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CSA names PlayBet as master sponsor for 2026 football season
Brazilian football club Centro Sportivo Alagoano has secured PlayBet as its master sponsor for the 2026 season, strengthening commercial stability, expanding brand exposure, and highlighting compliance and responsible gaming standards in the betting sector.
PAGCOR Sets New GGR Rates for Sports Betting
PAGCOR has revised gross gaming revenue rates, setting live sports betting at 15 percent and maintaining virtual sports at 30 percent, effective November 2025, as part of updated fee rules across the Philippine e-gaming sector.
Bogotá Hosts Colombia’s Largest Poker Tournament Ever
Bogotá hosted the Winner Poker Series, Colombia’s largest poker tournament to date, featuring a US$1 million guaranteed prize pool and international participation, marking a milestone for the country’s growing poker industry.
Portugal Orders Polymarket Exit Over Election Betting
Portugal’s regulator has ordered Polymarket to exit the country after sharp odds swings and high-volume trading during the presidential election breached laws banning political betting.
India Charges Magicwin in Major Online Betting Case
India’s Enforcement Directorate has filed money laundering charges against Magicwin, an offshore betting platform accused of illegal wagering, unauthorized sports streaming and cross-border fund transfers involving operators based in the UAE.
HKJC, HKCR Launch Racing with Rugby Week
Hong Kong China Rugby, the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Hong Kong Football Club have announced a new April collaboration combining rugby and horse racing, launching Racing with Rugby Week to celebrate the Hong Kong Sevens’ 50th anniversary.
US Prosecutors Charge 26 in College Basketball Betting Ring
US prosecutors have charged 26 individuals over an alleged multi-year point-shaving operation that targeted college basketball games, bribed players to miss spreads, and profited through regulated sportsbooks across multiple competitions.
EveryMatrix Launches Pass The Stats Football Betting Feature
EveryMatrix has introduced Pass The Stats to its turnkey sportsbook platform, enabling player-based football bets to transfer automatically following substitutions, enhancing engagement and in-play excitement across major competitions including the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Sporting Risk Launches In-Play Pre-Canned Multis Tool
Sporting Risk has introduced In-Play Pre-Canned Multis, a new BetPrompt-driven feature that delivers curated, context-aware BetBuilder selections during live games, helping operators enhance in-play engagement and simplify bet creation for players.
Google Bans Rummy and Fantasy Sports Ads in India
Google is tightening gambling advertising rules in India, banning rummy and daily fantasy sports ads from January 21. The move aligns with India’s online money-gaming law and removes a key acquisition channel for operators and affiliates.
Brazil State Championships See Sponsorship Shift in 2026
Brazil’s 2026 state football championships reflect a shift in sponsorship trends, with betting operators reducing naming rights deals while retail brands expand their presence, leaving the overall number of sponsored competitions unchanged nationwide.
Flutter Brazil restructures PR ahead of regulated 2026
Flutter Brazil has restructured its public relations strategy, appointing specialist agencies to manage corporate reputation and brand communications as the group prepares for regulatory consolidation and heightened competition in Brazil’s betting market in 2026.