Montana lottery boss withholds emails in Intralot 7-year deal probe
Should state lottery officials be forced to hand over all contract emails?
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Should state lottery officials be forced to hand over all contract emails?
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#Intralot
September 24, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Montana lottery boss withholds emails in Intralot 7-year deal probe
Should state lottery officials be forced to hand over all contract emails?
https://infobets.com/news/montana-lottery-intralot-emails
#Intralot
Should state lottery officials be forced to hand over all contract emails?
https://infobets.com/news/montana-lottery-intralot-emails
#Intralot
NEW: DC's lottery and sports betting contractors will pay $6.5 million for defrauding the District.
Intralot and VSC conspired to win DC's lucrative sports betting contract by deceiving officials about their compliance with DC's small business contracting laws.
The deal was a sham from the start.
Intralot and VSC conspired to win DC's lucrative sports betting contract by deceiving officials about their compliance with DC's small business contracting laws.
The deal was a sham from the start.
January 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
NEW: DC's lottery and sports betting contractors will pay $6.5 million for defrauding the District.
Intralot and VSC conspired to win DC's lucrative sports betting contract by deceiving officials about their compliance with DC's small business contracting laws.
The deal was a sham from the start.
Intralot and VSC conspired to win DC's lucrative sports betting contract by deceiving officials about their compliance with DC's small business contracting laws.
The deal was a sham from the start.
Montana lawmakers press lottery over Intralot emails.
https://www.gambling.com/us/news/montana-lawmakers-question-intralot-lottery-contract-talks?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=gambling-com-news&utm_content=article-promo
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September 25, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Montana lawmakers press lottery over Intralot emails.
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Montana auditors could not see lottery emails, audit says.
Read here: https://igaming-times.com/news/regulatory/montanas-auditors-say-the-lottery-withheld-emails-on-its-intralot-deal-which-competition-made-37-cheaper?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=newsroom&utm_content=body-link
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September 24, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Montana auditors could not see lottery emails, audit says.
Read here: https://igaming-times.com/news/regulatory/montanas-auditors-say-the-lottery-withheld-emails-on-its-intralot-deal-which-competition-made-37-cheaper?utm_source=bluesky&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=newsroom&utm_content=body-link
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William Hill owner in takeover talks with gaming operator Bally’s Intralot ft.trib.al/fjSn6Wk
William Hill owner in takeover talks with gaming operator Bally’s Intralot
Evoke in talks to sell itself after taking a hit from UK tax rises on gambling
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April 20, 2026 at 7:26 AM
William Hill owner in takeover talks with gaming operator Bally’s Intralot ft.trib.al/fjSn6Wk
William Hill owner agrees £243m takeover by Greek casino and lottery firm
William Hill owner agrees £243m takeover by Greek casino and lottery firm
Evoke had been in talks for two months with Bally’s Intralot, which has extensive international operations
The owner of William Hill and the 888 online casino brand has agreed a £243m takeover by the Greek casino and lottery operator Bally’s Intralot.
Evoke has been locked in talks with the Athens-listed Bally’s Intralot, which has extensive international operations including in the US, for the past two months. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 5, 2026 at 8:53 AM
William Hill owner agrees £243m takeover by Greek casino and lottery firm
William Hill UK owner Evoke weighs $304 million takeover bid from Bally's Intralot reut.rs/4ew0Wcb
William Hill UK owner Evoke weighs $304 million takeover bid from Bally's Intralot
Betting group Evoke , owner of William Hill UK and 888, is evaluating a takeover proposal from Greek lottery and gaming firm Bally's Intralot , it said on Monday, valuing the debt-laden UK company at 225.3 million pounds ($303.88 million).
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April 20, 2026 at 8:25 AM
William Hill UK owner Evoke weighs $304 million takeover bid from Bally's Intralot reut.rs/4ew0Wcb
Intralot wins Montana’s lotto contract again, though the state may be missing out on millions, says an industry expert.
