DC Council could advance iCasino bill before 2027
Passage would establish a regulated online casino market in Washington, DC and prohibit dual-currency sweepstakes casinos.
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IPLyC Buenos Aires chief proposes debate on sports figures in betting adverts
Operators in Buenos Aires may face debate over advertising rules and the use of sports personalities in betting promotions.
Appointment
DC Lottery director joins NASPL executive committee as Region II vice-president
The vice-president role gives DC Lottery a voice representing lottery organisations across the District, several states and Quebec.
Appointment
Sarah Fox to join Gambling Commission executive team on secondment
The Commission’s policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation functions will be led by a senior DCMS gambling and lotteries leader.
Source: UKGC
Delaware casinos record September revenue decline of 5.4% to $34.4m
Delaware casino operators face revenue declines across video lottery terminals and table games, with Bally’s Dover recording the largest fall.
DC Lottery reports $51.8m gaming transfer to General Fund in FY2025
The District's regulated gaming transfer exceeded $51.8m in fiscal 2025, its highest since 2017, alongside Level 2 certification.
Licence
West Virginia Lottery approves Greenbrier casino licence under new ownership
The approval establishes the ownership structure under which The Greenbrier's casino will operate.
MPs question Allwyn UK interim CEO appointment in letter to UKGC
The MPs’ letter brings scrutiny of Walker’s regulatory history to the UKGC as he prepares to lead the National Lottery operator.
DC Lottery and Washington Commanders launch themed scratchers and digital game
The expanded lineup gives the DC Lottery three new retail price points and an online game tied to a hometown NFL team.
DC Lottery launches $10 Cherry Blossom Riches Fast Play game
The launch adds a $10 instant-win product to the DC Lottery's Fast Play line, giving operators another price point in the market.
Appointment
UKGC appoints Sarah Fox to policy and lottery oversight
The appointment assigns policy, research and lottery supervision responsibilities to Fox.
Appointment
UKGC brings Sarah Fox into executive team
Fox will oversee policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation, reshaping UKGC executive responsibilities.
Appointment
UKGC appoints Sarah Fox to executive team
Fox will lead policy, research, statistics and National Lottery oversight functions on secondment from DCMS.
Appointment
UKGC appoints Sarah Fox to policy and research leadership
Regulators should note the UKGC appointment covers policy, research, statistics and National Lottery regulation.
China Sports Lottery records 83.3bn yuan in World Cup wagers
The reported wagers show the scale of demand handled by China’s state-run sports lottery during the tournament.
Lottoplay launches first iLottery game with DC Lottery
The DC Lottery launch gives Lottoplay its first commercial eInstant game through a lottery partnership.
DCMS sets 25% increase in UK Gambling Commission licence fees
Operators need to assess how revised fee categories will affect their costs before the planned October start date.
AGCO permits livestream broadcasts for eligible charitable media bingo
Eligible charities can use livestreams for media bingo while retaining existing card-sale and win-claim requirements.
Source: AGCO (Ontario)
AGCO allows eligible Ontario charities to livestream media bingo
Eligible charities can use livestreams as an alternative broadcast method while retaining existing media bingo requirements.
Italy’s finance ministry confirms 2026 national lottery decree
Lottery operators can use the decree to prepare for the later formal announcement and associated broadcasts.
DC shifts retail game-of-skill licensing to ABCA
Retailers must direct licence applications to ABCA, while manufacturers and distributors still need OLG licences to sell or lease machines.
DC Lottery launches online sales platform in Washington, DC
The launch adds an online sales channel for DC Lottery games, subject to location checks and player safeguards.
DC Lottery switches draw systems after repeat-number coding error
The system change and ticket guidance affect lottery operations and players awaiting instructions on affected draws.
Wendell Felder files DC bill to license online casinos and ban sweepstakes
The proposal would set new licensing, tax and local-spending requirements for online casino operators in DC.
Italy’s draft decree retains Lotteria Italia as its sole 2026 national lottery
The draft determines which national deferred-draw lottery will operate in Italy in 2026, pending parliamentary review.