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Parimatch boosts esports presence through Team Spirit agreement

SBC News Parimatch boosts esports presence through Team Spirit agreement

CIS region online bookmaker Parimatch has continued to boost its presence in the esports industry after inking a new six-month agreement with Russian esports organisation, Team Spirit. Under the new agreement, Parimatch will see their logos displayed across team apparel, while also gaining brand exposure via the Team Spirit social media platform. In addition, the operator will offer their support to the teams across the …

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Dafabet hires Shane Warne as new brand ambassador

SBC News Dafabet hires Shane Warne as new brand ambassador

Cricket commentator and former-Australia cricket captain Shane Warne has penned a new five-year deal with Dafabet which will see him named as the operator’s sports representative and brand ambassador. Warne has been recognised as a top cricketer for Australia, and continues to lead on cricket commentary following his retirement in 2013. Announcing the appointment, Dimitris Karatzas, chief executive of Dafabet, …

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WatchandWager signs new deal with Hong Kong Jockey Club

SBC News WatchandWager signs new deal with Hong Kong Jockey Club

London-listed Webis Holding has penned a new three-year deal with the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) which will see the betting and racetrack operator allow its customers bet directly into the pools offered at Hong Kong’s famous racecourses, Sha Tin and Happy Valley. The partnership, which originally began in 2013, will allow customers of Webis’ advance deposit wagering (ADW) business, …

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ManBetX aims for ‘huge impact’ with Wolves partnership

SBC News ManBetX aims for 'huge impact' with Wolves partnership

Online gambling operator, ManBetX has expanded its portfolio of sponsorships, unveiling a record partnership with English Premier League side, Wolves. As part of the long-term agreement, which is the the largest in the club’s history, and is signed ahead of a second successive Premier League campaign and first appearance in European competition for 40 years, ManBetX will see the international gaming company …

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LoveBet strikes sponsorship deal with Burnley FC

SBC News LoveBet strikes sponsorship deal with Burnley FC

Asian betting operator LoveBet has expanded its sponsorship portfolio by announcing a new partnership with Burnley FC. The partnership, which sees LoveBet becomes the club’s new shirt sponsor, will aide the Clarets as it seeks to grow its presence within the Asian market. The Asian betting brand, which also announced a deal to become Paris St Germain’s Official Asian Betting Partner earlier …

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Gamepind launches cricket-focused fantasy product

SBC News Gamepind launches cricket-focused fantasy product

As the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 kicked off yesterday, Gamepind, a joint venture between AGTech Holdings Limited and One97 Communications Limited (Paytm), has launched Gamepind Fantasy Sports. The fantasy sports platform is set to have a focus upon cricket, which is currently the most followed and popular sport across India. Gamepind has grown in popularity in recent months, having …

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Sportito launches fantasy platform in India

SBC News Sportito launches fantasy platform in India

Fantasy sports platform Sportito has bolstered its position in the Indian market after attracting over 500 registrations to its Sportito India platform in its first 2 hours of operation. The platform has attributed its recent uptake in followers to the  fantasy contest on the ICC Cricket World Cup, which has just started. While operating in the new market, Sportito India …

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Suren Khachatryan – Digitain: Staying positively demarcated from the competition is crucial

SBC News Suren Khachatryan - Digitain: Staying positively demarcated from the competition is crucial

Digitain CCO Suren Khachatryan takes a glance back at last week’s G2E Asia summit, and looks forward to what it will take to succeed in emerging Asian territories in the coming months and years given the ever changing igaming landscape. The 13th instalment of Global Gaming Expo (G2E) Asia took to Macau last week, welcoming over 200 exhibitors from around …

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Richard Mifsud, Helio Gaming: The lottery cross-sell opportunity for sports betting operators

Helio

Malta-based lottery provider Helio Gaming is gearing up for another busy period after a hectic first quarter in 2019. SBC caught up with CEO Richard Mifsud (pictured) to see what’s happening in the world of lotteries, and how other operators are getting in on the act. SBC: Can you give us a quick summary of where the world of lotteries is …

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Unique gaming solution to drive “significant global expansion” for Finunion

Finunion

Finunion has targeted market share in Europe, Asia, LatAm and Africa after the successful deployment of its proprietary software for the Finbet brand. Founded in 2015, the company is ready to take its unique gaming solution to markets across the globe. It already provides a turnkey solution for both Finbet.kz – a multichannel brand for the Kazakhstan market – and …

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