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Lira postpones Brazil’s betting integrity investigation  

SBC News Lira postpones Brazil’s betting integrity investigation  

The Parliamentary Investigation Commission (CPI) examining betting fraud and match-fixing scandals in Brazilian sports will not convene until August. The decision was announced by Arthur Lira, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, who cited that the CPI investigation had been “pushed down the legislature’s list of priorities”, choosing to focus on policies related to fiscal matters. From 18 July, …

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Genius Sports to continue powering ‘immersive experiences’ for NFL fans

SBC News Genius Sports to continue powering ‘immersive experiences’ for NFL fans

Genius Sports has announced that it is extending its partnership with the NFL, holding the title of the league’s exclusive data rights holder until the end of the 2027/28 season.  The extension means that the UK data and technology company will continue to distribute real-time, official stats of the sport to betting operators globally. Furthermore, it will also be able …

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QuinnBet appearing on travel kit in extended Hibernian FC sponsorship

SBC News QuinnBet appearing on travel kit in extended Hibernian FC sponsorship

QuinnBet and Hibernian FC have announced a two-year extension to their commercial partnership, which began at the start of last year. The Ireland-based betting company’s logo will now be displayed across the first team’s 2023/24 and 24/25 travel-wear range which will be worn by first team players for international travel, home and away fixtures. Niall McPartland, QuinnBet Marketing Manager, said: …

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LeoVegas increases awareness in UK as Blackpool front of shirt sponsor

SBC News LeoVegas increases awareness in UK as Blackpool front of shirt sponsor

LeoVegas has been named the new principal partner and front-of-shirt sponsor of Blackpool FC. The Swedish gambling company’s branding is set to ‘prominently feature’ on the front of all 2023/24 first-team shirts, as well as pitch-side LED screens and static boards at Bloomfield Road Stadium.  Sam Behar, LeoVegas Director of UK and Sponsorship, said: “We are delighted to announce this …

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Chelsea abandons Stake.com negotiations of front of shirt sponsorship

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Chelsea FC has pulled out of widely reported potential partnership with Stake.com following backlash from the club’s supporter’s trust. The Premier League side was apparently nearing completion of a one-year agreement that would have branded the online casiono’s logo on the front of the team’s shirts for the upcoming 2023-24 season.  Whilst no statement or reasoning by the club has …

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GG.BET hosts NAVI and Team Vitality for latest esports event

GG.BET hosts NAVI and Team Vitality for latest esports event

Esports betting provider GG.BET is preparing for its newest esports event, Match of LeGGends, featuring Team Vitality and NAVI. The company will offer a range of exclusive betting markets on the event for esports punters, while also planning social media activities and esports prize draws. Scheduled to take place on 8 July, Match of LeGGends will feature ‘long awaited’ rosters …

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Entain exits talks to acquire Športna Loterija Slovenia 

SBC News Entain exits talks to acquire Športna Loterija Slovenia 

Entain Plc has pulled out of negotiations to acquire a majority stake in Slovenian monopoly sportsbook operator Športna Loterija.  The FTSE100 gambling group confirmed to STA, Slovenia’s Press Agency, that it had ended  negotiations with the Ministry of Finance. The announcement comes after the Ministry of Finance stated on Friday that all applications to acquire a stake in Športna Loterija had …

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Sportradar to support CONMEBOL tournaments after betting data bid success

SBC News Sportradar to support CONMEBOL tournaments after betting data bid success

Sportradar has been named the successful bidder for exclusive global audio and video (AV) and betting data rights to the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL).  The sports technology company will now enhance the accessibility and engagement of South American football for a broader global audience. In detail, the rights encompass the major regional club tournaments organised by CONMEBOL, including the …

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GiG gets LatAm uplift as Bplay enters Argentina’s Mendoza province

GiG gets LatAm uplift as Bplay enters Argentina’s Mendoza province

Bplay, an omnichannel betting brand operated by Gaming Innovation Group (GiG) client Boldt Group, has launched in its fifth jurisdiction in Argentina. The operator made its debut in the country’s seventh largest province, Mendoza, building on an existing presence in the City of Buenos Aires, Province of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Entre Ríos. Whilst expanding Bplay’s reach in Argentina, …

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