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Scientific Games Welcomes Dan Flynn as CEO, Kevin Schneider Transitions to Chair Role
Scientific Games, an international provider of lottery games, technology, analytics and services to government-sponsored lotteries, announced a major C-suite appointment. As it turns out, the company has welcomed the experienced Dan Flynn as its permanent chief executive officer, replacing its current interim one. Fly…
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Haiti establishes national gambling regulator
The new authority will oversee casinos, betting, borlette banks (Haiti lottery system) and other gambling activities as part of a wider regulatory and anti-financial-crime programme.
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Winner of $1.34M Jackpot Steps Forward After Weeks of Silence
A winner in the United Kingdom has stepped forward to claim their $1.34 million lottery prize (GBP 1 million) after three-and-a-half weeks of staying silent. The winner, a person from Thurrock, Essex, won the money during the EuroMillions October 13 draw. UK Players Step Forward to Claim their $1.34M EuroMillions Jack…
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Sizekhaya still in the running for National Lottery licence following High Court ruling
06 November 2026– Sizekhaya Holdings has reaffirmed its commitmentto the uninterrupted operation of South Africa’s National Lottery following a High Court judgment setting aside the award of the fourth National Lottery licence on the grounds of procedural unfairness in the decision-making process followed by Minister …
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Houston Man Wins $5M from Scratch-off While at Convenience Store
A Houston resident has ended up winning a $5-million jackpot after buying a scratch-off ticket at a convenience store in Uptown, the Texas Lottery announced on Wednesday, November 4. Houston Man Scoops $100 Ticket to Win $5M Lottery Prize The winning ticket came from a game called $5 Million Titanium Black, where the …
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Allwyn UK Reshapes Lottery Leadership
Three Senior Executives Depart as Allwyn Reshapes Leadership The restructuring will see the departures of Chief Technology Officer Mark Smith,… The post Allwyn UK Reshapes Lottery Leadership appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Pennsylvania Lottery Urges 3 Ticket Holders to Claim $2M in Rewards
The Pennsylvania Lottery has urged lottery players to have another look at any ticket they may have not checked in a while, as there are nearly $2,000,000 on the line in jackpots set to expire. PA Lottery Reminds Lottery Players to Check Their Tickets In a customary public message, the PA Lottery offered details about…
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Brazil Supreme Court Weighs Joint Consideration of Betting Ban and Lottery Cases
Justice Luiz Fux says he needs more time to prepare an opinion covering both the challenges to the earlier regulatory framework and those against the later prohibition. Justice Flávio Dino is ready to return the broader gambling case, which has been paused since his August request for review. The post Brazil Supreme C…
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Allwyn UK restructures leadership as three executive roles end
The National Lottery operator is reorganising its top team around retail, digital and marketing as it tries to… The post Allwyn UK restructures leadership as three executive roles end appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Texas Lottery Makes Houston Player $5M Richer
The Texas Lottery announced that a ticket worth $5 million has been sold in Houston. While this is a historic moment, the winner preferred not to have their name known. Someone Just Won a Staggering $5 Million According to the announcement, a scratch-off ticket worth $5 million was claimed in Houston. The lottery clar…
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Three execs exit Allwyn UK in National Lottery transformation
Changes to the leadership structure follow on from the departure of Allwyn UK CEO Andria Vidler, which was announced in August The post Three execs exit Allwyn UK in National Lottery transformation appeared first on NEXT.io.
