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Betsson Strengthens Its Commitment to Latin American Football and Becomes Official Regional Sponsor of Conmebol Copa América 2021
Betsson, the leading online gaming operator, has signed an agreement with the South American Football Confederation, CONMEBOL, to be the official regional sponsor of CONMEBOL Copa América 2021.
During 2020-2021, Betsson Group has been expanding in Latin America with expansions into Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, and Mexico, as well as strong sponsorships in Peru aimed at strengthening further the Betsson flagship brand in the region.
“At Betsson, we are passionate about sport, especially football and what better way to show this passion than by being part of the oldest national team football championship in the world. The sponsoring of CONMEBOL Copa América 2021, is a further commitment towards our ambitions for this region We will be part of the entire journey to keep fans engaged with compelling, authentic experiences,” said Jesper Svensson, CEO of Betsson Operations.
As part of the agreement, Betsson gets a wide range of benefits and exposure opportunities, including branding rights, perimeter board signage and video boards in the stadium, press backdrops, and banners on the official website and mobile app. Betsson will also be the exclusive sponsor of the ‘Match Line Up’ for all 28 matches as well as the exclusive sponsor of the much anticipated ‘Player of the Week’ polls on CONMEBOL Copa America’s official social media channels. Betsson Group will also be able to use some of the CONMEBOL Copa America branding assets for their Colombian brand, Colbet, when Colombia is playing.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to raise Betsson’s brand awareness to a new level in the markets we’re operating in. We know that CONMEBOL Copa America is a huge event and is very popular in LATAM countries, and beyond,” concluded Jesper Svensson.
From CONMEBOL the Commercial Director Juan Emilio Roa confirmed the importance of such partnership in order to bring South American football fans amazing experiences “We see this partnership as a milestone in CONMEBOL Copa America history. It connects football lovers through the sports passion and cheerful experiences with their national teams’ performance in the world’s most traditional national teams competition.”
By being the official regional Sports Betting site of CONMEBOL Copa America 2021, Betsson guarantees a fun, entertaining and safe betting experience for all its customers. The 47th edition of the Copa América is taking place between 13th June and 10th July and the ten participating teams in Copa América are Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela.
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Clark County residents can bring a friend for free to next week’s Super Bingo $160,000 tournament at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, May 6-8
Home to downtown Las Vegas’ only bingo room, the Plaza Hotel & Casino is offering Clark County, Nevada residents who register to play in next week’s Super Bingo tournament the opportunity to bring a friend for free.
Happening Monday, May 6 through Wednesday, May 8 in the Plaza’s expansive ballroom, Super Bingo is expected to draw nearly 1,000 people from the local Las Vegas valley and across the country and Canada for the opportunity to win big playing fun-filled games of bingo over two days, with a $50,000 super coverall both days while socializing with like-minded bingo players.
Bingo-only registration is $160 per person, and Clark County residents who register can bring a friend for free. Registration is available online at https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/bingo/super-bingo-registration/. Hotel-and-bingo packages start at $300 for a four-night stay with no resort fee.
All Super Bingo players receive one 6-on paper pack for both days, two daubers, free drinks via an open bar at all sessions, boxed lunch both days, and $10 in free slot play after the first day’s session.
The Plaza’s Bingo room offers six daily bingo sessions at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. and is located on the 3rd floor. By parking on the third floor of the Plaza’s self-parking garage, guests have convenient and direct access to the Plaza’s bingo room and parking is validated for bingo players.
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The partnership will see Mohegan utilise Kambi’s cutting-edge retail sportsbook offering across more than 20 kiosks in sportsbook locations at Mohegan Pennsylvania and Mohegan Pennsylvania at Lehigh Valley Race and Sportsbook.
The deal further strengthens Kambi’s relationship with Mohegan, which already utilises Kambi’s suite of sports betting products at ilani in Washington, as well as online and on-property in the Canadian province of Ontario at Fallsview Casino Resort and Casino Niagara.
Kristian Nylén, Kambi CEO and Co-founder, said: “With several successful partnerships with Mohegan already in place, we are pleased to agree this new partnership as we continue to build on our strong relationship.
“This latest deal further reinforces Kambi’s position as the sportsbook provider of choice for tribes across North America, and we look forward to our ongoing collaboration with Mohegan.”
Tony Carlucci, President & GM of Mohegan Pennsylvania, said: “Mohegan Pennsylvania is excited to continue utilising the same Kambi technology platform that existed under our Kindred partnership, which will help to create a seamless process as the Sportsbook at Mohegan Pennsylvania fully rebrands later this Spring.”
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