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The Dutch national gambling operator, Nederlandse Loterij, has appointed Ageeth Bakker as its Chief Financial & Risk Officer (CFRO). Since 2019, Ageeth Bakker was CFRO and a member of the Executive Board of Bovemij Group. Last week, she stepped down from that financial institution in the mobility sector, which specialises in insurance, guarantees and […]
National Lottery operator Allwyn said on 6 July 2026 that it plans to launch a UK version of Powerball on Tuesday 21 July, subject to final regulatory approval. The company said UK players will be able to buy a £4 Powerball line in National Lottery retailers and via the National Lottery website and app. Allwyn […]
Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that it has signed an exclusive five-year extension agreement with Sony Pictures to continue developing and distributing Ghostbusters-themed omnichannel lottery games globally. “Ghostbusters is an iconic global franchise with lasting popularity, and Brightstar has been instrumental in helping us connect with both lifelong fans and new audiences. We look forward […]
The UAE Lottery, operated by The Game LLC (a Momentum Group company), participated in the SAGIP community outreach initiative on 28 June, 2026 at the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai, alongside the Philippine Consulate General in Dubai and Northern Emirates and Infinite Communities. SAGIP—“Rescue” in Filipino—was positioned by organisers as an immediate support programme for […]
New role covers Scratchcards performance, game strategy, brand and retail execution for The National Lottery operator in the UK. Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has appointed Nikki Vadera as Director of Scratchcards. The newly created role gives Vadera ownership of the Scratchcards category, including commercial performance, game design strategy, brand development and category […]
Liquor & Gaming NSW is seeking feedback from industry, stakeholders and the community on how public lotteries are run in NSW. The Public Lotteries Regulation 2016 is due to expire on 1 September 2026 and Liquor & Gaming NSW intends to renew the regulation to support the legislative framework for lottery regulation, while ensuring it […]
The digital instant-win game rolls out in Georgia, Kentucky, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington, D.C. Instant Win Gaming (IWG) has launched America 250, a new eInstant game created to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. IWG said the title is launching across multiple US lotteries: Georgia, […]
The supplier says the move supports its lottery market expansion and engagement with global operators. EGT Digital has been accepted as an Associate Member of the World Lottery Association (WLA), the company said. The company described the membership as a milestone in its lottery sector strategy, positioning it to engage with the WLA’s network of […]
New unit will build digital-first lottery products, including numbers games, pool sports and eInstants, as the supplier expands its lottery footprint. EveryMatrix has launched a dedicated Lottery division to develop digital-first technology, features and functionality for the global lottery industry. The company said the new unit will expand its lottery product capabilities and support long-term […]
Brightstar Lottery PLC announced changes to its senior leadership team as part of its evolution as a standalone pure play lottery business that continues to optimise its operations for future growth. Renato Ascoli, CEO, Global Lottery, will step down effective June 30, 2026. Over a 20-year career in the lottery and gaming industry at […]
Each £2 line now plays twice per draw night, lifting overall prize odds to 1-in-4.9 and targeting 345 millionaires a year. Allwyn will launch a new two-round format for the UK National Lottery’s Lotto on Wednesday 10 June, giving players two chances to win from a single £2 line. Tickets for the updated game went […]
The UAE Lottery has named a 26-year-old Nepalese security guard, Tayab Khan, as the first winner of an AED 30 million Grand Prize in its Lucky Day draw. The operator said the win was recorded in Abu Dhabi on June 8, 2026. According to the company, the winning ticket was purchased through a five-person group […]
National Lottery operator, Allwyn, has partnered with UK-based rapid delivery platform Scoot to bring The National Lottery right to players’ doorsteps. The collaboration will allow customers located near participating Scoot retailers to add Scratchcards to their baskets and receive them as part of a rapid home delivery, making it easier than ever to enjoy […]
Fennica Gaming, a leading provider of innovative lottery entertainment, announced the successful launch of its first interactive games with Lotto Baden‑Württemberg, a trusted state lottery serving millions of players in southwest Germany. The collaboration marks for Fennica a significant step in bringing a modern and player‑centric experience to the German lottery market while maintaining […]
Bally’s Intralot S.A. has signed a new contract with Hellenic Lotteries S.A., part of Allwyn Hellas (formerly OPAP), to deploy its industry-leading lottery technology solutions. Following an international tender, Hellenic Lotteries was recently awarded the exclusive right to operate and manage Greece’s state lotteries (passive lotteries and instant games) for a period of 12 […]
Allwyn is marking 30 years of National Lottery Scratchcards with a limited-edition “Scratch-Coin” giveaway at 10 selected UK retail partners. The coins will be available from Saturday, 23 May, on a first-come, first-served basis while stocks last. The operator said each of the 10 “gold standard” retailers will receive 500 coins to hand out with […]
Brightstar Lottery PLC announced that its subsidiary, Brightstar Global Solutions Corporation, has signed a three-year contract extension with TIPOS, the government-owned lottery in Slovakia, to continue providing best-in-class lottery technology and lottery-related services. TIPOS has been a valued Brightstar customer for more than 30 years. Under its most recent contract with TIPOS, signed in […]
Modernization adds Momentum ecosystem tools and rolls out new terminals and self-service machines to 1,000+ retailers statewide. Scientific Games has completed a technology systems conversion for the New Mexico Lottery, modernizing lottery operations with a new gaming system and rolling out retail technology to more than 1,000 locations across the state. The update went live […]
A 39-year-old South African expat, Branden Tekram, has won AED 5 million in The UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw, according to the operator. The company said the win marks “the first time the second prize has been won on a Wednesday draw since its recent introduction.” Tekram said he discovered the result while checking email. […]
Aristocrat Interactive announced a renewed agreement with Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa (SCML), the national lottery of Portugal, having signed a new three-year deal that ensures continued access to its complete portfolio of NeoGames Studio’s eInstant games for SCML players. The extension builds on a more than a decade-long collaboration to enhance SCML’s […]