{"id":11246,"date":"2025-04-04T13:31:15","date_gmt":"2025-04-04T13:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/?post_type=opinion&#038;p=11246"},"modified":"2025-04-04T13:31:15","modified_gmt":"2025-04-04T13:31:15","slug":"from-las-vegas-to-disney-the-global-bet-on-sports","status":"publish","type":"opinion","link":"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/opinion\/from-las-vegas-to-disney-the-global-bet-on-sports\/","title":{"rendered":"From Las Vegas to Disney+: The Global Bet on Sports"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>What was once a niche for expert bettors has now become one of the largest transformations in the entertainment ecosystem: <strong>sports betting<\/strong> is now a cornerstone for casinos, tech platforms, and even media companies. This shift is no accident. Major gaming operators in the United States, such as <strong>MGM<\/strong> and <strong>Caesars<\/strong>, have recognized that the modern player isn&#8217;t limited to slot machines. They want real-time excitement, data analysis, and on-demand sports narratives. Integrating sports betting is their way of retaining the digital audience, rejuvenating their customer base, and competing with the second-screen experiences offered by apps like <strong>ESPN<\/strong> or <strong>DAZN<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/landing\/multigame-link\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-9725\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-300x102.png 300w, https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/11\/ice-london-termino-y-se-despidio-la-feria-en-imagenes-mgl-1-768x261.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But it\u2019s not just casinos entering the game. <strong>Netflix<\/strong> and <strong>Disney<\/strong>, in their fight to monetize beyond subscriptions, are exploring integrations with live sports betting. <strong>Formula 1<\/strong> is advancing agreements with betting houses to increase interaction during races, and even <strong>FIFA<\/strong> has opened discussions about sponsorships linked to betting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the flip side, traditional gaming tech manufacturers\u2014such as <strong>IGT<\/strong>, <strong>Novomatic<\/strong>, <strong>Mundo Video<\/strong>, and <strong>Light &amp; Wonder<\/strong>\u2014have realized that if they don&#8217;t integrate sports betting solutions into their platforms, they&#8217;ll lose ground to more agile operators. The market isn\u2019t waiting. Today, sports betting modules are present in physical terminals, online platforms, and even integrated into quick lottery games. Some are even evolving into ecosystems with multiple configurable titles, creating an immersive and profitable user experience for operators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The phenomenon also makes fiscal sense. Countries worldwide are finding in sports betting an alternative source of revenue, especially after the pandemic. The <strong>UK<\/strong> raises over \u00a33 billion annually in gaming taxes, while the <strong>United States<\/strong> exceeded $10 billion in sports betting gross revenues in 2023. Even reluctant markets like <strong>Brazil<\/strong> have yielded to the evidence: sports move money, and taxing it has become inevitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/puntoventa.online\/producto\/diamond-iii\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mundovideo.com.co\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/08\/multigame-diamod-III-700-eng.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>However, <strong>Colombia<\/strong> had lagged behind. While it led the region in iGaming regulation, it had not included VAT on sports betting, creating an asymmetry compared to other forms like slot machines. The recent decision to apply this tax is not just a fiscal matter\u2014it&#8217;s a sign of regulatory maturity. The country acknowledges that this segment is no longer an experiment, but a structural component of legal gaming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And in this race, those who don\u2019t innovate are left behind. Behind the development are those who understand that a <strong>safe investment<\/strong> starts with connecting sports with emotion, and emotion with technology. The future lies in <strong>flexible, profitable, unbeatable platforms with proven backing<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>German+<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What was once a niche for expert bettors has now become one of the largest transformations in the entertainment ecosystem: sports betting is now a cornerstone for casinos, tech platforms, and even media companies. This shift is no accident. 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