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Brazil authorizes second annual themed Mega-Sena draw

The new rule allows Caixa to launch an additional special draw beyond the traditional New Year “Mega da Virada.”

1 min read • Apr 17 • By Layla Victoria

UK High Court rejects Desmond's TNLC case against Gambling Commission on all counts

The UK regulator’s rejection of The National Lottery Company’s UK National Lottery licence application has been deemed reasonable.

3 min read • Apr 17 • By Will Underwood

Members from Coljuegos meeting with national bank executives.

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Coljuegos pushes for better collaboration between gambling and banking sectors

The Authority wants bank officials to recognize the work it does as a regulator.

1 min read • Apr 17 • By Megan Elswyth

A clipboard saying "FINE 4.3m" in front of the Ukrainian flag

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PlayCity fines operator UAH 4.3m after self-excluded player allowed to continue gambling

With potential plans to restrict military personnel from gambling, PlayCity is taking responsible gambling breaches more seriously than ever.

1 min read • Apr 17 • By Megan Elswyth

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Illinois Senate advances bill to expand gambling addiction support services

Illinois state Senator Julie Morrison has led a measure that would formally recognise gambling disorders under state law, enabling the Department of Human Services to coordinate treatment, prevention and recovery services for those affected.

1 min read • Apr 17 • By Jack Found

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KSA Chair warns checks may push players to illegal market

Michel Groothuizen said financial checks and deposit limits could be driving account-hopping and movement to unlicensed operators in the Netherlands.

2 min read • Apr 17 • By Shaan Khan

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Gambling Commission says pilot supports frictionless financial risk checks

The regulator said 97% of triggered assessments could be completed without customers providing documents, while only 0.1% of active accounts would fall outside a frictionless process.

2 min read • Apr 17 • By Shaan Khan

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KSA says Dutch online gambling growth remained flat in H2 2025

Monthly player losses rose to €124 in the second half as the regulator said the number of player accounts continued to increase despite stable market size.

2 min read • Apr 17 • By Shaan Khan

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Damon Jones requests change-of-plea hearing in NBA gambling case

Former NBA player and coach Damon Jones has requested a change-of-plea hearing in his sports betting case, making him the first defendant in the wide-ranging federal gambling investigation to signal a guilty plea.

1 min read • Apr 17 • By Jack Found

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SGLA welcomes Maryland outcome as social plus games remain operational

The Social Gaming Leadership Alliance has welcomed the outcome of Maryland's 2026 legislative session, saying social plus games will continue to operate in the state while it pushes for a formal regulatory framework in 2027.

1 min read • Apr 17 • By Jack Found