Casino News: Flamengo-Pixbet Sponsorship, A-League Corruption, Germany's Sponsorship Decision, Dutch Tax Hike, Singapore Arrests

Flamengo and Pixbet will sign a sponsorship deal worth R$100 million

Previously, the general sponsor's quota was R$85 million. Under the new agreement, it will increase to R$100 million for the 2024 season. In exchange, Pixbet may extend the agreement until 2027. Club management told Pixbet that they have also received offers from competitors interested in advertising on the team's uniforms. At the same time, Flamengo wanted to increase the value of the contract to take into account inflation in the sponsorship deal market.

Three Australian A-League players accused of betting corruption

NSW Police have arrested captain Davila, Clayton Lewis and Keerin Baccus on suspicion of manipulating yellow cards during matches. According to the investigation, one of the players, at the direction of a man from South America, “organized” yellow cards, for which the players were paid up to $10 thousand. The investigation revealed manipulation in matches on November 24 and December 9, 2023, as well as attempts at manipulation on April 20 and May 4 this year. All three were released on bail pending trial.

Germany rejects sports sponsorship ban

Experts from the Bundestag sports committee did not approve of the ban proposal due to the importance of sponsorship funds in financing German sports. At the same time, they recognized the need for legal regulation so that cooperation with legal operators continues to help the development of sports in the country. Director of the Association of Sports Sponsors Inka Müller-Schmach noted: Sports sponsorship is still important, no matter where, when or how the sport takes place or is covered.

Netherlands raises gambling tax to 37.8%

The new Dutch government led by Geert Wilders agreed to increase the gambling tax from 30.5% to 37.8%. According to forecasts, the introduction of the new tax rate will bring an additional €202 million to the state budget. The decision has drawn criticism from the gambling industry which fears the rise of illegal operators in the country.

32 people detained in Singapore for gambling on illegal operators

Two of them have been arrested and will face trial for gambling with illegal gambling service providers. Police also blocked more than ten bank accounts that were used for illegal gambling operations. It is assumed that 10 people transferred control of their bank accounts to transaction operators - they face a fine of up to $5 thousand or imprisonment for up to 2 years for this. Another 20 people played on illegal sites or mobile applications - they could be fined up to $10 thousand or imprisoned for up to 6 months