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DAZN appoints Ian Turnbull to oversee sports betting operations

SBC News DAZN appoints Ian Turnbull to oversee sports betting operations

Subscription sports streaming service DAZN has appointed former Entain executive Ian Turnbull as its new EVP of Betting and Gaming, as the firm looks to increase its engagement with the sector.  Turnbull’s career in the betting and gaming space saw him work as Microgaming’s Services Director, and most prominently as Head of B2B at Entain – prior to its rebrand …

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Bolton Wanderers severe betting ties as industry reacts to sponsor ban

SBC News Bolton Wanderers severe betting ties as industry reacts to sponsor ban

Following reports that the DCMS is moving to ban sponsorship arrangements between betting companies and Premier League football clubs, Bolton Wanderers has moved to sever its ties to the industry. In place of its links with the betting and gaming industry, Bolton will instead seek to form partnerships with charities and organisations specialising in betting addiction treatment. Although making its …

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Gambling shirt sponsorship set to be banned in the Premier League

SBC News Gambling shirt sponsorship set to be banned in the Premier League

As part of the forthcoming review of the UK Gambling Act, betting and gambling firms are set to be banned from appearing on the front of football shirts, according to a report by Sportsmail.  The review will likely see widespread changes to UK gambling advertising regulations, whilst it has it also been reported that the impact of pitchside and television …

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Parimatch links with Oleksandr Usyk in responsible gaming tie-up

SBC News Parimatch links with Oleksandr Usyk in responsible gaming tie-up

Parimatch Tech has further strengthened its portfolio of major sports partners, signing a responsible gaming agreement with Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk. As a result of the new partnership, the undefeated heavyweight fighter from Simferopol, Crimea will become the operator’s first brand ambassador for its Responsible Gaming Project.  The sports betting and gaming tech developer has reiterated its commitment to following …

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BK8 regains sporting foothold with Kelly Smith partnership

SBC News BK8 regains sporting foothold with Kelly Smith partnership

Asia-focused operator BK8 has secured a brand ambassador partnership with former England and Arsenal Ladies player Kelly Smith. The partnership marks BK8’s debut appointment of a female brand ambassador, as well as a strengthening of its sports sponsorship portfolio following the collapse of its previous agreement with Premier League club Norwich City FC. Following fan complaints regarding the operator’s social …

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HKJC reports record football betting turnover

SBC News HKJC reports record football betting turnover

The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) has experienced an upsurge in football betting, with wagering on the sport in the 2020/21 financial year higher than on horse racing for the first time in the operator’s history. Publishing its annual report for the financial year ending 30 June 2021, the HKJC reported total revenues of HK$280 billion (€30 billion), a 27.9% …

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BoyleSports extends Wolves deal to ‘reinforce commitment’ to UK expansion

SBC News BoyleSports extends Wolves deal to ‘reinforce commitment’ to UK expansion

BoyleSports has moved to enhance its marketing and branding in the UK sports betting market by renewing its existing partnership with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC. The extension of the sponsorship agreement will see the Drogheda-based bookmaker continue to operate as the official Molineux betting partner of the West Midlands club for the 2021/22 Premier League season. This comes with a range …

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GambleAware maintains Bet Regret ‘Tap Out’ as lead football campaign

SBC News GambleAware maintains Bet Regret 'Tap Out' as lead football campaign

The opening weekend of Premier League 2021/2022 matches saw GambleAware restart its flagship ‘Bet Regret’ campaign across UK sports media and football stadiums.  The campaign sees GambleAware continue its marketing mandate of promoting safer gambling awareness and betting moderation to a target audience of 18–34-year-old males – deemed most vulnerable to forming impulsive behaviours through their gambling choices. Bet Regret …

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LiveScore makes TV commercial debut featuring Ronaldo

SBC News LiveScore makes TV commercial debut featuring Ronaldo

LiveScore has launched its first television commercial (TVC), ‘More Than A Score’, featuring Juventus and Portugal national team striker Cristiano Ronaldo. Broadcasting the advert throughout the 2021/22 season, LiveScore intends to reach over 75% of UK football fans and more than 95% of ‘serious’ supporters, with the commercial featuring in premium spots including centre breaks with additional support from OOH …

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Betfred secures two-year Challenge Cup sponsorship extension

SBC News Betfred secures two-year Challenge Cup sponsorship extension

Betfred has maintained its marketing foothold in rugby league, extending its contract with the Rugby Football League (RFL) to continue as title sponsor of the men’s, women’s and wheelchair Challenge Cups. Included as part of the partnership enhancement is the title sponsorship of next Challenge Cup Final – due to be held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in May 2022 …

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