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CIBELAE backs inaugural SiGMA North America summit in Mexico City
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CIBELAE backs inaugural SiGMA North America summit in Mexico City

The Ibero-American Corporation of State Lotteries and Betting (CIBELAE) has formally endorsed the inaugural SiGMA North America 2026, taking place September 1-3 at Centro Banamex in Mexico City, through an official letter of support. CIBELAE President Javier Milian signed the organization’s letter…

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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $130M After Players Fail to Win It
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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $130M After Players Fail to Win It

The Mega Millions jackpot has continued to grow after last Friday’s drawing failed to elect a jackpot winner. The top prize has thus reached $130 million for the upcoming Tuesday drawing. The Top Prize for the Drawing Was $30K Mega Millions players have had another unsuccessful drawing since none o…

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Powerball Jackpot at $81M for Tonight’s Drawing
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Powerball Jackpot at $81M for Tonight’s Drawing

The Powerball jackpot has reached $81 million as the Monday drawing looms. The most recent drawing took place this Saturday, but did not see any big wins occur. Powerball Awarded Three $150K Prizes The drawing that took place on Saturday, August 22, had players competing for a $69 million top prize…

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Gambling Market Stocks Snapshot: August 17-24, 2026
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Gambling Market Stocks Snapshot: August 17-24, 2026

The iGaming industry had a generally favorable week as most important business operators showed growth in their performance. The midsize and small companies had a good performance while the big ones dominated the market. DraftKings and Brightstar Lottery were leading the big companies while Bragg G…

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The UAE Lottery awards its third AED 5M winner in another Lucky Day draw
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The UAE Lottery awards its third AED 5M winner in another Lucky Day draw

The UAE Lottery has celebrated another life-changing win, with Dubai resident Zenn Ariane Garceles claiming AED 5 million through Lucky Day, becoming only the third player in the lottery’s history to secure the game’s second-tier prize. The post The UAE Lottery awards its third AED 5M winner in ano…

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Trust Claims $1M Ohio Lottery Scratch-off Prize
Business & M&A

Trust Claims $1M Ohio Lottery Scratch-off Prize

The Ohio Lottery has minted yet another millionaire after one of its player “scratched their way to $1 million.” The incredible seven-figure payout came from one of the lottery’s scratch-off tickets and was eventually redeemed by a local trust. Ohio Lottery Player Wins $1M According to the Ohio Lot…

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Pennsylvania Player Hits Jackpot, Wins $1.63M
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Pennsylvania Player Hits Jackpot, Wins $1.63M

A lottery player in Pennsylvania has much to be happy about as they have won $1.63 million from the state’s popular Match 6 Lotto game. The person (or persons) won by purchasing their lottery ticket online and matching all numbers in the August 19 drawing. Match 6 Player Winner in Pennsylvania Want…

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Chicago Mom Secures Children’s Future with $400K Lottery Win
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Chicago Mom Secures Children’s Future with $400K Lottery Win

A mother from Chicago, Illinois, was doing her routine grocery run when she decided to play the lottery, and just like that, the In The Money Instant Ticket brought her a life-changing amount. She Went to Do the Groceries, Ended Up Winning Six Figures Thanks to her spur-of-the-moment impulse, the m…

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Jammed Lottery Machine Ends Up Spitting Out $1M Ticket
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Jammed Lottery Machine Ends Up Spitting Out $1M Ticket

A lucky player in Maryland went to play the lottery, but the machine unfortunately jammed. However, the man insisted that he get his ticket and was generously rewarded for this decision. The Machine Jammed But the Man Insisted on Getting the Ticket According to the announcement, an anonymous visito…

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Powerball Jackpot Reaches $68M for Saturday Drawing
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Powerball Jackpot Reaches $68M for Saturday Drawing

Another Powerball drawing has passed, this time with zero Match 5 prizes and no jackpot wins. The quieter drawing has, nevertheless, allowed the jackpot to continue growing, providing players with a shot at an even bigger prize. Two Players Won Prizes of $100K Yesterday’s Powerball drawing had play…

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NC Education Lottery Announces New Round of Big Winners
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NC Education Lottery Announces New Round of Big Winners

The NC Education Lottery has, on August 18, unveiled two winners of seven-figure prizes. One of them won their prize from a scratch-off ticket, while the other scooped up theirs from Powerball. Charlotte Woman Won $1M from Scratcher The aforementioned scratch-off winner was revealed to be Stephenie…

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Allwyn UK CEO Departs, Phil Walker Appointed as Interim CEO
Business & M&A

Allwyn UK CEO Departs, Phil Walker Appointed as Interim CEO

Allwyn Entertainment Limited (Allwyn UK) has announced changes to its leadership, confirming Andria Vidler’s departure from the CEO role. The company added that Phil Walker has been appointed as her successor on an interim basis. Allwyn UK Welcomes a New CEO on an Interim Basis In its announcement,…

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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $113M as Another Drawing Passes
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Mega Millions Jackpot Reaches $113M as Another Drawing Passes

The Mega Millions jackpot has continued to grow after remaining unclaimed for yet another drawing. The Tuesday drawing did not award any Match 5 prizes either, although a few players won five-figure sums from the game. The Jackpot Survived Another Drawing The Tuesday Mega Millions drawing saw the j…

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Allwyn UK appoints Phil Walker as interim CEO
Business & M&A

Allwyn UK appoints Phil Walker as interim CEO

Andria Vidler has stepped down from her role at Allwyn UK as its chief executive and Phil Walker has been appointed interim chief executive. Walker will take up his new role on September 7, while the company embarks on its search for a permanent replacement. Vidler has been with the company since A…

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