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Stop Paying the “Digital Tax”: How to Turn Your Anti-Fraud into a Profit Center

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3 months ago

April 27, 2026

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By Volodymyr Todurov, CEO at Frogo

For years, the boardroom conversation around anti-fraud has been, frankly, a bit of a snooze-fest. It’s usually tucked away under “Loss Prevention” or “Operational Risk” – a line item on a budget that everyone wants to shrink. In this old-school paradigm, anti-fraud is a digital tax: a necessary, expensive and often clunky barrier that slows down growth in the name of safety.

But at Frogo, we realized that it could be done differently. If your anti-fraud setup is just a “cost center,” you’re not just doing it wrong – you’re leaving millions on the table.

As we move through 2026, the industry is hitting a tipping point. The “dry” analytics of yesteryear are failing against sophisticated, AI-driven syndicates. To win, you need to stop looking at fraud as a series of isolated incidents and start seeing it as a web. This is the Forensic Shift: moving from defensive “blocking” to offensive “revenue recovery” via Graph Analysis.

The Blind Spot: Why “Flat” Data Fails

Most traditional systems look at data in a vacuum. A user logs in, a transaction happens, a rule triggers. Match? Block. No match? Proceed. This “flat” approach is exactly what fraud rings count on. They know how to mimic clean fingerprints and rotate IPs. They play the “numbers game,” knowing that if they look 99% like a legitimate user, they’ll slip through. Traditional tools see the fly but they miss the swarm.

At Frogo, we’ve inherited the “RedCore DNA” – a pedigree of forensic expertise where we don’t just look at the event; we look at the intent. We don’t just want to know what happened; we want to know who else is invited to the party.

Enter the Graph: Turning “Losses” into “Signals”

Graph-based forensic tools are the “secret sauce” that separates the amateurs from the experts. Instead of a spreadsheet, imagine a living, breathing map of every connection in your ecosystem.

When you use Graph Analysis, a single blocked “Bonus Abuser” in an iGaming app isn’t just a prevented loss of $50. It’s the thread we pull to reveal 500 linked accounts, three compromised affiliate sources, and a hole in your payment gateway’s logic.

By shifting to this forensic mindset, anti-fraud stops being a “no” department and starts becoming a Growth Intelligence hub.

More Than Just Fraud: The Multiplier Effect

The most exciting part of this shift? The data we uncover via Realtime Scoring serves more than just the risk team. In the Frogo environment, our “Forensic Leap” provides actionable signals across the entire C-suite:

For the Affiliate Team: We identify which traffic sources are “dirty” in real-time, allowing you to cut toxic payouts and reinvest that budget into high-LTV partners.
For the VIP Team: We spot patterns in “false positives,” ensuring your VIPs never face friction, while the real bad actors are neutralized before they hit the gateway.
For Product Monitoring: We detect internal anomalies and “hidden” user behaviors that signify a broken UX or an exploited loop.

When you stop treating anti-fraud as a shield and start using it as a spotlight, you aren’t just saving money – you’re optimizing your entire CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost) and ROI.

Why Frogo? Why Now?

The market is saturated with “headless” corporate tools that don’t focus on adaptability. Frogo is different. We are the Energetic Experts. We’re the ones with the lightning-fast mascot who catches threats before they even land.

Our mission isn’t just to “protect”; it’s to empower. We bring the elite forensic capabilities of the Fintech and iGaming worlds to any business that is ready to grow. With our AI-powered scoring engine and deep-link graph tools, we provide a level of visibility that turns the “darkness” of fraud into a transparent roadmap for profitability.

The Bottom Line

In 2026, staying “safe” isn’t enough. You need to be efficient.

If your anti-fraud report is nothing but a list of blocked transactions, you’re missing the bigger picture. It’s time to move beyond a ‘defensive’ cost-center and pivot to Revenue Capture Optimization. By minimizing false positives and friction, we don’t just stop fraudsters – we ensure every legitimate dollar actually reaches your bottom line.

The era of dry, reactive anti-fraud is over. It’s time to take the leap.

Frogo: Convert losses into profit. One leap ahead of every threat.

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Pay4Fun integrates payments into Betconstruct AI ecosystem for Brazil

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24 hours ago

July 18, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Integration adds Pix, account validation, fraud controls and compliance tools for operators targeting Brazil’s regulated betting market.

Pay4Fun has integrated its financial infrastructure with Betconstruct AI’s platform in Brazil, giving operators connected to the ecosystem access to payments and compliance tooling built for the country’s regulated betting market.

Pay4Fun said Betconstruct AI clients will be able to use Pix payment processing, account ownership validation, transaction monitoring, fraud prevention, and compliance tools aligned with Brazil’s regulatory requirements.

