
Intralot strengthens US provisions via New Mexico Lottery extension
Greek gambling organisation Intralot has inked a two year extension to its New Mexico Lottery agreement, reflecting “the great long-term partnership and appreciation” between the two. In addition to the lengthening of its online systems contract, Intralot is to [...]
Quebec Fights Against Single Sports Gaming and the Courts
Quebec is already in trouble over its fight with the telecom companies and Internet neutrality. Now, it is in court over single sports betting. The province plans to appeal several judgments against it to the [...]
How esports, gambling, and sports betting are converging
In May, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a federal law that prohibited states from legalizing betting on professional and collegiate sporting events. That meant a lot of things, including the notion that esports betting could finally step [...]
VCs Bet on New York Startup Helping to Modernize the $80 Billion Lottery Industry
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following recent lottery frenzy, Jackpocket has raised an additional $16 million in venture capital in a Series B round of financing, further validation from the investor community in Jackpocket’s potential to help modernize the $80 [...]
Retailers to begin accepting debit cards for Oklahoma Lottery tickets
OKLAHOMA CITY – Those who want to try their luck with the lottery will soon be able to use their debit cards.
Loto-Quebec’s online gambling site outshines other verticals
Quebec’s provincial gambling monopoly reported a nearly one-third increase in online gambling revenue through the first half of its current fiscal year.
Virginia Lottery Changes Focus on Potential Retailer Fraud
The Virginia Lottery says it's taking action to identify or stop potential fraud among ticket retailers. Policy changes announced this week by lottery Director Kevin Hall follows a recent report by The Virginian-Pilot that found [...]
New Mexico Lottery creating game tied to sports
ALBUQUERQUE — The board that oversees the New Mexico Lottery voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with creation of a game tied to the outcome of sporting events.
Virginia Lottery Considers Sports Betting Expansion
Virginia’s most lucrative gaming entity might help propel a major shift in the state’s long-standing opposition to gambling.
New law could alter how much Pa. Lottery winners get to spend
A new law took effect on Tuesday that will help some Pennsylvania Lottery winners spend their winnings. The law, which was enacted by Gov. Tom Wolf a year ago, applies only to those lucky enough [...]
IWG partners with British Columbia Lottery Corporation
Supplier of online, instant win games to lotteries, Instant Win Games (IWG), has entered into a partnership agreement with the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC), that will see it provide its complete online instant win games portfolio to the [...]
This losing lottery ticket is the most painful thing you’ll ever see
The first two numbers on the lotto ticket match the winning numbers for the Mega Millions. The rest of the numbers on the ticket are just one number off.
Would Winning the Lottery Really Change Your Life? Research reveals some surprising truths about lottery winners.
USA Today reports that Mega Millions has hit a $1 billion jackpot — which is the largest Mega Millions prize ever.[i] The article recognizes that hitting those six lucky numbers will forever change your life. But [...]
Lottery Attorney Warns: Know Who You’re Jumping Into The Pool With
With the Mega Millions jackpot at $1.6 billion, many may be tempted to enter an office pool to up their chances. Jason Kurland, known as "The Lottery Lawyer" says watch out for potential problems.
Texas Lottery Extends Contract With Scientific Games
The Texas Lottery has decided to renew its contract with Scientific Games (SG) for its instant scratch games. The decision comes as SG is having to deal with the fallout from a million-dollar lawsuit. However, [...]
Mega Millions jackpot explodes to record $1.6 billion after no winner in latest drawing
Yes, that headline is correct: The Mega Millions jackpot is at $1.6 billion. With a B.
Governor appoints lottery corporation
JACKSON, Miss (WJTV) - JACKSON, Miss., (WJTV) - Amid all the lottery fever Mississippi took a step closer to starting a state lottery.
Illinois Sports Betting Takes Center Stage In Gambling Expansion Hearing
State lawmakers from two House subcommittees gathered in Springfield on Wednesday for a second hearing on gambling expansion including Illinois sports betting.
Camelot Illinois Seeks Proposals for Provision of Jackpot Communication Solutions
CHICAGO (October 16, 2018) – Camelot Illinois today issued a request for proposals (RFP) for vendors to provide jackpot information/communication solutions within the point of sale equipment for its retail locations. The goal of this project is to The goal [...]
Texas Lottery Receives National Certification for Responsible Gaming Tactics
The Texas Lottery has announced that its responsible gaming initiatives have been verified by the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) and the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG). Texas is one [...]
The Oregon Lottery’s New Mobile App is Now Live On the Apple Store
The Oregon Lottery mobile app is now live on the Apple Store and is set to launch in the Google Play Store in early November.
Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg, challenger Keiko Orrall debate Lottery move
From the move of the state Lottery headquarters to the role of social causes in pension investing, Massachusetts Treasurer Deb Goldberg, a Democrat, and her Republican challenger, state Rep. Keiko Orrall, disagreed on almost every [...]
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VCs Bet on New York Startup Helping to Modernize the $80 Billion Lottery Industry
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Following recent lottery frenzy, Jackpocket has raised an additional $16 million in venture capital in a Series B round of financing, further validation from the investor community in Jackpocket’s potential to help modernize the $80 [...]
Retailers to begin accepting debit cards for Oklahoma Lottery tickets
OKLAHOMA CITY – Those who want to try their luck with the lottery will soon be able to use their debit cards.
Loto-Quebec’s online gambling site outshines other verticals
Quebec’s provincial gambling monopoly reported a nearly one-third increase in online gambling revenue through the first half of its current fiscal year.
Virginia Lottery Changes Focus on Potential Retailer Fraud
The Virginia Lottery says it's taking action to identify or stop potential fraud among ticket retailers. Policy changes announced this week by lottery Director Kevin Hall follows a recent report by The Virginian-Pilot that found [...]
New Mexico Lottery creating game tied to sports
ALBUQUERQUE — The board that oversees the New Mexico Lottery voted unanimously Tuesday to move forward with creation of a game tied to the outcome of sporting events.
Virginia Lottery Considers Sports Betting Expansion
Virginia’s most lucrative gaming entity might help propel a major shift in the state’s long-standing opposition to gambling.
New law could alter how much Pa. Lottery winners get to spend
A new law took effect on Tuesday that will help some Pennsylvania Lottery winners spend their winnings. The law, which was enacted by Gov. Tom Wolf a year ago, applies only to those lucky enough [...]