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UK – Newcastle United confirm new long-term commercial agreement with FUN88
By Lewis - 20 July 2020
Newcastle United have confirmed that FUN88 will remain the club’s primary partner after a new long-term commercial agreement was reached.
As part of the new agreement, FUN88 – which has been on the first team kit since summer 2017 – will continue to feature on the front of players’ shirts and training wear.
Lee Charnley, Newcastle United’s managing director, said: “We are delighted FUN88 has renewed its relationship with Newcastle United and committed its support to the club over a number of years to come.
“Building on the success of our partnership to date, we look forward to this next phase and working together to engage fans and grow our collective reach around the globe.”
Established in Asia in 2008, FUN88 has an online following around the world and offers sports betting, live casino, slots and keno games in multiple languages.
The brand has also developed a presence on social media with Newcastle United fans, with thousands of Magpies supporters interacting with its accounts and benefitting from its competitions and ticket and shirt giveaways over the last three years.
A FUN88 spokesperson added: “FUN88 is delighted to continue its association with Newcastle United Football Club. Together with the club, we live the dream of expanding our fan base across all continents, especially in Asia.
“FUN88 is optimistic that this partnership will assist us in becoming the leading gaming and entertainment platform in countries across the world.”
