Lottery Industry News from Public Gaming Research Institute
American Gaming Association Applauds Senate Passage of CARES Act
Coronavirus In Ohio: Lottery Says It Qualifies As An ‘Essential Service’
Louisiana all lottery locations close until April 13
TENNESSEE LOTTERY TEMPORARILY CLOSES CLAIM CENTERS AT NASHVILLE HEADQUARTERS AND DISTRICT OFFICES
“The most important thing right now is for all our players to take the appropriate precautions to stay safe and healthy. Players with winning tickets can rest assured their prizes will be paid if postmarked prior to the end of the claim expiration period,” CEO Rebecca Hargrove said. “The most important thing right now is for all our players to take the appropriate precautions to stay safe and healthy. Players with winning tickets can rest assured their prizes will be paid if postmarked prior to the end of the claim expiration period,” Hargrove said.
NC Education Lottery temporarily closes Claim Centers amid COVID-19 pandemic
Michigan Lottery claims offices closed due to coronavirus pandemic, winners can still redeem prizes
Las Vegas Is Closed But Casinos In Macau, China Have Reopened
The Netherlands Gambling Authority (KSA) has published its 2019 annual report and 2020 monitoring report
You can still buy N.J. lottery tickets during the coronavirus lockdown
Florida Lottery closes HQ, district offices to public
Ohio Lottery Says It Is An "Essential" Service Under "Stay At Home" Order
West Virginia Lottery Validations Office to Close on March 25; Mail in Claims Will be Processed
International Game Technology PLC Announces New Chief Financial Officer and Changes to Board of Directors
"We are excited to have Max join the IGT team, both as a member of my senior leadership team and as a board member," said Marco Sala, IGT CEO. "His broad and deep background in all facets of global finance and operations, in addition to his high standards of excellence, will be tremendous assets to our organization."
2020/VISION 'With Ever Expanding Global Business, Future is Bright at Scientific Games'
GROVER GAMING: SELF-SERVICE PAYMENT STATIONS ADD CONVENIENCE FOR RETAILERS
La Française des Jeux (FDJ) issues an initial estimate of the effects of the Covid-19 epidemic on its business
Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and CEO of FDJ, commented as follows: “Today we are facing an unprecedented and exceptional situation that requires the mobilization of everyone and will weigh on our business for an indefinite period. In that respect, the FDJ Group has very quickly organised itself to face this unprecedented health crisis in a responsible manner and limit the consequences on its employees, customers, retailers and shareholders, thanks to its resilience, responsiveness and the commitment of everyone at FDJ.”
Australia’s casino giants turn off every second slot machine to fight coronavirus spread
Oklahoma Tribe Says Online State Lottery Violates Tribal Gaming Compacts
The Pressure Is on for Tribal Gaming Regulators to Close Tribal Casinos: Recent NIGC Guidance Regarding COVID-19
Casino shutdowns sideline 616,000 workers nationwide, trade group says
Mississippi collects more than $27M from lottery in 3 months
UKGC Suspends Lotteries.com License as Regulator Ramps Up Enforcement on Errant Operators
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) announced this week it has suspended the license of Lotteries.com parent International Multi-Media Entertainments Ltd (IMME) over unspecified concerns about anti-money laundering (AML) and social responsibility violations
The Pennsylvania lottery will continue to operate almost as normal amid coronavirus pandemic; online play available
Loto-Quebec to move all lottery ticket sales online to avoid spread of COVID-19
Illegal Gambling Opponents Call on State, County Health Departments to Order Immediate Shutdown of 'Games of Skill' Machines
"At a time in which Pennsylvania casinos have made the difficult but appropriate decision to shut down to protect the health of their patrons, employees, and the public, these machines continue to attract gamblers of all ages," said Peter Shelly, spokesperson for Pennsylvanians Against Illegal Gambling (PAIG). "You don't have to be a health expert to know that the extended period of times in which players interact with these machines could accelerate the spread of Coronavirus to some of our most vulnerable citizens."
As American Indian casinos close for coronavirus, industry seeks $18 billion aid
Big majority supports allowing sports betting in Kentucky
Bill to let Maryland voters decide on legal sports betting passes in legislature’s final hours
Nevada Governor Sisolak asks President Trump for hospitality industry relief
Germany Votes to Enact Nationwide Online Gaming Law
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