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...
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...
Lotto Reloaded: A natural continuation for BetGames’ flagship product
Aiste Garneviciene, COO at BetGames, reacts to the relaunch of its signature Lotto product. She discusses the role of its Emerald lottery machine as an “engagement...
GLMS publishes 2021 Mid-term Monitoring & Intelligence Report
The Global Lottery Monitoring System (GLMS) has published its 2021 Mid-term Monitoring & Intelligence Report, citing ‘a busy first six months’ of the year,...
North American lotteries observe third annual National Lottery week
Lotteries across the US and Canada are observing the third annual National Lottery week, which is a celebration of lotteries throughout North America in...