The Wednesday, Oct. 14 drawing produced no grand-prize winner, pushing the next Powerball jackpot to an estimated $600 million.

No ticket matched all six numbers in the Oct. 13 Mega Millions drawing, lifting the top prize past $400 million.

The UK's National Audit Office scrutiny adds to regulatory pressure on the National Lottery operator over spending and oversight.

The Lagos State Lotteries and Gaming Authority is tightening oversight of online betting operators through telecom partners.

Regulators are examining whether the National Lottery's self-exclusion tools adequately protect at-risk players.

Retail sales remain a major channel for National Lottery contributions even as digital play grows.

Expanded gambling in Illinois, including lotteries, casinos and sports betting, drove a notable rise in state tax receipts.

The UK gambling minister's comments signal continued government focus on National Lottery player safeguards.

The leagues are expanding player-protection programs as sports betting partnerships grow.

Maryland's regulated sports betting market generated another eight-figure monthly contribution to state coffers.

A Louisiana player claimed one of the biggest Powerball prizes recorded in the state.

Monthly lottery proceeds continue to fund state programs in Mississippi.

Licensed cultivators have product ready but no retail framework, highlighting implementation delays in Nebraska's MMJ program.

The Nigerian state regulator is moving to license business-to-business gaming suppliers directly.

Australia's Powerball offered one of its largest-ever jackpots, drawing heavy national interest.

An Illinois winner claimed a multi-million-dollar lottery prize.

The proposal would give the state lottery director more authority over licensed operators.

A Tennessee player matched enough numbers to take a six-figure Powerball payout.