With 217,000 people already enrolled, Brazil’s federal self-exclusion system is being adopted by football authorities as a compliance tool.
Chile's state-owned lottery company, Polla Chilena de Beneficencia, has filed a criminal complaint with the Fourth Guarantee Court of Santiago, alleging that certain online casino and betting platforms are operating outside the country's legal framework.
The investigation, centred in the Mediterranean city of Antalya, uncovered a clandestine network operating across three offices.
A Chilean court has ordered Casino Enjoy of Viña del Mar to appear after refusing to pay a jackpot displayed on a slot machine, which the operator claims resulted from a technical malfunction.
The potential agreement would represent one of the club’s largest commercial contracts in recent years as Santos continues efforts to stabilize its finances following restructuring pressures.
The removal occurred after monitors identified more than 160 casino-style applications still available that simulate betting functionalities without clear federal authorization.
The main contributor to the total turnover were slot machines, generating €2bn ($2.36bn).
In 2025, authorities blocked over 450 unlicensed sites, but industry insiders warn illegal operators are readjusting their strategies.
Clearance gives Tabcorp a retail advantage over online competitors.
The Croatian Association of Gambling Operators has engaged with major international payment providers to prevent transactions to unlicensed operators.