VERSUSbet said it has extended its partnership with Real Madrid to cover the Latin American market for five years. The company said the deal includes its entry into Brazil, where it will be the club’s first betting partner.
The extended partnership gives VERSUSbet a route into Brazil and expands its presence across Latin America.
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It was reported that VERSUSbet signed a five-year Latin American agreement with Real Madrid. The Grupo Orenes brand plans to use the expanded relationship as it enters Brazil.
VERSUSbet has added Mexican sports journalist Toño de Valdés to its content team, the Grupo Orenes brand announced. He will feature in content and activations in Mexico and support the brand's Real Madrid sponsorship, which was renewed in July for five seasons with Latin America as the target.
VERSUSbet has added Mexican sports journalist Toño de Valdés to its content team, the Grupo Orenes brand announced on 23 October. The company said de Valdés will take a leading role in VERSUSbet content and activations in Mexico and will support the brand's sponsorship of Real Madrid.