The UAE enters the lottery game

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has embarked on a new era of regulated gaming with the launch of its first-ever lottery. This landmark event marks a significant shift in the country's approach to entertainment and leisure, offering residents a chance to win life-changing sums of money.  

Nigeria’s Supreme Court invalidates national lottery law, grants regulatory autonomy to atates

Nigeria's Supreme Court struck down the National Lottery Act of 2005, transferring gambling regulation exclusively to the states. The decision promotes local autonomy, but requires operators to adapt to state regulations and specific taxes.

Adrian Portelli and the controversial emergence of a legal grey zone

Few figures in Australia’s business world embody such a mix of entrepreneurial flair and public scrutiny as Adrian Portelli.

São José dos Campos city council approves the creation of the “Loteria Joseense”

The São José dos Campos Chamber approved the creation of the municipal lottery, intended to finance social programs and public services. The project awaits sanction from the mayor and seeks to diversify revenue and meet local demands.

India’s first fully online lottery: Goa sets stage for a new era in gaming

Goa launches India’s first fully online lottery, Great Goa Games, offering transparency, technology-driven gaming, and nationwide accessibility.

Riches to Rags and the National Lottery at 30

As the National Lottery celebrates its 30th anniversary on 19 November 2024, it stands as both a beacon of hope and a cautionary tale. Since its launch in 1994, the National Lottery has minted over 7,200 millionaires, averaging approximately 240 new millionaires each year.

Caixa Lottery collection reaches R$18.2 billion in the first nine months of 2024

CAIXA Lotteries raised R$18.2 billion in the first nine months of 2024, 12% more than 2023. Of this total, R$7.1 billion financed social programs, while challenges in modernization seek to improve competitiveness in the face of digital betting.

UK National Lottery saves historic pier

The UK’s National Lottery has stepped up to save a piece of British history, with a £10 million grant to rescue the Birnbeck Pier.

Smartplay secures vendor licence in UAE

The United Arab Emirates’ General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) awarded Smartplay International, a renowned supplier of lottery and gaming equipment headquartered in New Jersey, a vendor licence. This new licence enables Smartplay to supply its advanced lottery and gaming systems to licenced operators across the UAE. This positions the company as a significant player in the region’s evolving gaming landscape.

Musk faces lawsuit over his Trump lottery

A Philadelphia District Attorney has launched a lawsuit against billionaire Elon Musk, accusing him of operating an illegal lottery.