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Scientific Games adds 7777 gaming as latest iLottery studio partner

Scientific Games has signed 7777 gaming as the latest iLottery studio partner to its SG Content Hub Partner Program.

Established three years ago, Bulgaria-based 7777 gaming becomes the ninth iLottery studio to join the SG program, alongside the likes of Multiplay Gaming, Bwloto and Random State.

“Partnering with Scientific Games marks a [...]

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Lotto Bayern enters iGaming market with online casino launch

Germany’s first state-run online casino has successfully launched in the State of Bavaria.

Spielbanken Bavaria Online was launched last week by the State Lottery and Casino Administration and is operated by Lotto Bayern, the sole authorised casino and lottery operator in Bavaria.

The new online casino offers live games from the state’s [...]

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Aristocrat Leisure

NeoGames and Aristocrat set to complete business combination next week

Sydney-listed Aristocrat Leisure is on course to complete its business combination with NeoGames next week.

The two companies confirmed Thursday that all necessary gaming regulatory approvals required for completion have been received or waived. In addition, all antitrust and foreign investment regulatory clearances have been received.

This marks a further step towards [...]

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Scientific Games unveils advanced instant scratch game facility in Atlanta

Scientific Games is enhancing its instant scratch game production capabilities with the opening of a new facility at the company’s metro Atlanta global headquarters.

The launch follows a $65 million investment in its instant game production technology, with the facility now producing scratch games for the company’s global lottery customers.

“The most [...]

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La Française des Jeux (FDJ)

FDJ revenue grows to €710 million in first quarter

France’s leading gaming operator La Française des Jeux (FDJ) has reported a 7 per cent increase in revenue to €710 million for the first quarter of 2024, with revenue from online games reaching €100 million for the first time.

Gaming revenue rose 3 per cent compared to the same period last [...]

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Lottery

Khalid Jones named new Virginia Lottery director

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has confirmed the appointment of Khalid Jones as the new executive director of the Virginia Lottery.

Jones takes over from Tony Russell, who was appointed interim lottery director last September.

Jones’ career has spanned roles as founding partner in a boutique investment firm with a strategic focus on real [...]

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Games Global eyes public listing with New York IPO

Casino content supplier Games Global is proposing a public listing of its ordinary shares on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).

The supplier has publicly filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) relating to a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its ordinary [...]

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NeoGames appoints Christopher Shaban as iLottery managing director

NeoGames has expanded its iLottery leadership team with the appointment of Christopher Shaban as iLottery managing director.

The appointment marks the latest phase of NeoGames’ organizational restructure to support the upcoming closing of its acquisition by Aristocrat, and follows Monday's appointment of Jonathan Chilton as managing director of Aspire Global.

Shaban brings [...]

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Chile lottery sales rise to CLP153.6 billion in 2023

Chile’s state lottery sales rose by just 1 per cent to CLP153.57 billion (€149.1 million) in 2023 as sports betting lost out to offshore competitors.

Loto, a 6/41 draw game held three times per week, was Polla Chilena’s most popular with sales of CLP127.25 billion, which was 83 per cent of [...]

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Scientific Games to bring camera-based lottery technology to North Rhine-Westphalia

Germany’s largest state lottery, WestLotto, is bringing camera-based retail technology to its retailers in North Rhine-Westphalia through a partnership with Scientific Games.

Scientific Games will enhance retail lottery transactions by installing its Contour.v terminals across WestLotto's network of more than 3,000 retail outlets from April 2025.

Representing Scientific Games’ new-era optical technology, [...]

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Washington DC

FanDuel goes live in Washington DC

Flutter Entertainment’s FanDuel has taken over as operator of Washington DC’s sports betting business.

FanDuel’s sports wagering platform went live on Monday for District residents and visitors, replacing the DC Lottery’s GambetDC brand.

“With FanDuel’s launch, DC residents and visitors will have access to a best-in-class sports wagering platform,” said Frank Suarez, [...]

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Pennsylvania Lottery sales fall to $447 million in February

The Pennsylvania Lottery recorded a 3 per cent fall in sales to $447.0 million in February, as growth in online games was offset by lower retail activity.

Retail sales fell by 4 per cent to $366.7 million in the month, partly offset by a 6 per cent increase in online sales [...]

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