National Lottery

BOI Payment Acceptance Partners With Premier Lotteries Ireland to Supply Online Payment Gateway Services for the Irish National Lottery Digital Platforms

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021

BOI Payment Acceptance ("BOIPA"), a leading provider of payment technology integrations and acquiring solutions, and Premier Lotteries Ireland DAC ("PLI"), the operator of the Irish National lottery, have today announced a partnership whereby BOIPA will supply the payment gateway technology to process eCommerce payments for the Irish National Lottery online platforms.

Key Points: 
  • BOI Payment Acceptance ("BOIPA"), a leading provider of payment technology integrations and acquiring solutions, and Premier Lotteries Ireland DAC ("PLI"), the operator of the Irish National lottery, have today announced a partnership whereby BOIPA will supply the payment gateway technology to process eCommerce payments for the Irish National Lottery online platforms.
  • As a result of the partnership, BOIPA will provide the payment gateway infrastructure to enable eCommerce payments across all digital platforms for the Irish National Lottery online games.
  • We are excited to partner with BOI Payment Acceptance who will further enhance our digital payment processing from both an operational and customer experience perspective.
  • Premier Lotteries Ireland DAC (PLI) is the operator of the Irish National Lottery, having been granted a 20-year license by the Irish Government in November 2014.

The National Lottery: how does it work?

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Thursday, April 2, 2020

This Library Briefing gives an overview of how the National Lottery operates.

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  • This Library Briefing gives an overview of how the National Lottery operates.
  • The National Lottery began in November 1994.
  • Since then, it has raised over 40 billion for good causes and awarded over 535,000 grants.
  • There are four parties that contribute to runningthe Lottery:

    The third licence to run the Lottery came into force in February 2009.

IGT Extends Private Management Agreement with The Barbados Lottery License Holders for 10 Years

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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

LONDON, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited (hereinafter "IGT"), has signed a 10-year extension to its existing agreement to provide its Private Management Lottery services to the four license holders and beneficiaries of The Barbados Lottery.

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  • LONDON, Dec. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC (NYSE: IGT) announced that its subsidiary, IGT Global Services Limited (hereinafter "IGT"), has signed a 10-year extension to its existing agreement to provide its Private Management Lottery services to the four license holders and beneficiaries of The Barbados Lottery.
  • The extension enables IGT to continue to provide its current private management lottery services, including its industry-leading sales, marketing, advertising, and retail agent services.
  • IGT has operated The Barbados Lottery since the Lottery's inception in 2005.
  • "This amendment to extend our private management lottery services in Barbados demonstrates all four beneficiaries' confidence in IGT's expertise in responsibly growing the Lottery,"said Declan Harkin, IGT Chief Operating Officer, International Lottery.

Lottery.com Introduces International Lottery Results for 35 Countries and 160 games, in Over 100 Languages

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Lottery.com announces that it now offers up to the minute lottery results for over 160 lottery games in 35 countries globally translated into over 100 languages including simplified & traditional Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Portugese, Japanese, Russian.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 29, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Lottery.com announces that it now offers up to the minute lottery results for over 160 lottery games in 35 countries globally translated into over 100 languages including simplified & traditional Chinese, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Portugese, Japanese, Russian.
  • Expanding lottery results to include international lottery games continues the company's mission of making the lottery more accessible to everyone.
  • Providing international results will allow users all over the world to get up to the minute results for their local games in their country.
  • "Lottery results are in more demand than ever before, millions of people around the world are searching for results of various lottery games virtually every minute of every day in the ever growing lottery market," said Tony DiMatteo, Lottery.com CEO.

Government launches consultation on raising National Lottery age limit

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Government launches a consultation on increasing the ages limit for playing the National Lottery

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  • The Government has made a statement on lottery regulation, setting out next steps on society lotteries and the launching of a consultation on increasing the age limit for playing the National Lottery.
  • The consultation aims to ensure that both society lotteries and the national lottery are able to thrive."
  • He asked the Government when the new regulations will come into force and what effect he thought the changes to regulations would have to the charitable causes supported by the national lottery.
  • He went on to say;
    "In my view, and in the Labour Party's view, there is absolutely no need for a consultation on this topic [raising the age to participate in the national lottery] to gamble, you should be an adult."

