EPL Man United F.C. Takes on Marathonbet Sponsorship, as Bwin’s 3-Year Contract Ends

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bwinparty_0After Bwin.Party’s three-year sponsorship contract ended last month, English Premier League (EPL) top-flight player Manchester United Football Club (Man United F.C.) has named Marathonbet as new sponsor. The financial terms underlying the new sponsorship agreement were not disclosed, but it is estimated to be worth more than £2.4 million, basing on the value of the football club’s previous sponsorship deal with Bwin.Party.

A Curacao-registered sportsbook operator registered as Panbet Curacao and licensed by the Alderney Gambling Control Commission, the new Man United sponsor holds UKGC-issued licences to offer online, and offline sports betting and general betting products and services in the UK market. Trading under the brand name Marathonbet and via the marathonbet.co.uk website, the Curacao-based sports betting firm will be moving forward as the official global betting and online gambling partner of the world-famous Man United F.C. for three consecutive seasons, and in all international markets, except in China, Macau, Hong Kong, and the U.S.

The sponsorship agreement gives Marathonbet access to the club legends and first team players of Man United for the betting company’s marketing purposes. In addition, the Marathonbet brand will be widely displayed throughout the Old Trafford Stadium and across the football giant’s digital platforms. Old Trafford, located in Greater Manchester, England is the home of Manchester United F.C.

Richard Arnold, the Group Managing Director of Man United commented that their football club enjoys a global presence, having fans worldwide with which they engage in a range of innovative ways with the help of the club’s partners. He added that through the partnership with Marathonbet, which carries out operations in more than 20 languages, they hope to provide their fans with exclusive gaming and betting content, competitive betting odds and access to personalized legends and player interviews. He also remarked that they perceive Marathonbet as a partner with an understanding of the importance of operating on a global scale.

Stan Reoutt, the Chief Executive Officer of Marathonbet said that Marathonbet has recently taken great strides in positioning itself at the forefront of football betting. According to the Marathonbet CEO, the newly forged partnership with the most globally recognised name in football, solidifies their goals as a sports betting brand.

Actually, this is the second football sponsorship contract deal struck by Marathonbet as it follows closely the 3-year sponsorship agreement entered with Man United’s EPL rival, Liverpool FC. Similar to the Man United deal, Marathonbet will also gain access to Liverpool’s legends and first team players for the sports betting firm’s marketing campaigns, as well as benefit from brand exposure across Liverpool F.C.’s digital platforms in Anfield Stadium.

The Curacao-based sports betting operator has been designated as one of the football club’s regional betting partners, along with Scandinavian online casino operator Comeon and Isle of Man-licensed sportsbook operator, 188Bet. Immediately after the deal was signed with Liverpool Football Club, Marathonbet launched a sign-up promotion exclusive to UK football fans, offering greatly enhanced odds of 10/1 for an outcome that will see Liverpool finishing in the top four positions of the 2015-2016 Barclay Premier League season.