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Turkey Jails Football Figures in Expanding Betting Probe
Turkish authorities have arrested 20 individuals, including Super Lig players and a former club president, as a sweeping illegal betting investigation widens across multiple football divisions. The case has triggered suspensions, bans, and growing concerns over league integrity.
Brazil Plans Sports University Funded by Betting Revenue
Brazil has unveiled plans for a Federal University of Sports funded partly by fixed-odds betting revenue. Set to open in 2027, the institution aims to modernize sports education, address inequality in women’s football, and strengthen long-term national sports development.
Maryland Lottery Debuts Harlem Globetrotters Scratch-Off
The Maryland Lottery has introduced a Harlem Globetrotters-themed scratch-off ahead of the team’s 2026 centennial, offering instant prizes and a second-chance promotion featuring VIP game experiences, developed under licence from EQL Games.
BOYLE Sports Named Official Betting Partner of NIFL
BOYLE Sports has secured a multi-year deal as the official betting partner of the Northern Ireland Football League, covering all major divisions and the Women’s League Cup, with branding across broadcast, digital, matchday, and fan engagement initiatives.
Grêmio Ends AlfaBet Sponsorship Signs Energia Bet Short-Term
Grêmio ends long-term AlfaBet sponsorship after multiple missed payments, signing Energia Bet on a short-term deal for the final Brasileirão rounds, ensuring jersey visibility and temporary financial stability while pursuing a reliable long-term partner.
Betsson Wins Martín Fierro for Responsible Gaming Campaign
Betsson, in collaboration with Boca Juniors, won a Martín Fierro Award for its responsible gaming campaign. The initiative promotes safe betting, healthy gambling habits, and regulated play amid Argentina’s rapidly growing online gaming sector.
Vaquejada Betting Surges as PlayBet Drives Digital Growth
Vaquejada is rapidly evolving from a traditional Northeastern sport into a major digital betting category. PlayBet is driving this transformation through community engagement, celebrity support, and tailored odds that elevate the sport’s presence in Brazil’s growing iGaming ecosystem.
UK Budget 2025 Spares Horseracing from Online Gambling Tax
The UK’s 2025 Budget imposes major tax hikes on online gambling, including casinos and remote sports betting, while horseracing retains its 15% duty, protecting jobs, sponsorships, and the sport’s cultural and economic footprint.
South Korea Intensifies Crackdown on Illegal Online Gambling
South Korea has escalated its campaign against illegal online gambling, detaining more than 5,000 people and dismantling offshore operations. Authorities seized over KRW123.5bn and plan to extend the crackdown through 2026 as cybercrime threats increase.
BC.GAME Names Jean Silva as UFC Brand Ambassador
BC.GAME has appointed UFC featherweight Jean Silva as its newest brand ambassador, creating interactive fan initiatives and content campaigns across regulated markets, combining MMA excitement with responsible gaming and audience engagement.
Dutch Gambling Market 2024: Stability and Sector Shifts
The Dutch gambling market stayed flat at €4.3bn in 2024, with land-based casinos facing declines, lotteries remaining strong, and online betting growing gradually as regulatory and consumer shifts reshape the industry.
Chile Orders ISPs to Block Illegal Gambling Sites
Chile has intensified its stance on illegal online gambling, with the Supreme Court ordering leading ISPs to block unlicensed platforms and report enforcement methods. The ruling reinforces state-regulated operators and increases pressure for formal digital gambling legislation.
Brazil Study Reveals Fan Betting Trends Ahead of CBF Summit
A new CBF Academy and AtlasIntel study details how sports betting has become embedded in Brazilian fan culture, revealing spending habits and broader market growth as industry leaders prepare to examine the sector during the upcoming CBF Academy Summit 2025.
Codere Prepares for Mexico’s 2026 IEPS Tax Overhaul
Mexico’s gaming sector is set for major change as the IEPS tax rises to 50% in 2026. Codere expects tougher regulation to eliminate non-compliant operators and sees the World Cup as a boost while it restructures partnerships and operating costs.
Slovakia Orders Sports to Cut Ties with Unlicensed Operators
Slovakia’s Gambling Regulation Office has issued a strict warning to sports organisations, ordering them to remove all sponsorships linked to unlicensed operators. The move marks a new compliance era as lawmakers debate future gambling reforms.
Brazil Sports Betting Trends Show Football Dominance
A new survey reveals football dominates Brazil’s sports betting market, while MMA, poker, and eSports gain traction. Traditional favorites coexist with digital-driven categories, highlighting evolving preferences among Brazilian bettors.