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Texas Lottery saved by Senators but Commission is not so lucky

The Texas Lottery has escaped abolition but will continue to operate under a heightened level of scrutiny and observation over the next two years.Senate...
Nederlandse Loterij hands €5m check to KNVB amateur football

Dutch government makes firm decision on future ownership of state lottery

The Dutch government has opted to retain ownership of the country’s national lottery, the Nederlandse Loterij, deeming the move in line with its policy...
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Sen Bob Hall targets Texas Lottery Commission with double barrel bills

Senator Bob Hall, a key proponent of reform to the Texas State Lottery system, has put forward another bill, though one which is much...
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Norway warns media outlets of growing publications from illegal operators

Media companies in Norway have been told to be cautious of publications from illegal gambling companies.The Norwegian Gambling Authority (Lottstift) is concerned about the...
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South Africa’s National Lottery Commission criticised over grant management

Ahead of South Africa’s National Lottery Commission (NLC) announcing the country’s national lottery operator this month, the regulator itself has come under some criticism.Local...
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Illinois Senate Bill gives US lottery couriers fresh air

US lottery couriers have been having a hard time lately, but developments in Illinois and Missouri have provided some respite.Illinois in particular has some...
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Oregon Governor signs lottery winner anonymity bill into law

A law granting lottery winners anonymity in Oregon has been approved by Governor Tina Kotek, becoming the 23rd state to do so.Out of the...
Connecticut considers lottery courier ban

Connecticut courier ban progresses to Senate while Texas couriers make their case again

Lottery couriers can’t stay out of politicians minds’ in the US it seems, as the platforms remain at the centre of debate in Texas...
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Sweden calls French lottery brand a repeat AML offender

Spelinspektionen has slapped FDJ United-owned Spooniker with a SEK 10m (£778k) over repeated AML offences and risk of exploits from bad actors.The Swedish regulator...
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National Lottery probe into Allwyn could remain confidential

The UK Gambling Commission (UKGC) will not yet comment on the investigation into Allwyn, operator of the UK National Lottery.This was said by a...

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