DR Alert: Legitimate brands disguise illegal sites
The Directorate of Casinos and Gambling (DCJA) of the Dominican Republic has raised alarms regarding a sophisticated fraud scheme targeting local bettors.
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Read more →Chile iGaming: Justice accepts lawsuit vs payment processors
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Read more →Cipriani pushes for online gambling regulation in Uruguay
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Read more →SPA Defines 2026-2027 Regulatory Agenda for iGaming's Future
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Read more →Deputies approve creation of Federal University of Sport in Brazil
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Read more →New bill protects social programs from gambling overindebtedness
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Read more →Santa Fe postpones online sports betting tender to March 17
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