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Allwyn Spearheads New Player Safety Research
Global lottery operator Allwyn continues to invest in player safety through a new initiative focused on academic research. The company has announced the first winners that will receive funding from its Player Protection Lab, a program designed to test how gambling behavior can be steered away from potential harm. This…
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Allwyn and UKGC Score Major Legal Win in Lottery License Dispute
The UK Court of Appeal has ruled against The New Lottery Company Limited (TNLC) and Northern & Shell PLC, denying their request to appeal an earlier High Court decision. The two parties will also no longer be able to file further appeals, hopefully marking the end of a lengthy legal battle. This decision should also […
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UK Court of Appeal upholds Allwyn’s National Lottery licence award
Rejecting attempt to overturn HC judgement
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UK National Lottery tender appeal dismissed
The Court of Appeal has ended the long legal saga around the Gambling Commission’s tender for the National Lottery licence. UK.- The long-running legal saga surrounding the tender for the fourth UK National Lottery licence has reached its conclusion. Richard Desmond’s The New Lottery Corporation (TNLC) and Northern & …
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Pennsylvania Grandma Wins $1.5M from Scratch-Off Ticket
A very lucky woman from Pennsylvania has won a life-changing $1.5 million top prize from one of the Pennsylvania Lottery’s scratch-off games. The lucky woman said she plans to use her newfound fortune to purchase a new home. The Woman Won $1.5M on Her Second Super Star Ticket Rita Franczyk, 86, won her life-changing s…
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Court of Appeal Rejects Richard Desmond’s Challenge Over National Lottery Licence
Final court ruling clears remaining obstacle in National Lottery licence dispute The Court of Appeal has rejected Richard Desmond’s latest… The post Court of Appeal Rejects Richard Desmond’s Challenge Over National Lottery Licence appeared first on iGaming Express.
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Court of Appeal refuses TNLC appeal over National Lottery licence
The refusal leaves April’s High Court judgment standing and the claimants facing indemnity costs across the entire proceedings.… The post Court of Appeal refuses TNLC appeal over National Lottery licence appeared first on European Gaming Industry News.
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$20 Scratch-Off Ticket in Ohio to Fetch $1M Payout
A lucky ticket in Ohio has been sold at a local Speedway, with the ticket worth $20, carrying a winning prize of $1,000,000. Lottery Winner Claims Their $1M Prize Won Off $20 Scratch Ticket The ticket for the $1,000,000 Stacked Scratch-Off game was bought by an anonymous person, who has stepped forward to claim their …
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Court of Appeal rejects latest UK National Lottery challenge
The Court of Appeal has rejected TNLC and Northern & Shell's bid to overturn the award of the fourth National Lottery licence to Allwyn. The post Court of Appeal rejects latest UK National Lottery challenge appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Court of Appeal puts final nail in coffin of Richard Desmond’s National Lottery challenge
Allwyn UK and the Gambling Commission can rest easy after the last possible legal challenge against the fourth National Lottery licence was finally put to bed. The Court of Appeal has rejected The New Lottery Corporation (TNLC) and Northern & Shell’s request to appeal the High Court’s April 2026 rejection of a claim f…
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Acre Transfers Lottery Regulation to State Finance Secretariat
The government of Acre implemented a major reform in the lottery regulation by delegating the task to the State Finance Secretariat (Sefaz). On Wednesday (29), the law was published in the Official Gazette of the state and was officially enacted by Governor Mailza Assis. The new legislation gives Sefaz more powers in …
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Tax and heatwaves hit FDJ United’s H1 profit and revenue
The French gambling operator has revised its outlook amid a decline in earnings and gross gaming revenue, with the lottery segment hit by lower traffic. France.- The French gambling giant FDJ United has reported a downturn in profit and gross gaming revenue (GGR) for the first half of 2026. The operator blamed higher …
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Rhode Island casino revenue falls 0.3% to $51.6 million in June
Rhode Island’s two casinos, Bally’s Lincoln and Bally’s Tiverton, generated $51.6 million in revenue for June, down 0.3% year-over-year. The Rhode Island Lottery figures show that slots accounted for most of the revenue with $42 million, up 0.4%, while table games generated $9.6 million, down 2.9%. Bally’s Lincoln pos…
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Rwanda Development Board Suspends Forzza Operations Over Regulatory Violations
The Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced the immediate suspension of Baron Sports Gaming Ltd, popularly known as Forzza, following repeated violations for operating outside the scope of its approved licence. In a public notice issued on 30 July 2026, the RDB, which serves as the national regulator for lottery …
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Massachusetts Lottery Raises $1B in Net Profit for the Commonwealth
The Massachusetts State Lottery has raised over a billion dollars in net profit for the Commonwealth during the 2026 fiscal year, according to a report by State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg. Goldberg, who chairs the lottery, thanked everyone who made this contribution possible. The Lottery Performed Very Well Accordi…
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In Push For Digital Sovereignty, West Africa’s Senegal Bets On Itself
Senegal’s national lottery operator, LONASE, unveiled LPbet in Dakar at the start of this month, positioning the platform as the next phase... Read More...
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Tax pressures and lottery underperformance weigh on FDJ H1 revenue
FDJ United hinted at a review of the markets where its Kindred online betting business is active. This follows on from a planned turnaround of its UK business announced in Q1.
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Ethiopian Lottery Service Reminds Public of Betting Ban Amid Rise in Scams
Seven months after every sports betting licence was cancelled, the Ethiopian Lottery Service has moved to restate that the ban is still in place. In a notice shared on its official Telegram channel, the regulator said some groups were using the shutdown period to mislead people and push illegal betting offers. “At pre…
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British Gambling Commission appoints Sarah Fox to lead policy, research and National Lottery regulation
Fox will be seconded from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. UK.- The British Gambling Commission is to second a senior leader from the UK government’s Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for its Executive Team. Sarah Fox will lead the regulator’s Policy and Resea…
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Gambling Commission names Sarah Fox to head policy and lottery oversight
Follows string of executive departures
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Georgia Lottery Sees $2M and $150K Winners in Same Stroke of Good Luck
The Georgia Lottery has shared more news of players securing top prizes in the state. While specific details are almost too thin, with one big-time winner securing an eye-watering $2,000,000 prize, the lottery has revealed a few titbits about these happy events. For example, the player winning the seven-figure prize h…
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Brightstar Lottery joins the World Top Disability Inclusive Business list
Brightstar Lottery has been named a World's Top Disability Inclusive Business, earning top marks on the 2026 Disability Index (Disability:IN)—the premier global benchmark for corporate disability inclusion. The post Brightstar Lottery joins the World Top Disability Inclusive Business list first appeared on Asia Gaming…
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Sarah Fox joins UK Gambling Commission executive team on secondment from DCMS
Sarah Fox has joined the Gambling Commission’s Executive Team on secondment from the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), taking responsibility for the regulator’s Policy, Research and Statistics functions, as well as National Lottery regulation. The appointment follows the departure of Executive D…
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Missouri Lottery Player Scoops $50,000 Prize from Scratch-Off Ticket
A Missouri Lottery player has won a massive prize after securing a $50,000 payout from the 500X Payout scratch-off game. The lottery was happy to provide additional details as to where the ticket was bought and what the implications were. For starters, the player, whoever they are, purchased their lucky ticket from a …
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Aristocrat Interactive launches first-ever iLottery Solution for the Massachusetts State Lottery
Lottery players in Massachusetts have an exciting, fun new way to play and engage with the lottery,… The post Aristocrat Interactive launches first-ever iLottery Solution for the Massachusetts State Lottery appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
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Massachusetts Takes Its Lottery Online for the First Time
The Massachusetts Lottery has launched its operations online for the first time on Monday, July 27, allowing players from the state to buy instant and draw-based games through the lottery’s dedicated app and website for the first time ever. The rollout has been aided by Aristocrat Interactive, the technological partne…
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Scientific Games and Iowa Lottery partner to expand Scratch Games growth
Scientific Games has announced a new agreement with Iowa Lottery to drive growth across the Lottery's Scratch Game portfolio with portfolio management services. The post Scientific Games and Iowa Lottery partner to expand Scratch Games growth first appeared on Asia Gaming News | AGB - Asia Gaming Brief.
