WLA-certified IT service provider adesso goes to North America with lottery portfolio​: Launch of adesso lottery portfolio for state lotteries in the USA and Canada; adesso becomes a member of the North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL); Engagement of the renowned US sales teams Woosley Gaming Advisors (WGA) of former NASPL President W. Bishop Woosley​

LANSING, Michigan, March 27, 2023 (CNW) – NeoPollard Interactive LLC (“NeoPollard Interactive” or “NPi”), jointly owned by Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) and NeoGames S.A. (“NeoGames”; Nasdaq: NGMS), is pleased to announce that the North Carolina Education Lottery (“Lottery”) has expanded its Online Play offerings with the introduction of Pick 3 and Pick 4. Launched on February 6, 2023, these games complement the Lottery’s existing online draw game offerings of Powerball®, Mega Millions®, Lucky for Life®, and Carolina Cash 5.

JOHANNESBURG, March 27, 2023 – ITHUBA Group CEO, Charmaine Mabuza has once again shone in the business spotlight as an entrepreneur, as she has recently won the Businesswoman of the Year Award, at the 19th Annual Premier Black Business Quarterly Awards (BBQ Awards) to be held at Emperors Palace in Johannesburg on Friday, 24th March 2023.

Hellenic Lotteries S.A., a member of the OPAP Group, has achieved WLA level 4 recertification with the help of DigitalRG. The recertification is a testament to the company's commitment to responsible gaming and sustainable practices, and its dedication to continuous improvement in these areas.

PHOENIX, AZ, March 24, 2023 – The Arizona Lottery is pleased to welcome Governor Katie Hobbs’ appointment of Alec Esteban Thomson to serve as the next Executive Director of the Arizona Lottery, beginning April 17, 2023.

The Responsible Gaming Seminar: A Transforming Connection, got underway on 23 March, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, attracting participants from around the world.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 23, 2023 (CNW) – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote” or “the Company”; TSX: PBL) is honoured to announce that it has been named one of Manitoba’s Top Employers for 2023. This annual competition, organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc., recognizes employers with progressive and forward-thinking programs.

JOHANNESBURG, March 23, 2023 – ITHUBA, the proud South African National Lottery operator, is celebrating DAILY LOTTO’s 4TH anniversary this March 2023. To celebrate this milestone, ITHUBA has set the DAILY LOTTO jackpots at a GUARANTEED R500, 000 daily from 21 March 2023 to 31 March 2023. DAILY LOTTO is breaking boundaries with 11 consecutive GUARANTEED jackpots over 11 days. The GUARANTEED jackpot campaign aligns with the ITHUBA’s s theme for the month, ‘Make it Rain Lots of Cash this March’.

There are many aspects to consider when developing an app, let alone specific requirements for the lottery industry.

Through IGT ADVANTAGE casino management system integration, Gift & Go will enable players to participate in promotional gift programs on slot machines for goods fulfilled by Amazon Business

New organization’s digital and sports teams expanding to serve global lottery customers

The World Lottery Association (WLA) and the Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Gambling (CIBELAE) have joined hands to organize this seminar from March 22 to 24th March 2023. Skilrock is eager to participate in this influential event and share stimulating insights, ideas and knowledge pertaining to the industry.

PORT OF SPAIN, 15 March 2023 – The National Lotteries Control Board (NLCB) has issued a notice for consulting services from local or international entities, to assist in the establishment of a Request for Proposal (RFP), to facilitate its evaluation and selection of a new tender to operate its online lottery system.

The Responsible Gaming Seminar with the theme: A Transforming Connection, will be held on 22-24 March, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and is organized by CIBELAE and WLA, together with the collaboration of CAIXA as host lottery.

The WLA Global Lottery Data Compendium (GLDC) is a statistical yearbook providing high-quality, accurate, detailed, and timely data on the state of the global lottery industry.

