Lottery Industry News from Public Gaming Research Institute
October was a bounceback month for Ohio casinos and racinos
Curaçao will reform online gambling supervision
Online gaming flourished during the pandemic. So have Apple’s antitrust troubles
What a Joe Biden presidency could mean for legalized sports betting
Nevada Gov. names J. Brin Gibson new Gaming Control Board chair
Virginia Lottery reviews 25 applications for mobile betting permits
Video games with preview feature are not gambling machines, finds Racine County judge
Tennessee Lottery joins GLMS family as 1st US-based lottery and 1st Regulating Member
“The Tennessee Education Lottery is proud to become a member of GLMS in our oversight role for the licensing and regulation of online sports wagering in Tennessee,” TEL President and CEO Rebecca Paul Hargrove said. “Integrity is at the heart of everything we do as we establish and support a responsible and competitive sports wagering program. GLMS’s position in the global marketplace will be a critical asset to the TEL’s work to protect the customer, promote fairness in sports and regulate this new industry in our state.”
Macau authorities assess whether to allow online gaming
Inspired Entertainment Release Resilient Q3 Report
Care in a Crisis – How WLA member lotteries are helping the fight against COVID-19
FLORIDA LOTTERY REACHES NEW MILESTONE OF $38 BILLION IN CONTRIBUTIONS TO EDUCATION
International Game Technology PLC Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results
LONDON, Nov. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE: IGT) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020. Tomorrow, at 8:00 a.m. EST, management will host a conference call and webcast to present the results; access details are provided below. "The resilience of our portfolio, particularly in lottery, and benefits from our swift cost reduction initiatives are on full display in our third quarter results," said Marco Sala, CEO of IGT. "Strong player demand and a host of compelling new games, systems, and digital solutions led to a sharp, sequential improvement in our most important markets. We continue to monitor the evolution and impact of the pandemic around the world. With a simplified organization firmly in place, we are creating a leaner, stronger IGT."
Private equity firm Apollo offers $3.3B for casino firm Great Canadian Gaming Corp.
Sokratis Kokkalis assumes Group Chief Executive Officer position
Next Generation Lotteries wins Norsk Tipping’s e-Instant RFP
“We are thrilled to continue our successful collaboration with Norsk Tipping” – said Hans Vigmostad, NGL’s CEO. “This new win proves the quality of our solutions and it reflects NGL’s commitment to provide leading technology and innovative and appealing products to modern lotteries and their players” he added.
PGRI INTERVIEW: GARY GRIEF, Executive Director, Texas Lottery -TEXAS LOTTERY CONTINUES TO RIDE THE INNOVATION TRAIN
iLOTTERY Now is the Time to Stay Connected
Today more than ever, it’s vital to be where your players are, wherever they are. Scientific Games’ portfolio of iLottery products lets your players stay connected to each other and to the games they love.
Maryland Casinos Generate $142.7 Million During October
Scientific Games Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results
Barry Cottle, President and Chief Executive Officer of Scientific Games, said, "As a result of our team's focus on our strategy, our diverse portfolio and our commitment to cost management, we delivered strong cash flow in the third quarter. I really am excited around all the great games, products and solutions we have to help our partners navigate the current environment and provide innovative solutions for the future. I'd also like to welcome the proven industry leaders to our board who will augment our focus on de-levering our balance sheet and will help the company prudently and thoughtfully shape our corporate strategy." Michael Eklund, Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Scientific Games, added, "The team did a great job driving cash flow improvements this quarter, and we will continue to diligently evaluate additional opportunities to increase cash flow and de-lever. Looking ahead, our team will remain highly focused on driving operational efficiencies, further bolstering our liquidity and strengthening our balance sheet. My overarching focus is to improve the balance sheet through operational and business process improvements.
NEW TEXAS LOTTERY SCRATCH TICKET GAME SUPPORTS VETERANS
“The Texas Lottery is honored to generate much-needed revenue for the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance, which benefits more than 1.5 million veterans in the state of Texas,” said Gary Grief, executive director of the Texas Lottery. “To date, the Texas Lottery has generated more than $144 million for Texas veterans since 2009. We look forward to supporting Texas veterans with the proceeds from this year’s Veterans Cash scratch ticket game.”
SciPlay Reports Results for the Third Quarter 2020
Breeders’ Cup to Partner with EquiLottery Games and the Kentucky Lottery
China's lottery sales fall, trend likely to continue after new rules
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