iLottery
Billion-dollar jackpot fever
Earlier this month, the Powerball jackpot surpassed $2bn for the first time, soon after the top Mega Millions prize hit $1.34bn. What are the impacts…
Pollard Banknote continues to feel impact of instant ticket costs in Q3
Lottery solutions provider Pollard Banknote said while higher production costs for instant tickets continued to put “significant negative pressure” on margins during the third quarter,…
Lottery.com handed 5 October deadline to fill remaining board seats
Online lottery ticket sales platform Lottery.com has been given until 5 October to appoint the required number of independent directors to its board audit and…
BCLC names Davis as new permanent president and CEO
The British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has named Pat Davis as its new president and chief executive, while the Canadian provincial operator also announced a…
IGT signs content agreement with Michigan Lottery
Gaming supplier International Game Technology (IGT) has penned an agreement with the Michigan Lottery to provide ilottery content through its remote gaming server (RGS). The…
DiMatteo resigns as CEO of Lottery.com
Lottery.com has announced that Lawrence DiMatteo has resigned from his role as chief executive, marking the latest executive-level departure at the US lottery broker and…
IGT finalises 20-year Rhode Island lottery extension
International Game Technology (IGT) has finalised its new comprehensive 20-year contract extension with the Rhode Island Lottery to remain the exclusive supplier of lottery, iLottery,…
How iLottery’s potential is now impossible to ignore
State-run lotteries have been evaluating the iLottery opportunity for several years as a way to enhance their core offering. With the rapid expansion of sports…
BCLC confirms departure of CEO Lightbody
Canadian provincial lottery operator the British Colombia Lottery Corporation (BCLC) has announced that Jim Lightbody has stepped down as its chief executive and president after…
Jackpocket attracts celebrity investment in $120m Series D funding round
US-facing lottery app Jackpocket has raised $120m in Series D funding during a round that attracted investment from celebrities and sports stars. Led by growth…
IGT raises guidance after growth across all segments in Q3
International Game Technology (IGT) raised its full-year revenue guidance after experiencing growth across every business segment and product type in Q3, helping overall revenue grow…
Scientific Games to sell lottery business to Brookfield for $6.05bn
Scientific Games has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Lottery business to private equity company Brookfield Business Partners for $6.05bn (£4.40bn/€5.21bn). The deal…
IGT releases responsible gaming policy
International Game Technology (IGT) has released its responsible gaming policy. The policy was created to inform the company's various stakeholders about IGT's programs to promote…
BCLC appoints Beebe as interim COO
Canadian provincial lottery operator the British Colombia Lottery Organization (BCLC) has appointed Dan Beebe as interim chief operating officer. The appointment comes after Brad Desmarais…