Marathonbet ink betting partnership with Man U, launch Evolution live casino

Online bookmaker Marathonbet has inked its biggest sports sponsorship to date with English Premier League powerhouses Manchester United.

On Wednesday, Marathonbet announced it had signed on as Man U’s new official global betting partner, excluding China and the United States. Terms of the multi-year deal weren’t disclosed, but the club’s previous deal with Bwin.party digital entertainment was believed to be worth an estimated £2.4m per year.

Whatever they paid, Marathonbet will have loads of branding opportunities in Old Trafford stadium as well as across the team’s digital platforms while the team’s fans will have access to exclusive free bet offers. Marathonbet will also be allowed to feature Man U’s star players in marketing pitches.

Marathonbet CEO Stan Reoutt called Man U “one of the most recognizable names in the world, let alone in world football” and described the deal as “a clear marker of our global plans” that “cements [Marathonbet’s] aims as a brand. ”The deal follows the regional betting partnership Marathonbet signed with EPL stars Liverpool FC last month and the brand’s existing deal with Tottenham Hotspur.