Denmark moves closer to new lottery and bingo rules

In Denmark, the consultation period for the bill on lottery and the liberalisation of land-based bingo ended today, 18 September 2024.

Sweden’s lottery scandal could shake political landscape

A scandal involving the lottery operations of the Social Democrats in Sweden could lead to a ban on party-run lotteries.

GB regulator praises charity lotteries for their societal impact

Sarah Gardner, CEO of the Great Britain Gambling Commission, congratulated society lotteries for their impact on local communities.

Swedish Social Democrat Lottery accused of preying on elderly

A-lotterierna, the lottery company owned by Sweden's Social Democrats allegedly targeted confused elderly customers.

Meghalaya Government launches India’s first digital lottery platform

EasyLottery, India’s first fully digital lottery platform, offers a seamless experience from ticket purchase to prize disbursal through end-to-end digital processes.

INTRALOT extends contract with Lotterywest in Western Australia

INTRALOT Australia, has secured a two-year contract extension with Lotterywest, Western Australia’s state-run lottery.

Record-breaking €22M lotto win in France

A monumental €22 million jackpot has been awarded to a French Lotto player, the highest Lotto prize in 2024.

Allwyn International reports growth despite challenges in UK and US in Q2 2024  

Allwyn International reported a strong revenue performance for the second quarter of 2024, with total revenue reaching €2.15 billion, a 5 percent increase from Q2 2023. CEO Robert Chvatal expressed satisfaction with the company’s growth, highlighting the top-line momentum across multiple geographies.

Virginia Lottery hits record-breaking sales for FY 2024  

The Virginia Lottery reported that its online sales have exceeded in-store retail sales for the first time this fiscal year, a first in the history of US lotteries. For Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, the Virginia Lottery recorded total ticket sales of $5.521 billion, showing a 20 percent increase from the previous year’s $4.612 billion.

Wicked Games acquires iLotto Solutions, enhancing product line with digital lotto

Wicked Games has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire iLotto Solutions, a fast-growing iLottery provider. The acquisition, expected to close by Q4 2024 for an undisclosed sum, will bring iLotto Solutions to the new brand "Wicked Lotto", under the Wicked Games product line. This strategic move broadens Wicked Games' portfolio to include digital lotto and sports jackpot solutions as part of its upcoming product roadmap.