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.
Bally’s Intralot Locks 12-Year Chile Lottery System Deal
The deal includes a full system replacement across retail and digital, with 2,500 terminals and a migration to the LotosX Omni platform.
Netherlands Prepares Slot AML Exemptions Ahead of 2027 EU Rules
Dutch research flags land-based slot machines as low money laundering risk, opening the door to exemptions under the EU’s AML framework from 2027.
Kenya Opens Lottery Advisor Tender Ahead of Operator Licence
The National Lottery Board has launched an international tender to appoint an advisor for selecting a future operator, with submissions due by May 6.
Rio Lottery Leadership Shift Keeps Regulatory Model Intact
Fabiola Esteves Rocha replaces Hazenclever Cançado after his resignation, tied to Brazil’s election rules, with no change to the existing regulation.
The Game LLC Secures WLA Level 2, Setting UAE Market Standard
The Game LLC, operator of The UAE Lottery, confirmed on February 10, 2026 that it has achieved Level 2 certification under the World Lottery Association’s Responsible Gaming Framework.
UK Lottery Drops to £843m GGY as iGaming Stays at £1.4bn
The UK Gambling Commission said the UK National Lottery generated £843m in GGY in the three months to September 2025, placing it second behind iGaming at £1.4bn.
KSA Grants De Opkikker 2-Month Lottery Licence With 20K Cap
The Kansspelautoriteit granted an incidental lottery licence to Stichting De Opkikker on 2 April 2026, allowing a two-month draw running until 2 June.
Lotería de Medellín Leads 2025 Health Contributions with COP 52 Billion Transfer
In 2025, Colombia’s lottery industry contributed COP 650 billion to the national health system. This was a 9% increase from the year before.
Lottery Drives 53,1% of Veikkaus Revenue Ahead of 2027 Shift
Lottery generated €467.8m in GGR, maintaining its lead, as Veikkaus Oy posted €447.2m in profit for 2025 ahead of Finland’s July 2027 market opening.
Allwyn Completes €16bn OPAP Merger, Becomes No.2 Globally
The company said the transaction results in the second-largest listed lottery and gaming operator worldwide and leaves room for a future listing in London or New York.
OPAP Posts Record €2.4B GGR as iGaming Surges 17% Ahead of Allwyn Merger
All five segments grew but rising costs compressed margins in what will be OPAP's final year as a standalone company before the Allwyn combination closes in Q2 2026.
PlayCity Collects ₴72m from First Lottery Licences in 12 Years
PlayCity confirmed on 9 March that Ukraine has collected over ₴72m from its first lottery licences in 12 years, with MSL, Patriot, and Ukrainian National Lottery each paying ₴24.2m after a January tender and subsequent approval process.
Pollard Banknote Hits $596M Revenue as Lottery Deals Drive Growth
Pollard Banknote reported on March 10, 2026 that it reached record 2025 revenue of $596m, driven by iLottery growth and new lottery contracts in the US and Europe.
Allwyn Abandons €327m Novibet Deal Amid HCC Antitrust Pressure
The operator will pivot capital toward other European jurisdictions after joint proposals failed to satisfy Greek competition regulators.
Allwyn Unveils Creative Agency Pitch to Propel Global Brand Growth
Allwyn International has officially kicked off a creative agency pitch as part of its global brand expansion strategy.