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Aston Villa launches Champions League campaign with Betano by its side
The Villans and their principal partner celebrated the club’s return to topflight European football, in an event bringing togethers legends of the past and stars of today
Aston Villa FC has embarked on its first ever Champions League journey with a 3-0 victory over BSC Young Boys in Bern’s Stadion Wankdorf this past Tuesday. A few days earlier Aston Villa and their principal and front of shirt partner Betano, Kaizen Gaming’s premium online sports betting and gaming brand, celebrated the Villans’ historic first ever Champions League campaign with a special event hosted at Aston Villa’s Bodymoor Heath training ground.
The event brought together legendary members of the 1982 European Cup winners, Nigel Spink and Kenny Swain, former player and Aston Villa ambassador, Ahmed Elmohamady and current stars, captain John McGinn, Ezri Konsa, Pau Torres and of course coach Unai Emery. Attendees had the opportunity to meet and hear directly from their favorite stars, while also participating in different activities, including an exclusive tour of Aston Villa’s training facilities and a behind the scenes look of the team’s training session. The club’s third kit was also unveiled for the first time ever during the event. The kit proved to be a lucky one as it was worn in a game for the first time in the Champions League match in Switzerland. For this match Betano donated its front-of-shirt space to Aston Villa, which in turn offered it to Acorns Children’s Hospice.
Julio Iglesias Hernando, Chief Commercial Officer at Kaizen Gaming, commented: “We are very honoured as Aston Villa’s official main shirt sponsor to stand alongside them in this next exciting chapter of their illustrious 150-year history. This is truly an exciting time to be a fan of Aston Villa, as we all share the club’s passion and determination to improve every day, to compete with the very best and to claim their place among the elite.”
Chris Heck, President of Business Operations at Aston Villa, added: “We are proud to have Betano join us as we embark on a new era for Aston Villa. They are a global brand engaging with millions of football fans across Europe and Latin America which matches our vision to globalise our club. Their passion for football and commitment to responsible gaming and giving back to society aligns perfectly with our own club values. The return to the top of European club football is an exciting moment for our fans, partners, and everyone involved at the club. ”
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Casino Portugal, one of the leading online gaming operators in the country, has announced the addition of MGA Games titles to its digital entertainment catalog. Thanks to this partnership, users can now enjoy some of the Spanish developer’s most successful releases, such as O Bandido Explosivo, O Gato Mago, Fortuna do Petróleo, Mar Dourado Megaways, Avalanche Selvagem, Minerais Mágicos, Carnaval de Lendas Míticas, and Giro Estelar, among others. This integration strengthens the casino’s content offering, which currently includes over 800 available games.
The arrival of MGA Games’ titles marks another step in Casino Portugal’s strategy to offer a diverse, safe, and high-quality gaming experience tailored to the tastes of the local audience. MGA Games, in turn, continues to expand its international presence with its innovative localized productions, which are already a benchmark in Spain, Europe, and Latin America. With a catalog of over 200 games and 20 years of industry experience, the company is recognized for its ability to adapt to each market.
“We are very pleased with the launch of our games at Casino Portugal, a leading company in the sector. This agreement allows us to bring our productions even closer to the Portuguese audience, a strategic market in our European expansion,” said Javier Lanfranchi, Commercial Director of MGA Games. “We will continue to invest in innovative and localized content that connects with players in each country.”
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Max Level will work closely with Riot’s India and South Asia teams to amplify brand campaigns, regional esports initiatives, product updates, and community-first storytelling in India, Bangladesh, Nepal, and other South Asian markets. The collaboration aims to build authentic, culturally resonant narratives that reflect Riot’s mission as a player-focused organisation.
The win follows a competitive multi-agency pitch process that saw Max Level selected from among several top PR agencies. The decision was based on Max Level’s deep understanding of the gaming and esports audience, its creative-first approach, and its proven ability to drive conversation and cultural relevance.
Siddharth Nayyar, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer at Max Level, said, “Winning the PR mandate for Riot Games is a defining moment for us. Riot has not only shaped the modern multiplayer era but also built global communities around player-first values. We’re thrilled to help expand that legacy in India and South Asia, a region that’s growing and evolving at a breakneck pace.”
Max Level’s mandate includes ongoing campaign support for key products and IPs, regional amplification of Riot’s global esports events, as well as strategic counsel on community engagement and creator collaborations. The agency’s track record with brands like NODWIN Gaming, SuperGaming, CyberPowerPC India, KRAFTON, ESL FACEIT Group among others makes it uniquely positioned to drive culturally relevant PR in gaming and esports.
According to the Lumikai State of India Gaming Report 2024, India’s gaming market reached $3.1 billion in FY23, with projections to hit $7.5 billion by FY28, fueled by a base of over 568 million gamers, nearly half of whom are paying users. The report also highlights how India is now the largest consumer of mobile games globally, creating an immense opportunity for publishers like Riot to scale their reach and community.
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kwiff unveiled as official betting partner and Back Of Shirt sponsor of Motherwell FC for 2025/26 Season
kwiff, the super-charged sports betting service, has been unveiled as the official betting partner and Back of Shirt Sponsor of Motherwell FC ahead of the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership season in a 2-year agreement at least.
This is kwiff’s debut football partnership in Scotland, and signifies a big step forward as the brand continues to amplify its UK presence. As part of the agreement, kwiff’s branding will feature on the back of the club’s home and away kits, along the bottom.
Garry McGibbon, Director of Spryme Limited, commented: “We’re very pleased to join forces with Motherwell FC, a club with a proud history and passionate fans. Working with Motherwell gives us the perfect chance to introduce our brand to Scottish supporters – and we’re looking forward to getting behind Motherwell in the upcoming campaign.”
Suzanne Reid, Commercial Director at Motherwell FC, said: “Welcoming kwiff as our Official Betting Partner and Back of Shirt Sponsor for the 2025/26 season is the perfect way to kick-start our campaign. It’s great to have kwiff behind us for the season ahead.”
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