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The World Snooker Tour has suspended Yan Bingtao with immediate effect as part of an ongoing investigation into match-fixing. The 22-year-old ​​world number 16 champion is the sixth Chinese player to be suspended in the past two weeks, following action taken by World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) Chairman Jason Ferguson. The governing body said in a statement: “This …

Betway has become the inaugural title sponsor of SA20 – South Africa’s new T20 cricket league, which is set to debut on 10 January 2023. The sponsorship sees Betway secure full brand coverage across all formats of pro-cricket in South Africa, in which the bookmaker serves as the principal partner of Cricket South Africa. South Africa’s new T20 tournament, ‘Betway …

With the ink barely dry on its latest deal with RacebookHQ, Metric Gaming is already looking forward to a fruitful collaboration that will deliver a higher yield for operators, enhance retention and revolutionise the way stakeholders can perform. Marc Thomas, CCO of Metric, explains all in this SBC exclusive. You recently announced a strategic partnership between Metric and RacebookHQ (RBHQ); …

M88 Mansion has selected Sevilla FC midfielder, Ivan Rakitić, to become a brand ambassador for the remainder of the LaLiga Santander 2022-23 season. The Asian operator has outlined several activations for Rakitić including an exclusive interview with the Croatian star. He also guested in a podcast called Monday Motivations in Indonesia. M88 Mansion’s Head of Commercial, Alan Wafer, said: “We …

The World Cup is now nearing its final stages, and whilst England and Portugal were hit with disappointment over the weekend, Kindred Group has reported a positive reception for two key markets. In an update written by Jonas Kobberholm, the firm’s Sportsbook Commercial Relations Manager, bet builders were highlighted as one of the winning products for the tournament. The multi-bet …

Brazilian online gambling company Pixbet has secured a deal with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club, Sport Club Corinthians Paulista. For a minimum of three years, the firm will gain brand exposure on the men’s professional football team’s uniform, promotions and offers, digital content, technological activations and marketing actions. Ernildo Júnior, Partner and Co-founder of Pixbet, explained: “Pixbet has become one …

M88 Mansion has revealed that it will be supporting Manny Pacquiao (PacMan) in his six-round middleweight bout at Seoul Arena, South Korea, against martial artist DK Yoo. Prior to the fight – taking place this 10 December – the boxing legend has spent a training session with the Asian online casino brand. “Before sparring, I perform mitt work with my …

EstrelaBet has turned to the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) in finalising a sponsorship for all of the country’s futsal teams until 2025. The partnership with CBF Futsal will give the gambling firm branding on the chest of the team shirts, both in games and in training. Head of Sponsorships at EstrelaBet, Rafael Zanette, said: “We consider this partnership one of …

Australian supplier BetMakers Technology Group has contributed to the rollout of fixed odds wagering products in Jamaica, launching the offering at the Caymanas Park racecourse. The successful launch of the offering at the island’s only racetrack was conducted in partnership with Supreme Ventures Racing and Entertainment Ltd, a gaming solutions provider focused on the Caribbean region. A joint objective of …

Genius Sports has secured a marquee extension of its official data partnership with the NFL, which will allow the sportstech firm to supply live streams of fixtures to syndicated US sportsbook partners.    The agreement will allow remaining NFL season 2022 games to be added to the Watch-&-Bet solution – Genius’ live sports streaming programme for sportsbook partners. NFL live streams …