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Charlotte Hornets fifth in bet365’s American sports portfolio

SBC News Charlotte Hornets fifth in bet365’s American sports portfolio

bet365 has been named the official mobile sports betting partner of NBA team Charlotte Hornets. The Hornets now become the fifth US professional sports team in the Stoke-based operator’s American sports portfolio, joining the Washington Commanders (NFL), Colorado Rockies (MLB), Cleveland Guardians (MLB) and San Antonio Spurs (NBA). The deal marks the first market-access agreement between an operator and a …

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Betsson’s StarCasinò Sport expands Italian sports footprint

SBC News Betsson’s StarCasinò Sport expands Italian sports footprint

StarCasinò Sport has been revealed as the new kit sponsor of SS Juve Stabia for the 2023/24 season.  The deal sees Betsson Group-owned sports entertainment site further strengthen its presence in southern Italy, after previously becoming a partner of SSC Napoli in Serie A, Palermo FC in Serie B and ACR Messina in Serie C. Stefano Tino, Managing Director of …

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Pragmatic Play sportsbook debuts via DAZN BET in Spain

SBC News Pragmatic Play sportsbook debuts via DAZN BET in Spain

Pragmatic Play has announced the roll-out of its new sportsbook product through a partnership with DAZN BET in Spain. In detail, the launch will see the operator deliver a full-service igaming solution, sports betting, as well as slots, live casino and virtual sports. Simon Gatenby, CMO at DAZN BET, said: “Pragmatic Play has a reputation for technical and creative excellence, …

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bet365 hits the treble in renewing US Darts Masters title sponsorship

SBC News bet365 hits the treble in renewing US Darts Masters title sponsorship

bet365 has formed a deal with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) for extended sponsorship rights to the US Darts Masters. Enhancing its support of the World Series of Darts and its competitions, the Stoke-based sportsbook has been the title partner of the New York event for two years – since it moved to The Theatre at Madison Square Garden. A …

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OlyBet ‘sets new engagement standards’ in enhanced basketball deal

SBC News OlyBet ‘sets new engagement standards’ in enhanced basketball deal

OlyBet has announced an extension of its partnership with Euroleague Basketball, maintaining a visible presence in the European basketball scene The Baltic operator now becomes the premium partner for both the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague and the BKT EuroCup, until the end of the 2024-25 season. Corey Plummer, CEO of OlyBet Group, commented: “We are driven by a shared vision of …

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1/ST CONTENT ‘locks up more cornerstone tracks’ in Moroccan racing deal

SBC News 1/ST CONTENT ‘locks up more cornerstone tracks’ in Moroccan racing deal

Racing company 1/ST CONTENT has made the decision to begin a new venture into Moroccan racing. Broadening its global footprint outside of the Americas, the company won the international distribution rights for this Saturday’s Morocco International Meeting (MIM) at the Hippodrome de Casablanca, courtesy of Société Royale d’Encouragement du Cheval (SOREC). The firm will now continue to widen its influence …

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GG.BET creates virtual CS:GO hall of fame with Dot Esports

SBC News GG.BET creates virtual CS:GO hall of fame with Dot Esports

GG.BET has partnered with gaming news company Dot Esports in creating a virtual project featuring 50 of the all-time best CS:GO records.  The esports betting company now enables CS:GO fans to read the stories of players, teams, tournaments and content creators, as well as access videos about them. A statement from GG.BET read: “Did you know that the longest-ever CS:GO …

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OpenBet to power Veikkaus sportsbook in evolving Finnish market

SBC News OpenBet to power Veikkaus sportsbook in evolving Finnish market

OpenBet has announced a long-term partnership with Finnish state-owned gambling company, Veikkaus Oy.  Moving forward, Veikkaus’ sportsbook platform will be powered by OpenBet’s technology, as the betting operator’s online and retail betting operations are expanded.  Described as a ‘highly strategic move’, OpenBet will also be providing Veikkaus with its Managed Trading Services.   Nikos Konstakis, Chief Product Officer at OpenBet, commented: …

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Kindred priorities ‘clubs and their communities’ with Rangers gambling education

SBC News Kindred priorities ‘clubs and their communities’ with Rangers gambling education

Kindred has revealed that it is funding gambling education sessions designed for players and staff at Rangers FC.  In line with the operator’s ten years of collaboration with the Scottish football team, the independent sessions will be led by gambling harm minimisation consultancy, EPIC Risk Management. Sam Mead, UK General Manager at Kindred Group, commented: “Kindred wants to run a …

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LeoVegas to place ‘key safer gambling messaging’ on Blackpool FC shirts

SBC News LeoVegas to place ‘key safer gambling messaging’ on Blackpool FC shirts

Blackpool FC, with its principal partner LeoVegas, are demonstrating solidarity for Safer Gambling Week. During this Saturday’s (18 November) home fixture against Shrewsbury Town, the operator’s regular branding on the front of all home shirts will be replaced by key messaging and logos surrounding safe betting practices. Sam Behar, LeoVegas Group Director of UK and Ireland, commented: “Responsible gaming is …

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