The WEEK in REVIEW Vol. 90 No.8 - Monday February 24, 2020
Skilrock’s Innovation Awes the Visitors at ICE
2020
GURUGRAM, Delhi, India (February 18,
2020) --Team Skilrock is back from the ‘Crown Jewel’ of all gaming
events: ‘ICE London’, which proved to be one of the most phenomenal
successes. Skilrock drew a lot of appreciation for its innovative products and
solutions that were catered to align with this year’s theme ‘Step
into the Future’.
Pollard Banknote Presents Innovative Solutions to Support
Lotteries at Its GlobalXchange Client Conference
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (February 18,
2020) -- Pollard Banknote Limited (TSX: PBL) (“Pollard Banknote”) is
pleased to announce another successful globalXchange client conference which
took place from February 12 to 14, 2020. Hosted in Scottsdale, Arizona, the
2020 conference brought lottery delegates from North America, Europe, Asia, and
Australia together to......
Svenska Spel Release Interim Report January-December 2019:
Stable Business That is Well Equipped for the Future
VISBY, Sweden (February 13, 2020) --
With the fourth quarter, Svenska Spel ends the most tumultuous year in the
history of the Group and the gaming industry following the re-regulation of the
gaming market. Svenska Spel's customer bases, digital business and sports and
casino business continue to develop positively. Revenue for the quarter
is..........
Lottery Plans Big Boost in Natural State Jackpot to Celebrate
10-Year Anniversary LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (February 18,
2020)– To celebrate its 10-year anniversary, the Arkansas Scholarship
Lottery is planning a big boost in the Natural State Jackpot (NSJ) if it
reaches $150,000 this week. The jackpot will jump to......
Åland Islands-Based Paf. Says a Mandatory Loss Limit is a
Step in the Right Direction
ÅLAND, Finland (February 17,
2020) -- Researcher Ekaterina Ivanova has been researching gaming
responsibility for the past four years at Stockholm University in a research
project funded by Paf. The research has focused on gambling, gaming limits,
gaming behaviour, attitudes towards gaming tools and the likelihood of
predicting gambling problems.
Chile (February 19, 2020) -- Finding
an entertaining panorama in Santiago during the summer months is not easy, so
the relaunch of Loto GO last January was great news for those who remained in
the capital and, as a result, the augmented reality game of Polla Chilena de
Charity already adds more than 70 thousand active users.
PlayNow.com Making Changes to Compete with Unregulated Online
Sites Operating in B.C.
VANCOUVER, BC, Canada (February
2020) -- PlayNow.com, the only regulated online gambling site in British
Columbia, is increasing its weekly transfer-in limit to expand its appeal and
move high limit players away from unregulated, grey market gambling sites and
over to PlayNow.com, providing player health, anti-money laundering and privacy
safeguards.
Governor Ivey Signs Executive Order 719 Forming Study Group for
Gambling Policy
MONTGOMERY, Alabama (February 14,
2020) -- Governor Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 719, which formed
the Study Group for Gambling Policy. The Study Group is tasked with gathering
detailed information to allow the governor, the Legislature, and the citizens
of our state to make an informed decision on gaming expansion in Alabama.
Texas
Lottery’s National Certification for Responsible Gambling Program Extended
and Elevated
AUSTIN, Texas (February 18, 2020)
– The Texas Lottery has announced that its responsible gambling program
has been verified by the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) and the
North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries (NASPL) at the
“Implementation Level.”
AGA,
AGEM Launch Partnership to Combat Unregulated Gaming
Machines
WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 18, 2020)
– The American Gaming Association (AGA) and the Association of Gaming
Equipment Manufacturers (AGEM) announced a new partnership to combat the
unchecked spread of unregulated gaming machines throughout the United States.
The ongoing campaign will focus on.....
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Partnership for Society: EL and ENGSO Commit to Enhancing the Role of
Grassroots Sport in 2020–2021
BRUSSELS, Belgium (February 20,
2020) – The European Lotteries (EL) and ENGSO, the European Sports NGO are
further extending their partnership with a new two-year agreement
(2020-21).
European Casino Association Confirms New Board Structure,
Welcomes New Member and Issues Three More Certificates for Responsible
Gambling
LONDON / BRUSSELS (February 14,
2020) – Last week at ICE London, the ECA approved a new structure for the
board and a new member, Czech Casino Association. Furthermore, three more
certificates for Responsible Gambling have been released.
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