VGT/VLT News

Instant lotteries, digital games and VLTs drive SAZKA revenue growth

European lotteries and gaming operator SAZKA Group has reported a 6 per cent increase in consolidated gross gaming revenue (GGR) to €1.37bn in the first nine months of 2019.

Strong November sees Pennsylvania gambling market grow to $292.1m

Pennsylvania’s regulated land-based and online gambling market grew by 13 per cent in November as total revenue reached $292.1m, buoyed by strong contributions from sports betting and iGaming.

Video lottery drives Delaware iGaming growth in November

Delaware’s regulated iGaming market enjoyed strong growth in November as net revenue increased by 80 per cent to $376,331.

Latvian gambling market driven by online and gaming machines growth

Latvia’s regulated gambling market has recorded a 14 per cent increase in gross gaming revenue (GGR) to €237.1m over the first nine months of 2019.

Scientific Games agrees landmark VLT supply deal with Norsk Tipping

New York-listed Scientific Games has secured an agreement to supply video lottery terminals (VLTs) across Norway with state-owned gaming operator Norsk Tipping.

SAZKA Group to acquire Novomatic’s stake in Casinos Austria

European lottery and gaming operator SAZKA Group has reached an agreement to acquire Novomatic’s stake in Casinos Austria AG.

AGTech expands footprint in China with new supply deals

Hong Kong-listed lottery provider AGTech Holdings has secured new sports lottery terminal supply contracts in the Chinese provinces of Zhejiang and Henan.

IGT secures long-term extension with the Barbados Lottery

New York-listed supplier International Game Technology (IGT) has agreed a ten-year contract extension with the Barbados Lottery.

Record VLT performance drives OPAP’s third quarter growth

Greek lottery and gaming operator OPAP has reported a 7 per cent increase in gross gaming revenue to €393.6m for the third quarter of 2019, benefiting from a strong performance from its growing video lottery terminal (VLT) business.

AGA names Aristocrat CEO Trevor Croker as chair-elect

The American Gaming Association (AGA) has appointed Aristocrat Leisure CEO Trevor Croker to serve as its new chair.

Everi appoints Atul Bali to board of directors

New York-listed gaming supplier Everi Holdings has announced the appointment of industry veteran Atul Bali to its board of directors with immediate effect.

SAZKA increases OPAP stake to over 40%

European lottery and gaming operator SAZKA Group has increased its ownership of Greek lottery operator OPAP to approximately 40 per cent through a voluntary tender offer.