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SEGG Says It Is Moving Lottery.com to an Affiliate Model
Sports Entertainment Gaming Global Corporation (SEGG) announced that its board of directors has approved transitioning Lottery.com to an exclusively affiliate-based business model as the company is reshaping its global strategy. SEGG to Shift Its Focus to the Global Market with New Model SEGG said Lottery.com will be …
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Lighting Strikes Twice as Ohio Lottery Player Wins Two Big Prizes in a Row
The Ohio Lottery announced that an extremely lucky local man has won not once, but twice. The man purchased his second winning ticket shortly after scoring the first win because he was “feeling lucky.” The Man Was Not Simply Feeling Lucky, He Was Lucky According to the Ohio Lottery’s official announcement, the man in …
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Coljuegos Reports COP 2.56 Trillion in Health Contributions from Territorial Gaming Since 2022
According to Coljuegos, during the period 2022 – 2026, the territorial gaming sector in Colombia will have generated COP 2.56 trillion for the public health system. Coljuegos President Marco Emilio Hincapié presented the figures in the General Assembly of the Colombian Lottery Federation. The 15 territorial lotteries …
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Lottery.com to Operate Solely Through Affiliates Under SEGG Restructuring
SEGG Media has approved a sweeping plan to reposition Lottery.com as its global master affiliate platform, moving the brand away from direct operations and into an affiliate‑only model. The company’s board described the decision as a “transformational global growth strategy,” designed to give Lottery.com scale across …
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Hulu Sport Remains Suspended Despite Federal High Court of Ethiopia Overturning NLA Decision
The Federal High Court of Ethiopia has overturned the National Lottery Administration’s (NLA) decision to suspend Hulu Sport. The Federal High Court is the second-level federal judicial organ, operating below the Federal Supreme Court of Ethiopia and above the Federal First Instance Court. Hulu Sport, one of Ethiopia’…
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SEGG shifts Lottery.com to affiliate-only model in strategic overhaul
SEGG Media has announced a strategic shift that will see its Lottery.com brand begin operating exclusively as an affiliate platform. The post SEGG shifts Lottery.com to affiliate-only model in strategic overhaul appeared first on NEXT.io.
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Aristocrat Interactive powers Massachusetts’ 1st-ever iLottery launch
Aristocrat Interactive has successfully launched the Massachusetts State Lottery Commission’s (MSLC) first-ever iLottery program, delivering a fully integrated online lottery solution that expands digital play while complementing the state’s highly successful retail lottery business. The post Aristocrat Interactive po…
Read summary →Online Casino Pitch Gets Tougher With MA iLottery Launch
The road to a legal online casino market in Massachusetts became even longer Monday as the state launched its interactive lottery platform. Expanding gaming beyond the lottery into legal casinos and... The post Online Casino Pitch Gets Tougher With MA iLottery Launch appeared first on Legal Sports Report.
