Sports Betting
Brazil betting boom continues as Betano picks up Série A title rights
With restrictions on gambling in Brazil loosening, the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A has its first title sponsor from the betting category in the form of Greece-based Betano.
NRL’s Rabbitohs and Bulldogs extend betting sponsors block
Two Australian National Rugby League teams, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs and the South Sydney Rabbitohs, have agreed to extend a block on betting sponsorship for a further three years.
UWW issues RFP for media, betting and sponsorship rights
United World Wrestling has issued a global request for proposal from 2025 onwards covering broadcast, betting and sponsorship rights to its major competitions.
Betsson fends off competition to secure Inter Milan shirt deal
Sports betting and online casino operator Betsson is expected to be unveiled as Inter Milan’s new shirt sponsor after overcoming rival bids for the contract.
PinDrop agency handed Newcastle United remit
PinDrop, the sports marketing agency founded by former Arsenal commercial executives Sean Thornley and Menino Pereira, is to help enhance the sponsorship research capabilities of Premier League side Newcastle United.
Entain to promote Ladbrokes brand in Australia through regional UFC deal
Entain-owned betting brand Ladbrokes has agreed a regional sponsorship deal with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) in Australia and New Zealand.
Betano continues South America expansion with Conmebol agreement
Sports betting firm Betano has bolstered its sponsorship portfolio in South America after today announcing a new four-year deal with the South American Football Confederation (Conmebol).
ITF re-enters betting sector with Stake after integrity issues absence
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) has announced its first betting sponsor in seven years through a new agreement with Stake.
Two Circles to pick up acquisitions pace under Charterhouse ownership
The impending takeover of Two Circles by UK-based private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners is expected to spark a string of acquisitions by the data-driven sports marketing agency in the coming…
Rollbit adds FaZe Clan esports sponsorship to expanding portfolio
Cryptocurrency casino Rollbit has signed a ‘multi-million dollar’ shirt sponsorship with Los Angeles-based esports organisation FaZe Clan in a deal focused outside the US.
Superbet replaces Sportsbet.io on São Paulo shirtfront
São Paulo FC has named online bookmaker Superbet – a newcomer to the Brazilian market – as the club’s new master sponsor on a three-year deal from 2024 to 2026.
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Horse racing to cease in Macau after government licence decision
Macau is the latest region where horse racing will cease to operate after its government announced it will be removing the local jockey club’s licence to operate.
Two Circles set for Charterhouse private equity takeover
UK-based private equity firm Charterhouse Capital Partners has finalised an agreement to acquire a majority stake in data-driven sports marketing and sponsorship sales agency Two Circles.
Corinthians-VaideBet shirt deal sets Brazilian club record
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Corinthians has signed the “largest master sponsorship contract" in the history of Brazilian football with online betting company VaideBet.
Stake joins Brazilian football gambling sponsorship trend
Online cryptocurrency gambling platform Stake has expanded its presence in football with the acquisition of Brazilian club Juventude’s front-of-shirt sponsorship rights.
EXCLUSIVE: Bet365 preferred bidder for Champions League betting sponsorship
Bet365 has been selected as the preferred bidder to become the first-ever betting brand to sponsor the Uefa Champions League, SportBusiness can exclusively reveal.
Brazil ends long wait to regulate sports betting market
A federal sports betting marketplace will be launched in Brazil, after the country passed regulations to finally bring clarity to the activity.
AFA continues regional betting drive with VBet sponsorship
The Argentinian Football Association (AFA) has added another regional betting sponsor to its extensive portfolio in a new deal with VBet.