Last Updated on September 11, 2025 by Caesar
Global sports betting platform SML (Sport My Life) has kicked off 2025 with a powerful message of social responsibility. The company has awarded $500,000 in youth sports scholarships to empower young athletes in the Bahamas and Latin America. This initiative demonstrates SML’s commitment to transforming betting profits into community-driven opportunities.
“Sports can change the course of a young person’s life. We’re not just funding equipment — we’re building futures.”
– SML Representative
Scholarship Distribution at a Glance
🇧🇸 Bahamas – Youth Empowerment through Soccer International (YESI) | $250,000 Fund
Uniforms & Equipment: Official kits and modern football gear for 70 young players across Nassau and nearby islands.
Coach Development: Sponsorship for 5 local coaches to join international FIFA-certified training programs.
Infrastructure: Construction of 2 mini training pitches with lighting, enabling evening practice for school-going athletes.
Latin America – Caribbean & Central American Youth Sports Initiative | $250,000 Fund
Academy Support: Funding for 3 youth football academies in Honduras, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic.
Travel Grants: Assistance for rural players covering transport to central training facilities.
Mentorship Program: Monthly online training sessions with professional athletes guiding scholarship recipients.
Community Gear: Distribution of 300+ footballs, cones, and protective kits to underserved neighborhoods.
Long-Term Social Vision
SML continues to expand its 1% For Sports campaign, ensuring that part of its global profits is invested in grassroots sports development. By 2025 and beyond, the company pledges to:
- Expand scholarships to 10+ countries within three years.
- Launch digital sports education accessible free for all scholarship recipients.
- Renovate underused sports facilities in partnership with local governments.
Voices from the Community
YESI Director (Bahamas):
“This investment is about more than sports. It’s about discipline, teamwork, and giving our kids a reason to aim higher.”
Caribbean Academy Coach, Honduras:
“Many of our players never had proper uniforms. Today, they step onto the field with pride, carrying that confidence into school and daily life.”
SML’s Ongoing Social Impact
Through initiatives like these, SML proves that sports betting profits can fuel positive social change. The $500,000 youth sports scholarship fund is only the beginning of the company’s 2025 vision—a future where young athletes gain opportunities, skills, and confidence to achieve both on and off the field.