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North Bay receives casino payment as host community revenue tops $6.8m
The Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has paid C$415,869 to the City of North Bay as its host community payment for Cascades Casino North Bay, covering the period from 1 April to 30 June. The latest quarterly payment brings the city’s total revenue from hosting the casino to more than C$6.8m since the prope…
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LONASE Foundation Supports Kolda Regional Hospital to Improve Healthcare in Senegal
The Senegalese National Lottery (LONASE) Foundation, through the leadership of its new Director General Abdourahmane Baldé Doura, provided financial support to the Kolda Regional Hospital Center, reaffirming its dedication to improving the healthcare sector in Senegal. During the event, Director General Baldé presente…
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North Carolina sports betting handle rises in June
The handle rose 36 per cent year-over-year, while gross wagering revenue fell for a second consecutive month. US.- The North Carolina State Lottery Commission has released its sports wagering revenue report for June. The state’s seven licensed interactive sports wagering operators posted a handle of US$589.6m, up 36.1…
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NLA Directs Private Lotto Operators to End Paper-Based Lottery Staking by 1 August 2026
Ghana’s National Lottery Authority (NLA) has issued a directive mandating all licensed Private Lotto Operators (PLOs) to end manual, paper-based lottery staking and adopt electronic POS terminals by August 1, 2026. On July 21, 2026, NLA formalised a strategic partnership with Fidelity Bank PLC. This partnership serves…
Read summary →Irish Player Wins $9.37M in Saturday Drawing, Still to Claim Prize
A player in Ireland has won the top prize from the Saturday night drawing and is now set to claim the eye-watering $9.37 million (EUR 8.22 million) The person, whoever they may be, is the fourth winner so far in 2026, the National Lottery confirmed, with the organization set to release further information in the […]
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After Missing Out on Colleague’s $10K Win, Illinois Man Lands $1 Million
This is the story of one incredibly lucky lottery player from Illinois. The man, identified only as Steve, was celebrating his birthday when he bought a $5 scratch-off lottery ticket, and it may have been one of the best decisions he has ever made. Man Becomes Millionaire Around Birthday, Misses Previous $10K Win Who …
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Woman Wins $65K from Lottery While on Break from Wedding Preparation
A woman was taking a break from a friend’s wedding preparations, when she decided to play the lottery – and it was the right thing to do. The woman, one Misti Pagan, was rewarded for her prescience and won $65,000 from the Kentucky Lottery online. Woman Takes a Break from Wedding Preparation – Wins Lottery […]
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China’s World Cup Single-Match Betting Sales Cross RMB83.3 Billion
Sales of single-match football betting games through China’s state-run Sports Lottery reached about RMB83.3 billion, or $11.6 billion, across the 6 weeks of the FIFA World Cup. The official figures point to sustained domestic interest in the tournament even though China’s national team did not qualify. Weekly Sales Cl…
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Prediction Markets Are “Hidden Gambling”, Warn North American Lotteries
The ongoing debate regarding prediction markets in the United States has been recently joined by one of North America’s largest lottery organizations. A Matter of Semantics The North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) has issued a statement asking lawmakers and regulators to clarify the way…
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Florida Lottery Reveals the Biggest Winners for April
The Florida Lottery has published a report in which it outlined the biggest lottery winners for April. As usual, the report comes 90 days after the wins, per the local lottery laws, which state that lottery winners and their city of residence are public record and may be released by the Florida Lottery after 90 […]
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Michigan Lottery launches full Aristocrat Interactive iLottery platform
Contract runs through July 2032
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NLA Makes Significant Progress in Montserrado Food Distribution Program Ahead of Independence Day
Following the recent launch of its charitable initiative, the National Lottery Authority (NLA) is making significant progress in distributing essential supplies throughout Montserrado County. As the July 26 Independence Day celebrations approach, the NLA has intensified its efforts to reach every targeted beneficiary …
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Aristocrat Interactive Successfully Launches Comprehensive iLottery Solution for the Michigan Lottery
Aristocrat Interactive, under NeoGames, US, LLP, announced the successful go-live of its full-service iLottery solution with the Michigan… The post Aristocrat Interactive Successfully Launches Comprehensive iLottery Solution for the Michigan Lottery appeared first on Americas iGaming & Sports Betting News.
