SBC checks in on bookmakers’ nerves pricing the homestretch of matchdays of an enthralling Premier League 2023/2024 season. With all outcomes yet to be decided, which team or final result has bookmakers restless, as punters place bets on a record-breaking end of season… SBC: With just Six Premier League matchdays remaining, will all PL season 2023/2024 outcomes be resolved on …
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The Premier League has been threatened with an investigation unless club bosses ‘provide satisfactory answers’ as to why clubs have partnered with TGP Europe, an Isle of Man business linked with jailed Macau tycoon Alvin Chau. Grabbing Asian business headlines last week, Chau – the former CEO of ‘junket operator’ Suncity Group – was sentenced to 18 years in prison …
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LeoVegas Group has formed an agreement with Manchester City to become the Premier League club’s official betting partner in both Europe and Canada. The operator is set to appear on the sleeves of the men’s training kit sleeve for the 2022/23 season. LeoVegas branding will also be seen across in-stadia assets at both the Etihad Stadium and Academy Stadium. Furthermore …
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8XBet has formed a partnership with Manchester City FC as the brand becomes the official betting partner of the Premier League club in Asia. The gambling firm will gain exposure through LED signage in the Etihad Stadium and a presence in the region across digital assets and the club’s Cityzens platform. However, the new deal has brought some concerns to …
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Stake.com has signed former Manchester City and Argentina striker, Sergio Aguero, as its latest global representative in a multi-year partnership deal. The collaboration sees Aguero work with the cryptocurrency betting and gaming operator on a range of initiatives, which have been revealed as exclusive content, promotions and VIP guest packages. Mladen Vuckovic, CEO of Stake.com, commented: “As the January transfer …
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Tackling Brexit UK politics maybe in the doldrums, however, English football appears stronger than ever. Entering the final stages of the 2018/19 European football season, SBC gets the bookies lowdown in what some are calling an English football renaissance… ___________________ SBC: This season, we are witnessing a thrilling Premier League race, with English teams dominating European tournaments and a …
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From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, SBC has got you covered. The first biweekly review tackles the continuing saga of overseas TV rights money, as well as looking at some of the winners and losers from World Cup Russia 2018 qualification. Sky Sports backlash over Amazon Man City deal …
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A set of punter-friendly football results over the Christmas and New Year period will have hurt the bookies at a crucial period in their financial years, according to analysis from Cenkos. All the leading Premier League teams won on Boxing Day including Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea, the current league leaders. Liverpool subsequently won the following day and …
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Victory on the Road: Manchester City vs Paris Saint Germain Although Man City finished first in Group D, tipster Vermelho believes that PSG has the better team. Since City managed an unexpected draw in Paris, our tipster (who has a 12.31% yield in the league) is expecting PSG to make up for it. Bet365 agrees with the tipster, giving PSG the …
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It has been revealed that Manchester City defender Martin Demichelis has been charged with misconduct in relation to betting. There are a total of 12 counts against him in relation to FA Rule E8 which concerns matches played between January 22nd and January 28th 2016. The Argentine played for his country in a World Cup qualifier against Bolivia last night …
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