Lottery Industry News.
From state monopolies to private operators, the lottery sector is changing fast. We cover the deals, regulatory shifts and technology moves that shape how lotteries operate globally.
Dominican Republic Eyes Casino Tax Hike in Fiscal Push
The Dominican Republic advances a fiscal package with planned casino tax hikes and a proposal to give the National Lottery supervisory control over the gambling sector.
Allwyn Doubles UK Lotto Draws as £2 Line Plays Twice
Each £2 Lotto line will now enter two rounds per draw night, raising the odds of winning any prize from 1-in-9.3 to 1-in-4.9.
Ireland Gambling Law Puts Sports Fundraising Under Ad Curbs
Irish sports clubs may need to restructure prize draws above €10,000 after Parliament approved new advertising limits for gambling-related fundraising.
UK Society Lotteries Pass £1bn as Illegal Risk Rises
Society lotteries generated more than £1bn in GGY for a second year, while the Gambling Commission sharpened its focus on illegal lotteries and early compliance.
Italian Gaming Tax Revenue Falls 10% as Lottery and Betting Intake Drops
Italy collected €1.59 billion from lotteries and gaming activities in Q1 2026, with lower lottery and betting revenue driving a €177 million year-on-year decline.
Dutch Lottery Posts €8m Loss After Two-Year Tax Rise
Nederlandse Loterij reversed a €31m profit to post an €8m net loss in 2025, as back-to-back gambling tax increases and a series of new restrictions cut revenue and charitable contributions.
Senegal’s Gambling Sector Mobilizes US$71M in Q1 2026 Amid Tax Reforms
Senegal achieved 71% of its projected gambling revenue in Q1 2026, with digital and cross-border gaming driving the sector’s growth.
EL Targets Illegal Online Gambling With White Bullet Pilot
European Lotteries has launched a new task force and a three-month White Bullet pilot across France, Greece and Poland.
Brightstar Extends Lottotech Deal Into Third Decade with Full Tech Overhaul
The multi-year renewal covers a new central lottery system and a complete terminal replacement with Brightstar's RetailerPro S2 hardware across the Mauritius National Lottery's retail network.
WLA and UNIL Build Standard Tool to Measure Illegal Gambling Markets
A preliminary framework tested across six jurisdictions uses channelization rates to produce comparable, cross-border estimates of unlicensed market activity for the first time.
Brightstar Places 3 Executives in European Lotteries Roles
Brightstar Lottery executives will serve as Vice-Chairs across European Lotteries’ new expert communities for responsible gaming, marketing, and IT security.
Illegal Lotteries Drain Costa Rica’s Charity Funding Pipeline
Costa Rica’s official lottery is losing market share to illegal betting networks, cutting funds for hospitals and social programs while authorities warn of money laundering risks.
Brightstar Secures Top MSCI ESG Rating in First Lottery Year
Brightstar Lottery said it received MSCI’s highest ESG rating after scoring strongly on carbon emissions, product safety and quality.
Colorado Keeps iLottery Alive But Cuts Credit Cards
Senators backed away from a wider online lottery rollback, but the credit card ban still creates a funding and product question for Colorado.
ANJ Adds Bet365 Licence as France Expands Betting List
France’s gambling regulator has approved a set of lottery updates, new betting events and a fresh operator licence, continuing its controlled expansion of the regulated offer.