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Scientific Games renews instant lottery deal in Tennessee

New York-listed supplier Scientific Games has been awarded a multi-year contract extension to continue providing instant lottery games and services to the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation.

The supplier’s current contract has been extended for five more years by the lottery, which participates in the Scientific Games Enhanced Partnership (SGEP) program.

Through the [...]

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Gaming Innovation Group on top as gaming shares rebound in February

After a slow start to the year in January, there was better news for industry stakeholders in February as shares in the leading operators and suppliers rose by a combined 5.6 per cent by month end.

After posting a decline of 7.8 per cent last month, the 50 publicly-listed operators and [...]

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IWG rolls out jackpot-enabled e-Instant game with Canada’s BCLC

Online instant win games provider IWG has extended its partnership with long-term customer British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) to include the supplier’s jackpot-enabled e-Instant games.

BCLC’ PlayNow.com becomes the fifth North American lottery to launch Jungle Tumble Jackpots, the first game to include IWG’s InstantJackpots technology. A second title is expected [...]

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IGT

IGT posts $898m loss in 2020 as revenue falls 23%

New York-listed International Game Technology (IGT) has reported a 23 per cent fall in total revenue to $3.12bn in 2020, reflecting the continued global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Revenue improved during the final quarter of 2020 but was still 15 per cent lower than a year ago at $885m, with [...]

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China lottery market returns to growth in strong start to 2021

China’s lottery market enjoyed a strong start to 2021 as total lottery sales increased to RMB35.76bn in January.

After sales were decimated by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, sales returned to growth in January, climbing 31 per cent year-on-year.

Growth was driven by a 43.5 per cent increase in Sports Lottery sales [...]

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Scientific Games

Pandemic pushes Scientific Games’ full year revenue down to $2.72bn

New York-listed Scientific Games has posted a 20 per cent fall in total revenue to $2.72bn in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic impacted its core Gaming business.

The company’s full year revenue declined as COVID-19 restrictions impacted casinos globally, with the contraction in revenue from its Gaming division offsetting growth within [...]

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Rhode Island sportsbooks hit record high in January

Rhode Island’s sports betting market posted a new record high in January 2021 as total wagers reached $39.8m.

The state’s two licensed sports betting operators saw total wagers increase by 48 per cent compared to the same month last year, and by 75 per cent month-on-month.

Rhode Island Sports Betting: FY 2021 [...]

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Austria proposes gambling reforms to create a buffer with politicians

It took a raid on the home of the finance minister to make it happen, but Austria looks set to finally establish an independent gambling regulator.

Interim Justice Minister Werner Kogler announced the proposal Wednesday to strip the finance ministry of its gambling licensing and supervision powers, which will be transferred [...]

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Jumbo Interactive sees first half revenue grow to AUD$40.9m

Sydney-listed online lottery provider Jumbo Interactive has reported a 9 per cent increase in revenue to AUD$40.9m for its financial first half period ended 31 December.

The company said that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic had been positive for the group in general, as lockdown restrictions drove people to purchase [...]

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Lottery.com

Lottery.com set for New York listing through Trident SPAC

Lottery.com has entered into a definitive agreement with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Trident Acquisitions Corp. to become a publicly listed lottery provider on New York’s Nasdaq stock exchange.

The company will have an estimated post-business combination enterprise value of approximately $526m, with net proceeds from the combination to be used [...]

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NeoGames

NeoGames launches eInstant games in Austria with win2day

New York-listed iLottery provider NeoGames has launched its portfolio of eInstant games with Austrian Lotteries.

NeoGames is providing the win2day online platform with a selection of existing and new online instant win games, further expanding its presence in the European lottery market.

“The philosophy of the Austrian Lotteries is to act responsibly [...]

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IGT extends partnership with Mexican national lottery

New York-listed International Game Technology (IGT) has secured a one-year extension to its full-service contract with Mexican national lottery operator La Lotería Nacional para la Asistencia Pública (LOTENAL).

The deal will see IGT continue to provide an integrated draw-base and instant ticket system, as well as draw-based lottery terminals, communications network, [...]

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