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BoyleSports backs Shamrock Rovers’ League of Ireland ambitions

SBC News BoyleSports backs Shamrock Rovers' League of Ireland ambitions

BoyleSports has stated its commitment to improving Irish football standards and grassroots initiatives securing a betting partnership with Tallaght (South Dublin) football team Shamrock Rovers FC. For the remainder of the 2019 League of Ireland Premier Division season, the BoyleSports brand will feature on the Shamrock’s match-day sleeves. Having won five League of Ireland championships, Shamrock Rovers is considered one …

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Intralot in need of Turkish rethink following loss of Sportoto concession

SBC News Intralot in need of Turkish rethink following loss of Sportoto concession

Greek business news sources have reported that Athens-listed Intralot SPA has lost its tender to continue servicing betting monopoly IDDAA. Issuing a market filing this morning, Turkish telecoms giant Turkcell, Intralot’s joint venture partner for IDDAA operations, confirmed that Turkey’s Sportoto Organisation had awarded its monopoly betting license to ’Sans Girisim’ – a joint venture formed by Nasdaq-listed Scientific Games …

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Betfred takes aim on golf becoming title sponsor of the British Masters

SBC News Betfred takes aim on golf becoming title sponsor of the British Masters

UK bookmaker Betfred announces a ‘sponsorship first’, for its marketing portfolio confirming that it has become the title sponsor of the ‘British Masters’ golf tournament (9-12 May –  Hillside Golf Club – Southport Merseyside). Betfred marketing confirms that it has secured a 2-year agreement with the PGA European Tour, becoming title sponsor to one of its lead tournaments for its …

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Majority of GLMS suspicious betting alerts come from football

SBC News Majority of GLMS suspicious betting alerts come from football

The GLMS has revealed that football received the most suspicious betting alerts in 2018, with 482 of 631 alerts coming from the sport, of which, 46 matches were reported to UEFA and 18 matches were reported to FIFA. Suspicious football alerts originated mainly from Europe, with 359 coming from the continent, compared to South America where 61 alerts were reported. …

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MansionBet sponsors Matchroom Boxing hot UK prospects

SBC News MansionBet sponsors Matchroom Boxing hot UK prospects

Gibraltar-based online betting group MansionBet has announced its official sponsorship of unbeaten British boxing prospects Anthony Fowler and Jordan Gill. The sportsbook’s branding will make its first appearance as a sponsor on 2 March as Gill faces Emmanuel Dominguez for the vacant WBA International Featherweight title – followed by the highly anticipated all British affair on 30 March, when Anthony …

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Irish FA upholds integrity with betting rules investigation

SBC News Irish FA upholds integrity with betting rules investigation

The Irish football Association (IFA) is investigating claims that betting rules have been breached by a player of an Irish League club in a bid to uphold integrity in the sport. As part of IFA rules, all players are prohibited from placing bets on any team, including their own, in any tournament or league in which the player’s team competes. The rules go …

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SIS and ATR granted exclusive media rights deal with Ascot

SBC News SIS and ATR granted exclusive media rights deal with Ascot

Racing content and data provider SIS (Sports Information Services) and At the Races (ATR) have both signed an exclusive media rights deal with Ascot Racecourse, which will allow racing coverage from Ascot to be broadcast internationally. Both SIS and ATR have been granted exclusive media rights for sports betting purposes, as well as for display across licensed betting premises within …

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BK8.com announces John Terry as first Asia ambassador

SBC News BK8.com announces John Terry as first Asia ambassador

Former Chelsea and England football captain, John Terry has been named to be the first ambassador of Asian market focused online gaming and betting brand BK8.com. The agreement permits BK8.com exclusive marketing rights to John Terry as Brand Ambassador, which will be across BK8’s marketing campaigns and advertising platforms throughout Asia. Lawrance Wayneson, General Manager of BK8.com, said: “We are …

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Genius Sports strengthens football focus with Gonteri appointment

SBC News Genius Sports strengthens football focus with Gonteri appointment

Genius Sports has deepened its focus on football data, with the appointment of Daniele Gonteri as the firm’s new Head of Football. Gonteri joins from UEFA where he was responsible for driving the development and digital transformation of the 55 National Association Members. He brings over 15 years of experience to the role, having previously played a key role several vital projects including FAME, UEFA’s …

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