US state lotteries expansion ‘driving wealth transfer’ from low-income communities
The expansion of state lotteries in the US is ‘driving a multi-billion wealth transfer’ from less affluent communities to multinational corporations, a new investigation...
South Africa’s NLC suspends COO for third time over corruption charges
The South African National Lottery Commission’s (NLC) COO Phillemon Letwaba has been served with notice of his third suspension at the organisation, according to...
Lotto NZ levy to part-fund $76m govt cash injection in bid to prevent gambling...
The New Zealand government has announced it will invest NZD $76m - partly-funded through a levy paid by the New Zealand Lotteries Commission (Lotto...
GambleAware unveils £3m aftercare and resilience programmes against problem gambling
GambleAware is extending its resources and support packages for those that suffer from gambling-related harm by launching a new Aftercare and Community Resilience programme.Launched...
Scientific Games scoops CSR hat-trick at 2022 Communitas Awards
Scientific Games has won three Communitas Awards in recognition of its ‘excellence’ in its corporate social responsibility duties.The company, which is now 100% lottery-focused...
ACMA advances new gambling self-exclusion register for Australia
The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has published its compliance priorities for 2022/23 as it aims to better regulate businesses operating within the...
PressEnter bolsters player protection tools via Neccton’s ‘mentor’ software
PressEnter has signed up to data science firm Neccton’s ‘mentor’ software in a bid to improve its responsible gambling measures.The Malta-based gambling operator, which...
IGT ranks among elite as sustainability programme awarded EcoVadis gold medal
Global lottery and gaming firm IGT has seen its sustainability efforts honoured with a gold medal from renowned sustainability rating agency EcoVadis.The award ranks...
BCLC expresses ‘pride’ over diversity & inclusion recognition
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has been recognised as a ‘5-Star Diversity & Inclusion Employer’ by HR Director Canada for its efforts in creating...
ZEAL & Mindway AI partner to protect ilottery players at risk of addiction
ZEAL Network SE has joined forces with the Danish company Mindway AI to strengthen its gambling safety measures.The new partnership will see the German...