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Even after bidding controversy in Legislature, Intralot wins Montana's latest lotto contract • Daily Montanan
Despite concerns about a no-bidding process that almost allowed the state to re-ink a deal with its current vendor, Intralot, the company was the successful bidder for the Montana's lottery contract.
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September 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Intralot wins Montana’s lotto contract again, though the state may be missing out on millions, says an industry expert.
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Remember Intralot, the company behind DC's troubled sports betting? It's also run the city's lottery system for years...at least it used to.
Its attempts to win a renewal via $67m contract have now twice been rejected. Industry giant Scientific Gaming is in line to win instead.
Its attempts to win a renewal via $67m contract have now twice been rejected. Industry giant Scientific Gaming is in line to win instead.
October 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Remember Intralot, the company behind DC's troubled sports betting? It's also run the city's lottery system for years...at least it used to.
Its attempts to win a renewal via $67m contract have now twice been rejected. Industry giant Scientific Gaming is in line to win instead.
Its attempts to win a renewal via $67m contract have now twice been rejected. Industry giant Scientific Gaming is in line to win instead.
#Intralot has rejected speculation that it held talks over a possible acquisition in Australia after reports that the supplier had plans to take over #MaxGaming, the gaming monitoring arm of #Tabcorp bit.ly/4kwQql0
Intralot denies reports of potential Australia acquisition
Intralot has rejected speculation it is pursuing an acquisition in Australia, with reports of a possible move for Tabcorp's Max Gaming.
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May 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
#Intralot has rejected speculation that it held talks over a possible acquisition in Australia after reports that the supplier had plans to take over #MaxGaming, the gaming monitoring arm of #Tabcorp bit.ly/4kwQql0
Intralot to buy Bally's International Interactive unit in deal valued at 2.7 billion euros reut.rs/44tlX0u
Intralot to buy Bally's International Interactive unit in deal valued at 2.7 billion euros
Greek gaming firm Intralot said on Tuesday it would acquire Bally's International Interactive business in a cash-and-stock deal, valuing the unit at 2.7 billion euros ($3.18 billion).
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July 1, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Intralot to buy Bally's International Interactive unit in deal valued at 2.7 billion euros reut.rs/44tlX0u
There is only one mayoral candidate who is being supported by dark money: @kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social
Where did the $650k come from? Was it from Republicans? Well-connected insiders? People who benefited from the Intralot scam?
Unfortunately, we'll never know.
That's the problem with dark money.
Where did the $650k come from? Was it from Republicans? Well-connected insiders? People who benefited from the Intralot scam?
Unfortunately, we'll never know.
That's the problem with dark money.
BIG MONEY: Pro-@kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social independent expenditure group People for a United D.C. has raised $827k and spent $813k on anti-@janeese4dc.bsky.social mailers and ads.
Most of its funding ($650k) comes from a dark money group. $100k from realtors group. Also: Nats owner, developers.
Most of its funding ($650k) comes from a dark money group. $100k from realtors group. Also: Nats owner, developers.
June 10, 2026 at 11:38 PM
There is only one mayoral candidate who is being supported by dark money: @kenyanmcduffie.bsky.social
Where did the $650k come from? Was it from Republicans? Well-connected insiders? People who benefited from the Intralot scam?
Unfortunately, we'll never know.
That's the problem with dark money.
Where did the $650k come from? Was it from Republicans? Well-connected insiders? People who benefited from the Intralot scam?
Unfortunately, we'll never know.
That's the problem with dark money.
I think when we look back in 20 years we will find that one of the more socially destructive things to come out of this era was municipalities and sports leagues getting into bed with sports gambling companies.
AG Brian Schwalb Is Demanding Documents from Intralot, the Company Behind D.C.’s Troubled Sports Betting Contract
Attorney General Brian Schwalb is demanding documents from Intralot, hinting at an investigation of the city's sports betting deal.
washingtoncitypaper.com
August 13, 2024 at 4:24 PM
I think when we look back in 20 years we will find that one of the more socially destructive things to come out of this era was municipalities and sports leagues getting into bed with sports gambling companies.
