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Jonas Linné, Forza Football: Finding a ‘statistical revolution’ for the women’s game

SBC News Jonas Linné, Forza Football: Finding a ‘statistical revolution’ for the women’s game

The Women’s World Cup is now underway, and bookmakers expect strong engagement with the tournament amid a period of growth for the sport.  However, with backlash against the FA due to the England women’s team not receiving bonuses, questions have been raised about continuing hurdles in the way of the continuing growth of the women’s game. Speaking with SBC News, …

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BetMakers declares AU$41m in Q4 FY23 cash flow after cost reductions

BetMakers pon ‘path to profitability’ with restructuring and cost reduction

A succession of new partnerships and continuing of long-term client relationships has driven  strong trading performance for BetMakers Technology Group during Q4 of the 2023 financial year. At the close of the three month period ending 30 June 2023, the ASX-listed betting technology supplier declared cash flow of $41m, driven by a 5% quarter-on-quarter increase in cash receipts to AU$24.8m …

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Slough FC highlights gambling risks with EPIC as away shirt sponsor

SBC News Slough FC highlights gambling risks with EPIC as away shirt sponsor

EPIC Risk Management has been named the new primary sponsor of Slough FC’s away kit. With the logo of the gambling harm minimisation group displayed on the front of the newly released shirts, it aims to spread awareness of its prevention programmes, strategic advisory and training. Notably, the firm already includes the club’s Manager, Scott Davies, who is a Programme …

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Unibet named title sponsor of Goodwood preview show ‘Morning Dash’

SBC News Unibet named title sponsor of Goodwood preview show ‘Morning Dash’

Unibet has partnered with Spotlight Sports Group (SSG) as the bookmaker becomes the title sponsor of the Racing Post’s ‘Morning Dash’ preview show throughout the Qatar Goodwood Festival. The programme will be filmed live every morning from 1-5 August and will feature Unibet offers, boosts and ambassadors such as Classic winning trainer Richard Hannon Jnr and multiple Group 1 winning …

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Spreadex named Blackburn Rovers betting partner in three-year deal

SBC News Spreadex named Blackburn Rovers betting partner in three-year deal

Spreadex has announced that it has become the UK betting partner of Blackburn Rovers ahead of the 2023-24 season. The three-year deal will also see the operator have signage in the Jack Walker Stand and digital advertising around Ewood Park. Andy MacKenzie, Head of Marketing at Spreadex, said: “We are really pleased to have partnered with a club with such …

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10bet continues local growth strategy with Lamontville Golden Arrows

SBC News 10bet continues local growth strategy with Lamontville Golden Arrows

10bet and Lamontville Golden Arrows have announced a sponsorship agreement which covers both the club’s main and reserve teams over the next three years.  The operator’s logo will now be placed on the front of the shirt of the South African football team’s home and away kits. A spokesperson for the club said: “As Lamontville Golden Arrows we are delighted …

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OlyBet supports return of FIM Speedway GP to Latvia as title sponsor

SBC News OlyBet supports return of FIM Speedway GP to Latvia as title sponsor

OlyBet has announced that it has become the title sponsor of the 2023 FIM Speedway GP of Latvia in Riga.            The Estonian operator will be placed ‘at the heart of the action’ as the series returns to the country after a six-year absence for the sport’s 100th anniversary season.  Corey Plummer, Chairman and CEO of OlyBet and Olympic Entertainment Group …

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William Hill enters third year of Racing League sponsorship

SBC News William Hill enters third year of Racing League sponsorship

William Hill has been confirmed as the official betting partner of the Racing League 2023 competition. The bookmaker sponsors the team, points-based, horse racing competition – launched in July 2021 for six weeks at racecourses around the UK – for the third consecutive year. It will gain exclusive naming rights to all races as well as exclusive access and content …

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Stats Perform named data provider for top two Swiss football divisions

SBC News Stats Perform named data provider for top two Swiss football divisions

Stats Perform has become the official data partner of the Swiss Football League (SFL) for the next three seasons.  This collaboration will cover both the Credit Suisse Super League and the Challenge League (second division), enhancing fan experiences and providing a ‘strong platform to grow sponsors’. The league praised the sports data and analytics company for its ‘comprehensive, deep, real-time, …

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VBET replaces FAVBET on FC Dynamo Kyiv kit

SBC News VBET replaces FAVBET on FC Dynamo Kyiv kit

VBET has been named the official sponsor of FC Dynamo Kyiv covering the 2023/2024 season. The players will first wear their new kit which features the SCGO-owned gambling operator’s branding during its match against FC Minaj on July 30 at the Dynamo stadium “Today, VBET Ukraine is the leader of sports sponsorship in Ukraine, and we are proud that the legendary …

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