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Birmingham Championship football club Aston Villa FC has confirmed EnergyBet as its official UK and Europe betting partner for season 2016/17.
Announcing its partnership with the Villians, the soon to launch EnergyBet brand will receive high visibility match day coverage throughout Villa Park stadium (capacity – 42,000). The EnergyBet brand will receive additional coverage on Aston Villa’s digital and social media channels.
Ahead of its UK launch this month, EnergyBet marketing revealed that it was hosting exclusive VIP match day tickets and free football shirt competitions for Villa fans at www.EnergyBet.com.
New UK-licensed online betting operator EnergyBet, confirms its second major football partnership this summer, having announced in May that it had become official shirt sponsor of League Two London football club Leyton Orient FC.
Announcing the partnership Aston Villa Head of Partnerships Peter Wright said: “We are delighted to add EnergyBet as our Official Betting Partner for the UK and Europe. We look forward to working with EnergyBet as a new challenger brand, supporting them in their endeavour to make their mark in an exciting industry.”
EnergyBet UK Country Manager Emilia Rynkowska added: “EnergyBet are excited to partner with a football club the size of Aston Villa. Villa are one of the most historic and successful clubs in England and it’s a pleasure to be associated with everyone at Villa Park. The club provide us with a great platform to promote our brand and we look forward to being part of their promotion push.”
