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Chelsea FC ‘in talks’ with Stake.com despite PL gambling ban

SBC News Chelsea FC 'in talks' with Stake.com despite PL gambling ban

Stake.com is in discussions with Chelsea FC to become the top-division side’s new shirt sponsor, according to a report from SportBusiness. Despite the recent decision of a league-wide ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsors, the five-time Premier League champions are considering the Australian-Curaçaoan online casino as a potential partner after a three-year deal with mobile network Three expires. The news comes …

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Genius Sports to drive ‘next stage of growth’ in Vietnam basketball

SBC News Genius Sports to drive ‘next stage of growth’ in Vietnam basketball

Genius Sports has secured a long term deal with the Vietnam Pro Basketball League (VBA), building on its support for the sport. The UK-based  sports data and technology company will help to drive the next stage of the league’s global growth while safeguarding its competitions from the threat of match-fixing via its official data tools, live streaming distribution and integrity …

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The Premier League transfer window: bookies banking on some ‘fire sales’

The Premier League transfer window: bookies banking on some ‘fire sales’

As the dust settles on Manchester City’s historic treble, attention turns to the opening of the Premier League transfer window and speculation is rife as to which players will be switching allegiances for 2023/24. As always, this is a busy time for bookmakers. Whilst some, such as Betway, haven’t offered transfer markets for some time, others offer multiple odds as …

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Sky Bet, TPD and 1/ST CONTENT launch ‘missing piece’ in North American racing

SBC News Sky Bet, TPD and 1/ST CONTENT launch ‘missing piece’ in North American racing

Total Performance Data (TPD), a live data provider for horse racing, has announced an in-running betting product in partnership with 1/ST CONTENT. Described as a US racing-first, this rollout has already seen the successful delivery of a new in-play service for Sky Bet – part of Flutter Entertainment. Simon Fraser, Senior Vice President International at 1/ST CONTENT, said: “The jury …

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Betfair becomes naming partner of Palmeiras’ new podcast

SBC News Betfair becomes naming partner of Palmeiras’ new podcast

Betfair has extended its partnership with Brasileirão Série A club Palmeiras which will now include naming rights of the club’s official podcast – rebranded as Palmeiras Cast by Betfair. The agreement, originally signed in 2022, also includes the training centre for the women’s football team as well as the Allianz Parque on match days for the men’s team – valid …

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WPSBA ‘cracking down’ on match-fixing as 10 snooker players banned

SBC News WPSBA ‘cracking down’ on match-fixing as 10 snooker players banned

The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has banned two professional Chinese snooker players for life and suspended a further eight. In what is being described as one of the biggest scandals in British sport, the case refers to match-fixing amongst other charges. Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been banned for life with the remaining eight suspended for …

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FUN88 switches to role of Asian betting partner at Newcastle United

SBC News FUN88 switches to role of Asian betting partner at Newcastle United

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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Tabcorp exploring sublicensing Melbourne Cup TV rights

SBC News Tabcorp exploring sublicensing Melbourne Cup TV rights

Tabcorp has invited commercial television networks to express  an interest in purchasing the domestic broadcast rights for the Melbourne Cup. The ASX-listed gambling group has asserted that it expects the deal could generate up to AU$100m (£53,171,300) over five years. Tapcorp already owns the international broadcasting rights to the thoroughbred event, and has now been granted permission by the Victoria …

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BetMakers on ‘path to profitability’ with restructuring and cost reductions

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

Australia-based international betting solutions provider BetMakers Technology Group has detailed progress on its operational restructure, as the firm seeks to streamline its business model. The company updated its ASX investors that the operational review it has been undertaking over the past four months will lead to a reduction in operating costs – from AUS$91.5m in H1 FY2023 (June 2022-June 2024) …

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