Sandro Tonali is returning to Newcastle United FC after a 10-month ban from professional football for betting on matches. The Italian midfielder’s return to active duty comes at a crucial moment for the club, occurring just a few days before the start of the Premier League season, although Tonali will be absent for the club’s opening game against Southampton. His …
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Betfair has revealed former Newcastle United and England striker Alan Shearer as its latest ambassador. Shearer takes on the role for the bookmaker in time for EURO 2024, which begins tomorrow (14 June) in Berlin, Germany. The record Premier League goalscorer will preview EURO 2024 games and offer his insight into the results that follow, as well as informing Betfair’s …
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Sandro Tonali has been handed a two-month ban from football after admitting to breaching the FA’s betting rules. The FA has charged the midfielder with 50 breaches of FA Rule E8 for placing bets on football matches between 12 August 2023-12 October 2023. The midfielder even placed a total four bets on Newcastle United, the team he plays for, after …
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The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) has banned Newcastle United’s Sandro Tonali from playing football for 10 months over his involvement in illegal betting. The news comes after the £55m midfielder admitted to placing bets on AC Milan while still at the club. His contribution to the case was commended by Italian FA Chief Gabriele Gravina. Tonali was first banned for …
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LeoVegas has announced a campaign in the North East to try and attract employees with the help of Newcastle United. Being based in Newcastle itself, the MGM Resorts subsidiary has released a short film showcasing all the available jobs currently open at its regional branch, together with the Premier League side with which it currently holds a partnership contract. In …
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BetMGM UK has become the latest international betting brand to secure a presence in the Premier League, partnering with Newcastle United. The agreement marks a quick move for the MGM Resorts betting brand to establish visibility in England’s top-flight football league following launch in the market earlier this month, with its UK HQ also located in Newcastle. Brand visibility around …
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Sportsbet.io has announced a new multi-year partnership with Newcastle United. The online sports technology and betting platform – owned by Yolo Group – will work with the club to create content and incentives that will ‘benefit fans in territories around the world’. Tim Heath, Founder of Yolo Group, commented: “This partnership represents an incredible opportunity to connect with fans not …
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FUN88 has become Newcastle United‘s official Asian betting partner in a multi-year deal from the 2023/2024 season onwards. The gambling brand moves from the role of principal sponsor since the beginning of the 2017/18 campaign, having built strong ties with the Premier League club. The operator’s logo has featured prominently on the front of the Magpies’ kits and training wear …
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Parimatch has revealed a deal with Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas as the operator takes the main branding spot on the team’s kit for the next two years. The deal has been labelled ‘of great importance’ in Parimatch’s growth plans in the country, and is also the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club’s biggest sponsorship contract in its 128-year history. Although …
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Parimatch has further expanded its partnership portfolio in England’s Premier League, securing an agreement with Newcastle United FC. The deal with the club, which is currently placed 10th in the league after a positive start to the 2022/23 campaign, brings the total number of clubs the Parimatch Tech betting brand holds partnerships with to four. Previous agreements have been inked …
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