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Posted on Friday March 29, 2019

West Virginia Becomes Fifth State To Legalize Online Gambling

Gov. Jim Justice didn’t sign HB 2934, better known as the West Virginia Lottery Interactive Wagering Act, but didn’t veto the bill either. According to West Virginia law, the governor has 15 days to veto or sign a piece of legislation once it hits his desk. If nothing happens in that time period, the bill becomes law.

Posted on Friday March 29, 2019

FY 2018 FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OPAP S.A. Consolidated Financial Results for the Fiscal Year ended December 31st, 2018

“2018 marked the 60th anniversary of OPAP’s foundation and the entire OPAP team is proud of what was achieved in this historic year, commented OPAP’s CEO, Mr. Damian Cope."

Posted on Friday March 29, 2019

Kambi Group plc signs multi-channel sportsbook deal with Integrated Entertainment Resort Developer, Mohegan Gaming & Entertainment (MGE)

Kristian Nylén, Kambi Chief Executive Officer, said: "Kambi's strategy in the US is to partner with the biggest and best gaming operators each state has to offer. In Mohegan Sun, not only have we partnered with one of the two largest casinos in Connecticut, but also one of the leading gaming and entertainment destinations across the whole of the country."

Posted on Friday March 29, 2019

Scientific Games's Scratch-Offs partner Florida Lottery breaks another U.S. record for weekly sales

Jim Poppell, Florida Lottery Secretary, said, “We don’t set out to break national lottery industry records, we set out to generate funding to enhance education in Florida. These records are just a testament to the careful research, planning and marketing that goes into our scratch-off games so they provide a fun, entertainment value to Floridians. It’s great to see our players having fun, and we look forward to continuing to provide them the best games available.”

Posted on Wednesday March 27, 2019

Australia: ‘Definitely not a grey area’: Online operator skirts foreign lotto ban to offer $1 billion jackpot

A little-known company ('The Lottery Office' says it has been flooded with new customers over the past) is offering Aussies the chance to take part in AU$1 billion US Powerball draw despite a government crackdown.

Posted on Wednesday March 27, 2019

Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg has been pitching the idea of allowing the Lottery to sell its products over the internet

Massachusetts Treasurer Deborah Goldberg argues it cannot continue to generate nearly $1 billion a year for local aid unless it is allowed to compete with daily fantasy sports and other online gaming.

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