iLottery
Quick off the blocks
Virginia wasted no time getting a full iLottery program up and running after getting the green light from legislators. So far the results have been…
PA Lottery warns consumers over prize scam
The Pennsylvania Lottery has issued a warning over a new scam being used to steal money from players in the state. According to the Lottery,…
Harville appointed to lead Kentucky Lottery
Mary Harville has been unveiled as the new president and chief executive of the Kentucky Lottery Corporation. Appointed by Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Harville will…
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…
State of the Union: DraftKings, Covid-19, Puerto Rico and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, includes DraftKings’ first financial statements since its merger with SBTech and public listing on…
Lotteries: Progress after the pandemic?
Many state lotteries have seen their revenues dry up thanks to lockdowns that have impacted retail sales. Joanne Christie considers whether or not this might prompt more…
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…
PA Lottery generates $1.14bn for seniors in 2019-20
The Pennsylvania Lottery generated profits of $1.14bn for programs that benefit the state’s senior citizens in its 2019-20 fiscal year, the ninth consecutive year in…
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…
State of the Union: DraftKings, Rush Street, NV and more
This week’s State of the Union, in partnership with Segev LLP, covers DraftKings and Kambi’s decision to cooperate as the operator migrates from Kambi’s platform…
Everi expands into Canada with Loto-Québec deal
Everi Holdings has agreed a new deal with provincial lottery operator Loto-Québec, which will see its content launch in Canada for the first time. Everi…
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…
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…