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Are You Watching This?! Guides Fans Through Sports Equinox
Are You Watching This?! celebrates a rare Sports Equinox with simultaneous games across MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL, and MLS. Its new hub offers schedules, live scores, highlights, and MetaBet betting tips for fans worldwide.
Belo Horizonte Lowers Betting Tax to Attract Operators
The Belo Horizonte City Council proposes reducing the betting tax from 5% to 2% to draw online operators, while also offering property tax relief to sports clubs and navigating competing gambling ad restrictions.
Apuesta Total Expands Club Deals in Peru’s Volleyball League
Apuesta Total reinforces its commitment to Peruvian volleyball by sponsoring six teams in the new season. The operator’s fresh club-focused model supports player development, enhances fan interaction, and strengthens community ties through sports.
Entain and BetMGM United on US Prediction Market Stance
Entain has rejected involvement with US sports prediction markets, citing legal risks and lack of consumer protections. CEO Stella David reaffirmed the company’s commitment to licensed sportsbooks and robust regulatory compliance while reporting strong Q3 2025 performance.
Macau Casinos Pledge $15M to Sponsor Grand Prix
Six Macau casino operators commit MOP120 million to fund the 72nd Macau Grand Prix. The sponsorship covers half the event’s budget, supporting sports tourism, economic diversification, and Macau’s global reputation beyond gaming.
Lotominas.bet Redefines Legal and Responsible Sports Betting
Lotominas.bet, operated by Loteria Mineira, delivers a legal and regulated betting platform in Minas Gerais, blending sports passion with public benefit. Users enjoy secure wagering, Pix payouts, and contributions to state-funded programs and community development.
Alea Champions Charity at Portugal Legends Football Match
The Legends Charity Game 2025 saw Portugal Legends defeat World Legends 4–1, with Alea serving as a key sponsor. The event united global football icons and iGaming leaders to support major humanitarian causes and highlight industry community values.
Brazil pushes sports betting tax hike to balance budget
Brazil’s government faces a critical week as it pushes MP 1303 through Congress. The measure raises sports betting and investment taxes to stabilize the 2025 budget but faces fierce opposition from lawmakers and major economic sectors.
BETesporte & Vampeta Promote Responsible Gaming in Brazil
BETesporte has partnered with Brazilian football legend Vampeta in a creative campaign promoting responsible gaming. Using humor and nostalgia, the initiative emphasizes adult-only participation and awareness about safe, legal betting practices across Brazil.
Dubai Cracks Down on Illegal Online Betting During T20 Match
Dubai authorities dismantled a betting network operating during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup T20 clash, arresting five Indian nationals and seizing key evidence. The case underscores rising illegal gambling during major sports events.
LSports Expands in Brazil with Otávio Senna Appointment
LSports has named Otávio Senna as its new Sales Manager for Brazil, underscoring the company’s strategic focus on innovation and localized growth within the country’s emerging regulated sports betting and iGaming market.
Vietnam Plans Higher Daily Limits for Football Betting
Vietnam’s Ministry of Finance is proposing major changes to football betting regulations, including a tenfold increase in daily limits and tighter controls on age verification and payment systems to ensure responsible gambling practices.
Atlético Mineiro and H2bet Launch Lyanco Jersey Promo
H2bet and Atlético Mineiro have launched “A Massa supports those who wear the Galo,” a campaign promoting fan pride and new season jerseys, featuring defender Lyanco and celebrating unity between club, sponsor, and supporters.
Brazil Hosts First National Sports Match-Fixing Summit
Brazil’s first National Sports Match-Fixing Summit gathered ministries, law enforcement and UNODC experts to enhance training, launch a national manual and promote transparency and cooperation in the fight against sports manipulation.
SBC Summit 2025 Ends as Biggest and Most Global Edition Yet
SBC Summit 2025 wrapped up as the biggest edition yet, drawing 30,000+ attendees from 150 countries with record growth, global networking and key industry deals.
Massachusetts Sports Betting Hits $545.3M in August 2025
Massachusetts sportsbooks recorded a $545.3M handle in August 2025, with $55.8M revenue. DraftKings led online betting as statewide casino revenue exceeded $105M.