Tokyo 2020: the National Lottery shows its support for Olympic athletes
By Holly HuntOlympic athletes had to wait five years to achieve glory this summer in Tokyo. An extra year of training disrupted by COVID-19...
Robert Chvátal: SAZKA’s transformation has pushed the static boundaries of European lotteries
By Ted MenmuirSpeaking exclusively to SBC Leaders, Robert Chvátal reflects on his eight tenure leading SAZKA Group, transforming the Czech operator into Europe’s dominant pan-national lottery operator...
Pollard Banknote enjoys successful quarter amid 24% sales growth
Pollard Banknote has published its financial statement for Q2 of FY2021, reporting sales growth of 24% for the trading period.Total sales for the company...
UK Gambling Commission issues Fourth National Lottery licence competition update
The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) has issued an update on the Fourth National Lottery licence competition, announcing that it will be pushed back a...
IGT revenue surpasses $1bn in FY2021 Q2 after signing key lottery deals
International Game Technology PLC (IGT) has published its financial report for Q2 of FY2021, revealing total revenues surpassed $1bn for the quarter ending June...
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...
FDJ returns to pre-pandemic sales following EURO 2020
France’s National Lottery operator, La Française Des Jeux (FDJ) has announced its financial results for H1 2021, revealing sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels...
SBC Digital Italia: Sharing information to battle the phenomenon of match-fixing
The Italian method of tackling match-fixing and illegal sports betting practise across the globe is the trailblazer for other countries to follow, according to...
DCMS launches inquiry into competition for next UK National Lottery operator
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has launched an inquiry into the competition process to award the next licence for the operation...
European Commission launches investigation into FDJ
The European Commission has launched an investigation into the former French Government-controlled lottery operator, La Française des Jeux (FDJ).The investigation comes after a €380m...