According to Leonardo Baptista, CEO and Co-Founder of Pay4Fun, regulation is pushing operators to look beyond basic processing. “The Brazilian market has entered a new phase of maturity. Today, operators require solutions that go far beyond payment processing. They need partners capable of delivering security, compliance, and operational efficiency in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment. By integrating our solutions with Betconstruct AI, we are expanding access to a financial infrastructure specifically designed to meet the needs of the Brazilian market.”

Betconstruct AI said the integration strengthens its Brazil-facing offer for clients operating in the country or planning entry. “Pay4Fun was selected based on the expertise and industry knowledge the company has built within the Brazilian betting market. As the industry continues to evolve, the importance of working with specialized partners capable of delivering security, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance continues to grow,” said Beatriz Lopes, the Brazil Regional Director.

Pay4Fun said it was the first payment institution serving the betting industry to receive authorization from the Central Bank of Brazil, and that the company’s infrastructure combines monitoring, identity verification, fraud and anti-money laundering controls, and compliance processes tailored to regulated iGaming operations.

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BetConstruct AI hosts Harmony Predictstreet event in Yerevan

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1 day ago

July 17, 2026

Wladimir P.

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Eighth Harmony edition runs July 8–9 and spotlights ADI Predictstreet collaboration ahead of the FIFA World Cup Final.

BetConstruct AI held its Harmony Predictstreet event on July 8–9, 2026 in Yerevan, Armenia, bringing together more than 300 guests for two days of networking and company updates.

The eighth edition introduced the “Predictstreet” branding to reflect BetConstruct AI’s strategic collaboration with ADI Predictstreet, described in the release as “FIFA’s Official Prediction Market Partner.” BetConstruct AI said the partnership includes integrating ADI Predictstreet’s prediction market solutions and official match streaming rights into its platform, timed for “the most important commercial moment in the four-year sports calendar, with the FIFA World Cup Final just days away.”

Day 1 was hosted at Garni Temple for an evening reception, including a live performance by the Armenian National Philharmonic Orchestra, a mapping show and music from DJ Leblanc.

Day 2 began at SoftConstruct headquarters with an office tour and networking session, before moving to Dvin Music Hall for the Harmony Predictstreet Gala Dinner. BetConstruct AI said founders and executive leadership presented updates on Eventbook, the ADI Predictstreet partnership, Betting Mate, The Last Battle Universe, Betbuilder & Powerbank, Softgates, and “the latest updates driving Vivaro.me and Open Stake forward.”

The company positioned the event as a forum for discussing future direction across its ecosystem, and confirmed plans to continue the series with a ninth edition.

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THE 57th ANNUAL WORLD SERIES OF POKER® CONCLUDES AN EXTRAORDINARY SUMMER OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT AND ELITE COMPETITION

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1 day ago

July 17, 2026

GamingAmericas.com

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This summer’s event also saw huge growth in reach and engagement across WSOP’s social media channels, with over 378 million views

With 51 days of thrilling, high-stakes competition in the bag, the 57th annual World Series of Poker (WSOP®) at Paris Las Vegas and Horseshoe Las Vegas officially concluded its summer tournament schedule on July 15, 2026. Featuring a massive slate of 100 live gold bracelet events, this year’s festival once again demonstrated the unparalleled scale, passion, and global community of live tournament poker.

“The 57th annual World Series of Poker proved that Las Vegas remains the undisputed epicenter of the poker universe,” said Ty Stewart, Chief Executive Officer of the WSOP. “The energy inside Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas was nothing short of electric. What is truly remarkable this year is how our community expanded far beyond the physical walls of the casino floor. Through our newly redesigned final table arena, extensive linear broadcast schedule, and unprecedented digital engagement, we brought the drama, excitement, and glory of winning a WSOP gold bracelet to millions of new fans worldwide. We are incredibly proud of this summer’s success and cannot wait to witness the Final Nine battle for the World Championship on ESPN next month.”

Redefining the Live Experience on Poker’s Biggest Stage

Throughout the summer, the Las Vegas Strip was the focal point of the poker world as players from around the globe competed for poker’s ultimate prize: a WSOP gold bracelet and a place in poker history.