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New leadership and responsibilities announced at Allwyn UK
Allwyn UK is initiating major changes to its leadership structure with a particular emphasis on how it manages the technology side of its business. The restructuring comes amid a change in Chief Executive Officer at the company, the UK division of Allwyn International and operator of the UK National Lottery since Febr…
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NASSCORP Commits $25,000 to Fund NLA’s Back-to-School Program for 40 Schools Across Liberia
The National Lottery Authority of Liberia (NLA) has partnered with the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) to implement a Back-to-School initiative that will provide essential learning materials to 40 public schools and support approximately 1,000 vulnerable beneficiaries across 12 of Liberia’s…
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Ghana National Lottery Authority Targets A Revenue of US$172million on New Reforms
Ghana’s lottery sector might generate more than GH¢2 billion (US$172 million) yearly if President John Dramani Mahama’s proposed reforms are completely implemented, this is according to Mohammed Abdul-Salam, Director-General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA). The plans include centralised oversight of private lo…
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Montana Lottery Glitch Creates Extra Winners, Officials Vow to Honor All Wins
A technical issue has caused the Montana Lottery’s Montana Millionaire game to create additional winners at a much higher rate than usual. The lottery has since suspended the game to fix the glitch, but promised to honor all existing tickets. The Glitch Created Thousands of Winners As it turns out, the Montana Lottery…
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Lottoland’s Australian arm files challenge to online keno ban
The lottery business pivoted to keno after Australia banned its core product from 2019 The post Lottoland’s Australian arm files challenge to online keno ban appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Allwyn UK puts six independent retailers on Local Retail Champions billboards
The operator of The National Lottery is giving neighbourhood shops a public face, as corner stores pass £10… The post Allwyn UK puts six independent retailers on Local Retail Champions billboards appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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Waterhouse VC October Update: How can tech drive greater retail lottery sales?
"Suppliers that make each shop more profitable have a reason to be paid year after year. Operators hold the licence. We’d rather clip the ticket," writes Waterhouse The post Waterhouse VC October Update: How can tech drive greater retail lottery sales? appeared first on NEXT.io.
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South African Court Orders Fresh Review of National Lottery Licence Bid
South Africa’s national lottery licence process has been thrown back into review after a court ruled that the decision to award the Fourth National Lottery Licence to Sizekhaya Holdings was invalid. The judgment means the company, which took over lottery operations in June 2026, may have to go through the bidding proc…
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IWG boosts NA reach with Kentucky and Pennsylvania partnerships
Instant Win Gaming, one of the leading suppliers of eInstant games to NASPL and WLA-member lotteries, has expanded further through partnerships with the Kentucky Lottery and Pennsylvania Lottery. Instant Win Gaming Brings Cutting-Edge Progressive Jackpots to KY, PA The expansion comes following a similar arrangement w…
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Court restarts bidding for South Africa lottery licence
The High Court of South Africa has ruled against a decision to award the Fourth National Lottery to Sizekhaya Holdings. Sizekhaya, majority owned by Goldrush Holdings, was awarded the licence by Minister Parks Tau in 2025 following a bidding process. It took over the lottery’s operations from previous holder Ithuba in…
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LOTERJ defends regulated betting model as Brazil faces industry prohibition
Fabíola Esteves, president of Rio de Janeiro’s state lottery regulator LOTERJ, has defended the importance of regulatory safeguards and action against illegal gambling as Brazil prepares for a Supreme Federal Court hearing on the future of fixed-odds betting. Speaking during SBC Digital Brasil Day on 28 October, Estev…
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Zoltán Sólyom Leads Hungarian Lottery Operator
Insurance And Board Experience Sólyom brings a background in insurance and financial services to the state-owned operator. According to Hungarian news… The post Zoltán Sólyom Leads Hungarian Lottery Operator appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Death of Father Spurs Calls for UK National Lottery to be Added to Exclusion List
The death of a father who took his life after gambling excessively on the lottery has prompted a call from a coroner to have the National Lottery in the United Kingdom added to the list of websites and services that people are excluded from when opting out of gambling. Man Who Spent His Banking Account […]
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Italy Budget Proposes Fifth Lottery Draw
Wednesday Draw And Revenue Forecast The additional weekly draw would cover Lotto, SuperEnalotto and associated games. The technical report accompanying… The post Italy Budget Proposes Fifth Lottery Draw appeared first on iGaming Express.
