Lottery
Loto Québec 2019-20 revenue down but remains above target
Loto Québec’s revenue for the year ended 31 March dipped by 3.1% to CAD$2.74bn (US$2.08bn) and profit declined to $1.35bn, but the operator said both…
Covid-19 closures push revenue down at BCLC in FY19-20
Canadian provincial lottery operator the British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) said measures implemented during the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic led to a decline in revenue for…
IGT pens extension with New York Lottery
International Game Technology (IGT) has signed a two-year extension to its technology and services contract with the New York Lottery. The renewed deal, agreed by…
State of the Union: IGT-FanDuel, Wynn, NV and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes results from many of the US gaming industry’s largest operators as well as…
Kentucky lottery revenue grows to $1.20bn in 2019-20
The Kentucky Lottery Corporation took in record revenue of $1.20bn in its 2020 fiscal year ended 30 June 2020, a 6.2% year-on-year rise. Online lottery…
MA amendments double betting tax and add ilottery component
The Massachusetts legislature has amended sports wagering bill put forward last week, adding provisions to legalize online lotteries, but doubling the tax rate for online…
SG hails “better than expected” Q2 despite revenue decline
Scientific Games’ losses increased in Q2 as revenue fell 37.2% to $539m, but the business said its results were “better than expected” given the outbreak…
Massachusetts Lottery sees revenue and profit fall in FY 2020
The Massachusetts State Lottery has reported a year-on-year decline in revenue and net profit for the 2020 fiscal year, primarily due to the impact of…
Intralot extends with Vermont Lottery
Intralot has signed an extension to its technology and services agreement with the Vermont Lottery. Under the deal Intralot, via its US subsidiary, will provide…
Online shift helps GA Lottery grow charitable contribution in FY2020
The Georgia Lottery Corp. announced today that fiscal year 2020 profits transferred a record $1,.24bn (£983.9m/€1.08bn) to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account. Despite…
Alberta to allow online 50/50 raffle ticket sales
Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis announced that ticket sales for 50/50 raffle prize draws will now be available online to customers in the Canadian province.…
BCLC looks to expand lottery reach with iTel partnership
Telecommunications provider iTel Networks will provide internet to Canadian provincial lottery operator British Columbia Lottery Corporation’s (BCLC) retail partners through a new partnership. This is…
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery extends with Camelot
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL) has signed a two-year extension to its strategic partnership with lottery technology provider Camelot Lottery Solutions, the B2B arm of…
BCLC shakes up executive team
British Columbia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has announced a series of changes to its executive structure, in support of the organization’s new corporate strategic plan. The…