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Premier League Betting Sponsors Face 2026 Shirt Ban
Betting companies remain major sponsors in the Premier League, with 17 clubs holding partnerships. However, new rules will ban front-of-shirt betting sponsors from the 2026/27 season, while Brazil’s top league sees fewer betting deals.
FA Investigates Emiliano Martínez Over Betting Promotion
The FA has launched an investigation into Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez over his ambassador role with Argentine sportsbook Bplay, examining whether the promotion of betting services breaches the association’s rules for active players.
Betnacional Renews Sport Recife Women’s Team Sponsorship
Betnacional has extended its sponsorship agreement with Sport Club do Recife’s women’s football team for the 2026 season, supporting the club’s participation in the Brazilian Women’s Championship Série A2 and strengthening investment in women’s football in Brazil.
Betway Named Formula 1’s First Official Betting Operator
Betway has been named the first Official Betting Operator of Formula 1 through a multi-year partnership with Super Group, integrating official race data and analytics to support new sportsbook markets and in-play betting opportunities.
Belatra Games Sponsors 2026 Bloko Padel Tour
Belatra Games has become Gold Plus Sponsor of the Bloko Padel Tour 2026, supporting the international iGaming sporting circuit organised by Blokotech and SiGMA across four global destinations.
DBET Appoints Dahlquist, Launches Podcast
DBET has named sports broadcaster Jonas Dahlquist as Content Producer and introduced a weekly Allsvenskan podcast, strengthening its sports media and audience engagement strategy within Sweden’s competitive sportsbook and igaming market.
Winamax Integrates Football Feeds Data
Winamax has partnered with Football Feeds to incorporate Pre-Match Office data into its sportsbook trading operations, aiming to enhance football market compilation, streamline workflows and improve responsiveness to team news updates.
DraftKings Approved for Online Sportsbook in Arkansas
DraftKings has been approved by the Arkansas Racing Commission to launch its online sportsbook through Southland Casino Hotel, extending its US footprint to 30 states while offering responsible gaming features and advanced mobile sports betting options.
Brazil Betting Firms Cut Série A Shirt Sponsorships
In 2026, fewer betting companies sponsor Série A teams in Brazil as operators pivot to regional competitions, ambassador programs, TV campaigns, and World Cup initiatives. Regulatory and tax changes are reshaping sponsorship strategies.
Norwegian Football Spot-Fixing Probe Targets KFUM Players
Norwegian authorities have charged seven individuals, including two KFUM Oslo players, with spot-fixing linked to yellow cards. The investigation highlights risks in micro-betting markets and the strict zero-tolerance stance of football authorities.
Codere Online Revenue Rises 6% in 2025
Codere Online reported €224 million in 2025 revenue, up 6%, with record Q4 performance driven by Mexico. However, higher gaming taxes in Mexico and Colombia are expected to influence profitability and strategy in 2026.
Codere Online Q4 Revenue Rises 15% to €60.7m
Codere Online reported €60.7m in Q4 net gaming revenue, up 15% year-on-year, driven by Mexico growth. The operator issued 2026 guidance of €235–245m revenue and €15–20m adjusted EBITDA.
Esportes da Sorte Extends Corinthians Deal to 2029
Esportes da Sorte has renewed its master sponsorship of Corinthians through 2029 in a higher-tier agreement valued at up to BRL 200 million annually, expanding commercial rights, activations and institutional initiatives.
PunterClash Partners QTech for Nigeria Rollout
PunterClash has teamed up with QTech Games to support its Nigeria launch, integrating casino aggregation technology as part of a phased strategy that expands beyond sportsbook and its OddScore prediction-based format.
Kambi Signs Sportsbook Deal with 4 Bears Casino
Kambi has entered a multi-year agreement with the MHA Nation to provide retail sportsbook technology at 4 Bears Casino and Lodge in North Dakota, with potential future expansion into on-premise and statewide mobile betting.
FitzBet Goes Online with EveryMatrix Platform
FitzBet has launched its first online betting platform through EveryMatrix’s turnkey technology, expanding across the UK and Ireland. The move builds on its established telebetting model, supported by scalable infrastructure and managed services.