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title: "From Mexico's Digital Limit to Brazil's Moratorium: How Three American Countries Shape Responsible Gaming"
description: "The CRG, supported by Slot City, has completed the second phase of international research on responsible gaming, covering Mexico, Chile, and Brazil. Three models—from digital limits to a temporary moratorium—complete the picture of 12 countries."
date: 2026-10-31T12:07:01.903Z
lang: en
url: https://xab.info/en/posts/mexico-brazil-responsible-gaming-crg-slot-city
tags: [responsible-gaming, slot-city, mexico, chile, brazil, gambling-regulation, center-responsible-gaming, online-gaming]
author: "Darya Fomina"
publisher: "XAB.info"
---

# From Mexico's Digital Limit to Brazil's Moratorium: How Three American Countries Shape Responsible Gaming

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## Key Points

- The second phase of the CRG international project covered 12 countries, including Mexico, Chile, and Brazil
- Mexico embeds limits and self-exclusion directly into digital platforms upon registration
- Chile emphasizes land-based casinos with indefinite self-exclusion and a six-month waiting period to lift it
- On September 25, 2026, Brazil introduced a temporary moratorium on fixed-odds betting and online games
- All three models provide tools to control gaming behavior, differing in their underlying architecture

The Center for Responsible Gaming (CRG) public union, supported by All City Games LLC (Slot City brand), has completed the second phase of an international research project dedicated to responsible gaming practices. At this stage, experts analyzed the approaches of Mexico, Chile, and Brazil, thereby expanding the overall picture to twelve countries. Earlier in the same phase, the UK, Norway, Poland, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, and Georgia were examined. The first phase of the study covered the experience of over thirty states, which, according to the CRG management, allowed for the formation of an extensive comparative database.

### Mexico: Limits Built into the Digital Product

The Mexican model is distinguished by the fact that responsible gaming tools are integrated directly into the architecture of digital platforms. Already at the registration stage, the system prompts the user to set account funding limits. Subsequently, instant self-exclusion and complete account blocking functions become available. Online operators identify each player before the session starts, eliminating anonymous access. In land-based venues, in turn, information stands with game rules and help center contacts are installed—thus, the educational function is distributed between digital and offline channels.

### Chile: Focus on Land-Based Casinos and Tourist Value

The Chilean model focuses primarily on land-based casinos. When evaluating licensing applications, not only compliance with regulatory requirements is assessed, but also the venue's contribution to the territory's tourism offering. Each casino features a poster listing player rights. The self-exclusion mechanism in Chile is indefinite: a player who initiated the block can apply to lift it only after six months. This approach makes returning to the game a conscious and delayed decision.

### Brazil: Moratorium and Preliminary Control Model

On September 25, 2026, the President of Brazil introduced a temporary suspension of fixed-odds betting and online games. The decision does not apply to legal lotteries and requires subsequent approval by the National Congress. Before the moratorium was introduced, the country operated a preliminary model where operators tracked player activity from the moment of registration. Users could suspend play for up to six weeks, set time limits, and loss caps. Identification was carried out via facial recognition, and the RTP (Return to Player) figure was publicly available for every game.

### Comparative Conclusion: Three Stories, One Principle

The three American models differ significantly in their development history and operating principles: Mexico relies on digital integration, Chile on regulatory control of the land-based segment, and Brazil on temporary suspension followed by rulemaking. However, all three countries provide tools allowing players to control their own gaming behavior. Together with the nine states reviewed earlier in the second phase, they form a cohesive picture where responsible gaming tools are not an external addition, but an integral part of the gaming product.

### Project Context and Participants' Stance

Olga Isaieva, Director of the CRG NGO, emphasized that studying the experience of different countries allows us to see how the principles of responsible gaming are embodied in specific solutions, creating a basis for discussion and improvement of approaches in Ukraine. Pavlo Chyklykchy from All City Games LLC (Slot City brand), an IT investor and entrepreneur, noted that during the project, the Center has gathered a significant base of international experience, and supporting this research remains a contribution to the industry's development. In parallel, the company is developing the educational and awareness project «Philosophy of Play».

## Fact-Check & Sources

- [Ответственная игра в странах Америки: Slot City продолжает поддержку международных исследований](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/news/vidpovidalna-gra-krayinah-ameriki-slot-city-1793274623.html) - The primary source contains all factual data: the list of countries, descriptions of Mexican/Chilean/Brazilian models, the date of the Brazilian moratorium (25.09.2026), and quotes from O. Isaieva and P. Chyklykchy. No discrepancies with other sources were found.

## FAQ

### How many countries are covered in the second phase of the CRG study?

The second phase covered 12 countries: the UK, Norway, Poland, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil.

### What happened in Brazil on September 25, 2026?

The President of Brazil introduced a temporary suspension of fixed-odds betting and online games. The decision does not affect legal lotteries and requires approval by the National Congress.

### How does self-exclusion work in Chile?

In Chile, self-exclusion is indefinite. A player can initiate its removal only six weeks or rather six months after submitting the application.

### What is the role of All City Games LLC in the project?

The company (Slot City brand) acts as a sponsor and supporter of the CRG international research project. In parallel, the company develops the educational project «Philosophy of Play».