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ECB to apply new code-of-conduct for gambling in pro cricket

SBC News ECB to apply new code-of-conduct for gambling in pro cricket

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) is now the last of the professional sports organisations to unveil its voluntary Code of Conduct on gambling sponsorships.  The update sees the ECB fulfil its organisational duty to the UK government to adopt self-regulated principles to govern professional crickets’ management of gambling sponsorships. “These principles reflect a shared recognition that the relationship …

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Rimble and Abelson Info integrate esports and cricket betting

STATSCORE further builds cricket offering with widgets addition

Betting odds and markets provider Rimble has partnered with Abelson Info to enable sportsbook access in the company’s offerings. The provider will now feature Rimble’s player props and will highlight esports-related statistics such as kills, assists and headshots in League of Legends and Valorant. Shivam Shorewala, CEO of Rimble, commented: “We’re excited to integrate our comprehensive player props into Abelson …

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Fitzdares signs Ambassador Broad to drive cricket engagement

SBC News Fitzdares signs Ambassador Broad to drive cricket engagement

Fitzdares has elevated its cricket profile by signing Stuart Broad as its brand ambassador of the premium bookmaker for UK markets. The partnership sees Fitzdares “breaking new ground in cricket betting as Broad, England’s second-highest all-time wicket-taker, will share his exclusive thoughts, insights, and opinions on all cricket developments, directly engaging with the Fitzdares audience. Fitzdares is building on its …

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Dafabet sponsors Worcestershire County Cricket Club

SBC News Dafabet sponsors Worcestershire County Cricket Club

Dafabet has signed a partnership with Worcestershire County Cricket Club (WCCC). The deal sees the Asian operator extend its commitment to sports sponsorship globally, which already includes partnerships with clubs in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership, and across top-level cricket. John Cruces, Head of Sponsorship at Dafabet, commented: “We’re very happy to be partnering up with Worcestershire as we continue …

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Brydon Carse suspended for placing 303 bets on cricket

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The Cricket Regulator has banned Durham County and England national team cricketer Brydon Carse for multiple betting violations. Carse is now suspended from professional cricket for 16 months, of which 13 will be suspended for two years. This prevents the South Africa-born player from competing between 28 May 2024-28 August 2024. The player was charged with placing 303 bets on …

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Parimatch to foster growth of European cricket in extended ECN deal

SBC News Parimatch to foster growth of European cricket in extended ECN deal

Parimatch has announced that it is extending its role as the official betting partner to the European Cricket Network (ECN). To kick-start 2024, the pair have now partnered on all ECN men’s and women’s events set to take place early this year, including the European Cricket Series (ECS), European Cricket International (ECI) and the European Cricket League matches.  Daniel Weston, …

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ParlayBay forms cricket content deal with 96.com as IPL season nears

SBC News ParlayBay forms cricket content deal with 96.com as IPL season nears

ParlayBay has signed an agreement with 96.com to provide its cricket content to the online gambling platform. As ParlayBay elevates its presence across Asia, 96.com will be integrating the Malta-based provider’s strong cricket portfolio into its offering – which will include the industry’s first ball-by-ball micro betting service. This feature – which is in ParlayBay’s STACK’EM bet builder format – …

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IMG partners CricViz for West Indies data and streaming rights

SBC News IMG partners CricViz for West Indies data and streaming rights

IMG ARENA, in partnership with cricket data and analytics provider CricViz, has secured the exclusive global data and streaming rights for Cricket West Indies. The sports data and technology supplier will capture official data from over 450 matches across the West Indies Men’s and Women’s national teams, West Indies Under 19, West Indies Academy and various domestic leagues. Notably, this …

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Dale Steyn to become ‘the face’ of Fun88

SBC News Dale Steyn to become ‘the face’ of Fun88

Fun88 has announced the signing of cricket legend Dale Steyn as its new Brand Ambassador. The deal comes during the betting company’s third anniversary, and sees the operator continue to strengthen its presence in the sports and gaming industry. Steyn, named one of the most iconic fast bowlers in the history of the sport, joins Fun88 as the ‘face of …

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STATSCORE responds to cricket data demand via Tamil Nadu Premier League

SBC News STATSCORE responds to cricket data demand via Tamil Nadu Premier League

STATSCORE has announced an upcoming data coverage deal for the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL).  Described as one of India’s most prestigious regional cricket competitions, the news follows  the recently concluded IPL season which provided bookmakers with profits, further boosted by STATSCORE’s live data coverage of all 74 matchups. Adam Działach, Product Manager at STATSCORE, said: “Recognising the growing interest …

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