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AGTech Forecasts at Least 69% Wider Interim Loss as Lottery Equipment Demand Falls
AGTech Holdings is expecting its share of the losses to increase by at least 69% in the six months ending 30 September 2026. This is due to weak demand for hardware from mainland China, which has impacted the performance of the company’s lottery business. In a profit warning issued on 30 October, the company forecast …
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Kyrgyzstan Advances Binary Options Ban With Gambling and Lottery Law Changes
Kyrgyzstan is moving forward with developing a law that will prohibit binary options platforms and increase criminal sanctions against illegal gambling and lottery operations. The proposal covers the operation and promotion of binary options schemes, including recruiting participants and accepting assets from resident…
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Belle Profit Rises 31.5% Despite Lower City of Dreams Manila Gaming Revenue Share
Despite the decline in City of Dreams Manila’s share of gaming revenue, Belle Corporation reported an increase in profit during the third quarter of 2026. With stronger lottery equipment rentals and reduced financing costs redeeming the lower casino contribution, it enabled the earnings to grow faster than overall rev…
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Michigan Lottery Player Forgets $1M-Winning Ticket for Two Months
Many lottery operators provide winning players with up to a year to claim their prize. While most people go to receive their winnings right away, sometimes prizes are claimed months later. While this can seem puzzling to many, there is usually a good reason for that. In the case of one Michigan Lottery player, the […]
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Rhode Island casino revenue rises 0.3% to $51.4 million in September
Rhode Island’s two casinos generated $51.4 million in revenue in September, up 0.3% year over year. The Rhode Island Lottery figures show that slots accounted for most of the combined total, down 0.6% year-over-year to $41.4 million, while table games generated $10 million, up 4.2%. Bally’s Lincoln recorded the highes…
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Kenya National Lottery Board Targets Official Launch and Operations by End 2027
Dr Farida Karoney, chair Kenya National Lottery Board, intends to have a functional lottery by the end of 2027 and plans to invite international bids for the national lottery before the end of 2027. The projected lottery would allow both online and physical participation, and the money raised will be used to support n…
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LONASE Hosts Niger Lottery for Knowledge Exchange
Senegal’s national lottery operator, Loterie Nationale Sénégalaise (LONASE), recently hosted a delegation from Niger’s Loterie Nationale du Niger (LONANI) to share experiences, exchange operational ideas, and discuss best practices for strengthening African lotteries. Held on 19 October, the working visit brought toge…
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Illinois Lotto Mints a New Millionaire Who Is Now Set to Scoop $7.4M Payout
A multi-million-dollar payout has once again dropped this Monday, October 26, in the Illinois Lotto draw. A player from the state is now going to claim a $7.4 million jackpot, provided that they can show the winning ticket at the lottery’s headquarters. Illinois Lotto Produces Third Largest Jackpot Winner from the Gam…
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Massachusetts Woman Scoops $2M Payout from Scratch Ticket
A woman, identified as Susana Lausana of Lynn, became one of Massachusetts’ latest lottery winners. The Bay State Lottery announced in an official statement that the woman bought and won a $2,000,000 payout from a scratch-off ticket, including the customary image of the oversized check and the winner. Lausana had boug…
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Tour de Faso Gets Backing From Burkina Faso National Lottery
Burkina Faso’s National Lottery (LONAB) has donated FCFA100m (US$171,000) to the 37th Tour du Faso keeping with its longtime commitment to national cycling through corporate social responsibility. According to Director General Ibrahim Ben Harouna Zarani, the sponsorship promotes a competition that fosters social cohes…
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Córdoba Lottery Launches Official Online Horse Racing Platform
Córdoba Turf, the official online horse racing platform of the Argentine province of Córdoba, has officially debuted. This presentation was held during the Clásico San Jerónimo at the Jockey Club de Córdoba, where the horse racing tradition of the province converged with a new digital channel for the horse racing indu…
