Tag Archives: Barry Hearn OBE

Dafabet acquires third sponsorship of Matchroom’s World Pool Masters

SBC News Dafabet acquires third sponsorship of Matchroom’s World Pool Masters

Dafabet has enhanced its sports branding and marketing via an agreement with Matchroom Sports, acquiring for the title sponsorship to the World Pool Masters for the third time. The operator had previously sponsored the tournament – due to take place between 22 and 25 May in Gibraltar and broadcast on Sky Sports, DAZN and Matchroom Live – in 2017 and …

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Eddie Hearn to replace OBE winning father as Matchroom Chairman

SBC News Eddie Hearn to replace OBE winning father as Matchroom Chairman

Eddie Hearn has stepped up to the position of Group Chairman of Matchroom Sport, replacing his father Barry Hearn OBE, who will move into an advisory position as President of the Group. Announced at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre during the Betfred World Championship snooker tournament, Eddie Hearn’s ascent to the top position at Matchroom will see him coordinate the group’s various …

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Blueprint partners with PDC for latest iGaming launch

SBC News Blueprint partners with PDC for latest iGaming launch

Slot developer Blueprint Gaming has partnered with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) to launch a new World Darts Championship themed title. The new release sees the slot supplier make its debut into the sports-themed category of online casino products, demonstrating a broadening of its portfolio.  Officially licensed from the PDC, the slot will feature famous darts players including newly-crowned world …

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Matchroom Sport agrees multi-year ITV broadcast deal

SBC News Matchroom Sport agrees multi-year ITV broadcast deal

Matchroom Sport has secured a deal with ITV, which will see some of darts and snooker’s flagship events broadcast on the free-to-air terrestrial network. Some of the flagship events from darts and snooker will be broadcast on free-to-air terrestrial network television, following a deal between Matchroom Sport and ITV.  The contract, that was also signed by the Professional Darts Corporation …

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