Nick Negro takes company’s CFO reins following James Bunitsky’s retirement

South African Lottery Operator, ITHUBA, has recently awarded over 40 bursaries for the 2023 academic year to students from around the country studying in the fields of Marketing, Information Technology, and Commerce. The ITHUBA Bursary Programme aims to bridge the social and economic divides in the education sector by providing first and second-year students with academic tuition, technology equipment, stationery, lodging, living expenses, and monthly allowances. The support extends to mentorship, coaching, and ICAS services for mental and emotional well-being.

Fourth Quarter Revenues and Share of NPI Revenues Interest total $83.2 million, up 291% year-over-year; Full Year Revenues and Share of NPI Revenues Interest was $210.2 million; Initiates Full Year 2023 Revenue and Share of NPI Revenues Guidance representing 10.4% year-over-year growth at the midpoint on a like-for-like basis

GURUGRAM, India, March 6, 2023 – Skilrock technologies has announced it will be attending the upcoming SIGMA Eurasia event scheduled to be held from 13th to 16th March, 2023 at Dubai.

HONG KONG, March 2, 2023 – The Asian Racing Federation’s Council on Anti-Illegal Betting & Related Financial Crime (ARF Council) announced today that it has expanded its membership to include three new experts to support integrity in racing and other sports.

Vancouver, B.C., March 1, 2023 – In a win-win for the greater good, BCLC is providing its industry-leading player-health program, GameSense, to MGM Resorts International (MGM Resorts) for another five years. With the extension of this contract, more players across North America will have access to tools and resources that support healthy play when they visit any of MGM Resorts’ properties.

WINNIPEG, Manitoba, March 1, 2023 /CNW/ – Pollard Banknote Limited (“Pollard Banknote”; TSX: PBL) is proud to announce that Shannon DeHaven, Vice President, Digital Engagement, Pollard Banknote, has been included in the Gaming Intelligence “Hot 50 of 2023” list, which recognizes people who have made a difference to their company or the industry during the past year. Billed as celebrating the gaming industry’s greatest minds, this is the second time Shannon has been selected to be part of this distinguished group, an achievement that extends her growing list of accolades, including being named as one of iGaming Business’s Most Influential Women in Gaming (2019) and receiving the prestigious NASPL Powers Award in 2017.

Loteries de Catalunya, a Spanish lottery company, has published its first annual report in alignment with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) requirements. The report provides an overview of the company's operations and achievements throughout 2020 and 2021. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Loteries de Catalunya has managed to maintain its operations, although some lottery draws were impacted due to restrictions on gatherings.

After three years apart, 200 lottery marketing professionals from around the world came together for the EL/WLA Marketing seminar in London from 8 - 10 February 2023. This was a chance to reconnect, exchange, share experiences, lessons learned and look to the future.

There is great potential for gaming operators and suppliers to grow the Latin America market, as more countries in the region prepare to legalize online gambling. The process is already underway in Chile and Peru, and greatly awaited in Brazil, where a number of steps have been taken in this direction. In a country that is passionate about football and sport, it is hoped that the delay to legalizing online sports betting in Brazil will be short lived.

The 2022 World Lottery Summit in Vancouver brought together the international lottery community for the first time since 2019, providing Pollard Banknote with a welcomed opportunity to connect with clients and friends, as well as to celebrate the significant achievements of our lottery partners over the past years.

Sam Wakasugi began his lottery industry career more than 40 years ago, working at government lotteries in the US for 15 years before joining Scientific Games in 1996. His decades of experience and insight have been instrumental in successful lottery start-ups and driving mature lottery growth in North America, South America, Europe and Asia.

IGT’s new OMNIA™ solution is an industry breakthrough, delivering seamless omnichannel capabilities that enhance player convenience and give lotteries the power and the tools to capture previously unrecorded retail-player transactions – for the first time forming a 360-degree view of player behavior across all channels. Via its advanced data analytics, OMNIA™ supports lotteries in implementing new ways to build relationships with players and market to them at increasingly personalized levels, enhancing player loyalty and retention, strengthening responsible gaming efforts, and driving responsible business growth.