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Greensboro Player Wins $100K from NC Education Lottery Scratcher
The North Carolina Education Lottery has awarded its first six-figure prize for the week. According to the lottery’s official announcement, the amazing sum went to a lucky winner in Greensboro. The Woman Took Home $72K According to the NC Education Lottery, its latest big winner is Sarah Caldwell, a Greensboro woman, …
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Rwanda Launches InteGo!, Its National Lottery
On 27 October 2026, Rwanda officially launched InteGo!, a state-owned national lottery, during an inauguration ceremony at the Mövenpick Hotel Kigali. The lottery is operated by Moja Rwanda Ltd and regulated by the National Lottery and Gambling Commission under the Rwanda Development Board. The launch brought together…
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Morocco Projects SOREC, Lottery & Gambling Earnings of US$19.5 Million in 2027
Morocco’s draft 2027 Finance Bill projects MAD195m (US$19.5m) across three budget items linked to betting, lotteries, and SOREC (horse racing). The Moroccan Ministry of Economy and Finance released the Draft Finance Bill for the 2027 Budget Year (Bill No. 60-26) on October 23. It projects MAD90m (US$9m) from mutual be…
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Paraná Opens Public Consultation on State Lottery Regulation
A public consultation and a public hearing have been called to develop specific rules for the Paraná state lottery sector in Brazil by the Paraná Regulatory Agency for Delegated Public Services (Agepar). On October 6, 2026, the agency’s board voted to approve the initiative. The public consultation is to run from Octo…
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Morocco Forecasts MAD195m in Gambling, Lottery, and Horse Racing Betting Revenue for 2027
Morocco expects gambling-related activities to generate MAD195m in 2027, according to projections contained in the country’s draft Finance Bill. The forecast combines revenue from mutual betting deductions, lottery-related funds, and profits distributed by the Royal Society for the Encouragement of the Horse. The larg…
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Liberia Sets $80,000 Online Casino Licence Fee and Creates Prediction Market Rules in New Gaming Framework
Liberia has introduced a wide-ranging overhaul of its gambling regulations, bringing new licensing fees, stricter advertising rules, and a formal framework for prediction markets under a single regulatory structure. The changes were adopted through Regulation No. 005 of 2026 by the National Lottery Authority (NLA) and…
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Liberia Introduces New Gaming Regulation No. 005 of 2026
The National Lottery Authority (NLA) of Liberia officially introduced Regulation No. 005 of 2026, a comprehensive framework to modernize and tighten oversight of the country’s gaming and lottery sector. Regulation No. 005 of 2026 establishes real-time monitoring, strengthens gaming-machine and advertising controls, up…
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Brightstar Cash Pop Launches in Ontario via OLG
Brightstar Cash Pop has launched in Canada through the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, extending the draw-style game to a new regulated market.... Read More...
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Lottomatica Employees Accused of EUR 25M Scam
Italian authorities have seized EUR 25 million ($28 million) after five former Lottomatica employees allegedly abused their system access to secure guaranteed jackpot wins. They reportedly targeted the popular “Gratta e Vinci” scratch-off lottery tickets, winning at least four major prizes. They now face fraud allegat…
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Scientific Games Wins Lottery Game of the Year and iLottery Game of the Year at GIA
Scientific Games has won two distinctions at the Gaming Intelligence North America Awards 2026 for games created in collaboration with two US-based lotteries. The manufacturer won the Lottery Game of the Year and iLottery Game of the Year accolades. Scientific Games Boasts Not One But Two Monumental Games in 2026 The …
Read summary →Massachusetts Man Wins $400K+, Happy to Help Family with Money
A man in Massachusetts has scored big, winning a $416,405 prize on a $2 bet while playing the Mass Lottery Online’s eInstant game, Timber Wolf. The winner, Robert Cheetham of Plymouth, has already come forward to claim his reward – the full prize as a lump sum. Winner Walks with $400K+ from Mass Online Lotto […]
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Indonesia Online Gambling Raids Net 15 Arrests as Police Freeze Rp2.46 Billion
