Brazil’s bingo halls and slot machine parlours have the potential to become some of the biggest sectors of the Latin American gaming industry. However, the lack of clear regulation and links between operators and high-profile political scandals has led to bingo operators becoming entangled in a continuous conflict with the Brazilian government over the last three years, known as the “Bingo War”. Gamblingcompliance.com looks at bingo’s recent regulatory history, and the prospects for peace.