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Idaho Lottery Celebrates 35 Years with Record Dividend to People of Idaho

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July 29, 2024

During a community celebration at The Village in Meridian, the Idaho Lottery commemorated their record-breaking 35th Anniversary by returning the single largest dividend in their history to the people of Idaho. The Idaho Lottery Commission presented Governor Brad Little with an $84,000,000 dividend check, a 2.4% increase over last year’s dividend.

“In 1988, Idahoans voted at the ballot box and approved establishing a state lottery to benefit public education. The Lottery has been a success for players, and it has created economic opportunity for Idaho businesses. Most importantly, the Lottery team has contributed nearly $1.3 billion for the benefit of Idaho public schools and buildings,” Governor Brad Little said.

Historically, Idaho Lottery dividends have been used by school districts for building maintenance, repairs, and operational projects. A change in statute during the 2024 Legislative session changes how Lottery dividends are utilized by the State’s school districts.

“Idahoans who play the fun and entertaining games from the Idaho Lottery help build communities in Idaho. Today we are in the West Ada School District where last year’s dividends are being used by local builders and tradesmen to repair roofs, replace HVAC systems, and make school facilities more accessible. Today’s Idaho Lottery dividends will benefit future public school district facilities and provide property tax relief by paying down voter-approved bonds and levies,” said Jeff Anderson, Idaho Lottery Director.

Governor Little and Idaho Lottery Commission Chairman, Craig Corbett, awarded the largest single check ever from the Idaho Lottery to support public education in the Gem State. On behalf of Idaho Superintendent of Public Instruction, Debbie Critchfield, the Department of Education’s Chief Financial Officer, Gideon Tolman, accepted a check for $52,500,000.

“The 35th anniversary of the Idaho Lottery is the perfect time to celebrate all the good it has done for Idaho’s public schools. For years, the lottery has helped support K-12 education and once again, on behalf of Idaho schools, I want to thank Idahoans for these additional resources that will continue to benefit public school operations in our state,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction, Debbie Critchfield.

Dale Reynolds, Chairman of the Permanent Building Fund Advisory Council, accepted a check for $31,500,000 on behalf of the State’s Permanent Building Fund. Permanent Building Fund dollars support maintenance and capital projects for State-owned facilities and Idaho’s public college and university buildings.

“Over the past 35 years, the Lottery has proven its resourcefulness and partnership by contributing well over half-a-billion dollars for Idaho’s state-owned facilities. Lottery revenue each year enables us to preserve our historical facilities, provide safe work environments for the Gem State’s employees, and improve the quality of Idaho’s collegiate campuses,” said Reynolds.

This year’s dividend comes after Idaho Lottery sales exceeded the $400 million threshold for the second consecutive year.

“This is all made possible with funds from the Idaho Lottery, not tax dollars,” added Anderson.

In addition to the dividend record, the Idaho Lottery also awarded a record amount to their network of over 1200 brick and mortar retail locations who earned $24.7 million in commissions.

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CDL Major II Announced at DreamHack Birmingham 2026

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November 4, 2025

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Following the 2026 Call of Duty League (CDL) Season Announcement from Blizzard, we wanted to share details of the upcoming CDL Major II set for DreamHack Birmingham, taking place March 27-29, 2026.

The Call of Duty League is heading back to DreamHack after an incredible turnout at the last festival – but this time, things are getting even bigger. The DreamHack Birmingham CDL Major II will feature a brand-new 10-team format, intensifying competition and ensuring only the very best squads make it to the main stage.

The CDL Major II at DreamHack Birmingham will kick off with online qualifiers from February 13 to March 22, before culminating in a LAN Major tournament at DreamHack Birmingham from March 27–29, 2026. Fans can expect three days of non-stop action, high-stakes matchups, and an electric live atmosphere as the world’s top Call of Duty teams go head-to-head.

DreamHack has a long-standing history of bringing the world’s biggest gaming communities together under one roof, and this next stop in the CDL calendar continues that legacy, uniting fans, creators, and players in one of esports’ most passionate arenas.

Tickets for DreamHack Birmingham, including access to CDL Major II, are available now.

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THE UNIT EXPANDS GLOBAL FOOTPRINT WITH NEW OFFICE IN GIBRALTAR

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November 4, 2025

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The Unit, a leader in product design and development for sports betting and iGaming, has announced plans to open a new office in Gibraltar, further expanding its international footprint.

The new location, which will open in Q1 2026, will complement existing offices in Ireland, Moldova, and the U.S., reflecting The Unit’s continuing growth and commitment to supporting its clients across multiple regions.

The Gibraltar office will serve as a regional base for product strategy, management, and design, as well as a hub for commercial engagement with both new and existing partners.

Gibraltar is one of the world’s most established gaming jurisdictions and home to a significant number of global sportsbook and casino operators. Strategically, the move coalesces many convenient synergies and economies of scale for The Unit, since it already serves multiple clients in Gibraltar, while the wider local talent pool will provide an ideal base from which to generate further growth. The Unit’s presence in the Territory will organically strengthen its partnerships and enable greater collaboration with clients across Europe.

Paddy Casey, Co-Founder of The Unit, said: “We’ve experienced exceptional growth over the past two years, and our expansion into Gibraltar is a natural next step. Establishing a dedicated office here allows us to be closer to many of our key partners, build deeper relationships within the local ecosystem, and attract some of the best talent in the business.

“It’s a location that has long been a hub for gaming innovation and expertise, and having a local presence will help us continue to deliver the class-leading service and product quality for which The Unit is known.”

The Unit delivers custom-built digital products for the sports betting and gaming industries, partnering with operators and suppliers to accelerate product roadmaps and bring ideas to market with speed and precision.

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NEOWIZ and Kangwon Land Sign New Slot Software Agreement, Joined by Massive Gaming’s Expertise

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November 4, 2025

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NEOWIZ and Kangwon Land, Inc. signed a new Slot Software Development Agreement, with NEOWIZ’s subsidiary Massive Gaming(MVG) supporting co-development under the partnership.

The agreement marks the next stage in the long-standing partnership between NEOWIZ and Kangwon Land, which began in August 2021.

The initial collaboration mainly focused on resource supply and functional division, but the new agreement expands NEOWIZ’s and MVG’s roles to jointly lead software development using Kangwon Land’s platform and infrastructure. The partners aim to accelerate innovation and strengthen their global competitiveness in the slot gaming market.

Having been formally signed by NEOWIZ and Kangwon Land, the new agreement establishes a development framework in which NEOWIZ and MVG jointly lead the software development process, while Kangwon Land focuses on hardware manufacturing and casino deployment.

This structure enables the three companies to build a tightly connected and efficient co-development ecosystem.

According to the agreement, Kangwon Land will own the offline slot machine software, while NEOWIZ and MVG will hold the intellectual property (IP) rights for the online slot game version.

“We are delighted to take our partnership with Kangwon Land to the next level, built on the deep trust we have established since 2021,” said George Cho, CEO & Director of MVG. “Through our integrated development partnership, we aim to introduce innovative slot content that will be recognised in the global market.”

Since their first collaboration agreement in 2021, NEOWIZ, MVG, and Kangwon Land have continuously expanded their partnership.

In 2022, NEOWIZ and MVG provided graphic and sound resources from their online slot title Shen Shou Wan Fu to Kangwon Land, which officially launched the game as a physical slot machine at its casino in 2024.

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