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Big on Boxing MansionBet backs ‘Ultimate Boxxer II’.

SBC News Big on Boxing MansionBet backs 'Ultimate Boxxer II’.

Gibraltar-based online bookmaker MansionBet continues to expand its presence within the sport of boxing, confirming that it will act as headline sponsor of ‘Ultimate Boxxer II’.   Developed by combat sports agency PBE Manchester, ‘Ultimate Boxxer II’ sees eight of the highest rated UK light-heavyweight talents compete in a knockout tournament hosted at London’s O2 Indigo Arena (2 November). The …

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Squash PSA seeks to widen appeal through FeedConstruct’s – Friendship Platform

SBC News Squash PSA seeks to widen appeal through FeedConstruct's - Friendship Platform

Gambling technology and systems provider BetConstruct has announced the first partnership for its new sports data-feed solution ‘FeedConstruct’, integrating the video content of the Professional Squash Association – PSA. Updating the market, BetConstruct has agreed to deliver PSA Tour and PSA World Challenger Tour live video content across its new ‘FeedConstruct – Friendship Platform’ on a client pay-to-view basis. The …

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SIS launches global 24/7 Live Betting Channels

SBC News SIS launches global 24/7 Live Betting Channels

Racing content and data provider SIS (Sports Information Services) has moved to expand its partner broadcast capabilities launching its ‘24/7 Live Betting Channels’. The 24/7 Live Betting Channels service provides a range of content for online and retail, tailored to operator needs around the world. SIS Content includes live horse and greyhound fixtures, virtual horse and greyhound racing, and numbers …

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Perform picks Amsterdam as DAZN’s innovation home

SBC News Perform picks Amsterdam as DAZN's innovation home

Global sports data, content and media rights distributor Perform Group has disclosed that it will launch a special purpose ‘Amsterdam Development Centre’ for its DAZN sports streaming service. Launched in 2016, DAZN seeks to disrupt and revolutionise modern sports viewership and content engagement, delivering a tailored OTT streaming service to multiple international broadcast markets. Updating the media, Perform Group details …

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Harry Whittington on-board with Betdaq as brand ambassador

SBC News Harry Whittington on-board with Betdaq as brand ambassador

Betdaq has unveiled its latest brand ambassador, with grade 1 winning National Hunt trainer Harry Whittington aligning himself with the online betting exchange brand. Under the terms of the partnership Whittington is to provide content on a weekly basis to Betdaq’s multi-sport content site, betdaqtips.com, which will see its customers offered a unique insight “into one of the UK’s most …

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Matchbook Betting Podcast unveils three new hosts

SBC News Matchbook Betting Podcast unveils three new hosts

With the Premier League firmly upon us, the NFL season returning on Thursday, and the Champions League a mere two weeks away, the Matchbook Betting Podcast has announced a new roster of hosts. Ali Maxwell (Premier League), Nat Coombs (NFL) and Phil Kitromilides (Champions League) will be delivering weekly focused previews and insights for sports fans. Matchbook CEO Mark Brosnan …

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Winning Post – CMA diagnoses unhealthy withdrawal symptoms

SBC News Winning Post – CMA diagnoses unhealthy withdrawal symptoms

Regulus Partners, the strategic consultancy focused on international gambling and related industries, takes a look at some key developments for the gambling industry in its ‘Winning Post’ column. This week, the GB Gambling Commission and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) grasped the thorny issue of account withdrawals, following an investigation into online bingo and casino providers, Jumpman Gaming and …

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Italian Football Federation approves Serie A sleeve sponsorships

SBC News Italian Football Federation approves Serie A sleeve sponsorships

Following the request of all of Italy’s top flight clubs, The Italian Football Federation (FIGC) is moving forward with plans to allow Serie A sides to utilise sleeve sponsorship deals. The proposal could potentially expand the shirt sponsorship opportunities for Italian sides, allowing them to promote four partners on their official matchday shirts. In an official statement, the league stated: …

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SPFL agrees international media rights deal with Swiss agency

SBC News SPFL agrees international media rights deal with Swiss agency

The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) has moved swiftly to secure an international media rights agreement with media and marketing agency Infront, following the recent termination of the league’s agreement with MP & Silva. Based in Switzerland, Infront will look to establish new agreements with overseas broadcasters that will allow matches from the Ladbrokes Premiership, Ladbrokes Championship, Ladbrokes League One …

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