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PDC & Prostate Cancer UK reflect on BIG 180 campaign at ‘iconic’ World Champs

SBC News PDC & Prostate Cancer UK reflect on BIG 180 campaign at 'iconic' World Champs

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), along with the CEOs of Prostate Cancer UK, have responded to the success of THE BIG 180 campaign at the World Championships. Launched in partnership with Flutter Entertainment-owned Irish bookmaker Paddy Power, the campaign sought to raise money for awareness of Prostate Cancer UK’s charitable operations. The BIG 180 saw Paddy Power pledge to donate …

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BetMGM named title sponsor of Premier League Darts

SBC News BetMGM named title sponsor of Premier League Darts

The PDC has announced that online sportsbook BetMGM is this year’s title sponsor for the Darts Premier League, taking over from Cazoo. The three-month event, now branded the BetMGM Premier League, will be held from February to May as eight players compete for £1m in prize money across 17 nights in various European cities. PDC Chief Executive, Matt Porter, commented: …

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bet365 hits the treble in renewing US Darts Masters title sponsorship

SBC News bet365 hits the treble in renewing US Darts Masters title sponsorship

bet365 has formed a deal with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) for extended sponsorship rights to the US Darts Masters. Enhancing its support of the World Series of Darts and its competitions, the Stoke-based sportsbook has been the title partner of the New York event for two years – since it moved to The Theatre at Madison Square Garden. A …

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Paddy Power revealed as sponsor of PDC World Darts Championship

SBC News Paddy Power revealed as sponsor of PDC World Darts Championship

Paddy Power has officially announced its sponsorship of the PDC World Darts Championship. Ally Pally returns on 15 December, and runs through to the final on 3 January 2024, with the Irish bookmaker as its title partner. To launch the partnership, the gambling company launched a humorous video on twitter with top players; Gerwyn Price, Peter Wright, Michael Van Gerwen, …

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Betfred extends PDC sponsorship following £35k charity donation

SBC News Betfred extends PDC sponsorship following £35k charity donation

Betfred has announced a three-year partnership extension with the Professional Darts Corporation (PDC), remaining as title sponsor of the Betfred World Matchplay. The bookmaker originally linked up with the PDC’s summer spectacular in 2019, and will now be, for at least seven years, the title sponsor of the Blackpool competition. “Our sponsorship of the Betfred World Matchplay has been a brilliant …

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PDC trebles BoyleSports sponsorship of World Grand Prix

SBC News PDC trebles BoyleSports sponsorship of World Grand Prix

The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) has agreed that its World Grand Prix will come under the title sponsorship of BoyleSports for another three years. The Irish bookmaker continues its target of increasing brand visibility across the tournament, following on from its original collaboration in 2019 – a year that saw Michael Van Gerwin win his fifth title. Aiming for a …

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PDC hits the spot with Sportradar extension

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The Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and long standing partners Sportradar has announced an extension to its relationship. Through their “multi-faceted cooperation,” Sportradar is to continue in its role as official data and live media rights partner to the year’s biggest competitions. David Lampitt, MD at Sportradar, said: “The PDC is an ambitious organisation and their appetite for innovation matches our …

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