Camelot, the operator of the UK National Lottery, has attributed the cost of living crisis as a driving factor in a decrease in lottery ticket sales in the last year

Camelot National Lottery sales down as cost of living crisis impacts consumer habits

Camelot, the operator of the UK National Lottery, has attributed the cost of living crisis as a driving factor in a decrease in lottery...
Scientific Games

Scientific Games reappoints Steve Beason as ‘rapidly expanding’ ilottery market takes centrestage

Scientific Games has confirmed the appointment of Steve Beason as its new President of Digital and Sports Betting, citing its ilottery market as a...
South African firm LottoStar has received significant investment after UK bookmaking heavyweight Betfred struck a deal to take the majority shareholding of the online betting company. Widely recognised as South Africa’s leading brand for fixed-odds numbers betting and Live Games, LottoStar has boosted its presence via a high-profile marketing campaign. The major partnership is set to ‘broaden’ its offering through Betfred’s investment, as it continues to uplift and rebuild communities in South Africa through its CSR policies. LottoStar’s Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Tasoulla Hadjigeorgiou, commented: “LottoStar was founded in 2014 as a family-run business with an innovative model to offer a fixed-odds betting online platform in South Africa. “As an online betting leader in South Africa, we are excited to partner with one of UK’s best bookmakers. We are confident that this partnership will broaden our offering and provide our customers with the highest quality services. Our partnership also paves the way for greater collaboration and expansion, and we are excited to grow our family.” Meanwhile, Betfred will ‘significantly’ elevate its presence in South Africa, building upon the 53 shops it currently has open in the country. It also has an online business following the acquisition of Betting World and Sepels Sports bet, however, the investment in LottoStar ensures that the operator’s South African position is strengthened further. “We are delighted to partner with such a fast-growing company in South Africa, the business will not only complement our activity in South Africa but our international businesses in the United States and Europe,” added Betfred Chief Executive Officer, Joanne Whittaker. “We look forward to working closely with the LottoStar team to support the continued growth of the business providing world-class games and services to the online betting market in South Africa.”

LottoStar set for investment as ‘exciting’ Betfred deal confirmed

South African firm LottoStar has received significant investment after UK bookmaking heavyweight Betfred struck a deal to take the majority shareholding of the online...
HeadsUp Entertainment

HeadsUp plots new interactive sports betting lottery game

HeadsUp Entertainment’s GameChangerz brand is set to create a new interactive sports betting lottery game after joining forces with Centurion Fight Club Malta. The lottery...
Loto-Quebec

Loto-Québec elevates offering with Light & Wonder and Fantasma Games collaboration

Loto-Québec has boosted its online casino presence after collaborating with Fantasma Games to launch the slot developer’s content in the Canadian province. Aided by its...
OLG x NBA

OLG’s Proline nets official NBA Ontario partnership

Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has agreed a multi-year deal to make its Proline sportsbook an official partner of the National Basketball Association...
Jackpot

Jackpot strives to ‘transform’ lottery industry after world stars headline $35m investment fund

Jackpot has finalised a $35m Series A round powered by some of the world’s biggest investors and operators in sports, media and entertainment, including...
More than 250 industry's brightest minds will gather at SBC Summit North America to discuss the main challenges in the North American region, the lessons learned during the previous years, and the rising importance of emerging tech and regulatory compliance.

Converging worlds, sports betting products & growth: SBC Summit North America to examine the...

More than 250 industry's brightest minds will gather at SBC Summit North America to discuss the main challenges in the North American region, the...
National Lottery plc

National Lottery plc completes 10-year agency deal after Maltese NL triumph

National Lottery plc, the incoming Maltese National Lottery operator, has concluded an agency agreement to regulate the business relationship between the parties for 10...
Kentucky Lottery

Pace-O-Matic lauds state-wide impact of Kentucky Lottery success

The Kentucky Lottery has been congratulated by skill game developer Pace-O-Matic over its record revenues for the Commonwealth. Last week, the lottery announced its sales...

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