Jari Vahanen

Jari Vähänen: The purpose and future of lottery organisations

During my one-and-a-half year consulting career, I have mainly worked in lotteries and related matters. I have been surprised that even those who regularly...
EC) has stated that it will not support the re-establishment of an ‘Expert Group on Online Gambling’ – a cross member state collaborative body supported by 14 regulatory agencies.

European Commission rejects call to reform Expert Group on Online Gambling

The European Commission (EC) has stated that it will not support the re-establishment of an ‘Expert Group on Online Gambling’ – a cross member...
Inspired Entertainment Inc has successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to high level internal compliance and security.

Inspired Entertainment achieves ISO 27001 certification

Inspired Entertainment Inc has declared it has successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification, the world's most prestigious information security management system (ISMS) certification, demonstrating its...
Kentucky Lottery has announced that its sales in the fiscal year 2021 have exceeded previous records, making it the most successful year in the corporation’s history.

Kentucky Lottery sales grow 31.8% despite COVID-19 shutdown

Kentucky Lottery has announced that its sales in the fiscal year 2021 have exceeded previous records, making it the most successful year in the...
Lottery operator ONCE has declared a sales decline by 28% to €1.6bn in its 2020 financial report due to the strict confinement measures that affected Spain.

ONCE reports a 28% decline in 2020 revenues

Spanish state lottery operator ONCE has shared its financial results from 2020, a year in which its sales declined by 28% to €1.6bn, mainly...
Pollard Banknote has announced that its subsidiary company, mkodo, has partnered with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) to launch a mobile lottery app.

Pollard Banknote partners with OLG to launch new mobile lottery app

Pollard Banknote has announced that its subsidiary company, mkodo, has partnered with the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) to launch a mobile lottery...
This week’s SBC Digital Italia is set to provide in-depth insights into the crucial issues influencing gaming and sports betting industries in Italy.

SBC Digital Italia set to deliver insights on Italian betting and gaming industry’s biggest...

This week’s SBC Digital Italia conference and exhibition is set to provide in-depth insights into the crucial issues influencing the future of both the...
West Virginia Lottery’s revenue streams are returning to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, says Director John Myers

West Virginia Lottery bounces back after COVID-19 but warns of further disruption

West Virginia Lottery’s revenue streams are returning to normal following the COVID-19 pandemic, says Director John Myers, but further disruption could be on the...
GambleAware has called for operators to drastically improve resources dedicated to the development of safer gambling tools.

GambleAware research blasts design of safer gambling tools of lagging behind expectations

GambleAware has called for operators to drastically improve resources dedicated to the development of safer gambling tools.The charity’s criticism comes after a ‘randomised control...
Italy’s leading sport integrity experts will share their insights on the latest developments in the battle against match-fixing at SBC Digital Italia.

Battle against match-fixing in the spotlight at SBC Digital Italia

Italy’s leading experts on the integrity of sport are set to share their insights on the latest developments in the ongoing battle against match-fixing...

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