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Tipbet nets SK Sturm Graz betting partnership

SBC News Tipbet nets SK Sturm Graz betting partnership

German language bookmaker Tipbet, has confirmed that it has secured an official betting partnership with Austrian Bundesliga football club SK Puntigamer Sturm Graz. Agreeing sponsorship terms, the bookmaker will become a Sturm Graz prime sponsorship partner, securing high visibility placements throughout the UPC Arena (capacity 16,000). Furthermore, the Tipbet brand will receive further coverage on Sturm Graz related digital and …

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Bookmakers give mixed reactions to expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup

SBC News Bookmakers give mixed reactions to expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup

Bookmakers appear tepid on the prospect of an enlarged 48-team FIFA World Cup for 2026. Last week, the FIFA Council voted unanimously in favour of President Gianni Infantino’s expanded 48 team format, which drew criticism from multiple football stakeholders. At present, the expanded 48 team tournament will see an opening stage of 16 groups of three teams, with the top …

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Barton’s betting holds up Burnley move

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Midfielder Joey Barton has been charged by the FA for misconduct in relation to betting’ with the allegation that the Englishman placed over 1200 bets in the past decade. This is a familiar territory for Barton as it was only in November that the former Rangers man was charged by the Scottish FA for breaching its betting rules. In this instance …

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BetVictor customer wins £223,000 from 20 fold accumulator

SBC News BetVictor customer wins £223,000 from 20 fold accumulator

Christmas came early for a lucky BetVictor customer over the weekend, the lucky punter won over £223,000 from a 20-fold football accumulator. The 26 year-old BetVictor customer from Suffolk won £ 223,145.65 from a £5 bet at odds of 41,548/1. On top of his initial winnings, the punter was paid an additional £15,405.14 as part of BetVictor’s ongoing Price Promise …

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Mr Green nets first ever football partnership with Wigan Athletic

SBC News Mr Green nets first ever football partnership with Wigan Athletic

European igaming and sports betting operator, Mr Green has confirmed that it has secured its first ever football partnership with English Championship side Wigan Athletic. The newly listed Nordic Nasdaq operator, will become ‘The Latics’ official ‘Betting and Gaming Partner’ for the remainder of the 2016/17 Championship Season. Mr Green marketing were pleased to have secured its first ever football …

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