Economics and statistics

Brunei supports a complete ban on gambling, so the legal market and related revenues (GGR, licenses, excise taxes) are zero.

Government spending is concentrated on law enforcement: blocking sites and payments, interdepartmental raids, confiscation of equipment and information campaigns.

Part of the potential demand leaves for neighboring Southeast Asian jurisdictions with permitted casinos and bets, which does not bring Brunei fiscal returns.

The country's GDP is formed mainly due to oil and gas; the strategy for diversifying the economy does not provide for gambling projects, but focuses on "family" tourism, halal service and cultural events.

Key risks - shadow online schemes and fraud; the answer is enhanced AML/CTF control, monitoring of payment channels and zero tolerance for advertising and intermediaries.