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AFSCME'S Lottery Plan Generates More Revenue for Seniors

By AFSCME District Council 13
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (January  8, 2013) -- Pennsylvania workers could generate at least $1.5 billion more in profits for seniors than the private operator currently negotiating with the Corbett administration to take over the system, according to a proposal released today by AFSCME Council 13.


Decisive Meeting For Lotto Receivers Today
MALTA (January 9, 2013) -- Finance Minister Tonio Fenech has agreed to act as a mediator between the Lotto Receivers’ Union and lotteries operator Maltco in a bid to solve the dispute over the request for a higher collective guarantee.

Gambling Expansion Back On Illinois Governor's Desk

CHICAGO, Illinois (January 9, 2013) -- In a surprise move, a bill to greatly expand gambling in Illinois is on Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk.

Celebrity Reprimanded by ASA for Gambling Tweet

LONDON, UK (January 9, 2013) -- In the latest high-profile case of Twitter celebrities getting their wrists slapped by the ASA, Keith Chegwin has been sent to the virtual naughty step for not disclosing a promoted tweet he posted some time ago.

Florida Lottery Defends Spending $1.1 Million on New Logo

TALLAHHASSE, Florida (January 9, 2013) -- The Florida Lottery has a new look after going through a $1.1 million rebranding. The new logo will immediately start going into stores and lottery outlets around the state.

Lottomatica Group and International Game Technology (Igt) Extend Their Partnership Into The Italian Igaming Market

ROME (ITALY) – PROVIDENCE, RI - Las Vegas, NV (USA), (January 9, 2013) – Lottomatica Group S.p.A. and International Game Technology (NYSE:IGT) announced that the companies are expanding their relationship into the iGaming market in Italy.

MGM Resorts’ China Unit Gets Official Macau Approval for Second Casino
MACAU, SAR China (January 9, 2013) -- The Chinese arm of MGM Resorts International won official approval for its new Macau casino-resort, putting it a step closer to catching up with rivals in the world’s most lucrative gambling market

Schleswig-Holstein State Treaty

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OLG Facilities Receive Highest Accreditation For Responsible Gambling
TORONTO, Ontario (January 9, 2013) -- Three Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) gaming facilities and one gaming resort facility have been recognized with the RG Check accreditation. Administered by the Responsible Gambling Council (RGC), RG Check is the most rigorous Responsible Gambling (RG) accreditation program in the world.

Putin Introduces Bill to Combat Fixed Sports Matches

MOSCOW, Russia (January 9, 2013) -- President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday introduced a bill in the State Duma aimed at fighting the manipulation of sports matches.