Government launches consultation on raising National Lottery age limit

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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Government launches a consultation on increasing the ages limit for playing the National Lottery

Key Points: 
  • The Government has made a statement on lottery regulation, setting out next steps on society lotteries and the launching of a consultation on increasing the age limit for playing the National Lottery.
  • The consultation aims to ensure that both society lotteries and the national lottery are able to thrive."
  • He asked the Government when the new regulations will come into force and what effect he thought the changes to regulations would have to the charitable causes supported by the national lottery.
  • He went on to say;
    "In my view, and in the Labour Party's view, there is absolutely no need for a consultation on this topic [raising the age to participate in the national lottery] to gamble, you should be an adult."

Lotto Max Enters New Era: Record Jackpots of Up to $70M and Draws Twice a Week

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Monday, May 13, 2019

Starting this week, Canadians can play the nation's biggest lottery game twice each week.

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  • Starting this week, Canadians can play the nation's biggest lottery game twice each week.
  • Thanks to a brand-new Tuesday draw added to the Friday draw, Lotto Max players will see jackpots grow more quickly than ever.
  • What's more, the main Lotto Max jackpot can now grow as large as $70 million a jackpot offering not yet seen in Canada.
  • Since its launch, Lotto Max players across Canada have won over $11 billion, including 116 jackpot wins and 1,021 Maxmillionsprizes.

Camelot Global Changes to Camelot Lottery Solutions

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Monday, February 4, 2019

Camelot Global, the leading solutions and technology provider to lotteries around the world, today announced its name change to Camelot Lottery Solutions.

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  • Camelot Global, the leading solutions and technology provider to lotteries around the world, today announced its name change to Camelot Lottery Solutions.
  • Alongside its name change, Camelot Lottery Solutions also launched a complete rebrand, including a new logo and website at www.camelotls.com .
  • With more than 20 years of experience delivering technology, services and lottery operations to lotteries around the world, Camelot Lottery Solutions helps its customers reach new players through increasing engagement with the lottery brand, leveraging digital technology, and providing new ways to play.
  • Camelot Lottery Solutions is the sister company to Camelot UK, which operates the UK National Lottery.

Scientific Games Launches eInstant and Digital Games with Norsk Tipping, Norway's National Lottery

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Wednesday, November 21, 2018

LAS VEGAS, Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") has launched multiple digital games with Norsk Tipping, Norway's national lottery operator and World Lottery Association member.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Nov. 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Scientific Games Corporation (NASDAQ: SGMS) ("Scientific Games" or the "Company") has launched multiple digital games with Norsk Tipping, Norway's national lottery operator and World Lottery Association member.
  • In partnership with Scientific Games, Norsk Tipping has added 10 online slot games to their Kong Kasino game category and two new eInstant games to their Flax portfolio (scratch games online), with additional launches of online slots and eInstant games planned for the coming months.
  • Scientific Games' eInstant library includes games that feature various mechanics such as crosswords, hidden image, match-to-win, puzzles, and more.
  • In addition to the selection of eInstant games, Scientific Games has launched some of its most popular iGaming titles with the Norwegian operator.

Lottery App's Smart Numbers Score Big Wins

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Saturday, August 25, 2018

These combinations often forego numbers above 31, statistically lowering their odds for success.

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  • These combinations often forego numbers above 31, statistically lowering their odds for success.
  • By using an algorithm that notes these observed trends, a new app called Lottopia is creating Lottopicks - smart combos that have a higher chance for success than random choice.
  • The app's algorithm then filters these numbers and identifies "hot and cold" patterns that have made significant historical appearances.
  • The advanced system has been used to great success in South Korea's national lottery, having scored 86 jackpot prizes with its numbers.