Ladbrokes has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for a misleading advert published on its news microsite during Euro 2016, in relation to the Group B game between England and Wales. The online promotion stated you could get ‘Get 6/1 for England to beat Wales OR Get 12/1 for Wales to beat England’, with a maximum £10 stake, which would …
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Industry affiliate news publication iGB Affiliate has announced that next year’s edition of the London Affiliate Conference (LAC) is moving to the ExCel to accommodate surging demand. More than 5,000 delegates are expected at the ExCel in London for the world’s largest igaming affiliate conference between the 9-12 February 2017, a 10% rise on the 4,555 which attended 2016’s event …
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Bookmaker 888Sport has showed its innovative side by releasing a Pokemon Go inspired betting game for mobile. The game allows users to hunt down free bets to catch. These will be situated around football stadiums throughout the UK and whilst the game is tied in with its relationship with four Championship clubs; Birmingham City, Nottingham Forest, Brentford and Preston North …
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Online Sportsbook provider LeoVegas.com has launched an innovative interactive toilet-based ad campaign to celebrate the launch of the 2016 Premier League. The game will challenge men to see how many virtual penalties they can score during Premier League matches while using the urinals at over 60 bars and pubs throughout the UK. The concept involves the simple installation of a …
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West Ham United has announced the renewal of the Club’s partnership with principal sponsor Betway. The new deal is the largest sponsorship agreement in West Ham’s history. The club’s original deal with Betway was agreed in February 2015, and evidently both parties have been happy with the deal so far. West Ham’s Vice-Chairman Karren Brady hailed the agreement as further evidence of the …
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Online sportsbook Tempobet has penned a deal to become an Official Betting Partner of newly-promoted Middlesbrough Football Club. This is the latest in a line of club partnerships Tempobet has agreed this summer and it follows on from deals with Burton Albion, Man City, Barcelona and Real Madrid. Brazilian superstar Roberto Carlos also became an ambassador for the bookmaker. This particular …
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Asian-focused online bookmaker FUN88 has furthered its presence in English football by securing a two-year ‘Official Betting Partnership for Asia and Latin America’ with North London Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur. Fun88 secures its second English football partnership having been official shirt sponsor of Burnley FC for the 2014/15 Premier League season. The partnership gains Tottenham Hotspur’s second betting …
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Online bookmaker 21Bet has been confirmed as the exclusive betting partner of Championship side Wolverhampton Wanderers on a three-year deal. With new owners, Fosun, and a new Head Coach in Walter Zenga, hopes are high ahead of the new season and they’ve made a positive start with a draw against Rotherham and a win over Reading in the Championship. Since …
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William Hill has replaced Barclays as the title sponsor of the Football Writers’ Association (FWA) in a three-year deal. The bookmaker has agreed the deal after enjoying a successful tier partnership with the FWA since 2013, which included the production of a weekly podcast. Patrick Barclay, New FWA chairman, said: “We’ve enjoyed a great working relationship with William Hill over the …
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Southampton FC is delighted to announce that Premier Punt has become the club’s Official Fantasy Sports Betting Partner. The Edinburgh based social gaming and betting company has signed a multi-year deal deal with the Saints ahead of the 2016/17 campaign. Founded in 2013, Premier Punt specialises in ‘No Commitment’ fantasy football betting, meaning users can play weekly, daily or on …
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