Max Voldman was quoted in Sports Betting News on @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social's $6.5M #FalseClaimsAct settlement w/ Intralot & VSC to resolve allegations they secured a multimillion, multiyear lottery & sports betting contract by lying about their compliance w/ DC’s small business contracting laws
Intralot, VSC Fined $6.5 Million Over D.C. Sports Betting Contract
Intralot and VSC have both been fined after an investigation into their Washington, D.C. sports betting contract.
www.sportsbettingdime.com
January 15, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Max Voldman was quoted in Sports Betting News on @dcattorneygeneral.bsky.social's $6.5M #FalseClaimsAct settlement w/ Intralot & VSC to resolve allegations they secured a multimillion, multiyear lottery & sports betting contract by lying about their compliance w/ DC’s small business contracting laws
No jet fuel shortage in Europe, transport chief says, despite Middle East conflict – business live
No jet fuel shortage in Europe, transport chief says, despite Middle East conflict – business live
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UK shoppers return to high street as warm weather brings respite from shadow of war
There’s a little takeover drama in the City of London this morning: the company behind bookmaker William Hill is being acquired.
Evoke has agreed to be taken over by US casino operator Bally’s Intralot, in a deal which values Evoke at £243.1m.
“Property price trends continue to reflect the uncertainty linked to developments in the Middle East. Despite recent cuts to mortgage rates, higher inflation expectations have kept borrowing costs above the level seen at the start of the year, continuing to stretch affordability for many buyers and temper demand.
“Even so, overall activity has held up well, reflecting the underlying resilience of the UK housing market. Latest industry figures show transaction levels remain relatively stable, suggesting buyers and sellers are still moving. Continue reading...
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June 5, 2026 at 6:47 AM
No jet fuel shortage in Europe, transport chief says, despite Middle East conflict – business live
McDuffie was the deciding vote to approve DC's disastrous no-bid sports betting contract.
All these years later, DC is still trying to disentangle the mess.
Now, the Maryland businessman who made millions on the deal is returning the favor by spending $45,000 to try to make McDuffie Mayor.
All these years later, DC is still trying to disentangle the mess.
Now, the Maryland businessman who made millions on the deal is returning the favor by spending $45,000 to try to make McDuffie Mayor.
After years of controversy, D.C.'s lottery operator wants "fresh start"
Bally's Intralot is severing ties with a local businessman and announcing a new partnership.
www.axios.com
June 9, 2026 at 12:11 PM
McDuffie was the deciding vote to approve DC's disastrous no-bid sports betting contract.
All these years later, DC is still trying to disentangle the mess.
Now, the Maryland businessman who made millions on the deal is returning the favor by spending $45,000 to try to make McDuffie Mayor.
All these years later, DC is still trying to disentangle the mess.
Now, the Maryland businessman who made millions on the deal is returning the favor by spending $45,000 to try to make McDuffie Mayor.
As a result of our investigation:
☑️ Intralot will pay $5 million.
☑️ VSC will pay $1.5 million.
☑️ Both companies will be bound by injunctive terms to prevent future abuses.
This is the first District government enforcement action on any CBE-related matter under DC’s False Claims Act.
☑️ Intralot will pay $5 million.
☑️ VSC will pay $1.5 million.
☑️ Both companies will be bound by injunctive terms to prevent future abuses.
This is the first District government enforcement action on any CBE-related matter under DC’s False Claims Act.
January 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
As a result of our investigation:
☑️ Intralot will pay $5 million.
☑️ VSC will pay $1.5 million.
☑️ Both companies will be bound by injunctive terms to prevent future abuses.
This is the first District government enforcement action on any CBE-related matter under DC’s False Claims Act.
☑️ Intralot will pay $5 million.
☑️ VSC will pay $1.5 million.
