The GCGRA shakes up UAE’s lottery market

The recently established General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered all operators, including prominent lottery providers like Mahzooz and Emirates Draw, to suspend their operations starting January 1, 2024. Both Mahzooz and Emirates Draw have complied with the regulatory directive, with the latter announcing the temporary pause on…

Delaware Lottery launches first online sportsbooks and casino

In a transformative moment for the Delaware Lottery, the state has made history by introducing its inaugural online sportsbooks and revitalizing three esteemed online casinos.

M&A: Française des Jeux expands globally with acquisition of Premier Lotteries Ireland

Française des Jeux (FDJ) has successfully concluded the acquisition of Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), the operator of the Irish national lottery. This strategic partnership, valued at €350 million, marks FDJ's first attempt to operate a foreign lottery, aligning with the company's ambitious vision of becoming an international B2C operator in the fields of lottery, sports betting and iGaming.

National Lottery injects £200 million into UK Heritage Fund to boost local economy

In an exciting development for the UK's heritage and local economies, The National Lottery has committed a substantial £200 million toward a transformative initiative.

Allwyn reports impressive Q2 2023 financial results

Lottery giant Allwyn, formerly known as Sazka, has reported signficant growth with its announcement of its financial results for Q2 2023. Analysts declared it was a remarkable performance and this is an overview of the key highlights.

UK High Court dismisses IGT’s claims in National Lottery licence case

The legal battle for National Lottery licence concludes with High Court verdict against IGT The High Court has recently dismissed the damages claim made by International Game Technology (IGT) in connection with the Gambling Commission’s tender process for the fourth National Lottery licence. In September, the Gambling Commission awarded the coveted lottery licence to Allwyn…

M&A: FDJ completes acquisition of Premier Lotteries Ireland

French lottery operator Française des Jeux (FDJ) will acquire Premier Lotteries Ireland (PLI), the operator of the Irish National Lottery, for a sum of €350 million. The deal will see FDJ taking over the entire capital of PLI, which currently holds the exclusive rights to operate the Irish National Lottery until 2034. PLI obtained the…

Chinese Lottery enjoying incredible growth

The Chinese lottery market has experienced a remarkable post-pandemic recovery, achieving over 50 per cent growth year-on-year into the first half of 2023. Continued growth would impressively see the world’s most populous nation break its annual sales record from pre-covid in 2018. Impressive figures China is likely to see a record set for lottery sales…

Smooth changeover: Allwyn’s supportive measures for National UK lottery retailers

Allwyn’s supportive approach empowers National Lottery retailers during their transition from Camelot to Allwyn, ensuring a smooth journey to success Allwyn, the new holder of the National Lottery licence, has revealed its comprehensive plan to support National Lottery retailers in preparation for the upcoming changeover on February 1, 2024. As part of the transition, Allwyn…

IGT Mourns the passing of Chief Fabio Cairoli

Fabio Cairoli, the CEO of Global Lottery at International Game Technology (IGT), has tragically passed away, leaving a void in the industry. Cairoli’s career at IGT spanned several significant roles, including CEO of IGT Italy, where he oversaw various aspects of the company’s operations in the country. His tenure at IGT began in 2012 when…