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The New Hampshire Lottery is hosting an Open House Demonstration for vendors with active full-service lottery systems in North America, inviting participation via email to Open House Coordinator Kelley Crockett by April 12, 2024, 4 PM EST.
Allwyn has begun testing its new National Lottery permanent POS (PPOS) in select stores, featuring illuminated Scratchcard dispensers and Playstations with double-sided graphics. Developed with input from accessibility and sustainability experts, the PPOS aims to modernize retail environments and promote National Lottery-funded projects. Initial feedback has been positive, with plans for further deployment across stores throughout the year.
Mark Bracken, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Lottery, advocates for expanding the lottery’s presence online amid the rise of online sports betting, citing concerns about competition and revenue loss. “We’re the last gambling hold out … to be able to go online,” Bracken pointed out during a recent lottery commission meeting. “Someone who is able to sit [at home] and play sports betting — that’s a major concern for us. A lottery player is not able to do the same.”
The Idaho Lottery’s annual Jim Bruce Scratch for Schools event, held at Idaho State University, brought together 49 local schools for a day of camaraderie and fundraising. Lewis and Clark Elementary School emerged as the fastest scratchers, winning $967 by scratching 199 lottery tickets in just five minutes. Since its inception in 2001, the Scratch for Schools initiative has contributed over $1.6 million to Idaho Public Schools. The event, now in its 23rd year, has become a highly anticipated occasion for schools and participants alike. In total, $17,304 in prize money was awarded to the participating schools.
The Jury for Ethical Practices in Advertising (JEP) in Belgium has rejected a complaint about a National Lottery radio advertisement. One woman felt that the radio commercial described exhibitionism as something completely normal, while the event depicted in the commercial was alleged to be sexual assault. The JEP did not agree with the complainant in this and rejected the complaint.
The Montana Lottery has decided to maintain college prop bets in its offerings despite concerns raised by the NCAA. In a letter to the NCAA President, Montana Lottery Director Bob Brown expressed confidence in the state’s situation. “Speaking specifically to our state, with Montana’s low population and only two large universities, we can speak confidently that any issues occurring nationally have not been an issue in Montana,” Brown wrote. “Regarding the specifics of player prop betting, it is not in our immediate plans to discontinue college player prop markets offered through our sportsbooks. Montana’s local teams already have a limited number of markets, which we are not inclined to limit further.” While agreeing with efforts to address harassment of student-athletes by bettors, Montana does not plan to discontinue college player prop markets.
Svenska Spel has responded to the SEK 100mn penalty imposed by the Swedish Gambling Authority, stating that it disagrees with Spelinspektionen’s conclusion regarding alleged duty of care shortcomings. Fredrik Wastenson, President of Svenska Spel Sport & Casino, emphasized the company’s commitment to responsible gaming and highlighted ongoing efforts to address concerns raised during the regulatory period from October to December 2021. While acknowledging the decision, Svenska Spel expressed its intention to assess the possibility of appealing the penalty, citing differences in the interpretation of regulations by the Swedish Gambling Authority.
Cian Murphy will succeed Andrew Algeo as CEO of Premier Lotteries Ireland, with Algeo stepping down at the end of June. Murphy, currently the Chief Product and Digital Officer, brings experience from roles at The AA and Paddy Power.
Totalizator Sportowy is conducting a tender for marketing research, aiming to select up to six companies for collaboration. The research will cover various areas such as U&A research, quantitative research, communication research, concept tests, customer satisfaction surveys, and more. The cooperation will be based on orders specifying the scope and rules of each research project. Selected agencies will work with Totalizator Sportowy for two years based on framework agreements. Interested companies can submit offers until April 23.
EQL Games, in partnership with Pariplay, is delivering eInstant iLottery games to the Virginia Lottery through NeoPollard Interactive. The first game, Drop It! by Greentube, launched on March 21, 2024, with more to follow. EQL Games aims to expand the lottery’s game portfolio and attract new players with innovative gameplay. Brad Cummings, CEO of EQL Games, looks forward to providing Virginia players with exciting options.
A new report by Allwyn predicts significant changes in the lottery industry driven by demands for purposeful, accountable businesses. It emphasizes social responsibility, transparency, and innovation to meet the expectations of younger consumers. Suggestions include making the lottery impact visible, enhancing social gameplay, involving players in funding decisions, and using virtual worlds and augmented reality. Allwyn’s CEO emphasizes innovation for customer needs and trust, while The Future Laboratory sees lotteries as vehicles for positive change. The report features insights from industry experts and can be downloaded for further details.
Lotto.com, the nation’s first online lottery platform, expands into Nebraska, digitally offering official state lottery games and supporting state initiatives. Customers can order tickets for Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and digital scratch tickets via the platform, with a local partner, “Players Cafe,” in Omaha.