Author: Maisie Morrison

TLDR Brazil’s Central Bank issued Resolution BCB No. 569/2026, updating rules on illegal betting prevention Financial institutions must now share fraud data linked to unlicensed betting operators New information-sharing requirements must clearly identify ties to illegal betting activity Compliance deadlines are set for October 30 and December 1, 2026 Illegal operators still account for nearly half of all betting transactions in Brazil New Rules Force Banks to Share Data on Illegal Betting The Central Bank of Brazil has introduced new regulations aimed at cracking down on illegal betting operators across the country. Resolution BCB No. 569/2026 was signed by Director…

TLDR Australia’s ACMA ordered ISPs to block six more illegal gambling websites including Play Jonny, WooSpin, and Wonaco A total of 1,708 illegal gambling and affiliate sites have been blocked since November 2019 Over 230 illegal services have left the Australian market since enforcement began in 2017 ACMA warned consumers that unregulated sites lack player protections and risk financial loss The regulator urged Australians to verify licensing status before using any online gambling service ACMA Orders Blocking of Six More Sites Australia’s communications regulator has ordered internet service providers to block six more illegal gambling websites operating in breach of…

TLDR Tangam Systems is seeing increased demand for AI-driven casino analytics as operators seek better performance management tools The company’s new casino performance platform is now live across the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia Tangam expects to surpass 300 venues by mid-2026, up from around 200 in October 2025 Casinos remain cautious about sharing internal data with public large language models due to privacy concerns Tangam uses an application layer between casino databases and AI systems to protect proprietary data Tangam Systems Expands AI Casino Platform Across Global Markets Tangam Systems is reporting growing interest in its artificial intelligence casino…

TLDR Aviator LLC is suing Betway in South Africa for allegedly using protected AVIATOR brand visuals without permission The lawsuit followed a failed cease-and-desist attempt that Betway did not resolve Aviator holds global copyright on its logo and trademark rights across several African jurisdictions The company is seeking an injunction, damages, and recovery of profits from Betway Aviator previously settled a similar trademark dispute with Flutter Entertainment in 2025, resulting in a global partnership Aviator LLC Takes Betway to Court Over Alleged Brand Misuse Aviator LLC has filed a lawsuit against Betway in South Africa. The company claims Betway used…

TLDR Senegal’s gambling sector generated over $71 million (CFA 40.9 billion) in the first quarter of 2026, according to Finance Minister Cheikh Diba. The government introduced double taxation on gambling operators in 2025 to boost revenue and regulate the growing industry. The Q1 figures represent a 71% coverage rate against government targets, driven largely by online gambling growth. Finance Minister Diba praised the National Lottery (LONASE) and its Director General for supporting government revenue priorities. Diba called for stronger cross-border cooperation and protections for younger users against online gambling risks. Senegal’s gambling industry brought in more than $71 million during…

TLDR Unregulated online gambling now represents $5.9 trillion in wagering value, making it the world’s third-largest economy behind only the US and China 78% of the online gaming market operates without licenses, while only 22% is regulated and compliant Gaming Compliance International calls unregulated online gambling the biggest cybercrime worldwide A growing “unacknowledged” category includes social casinos, sweepstakes, skins trading, and TikTok contests GCI says consumers see one marketplace where regulated and unregulated products compete equally, leading to rising risks and tax losses The Scale of Unregulated Online Gambling A new report from Gaming Compliance International has put a number…

TLDR Polla Chilena de Beneficencia filed complaints with Chile’s advertising ethics body against agencies promoting unregulated online betting platforms Complaints target agencies behind campaigns for Coolbet, Betano, Jugabet, and Rojabet The operator raised concerns about gambling ads targeting young people and lacking responsible gambling messages Chile still has no finalized regulatory framework for online gambling as Congress continues debating legislation Polla Chilena also filed a money laundering claim earlier this year against payment processors tied to illegal gambling Chile’s state lottery operator, Polla Chilena de Beneficencia, has filed formal complaints against several advertising agencies it accuses of promoting illegal online…

TLDR Brazil’s regulated betting industry generated over R$1.15 billion in federal tax revenue during Q1 2026 February was the highest-earning month at R$443 million, with January at R$368 million and March at R$338 million Total federal gaming revenue for the quarter reached R$4.17 billion across all gaming sectors The Ministry of Health received R$12.8 million from betting revenue to fund responsible gambling programs Brazil’s traditional federal lotteries still lead social investment, with Caixa transferring over R$3.1 billion to public projects Brazil’s regulated betting market has become a major source of federal income, generating more than R$1.15 billion in tax revenue…

TLDR The UK nearly doubled its Remote Gaming Duty from 21% to 40% on April 1, 2026, and the full financial impact has not yet hit operator balance sheets Operators are quietly lowering slot machine Return-to-Player rates and cutting bonuses, effectively doubling the cost per spin for players Two smaller operators have already exited the UK market, and mid-sized brands face serious margin pressure Industry experts warn the combined effect of higher taxes and new financial risk checks could push players toward illegal offshore gambling sites The UK Treasury expects over £1 billion in additional annual tax revenue, but critics…

TLDR Senators Britt and Blumenthal introduced the GAME Act to ban digital platforms from targeting gambling ads at minors Violators could face fines up to $100,000 per ad shown to a minor, enforced by the FTC and DOJ A study found 59% of adolescent boys who gamble said gambling content appeared in their feeds without them searching for it The bill focuses on targeted digital advertising, not broad TV broadcasts or incidental exposure Research linked to the bill shows people who start gambling before 18 are more likely to develop gambling problems later A new bipartisan Senate bill wants to…