☑️ Both companies will be bound by injunctive terms to prevent future abuses.
This is the first District government enforcement action on any CBE-related matter under DC’s False Claims Act.
William Hill UK owner Evoke agrees $326 million takeover by Greek lottery firm reut.rs/3RP0rkl
William Hill UK owner Evoke agrees $326 million takeover by Greek lottery firm
British bookmaker Evoke agreed to be acquired by Greek lottery and gaming firm Bally's Intralot on Friday in an all-share deal valuing it at about £243 million ($326 million), sending its shares up 14%.
reut.rs
June 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
William Hill UK owner Evoke agrees $326 million takeover by Greek lottery firm reut.rs/3RP0rkl
Interesting: D.C. will soon start looking for a new lottery operator under a five-year, $130 million contract. The current lottery is being managed by Greek gaming company Intralot, which had plenty of headaches when it also got the chance to run a sports-betting app.
June 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Interesting: D.C. will soon start looking for a new lottery operator under a five-year, $130 million contract. The current lottery is being managed by Greek gaming company Intralot, which had plenty of headaches when it also got the chance to run a sports-betting app.
Intralot reported a year-on-year decline in revenue, EBITDA and net profit during the nine-month period to the end of September, with the group again blaming economic issues in Argentina for the declines.
Nine-month revenue down at Intralot amid continuing Argentina currency woes
Intralot saw revenue, EBITDA and net profit during the nine-month period to 30 September fall, again blaming economic issues in Argentina.
igamingbusiness.com
December 2, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Intralot reported a year-on-year decline in revenue, EBITDA and net profit during the nine-month period to the end of September, with the group again blaming economic issues in Argentina for the declines.
Candidates running for D.C. mayor have sharpened their attacks.
As with politics generally, some of those accusations have a complicated relationship with the truth.
@maustermuhle.bsky.social has been fact-checking them. See more of his work here: 51st.news/dc-mayoral-r...
As with politics generally, some of those accusations have a complicated relationship with the truth.
@maustermuhle.bsky.social has been fact-checking them. See more of his work here: 51st.news/dc-mayoral-r...
May 16, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Candidates running for D.C. mayor have sharpened their attacks.
As with politics generally, some of those accusations have a complicated relationship with the truth.
@maustermuhle.bsky.social has been fact-checking them. See more of his work here: 51st.news/dc-mayoral-r...
As with politics generally, some of those accusations have a complicated relationship with the truth.
@maustermuhle.bsky.social has been fact-checking them. See more of his work here: 51st.news/dc-mayoral-r...
The city seems poised to extend its contract with Intralot, the company responsible for D.C.’s sports betting program, despite a history of technical glitches, disputes with officials, and consistently low revenue.
D.C. Looks Stuck With Its Woefully Underperforming Sports Betting Vendor Through At Least 2025
D.C. looks likely to renew its contract with its sports betting vendor despite continued problems with its app.
washingtoncitypaper.com
February 20, 2024 at 3:21 PM
The city seems poised to extend its contract with Intralot, the company responsible for D.C.’s sports betting program, despite a history of technical glitches, disputes with officials, and consistently low revenue.
When DC regulators discovered the misconduct, the companies claimed they would stop — and Intralot disclosed previously undisclosed payments from VSC.
Yet multiple times thereafter, Intralot’s subsidiary continued to provide resources to VSC, and VSC continued to make return payments to Intralot.
Yet multiple times thereafter, Intralot’s subsidiary continued to provide resources to VSC, and VSC continued to make return payments to Intralot.
January 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
When DC regulators discovered the misconduct, the companies claimed they would stop — and Intralot disclosed previously undisclosed payments from VSC.
Yet multiple times thereafter, Intralot’s subsidiary continued to provide resources to VSC, and VSC continued to make return payments to Intralot.
Yet multiple times thereafter, Intralot’s subsidiary continued to provide resources to VSC, and VSC continued to make return payments to Intralot.