Key milestones from the summer tournament action include:

Colossal Main Event Field: The legendary $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em World Championship (the ‘Main Event’) attracted a massive field of 9,208 entrants, creating a colossal prize pool and proving the enduring allure of the world’s premier freezeout tournament
The New Final Table Arena: WSOP officially unveiled a completely redesigned, state-of-the-art Final Table Arena and broadcast environment. The new stage integrates advanced lighting and large-scale digital displays to elevate the presentation of poker’s most prestigious final tables
Historic Broadcast Expansion: Live coverage of the Main Event returned to ESPN alongside a new multi-year broadcast agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery to distribute coverage across HBO Max, Eurosport, and TNT Sports globally
The “Final Nine”: The final nine players survived a grueling field to punch their ticket to the historic Main Event Final Table. They will return to Las Vegas from August 3 to 5, 2026, to play down to a champion live on ESPN
Summer of Superstars: This year’s event saw an unprecedented number of bracelets won by poker luminaries with impressive records in the game’s history books; Daniel Negreanu won his eight WSOP bracelet by taking down Event #76 $100,000 High Roller Pot-Limit Omaha for over $2.2M, while reigning WSOP Main Event champion Michael ‘The Grinder’ Mizrachi further burnished his reputation by winning Event #70 $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Championship, claiming his ninth WSOP bracelet and a $1.35M prize. The poker world’s undisputed power couple Kristen and Alex Foxen also made history by each claiming a WSOP bracelet in 2026, taking down Event #19 $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em and Event #44 $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em, respectively
Seamless Player Experience: The WSOP Live mobile app continued to enhance the playing experience, streamlining registration, virtually eliminating cage lines, and providing real-time seat alerts to thousands of players throughout the summer

WSOP 2026 By The Numbers

251,899 entries – a new record for the total number of entries in a single WSOP series
$469,975,059 – total 2026 WSOP gold events prize amount
35,157 places paid
22,811 entries to Event #63 $1,000 Mystery Millions No-Limit Hold’em – the biggest field in the 2026 series, the largest Mystery Millions event, and the largest $1,000 event in live tournament poker history
1,368 entries to Event #68 $1,000 Ladies No-Limit Hold’em Championship – the largest Ladies event in live tournament poker history
11,933 entries to Event #18 $1,500 Monster Stack No-Limit Hold’em – the largest Monster Stack event in live tournament poker history
4,764 entries to Event #87 $1,000 Mystery Bounty Pot-Limit Omaha – the largest Pot-Limit Omaha event in live tournament poker history
12,560 entries to Event #72 $1,000 Mini Main Event – the largest Mini Main event in live tournament poker history
41 – The number of $1M+ prizes won across the 2026 series
57 events exceeded $2+ million prize pools – equalling last year’s record
8 events exceeded $10+ million prize pools
149 – number of countries represented in the WSOP 2026 playing field
Top Ten Countries by WSOP 2026 participants: 1 – United States, 2 – Canada, 3 – France, 4 – Great Britain, 5 – Japan, 6 – China, 7 – Israel, 8 – Germany, 9 – Brazil, 10 – Mexico
111 – number of countries represented in the WSOP Main Event 2026 playing field, a new record
Oldest Player – Merle Vangieson, born June 28, 1931
Youngest Player – Easton Jorgensen, born July 13, 2005

Worldwide Broadcasts Drive Growth Of Game

With thrilling WSOP action broadcast exclusively on ESPN Networks, Eurosport, TNT Sports, Abema Japan, Groupe M6 in France, and other media partners, poker fans had more opportunities than ever to follow their heroes, new and old, at the felt in 2026.

Comprehensive linear and digital coverage, available in more than 300 million homes across 70+ countries, ensured that countless big moments – from calculated bluffs to cunning value bets – were analyzed and enjoyed by enthusiasts on every continent.

Edited WSOP broadcasts will air from July 21, allowing a worldwide audience to catch up on all the summer’s action.

Explosive Digital Reach: WSOP’s Social Media Footprint

A highlight of the 57th annual WSOP was its unprecedented digital growth. While fans packed the physical tournament rooms, millions more watched the action unfold online. Across all major platforms, WSOP social media channels generated an astronomical 378.3 million total views during the 100-bracelet series, adding 222,828 total new followers across its digital ecosystem.

WSOP 2026 Social Media Performance

Platform	Total Views/Impressions	New Audience Growth
YouTube	38.7 million views	103,128 new subscribers
Instagram	125 million views	54,450 new followers
Facebook	127 million views	56,800 new followers
X	36.6 million impressions	8,450 new followers

Looking Ahead: A True Global Season

While the Main Event action in Las Vegas has paused until the Final Table resumes in August, the WSOP excitement continues year-round. This year marks the formal rollout of the ambitious, revamped $1 Million Global Player of the Year (POY) race. The new global leaderboard unifies the brand’s three flagship festival pillars: WSOP Europe (which completed its historic run in Prague earlier this spring), the Las Vegas summer series, and the upcoming WSOP Paradise winter festival.

The global POY winner will be crowned at the conclusion of WSOP Paradise, hosted at Baha Mar resort in The Bahamas from December 1 to 17, 2026. In the meantime, the WSOP Circuit (WSOP-C) continues its action-packed year, including a special concurrent Circuit run in Las Vegas from July 14 to 25, 2026.

Players should follow @WSOP on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram or check WSOP.com for more news and updates on WSOP events.

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