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…

Investigation underway following gambling outlet robbery in St Paul’s Bay

A masked male robber targeted a gambling outlet in St Paul’s Bay in Malta, making off with an undisclosed amount of cash. The incident, which took place on Triq il-Qroll, was reported to the police at approximately 11:15 am on Monday. Threatened with a knife The assailant threatened a 23-year-old Italian female employee with a…

IGT will operate national lottery in strategic expansion to Brazil

Las Vegas-based operator IGT Global Solutions is expanding its presence in LatAm with a 20-year exclusive contract to operate the lottery in the State of Minas Gerais in Brazil. The licence holds a renewal option to extend for another 20 years. Instant games will be launched by year end. IGT Global Solutions Corporation is a…

Wage dispute sparks tension in Montreal, may disrupt F1 business

In the upcoming weeks, the bustling casinos in Montreal, Canada, face the potential threat of a strike coinciding with the Formula 1 Montreal Grand Prix due to a wage dispute. This highly anticipated event not only draws race enthusiasts but also attracts a staggering 132,000 tourists over three days, many of whom frequent the local…

Pivotal panels at the SiGMA Americas-Brazilian iGaming Summit

The Brazilian gaming landscape is shifting at a sensational pace, with new regulatory legislation bringing many diverse sectors into a market bursting with potential. The inaugural SiGMA Americas-Brazil iGaming Summit takes place 14 – 18 June. The expo delivers a wealth of industry-leading knowledge along with a plethora of premium networking and entrepreneurial opportunities to…

Revolutionising the lottery industry

In this exclusive interview, SiGMA News sits down with LOTTEREVOLUTION to find out more about how this platform is combating gambling addiction while creating a fair and accessible gaming experience Tell us a little bit about yourself and LOTTEREVOLUTION. I am Mykola Maksymovych, a 41-year-old individual hailing from Kiev, Ukraine. I hold a degree from…

KSA demand lotteries cease and desist games of chance

Kansspelautoriteit (KSA), the Dutch Gambling Authority, has issued a cease and desist order to 2 nationally significant lottery providers in the (Postcode Loterij) National Postcode Lottery and the VriendenLoterij (Friends Lottery). Both lottery operators have been found guilty by the KSA of providing games of chance on their websites, a form of gambling which is…

Debt, crime, and control: Malta’s underground lottery

Illegal lottery in Malta can be responsible for taking 30% out of the legal lottery market The murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia in 2017 remains active today because it uncovered alleged criminal activity in several areas, including politics and gambling. A new report indicates that it may have also exposed a massive illegal…

São Vicente’s innovative lottery plans set to boost municipal revenue

Municipal Law authorises São Vicente’s exploration of lotteries, with Fundac’s support The Foundation for the Development of Arts and Communication (Fundac) has been activated by the Municipality of São Vicente to provide consultancy services for the establishment of a municipal lottery. As per the Diário do Litoral, this lottery would be the first of its…