Betway to power inaugural season of Major League Cricket
Major League Cricket (MLC) announced the historic first season of the competition will be "Powered by Betway," striking a partnership with the leading global online betting and gaming brand.
DALLAS, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Major League Cricket (MLC) announced today the historic first season of the competition will be "Powered by Betway," striking a partnership with the leading global online betting and gaming brand. MLC's inaugural match takes place on Thursday, July 13, at Grand Prairie Stadium in Texas, with the Texas Super Kings facing off against the Los Angeles Knight Riders.
MLC will feature many of the best T20 players from around the world playing alongside the strongest domestic talent in the United States. Star players set to take part include Afghanistan T20 captain Rashid Khan, South African internationals Faf du Plessis, Quinton de Kock and David Miller, West Indians Kieron Pollard, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell and Dwayne Bravo, Australians Marcus Stoinis and Aaron Finch, England's Jason Roy and New Zealand's Trent Boult.
Betway have built an extensive sponsorship portfolio across a number of sports around the world including soccer in the Premier League, Bundesliga and La Liga, along with tennis in eight countries and cricket in South Africa. The Super Group-owned brand continue their growth in the United States and are now live in eight states in America and have a presence across the NHL and NBA with a total of 11 partnerships.
Anthony Werkman, CEO of Betway, said, "It's with great pride to announce that we're powering the inaugural Major League Cricket season; the newest innovative cricket competition in the world. Cricket is a globally renowned sport both we and our customers love, so we're thrilled to be part of another new competition, which will aid the growth of the sport in the US and beyond."
Sameer Mehta, co-Founder of Major League Cricket, said, "Major League Cricket is bringing the world's best cricketers to America, so it is fitting that the historic inaugural season will be 'Powered by Betway,' who have become a renowned brand supporting global sports properties. We are thrilled by Betway's commitment to growing cricket in America and we can't wait for a memorable season to get underway soon."
Eighteen matches will lead up to the inaugural MLC championship final on Sunday, July 30, with six teams set to compete: the Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom.
The full MLC schedule is available here, with tickets on sale now.
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ABOUT BETWAY
Betway is part of Super Group: the global digital company which provides first class entertainment to the worldwide betting and gaming community. Super Group (SGHC) Limited is the holding company for leading global online sports betting and gaming businesses: Betway, a premier online sports betting brand, and Spin, a multi-brand online casino offering. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE ticker: SGHC), the group is licensed in multiple jurisdictions, with leading positions in key markets throughout Europe, the Americas and Africa. The group's successful sports betting and online gaming offerings are underpinned by its scale and leading technology, enabling fast and effective entry into new markets. Its proprietary marketing and data analytics engine empowers it to responsibly provide a unique and personalized customer experience. For more information, visit http://www.sghc.com
ABOUT MAJOR LEAGUE CRICKET
Major League Cricket (MLC) is the first professional Twenty20 franchise cricket championship in the United States. Exclusively sanctioned by USA Cricket, MLC features superstar players from around the globe, bringing world-class T20 cricket to America. Six teams will compete in MLC's inaugural season from July 13-30, 2023: the Los Angeles Knight Riders, MI New York, San Francisco Unicorns, Seattle Orcas, Texas Super Kings and Washington Freedom.
For more information, visit http://www.majorleaguecricket.com and follow MLC on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MLCricket
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