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Brazil’s Ministry of Sport signs key partnerships to fight match-fixing in sports betting Brazil Sports betting

On May 14, 2025, Brazil’s Ministry of Sport signed cooperation agreements with five organizations specializing in monitoring betting and preventing match-fixing, aiming to strengthen sports integrity and regulate the betting sector.

May 15, 2025

betPawa Brings Locker Room bonus to Tanzania’s basketball scene Tanzania Sports betting

On May 6, betPawa officially launched its Locker Room Bonus (LRB) in partnership with the Basketball Dar es Salaam League (BDL), marking the first time this bonus model is being applied in the league.

May 12, 2025

Brazil: 94% of sports betting deposits are under R$100, says Pay4Fun study Brazil Sports betting

A recent study by Pay4Fun, a payment intermediary for platforms like Bet365 and Blaze, revealed that the vast majority of deposits made by Brazilian bettors in the early months of 2025 were of low value.

May 11, 2025

Betway officially launches in Botswana, strengthening drive for responsible gambling Botswana Sports betting

International betting giant Betway has officially launched operations in Botswana, marking a key moment in the country's efforts to modernize and regulate its gambling industry.

May 9, 2025

Botswana issues ten bookmaker licences to boost gambling sector Botswana Sports betting

The Gambling Authority (GA) of Botswana has reportedly issued ten bookmaker licences as part of efforts to expand and formalise the country’s gambling industry.

May 7, 2025

Colombia’s Coljuegos sees eSports as a key driver for online betting expansion Latin America Sports betting

Colombia’s online gambling sector is set to expand significantly following the approval of a new law that officially recognizes eSports as a sporting discipline

May 2, 2025

Tanzania reports 193bn/- collection from online betting and e-commerce Tanzania Sports betting

The Tanzanian government has generated 192.78 billion Tanzanian shillings ($73.8 million USD) from online businesses — mainly from the betting sector — between July 2024 and March 2025.

April 30, 2025

Kenya targets illegal gambling: 58 betting firms lose paybill acces Kenya Sports betting

President William Ruto has directed Safaricom PLC, Kenya’s leading telecommunications provider, to immediately suspend paybill numbers linked to 58 unlicensed betting companies.

April 30, 2025

IC360 partners with Ministry of Finance’s SPA for enhanced betting integrity in Brazil Brazil Sports betting

Integrity Compliance 360 (IC360), a leading provider of integrity and compliance solutions for sports, sports betting, gaming, and iGaming, has signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement (ACT) with the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets of the Ministry of Finance (SPA-MF).

April 28, 2025

Bet267 debuts in Botswana amid push for safer gambling Botswana Sports betting

The Gambling Authority of Botswana has officially endorsed the launch of Bet267 Botswana, a new entrant in the country's betting scene, signaling a major milestone in the nation’s gambling industry.

April 25, 2025