Read summary →North Macedonia passes full state control of online gambling
The government of North Macedonia has passed the Law on Games of Chance and Entertainment Games, effectively introducing full state control over online gambling and lottery and replacing the 2011 system that allowed private participation. North Macedonia’s Assembly passed the legislation on June 29, 2026, after which,…
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China’s single-match football betting sales top $11.6B during World Cup
Sales of single-match football betting games through China's state-run Sports Lottery reached approximately CNY 83.3 billion (USD 11.6 billion) across the six weeks of the FIFA World Cup, according to official lottery data, underlining sustained domestic appetite for the tournament despite the national team's absence.…
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China bettors wager $11.6 billion through state lottery during FIFA World Cup
Despite national team's failure to qualify
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Maryland Bookworm Wins $2M from Scratch-Off Ticket
A lucky player has claimed a life-changing $2 million prize from the Maryland Lottery. The winner is now planning a vacation to Europe and even her retirement. Maryland Book Lover Won a Life-Changing Sum from Diamonds & Gold A lucky Washington DC native living in Laurel, Maryland, has turned a visit to the supermarket…
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Massachusetts Player Wins $4M from 100X Ticket
A lucky Massachusetts Lottery player has won a seven-figure top prize from one of the lottery’s scratch-off games. This was notably one of the last top prizes remaining in that same game. Berkshire County Player Wins Seven-Figure Sum According to the Massachusetts Lottery, a player in Berkshire County won a huge prize…
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National Lottery of Benin Approves Gross Dividend of 3.438 Billion FCFA for 2025 Financial Year
The National Lottery of Benin (LNB SA) has approved a total gross dividend of 3.438 billion FCFA for the 2025 fiscal year. Shareholders will receive a gross dividend of 173 FCFA per share, with a net amount of 164 FCFA. On June 30th, 2026, the National Lottery of Benin (LNB SA) held the Ordinary General … The post Nat…
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Svenska Spel hits back at profits over responsibility claims
Svenska Spel has rejected claims that it has “downgraded responsible gambling” as a corporate discipline, insisting that consumer protections remain at the core of its duties as Sweden’s state-owned gambling and lottery firm. The response was directed to Swedish daily Aftonbladet, which on 19 July questioned whether S…
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Ethiopian Lottery Service Issues Fraud Alert Amid Continued Sports Betting Shutdown
The Ethiopian Lottery Service (ELS) has issued a public notice warning citizens about a rise in fraudulent advertisements and messages claiming individuals have won prizes through sports betting. The regulator clarified that it currently has no affiliation with any sports betting operations, as the entire sector remai…
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Aristocrat Interactive launches iLottery solution for the Michigan Lottery
Successful launch marks a new era for one of the top-performing iLottery programs in the US Aristocrat Interactive, under NeoGames, has announced the successful go-live of its full-service iLottery solution with the Michigan Lottery. Following the official launch on July 17, this marks the beginning of a new six-year …
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Aristocrat Interactive debuts iLottery integrated solution for Michigan Lottery
This comprehensive rollout will enable the Michigan Lottery to leverage Aristocrat Interactive’s full end-to-end iLottery ecosystem that is designed to enhance player engagement and optimize operational efficiency, while ensuring a secure and responsible environment for players. The post Aristocrat Interactive debuts …
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Delaware casino revenue falls 21% to $37.5 million in June
Delaware’s three casinos generated $37.5 million in revenue for June, down 21% year-over-year. The Delaware Lottery figures show that video lottery terminals accounted for most of the combined figure, posting $33.6 million, down 20.8%, while table games generated $4 million, down 23.3%. All three of the commercial cas…
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Tennessee Cash Lottery Ticket Worth $720K Sold – Winner Missing
The Tennessee Lottery wants to make sure that you are aware of the fact that you might be the winner of a six-figure lottery prize. A winning ticket worth $720,000 has been won by someone in Ardmore, with the lottery now keen to identify the person and make sure they are reunited with the reward. […]
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