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The British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) is offering its GameSense program for free to all members of the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL). GameSense aims to promote responsible gambling and educate players. The program includes touch-screen terminals in land-based casinos, offering information and resources for safe gambling. BCLC’s unique business model allows GameSense to sustain itself financially, making it possible to offer the program for free to other regions. BCLC believes that collaboration with industry partners in North America will help promote responsible gambling and benefit the industry as a whole.
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The North Carolina Lottery Commission has voted to begin selling digital instant games online by November 15. Online sports betting, approved earlier this year, will start in early January or mid-June, also run by the lottery commission. Discussions are ongoing about additional casinos and video lottery terminals. The commission plans to cap player wagers at $505 per day, $2,000 per week, and $4,000 per month digitally, with projections indicating potential revenue of over $416 million in five years. Governor Roy Cooper has included digital instant revenue in the state budget, projecting $81 million for 2023-24 and $101 million for 2024-25. Nine additional positions were approved to administer the program.
New Jersey Lottery officials plan to sell tickets directly to players through their website and mobile app, starting in the fall of 2024. While third-party websites and apps already facilitate online sales, this move will allow the state to directly sell digital lottery tickets.
The New Jersey Gasoline, Convenience Store, Automotive Association (NJGCA) opposes the decision. The NJGCA believes this move will divert business away from neighborhood stores, potentially impacting their sales.
The opening of casinos in Lincoln, Grand Island, and Columbus, Nebraska, has impacted other forms of legalized gambling, with charitable gambling down 10.6% compared to the previous quarter and 2% less than the same period last year. Brian Rockey, director of the Nebraska Lottery, said there might be another explanation for the second quarter downturn in charitable wagering: April, May and June traditionally show a decline in wagering over January, February and March because people are spending less time indoors, in places that sell pickle cards and offer keno lotteries. Rockey noted the lottery hadn’t been affected yet, but anticipates an impact on lottery sales once permanent casinos are fully operational, with other states typically experiencing a 10% decline.
Kentucky has passed HB 551, allowing online sports betting starting on September 7, coinciding with the NFL season opener. Betting for the initial three weeks must occur on-site at any of the state’s nine horse racing tracks. Afterward, online betting accounts can be opened, with operators like Caesar’s Sportsbook, BetMGM, FanDuel, and DraftKings in the mix.
The New Mexico Lottery has reported a record-breaking scholarship contribution of $50.5 million in Fiscal Year 2023, surpassing the previous record by $4 million.
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The Texas Lottery and the Houston Texans have launched a new $5 scratch ticket game for the 2023 season, marking their 15th-year collaboration.
The Iowa Lottery is introducing the “Double Play” option for Powerball tickets.
During Fiscal Year 2023, the Maryland Lottery and Gaming Control Agency facilitated contributions of $1.589 billion to the state through Lottery ticket sales, casinos, sports wagering, and daily fantasy sports. The combined contributions included $848.1 million from casinos, $714.3 million from the Lottery, $25.3 million from sports wagering, and $1.2 million from daily fantasy sports.
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Rush Street Interactive (RSI) has been chosen as the vendor for Delaware’s online gaming business by the Delaware State Lottery. RSI will provide online gaming services in Delaware for an initial five-year term, with the possibility of renewal for another year, subject to regulatory approvals. The Delaware Lottery expressed confidence in RSI’s reputation for innovation and commitment to responsible gaming.
Scientific Games has been chosen as the new systems technology provider for Lotto NZ, New Zealand’s national lottery. In an agreement spanning seven years, Scientific Games will implement its advanced SYMPHONY gaming system, providing support for draw-based games and retail operations. The company will also offer a digital lottery platform and an SG Content Hub for online games. This partnership aligns with Lotto NZ’s plans for growth and digital game innovation. Lotto NZ generates profits that are used to fund community groups and organizations, with over $5.5 billion returned to New Zealand communities since its establishment in 1987.
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Pollard Banknote’s subsidiary, Diamond Game, has secured a contract with the Missouri Lottery for Pull-Tabs dispensers, beginning on October 1, 2023, with a three-year term and the option for three additional one-year extensions. Diamond Game has been the sole supplier for the Missouri Lottery’s Pull-Tabs program since 2013. The partnership supports fraternal organizations and contributes to public education funding, with Diamond Game’s President Bill Breslo expressing enthusiasm for the extended collaboration. The Missouri Lottery has contributed over $7.5 billion to the state’s education system since its establishment in 1986, with yearly contributions making up around four percent of public education funding.
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