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Lucky Strike! Washington's Lottery Announces Luckiest Stores in Tri-Cities
JT's Food Mart and Tri-Cities Mini Mart Top the List
OLYMPIA, Washington (March 12, 2013) -- With St. Patrick's Day approaching, Washington's Lottery is helping The Evergreen State find the end of the rainbow. Each year Washington's Lottery announces its "Luckiest Stores"-the retail locations that have sold the most tickets worth prizes over $1,000 in 2012

Critics Concerned Instant Kiwi Scratch Tickets Promote a ''normalisation of gambling''
OTAGO, New Zealand (March 13, 2013) -- New Zealanders may have won more than $347.7 million in Instant Kiwi prizes over the past five years, but the popular scratch cards have played a key part in the ''normalisation of gambling''

Corbett Expected To Resubmit Pennsylvania Lottery Deal
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (March 12, 2013) -- Gov. Tom Corbett is expected to ask Attorney General Kathleen Kane to reverse her rejection of a contract to hire a British firm to manage the $3.5 billion Pennsylvania Lottery.

Online Sale of Lottery Tickets Not Sanctioned by PCSO
MANILA, Philippines (March 7, 2013) - The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office on Wednesday clarified allegations that it authorized World Reliance Trading Corporation to sell lotto tickets through electronic means.

Tax-Free Raffle Already Guarantees Eight Top Prizes!
LANSING, Michigan (March 11, 2013) -- Michigan Lottery players have more to look forward to on April 15 than just making sure they have filed their tax returns.

Arooga Launches Camelot - King Arthurs Quest on Facebook
PORTSMOUTH, UK (March 12, 2013) -- Social game makers Arooga are calling on brave knights to join them on an epic quest for the release of their latest slots game on Facebook

Comar The Betting Group and the Group Codere Launch Galicia Sportsbook

Gaming Control Board Approves Greektown Superholdings Credit Agreement
DETROIT, Michigan (March 12, 2013) -- The Michigan Gaming Control Board today approved Greektown Superholdings Inc.'s request to execute a fourth amendment to its current credit agreement.

Racing Commission Requests Revision on Racino Plans
COLUMBUS, Ohio (March 13, 2013) -- The Ohio State Racing Commission has reportedly asked Penn National Gaming Tuesday to return to the drawing board on the company's proposed building plans for a racino in Austintown,

IGT Wins Two Awards in 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards
LAS VEGAS, (March 12, 2013) -- International Game Technology (NYSE: IGT) announced today that they have been awarded with two awards by Casino Journal in their Top 20 Most Innovative Gaming Technology Awards.

Casino Resorts diversifying non-gaming revenue by attracting Weddings and Events
MACAU (March 12, 2013) -- A growing number of casino resorts are concentrating on attracting wedding business as a way to diversify non-gaming revenue.