Police in North Sumatra and Central Java have arrested 15 people in separate gambling operations, uncovering a Cambodia-linked online network in Medan and illegal lottery activities across several Central Java locations. Investigators also froze bank accounts holding a combined Rp2.46 billion in connection with the Ce…
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China Lottery Sales Did Well in September as Annual Results Continue to Improve
China continues to snuff out most forms of gambling, but the lottery is the evident exception. Yet, interest in the lottery is not lessening, with sports betting sales up 73.1%, and overall Chinese lottery sales rising by 27.3% to $10.4 billion in September 2026 on an annual basis. The Ministry of Finance, which detai…
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Massachusetts Lottery Expands Offer with Inspired Entertainment Virtual Sports
Massachusetts has expanded its Mass Lottery Online offering by tapping into Inspired Entertainment’s virtual sports games, expanding the range of experiences that players may now find online. The company finalized the integration through Aristocrat Interactive’s integration platform, Fusion, featuring virtual horse ra…
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Americans Spent $110B on Lottery Tickets in 2024
People in the United States are spending heavily on lottery tickets, according to U.S. Census Bureau data, which revealed that in 2024 alone, Americans spent $110.4 billion on buying various tickets. The data was analyzed by LendingTree, with the average American spending $323 on tickets, and spending increased in 16 …
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Brightstar Lottery ONCE Deal: Spain Contract Extended
Brightstar Lottery ONCE agreement: the supplier has signed a multi-year contract extension to provide lottery technology enhancements for ONCE in Spain.... Read More...
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Trato de Lotería Brightstar ONCE: Contrato en España Extendido
Brightstar Lottery ha firmado una extensión de contrato por varios años con la organización española ONCE. El acuerdo entre Brightstar Lottery y... Leer más... La entrada Trato de Lotería Brightstar ONCE: Contrato en España Extendido se publicó primero en iGaming Futuro.
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China Lottery Sales Hit $10.04 Billion as Sports Betting Surges 73.1%
China’s lottery sales climbed 27.3% year-on-year in September to RMB67.389 billion, equivalent to $10.04 billion, according to the Ministry of Finance. The increase amounted to RMB15.325 billion, or $2.28 billion, compared with the same month last year. However, the gains were not shared by every lottery product. Keno…
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Power Seat: Stefan Tweraser on “selling the dream” through lotteries and ZEAL’s prize draw ambitions
In the latest episode of Power Seat, ZEAL Network CEO Stefan Tweraser joins EGR's Dan Thomas to discuss lottery being an entertainment product and why "letting people dream" sits at the centre of ZEAL's social lotteries
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Main FM and ITHUBA Tanzania Mark First Month of MainPesa LOTTO Partnership
Mainstream Group Limited, through its radio station Main FM, and ITHUBA Tanzania Limited marks one month since the launch of MainPesa LOTTO, a partnership aimed at delivering lottery services to Tanzanian communities under the National Lottery framework. Launched on 23 September 2026, Main Pesa LOTTO combines Main FM’…
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Aristocrat Interactive brings NeoGames Studio eInstants to Kentucky Lottery players
Proceeds fund college scholarships
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Mali Finance Minister Calls for Transparency and Responsible Gambling at AES Lottery Betting Launch
On 12th October, Alousséni Sanou, Mali’s Minister of Economy and Finance, emphasized responsible gambling, transparency, and the protection of minors during the first Pari Conféderal AES, a joint horse-racing betting project involving Confederation of Sahel States (AES) countries. He urged strict regulation of the gam…
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Illinois iLottery Player Scoops $1.8M Payday from Ultimate Diamond Jackpot
Another day, and another Illinois Lottery player has been successful in claiming a large jackpot from the FastPlay portfolio. The player, whose identity has not been established, was playing the Ultimate Diamond Jackpot game when good fortune struck, and a life-altering prize of $1,809,642 dropped. This is the second-…
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Brightstar Lottery Extends New York Deal 2 Years
Brightstar Lottery has signed a two-year contract extension with the New York Lottery, continuing a long-running technology and systems partnership.... Read More...
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