Betway pockets Gibraltar Snooker Open title sponsorship
Online bookmaker Betway continues to expand its brand within the sport of snooker, confirming that it has secured the title sponsorship og this week’s Gibraltar Open (13-17 March)
The title sponsorship secured with World Snooker, represents Betway’s second major partnership in snooker, adding to their existing deal as title sponsor of the Betway UK Championship.
The top players, such as Kyren Wilson, Stuart Bingham and Shaun Murphy, will be battling it out on ‘The Rock’ for a share of the £177,000 prize fund and all-important world ranking points.
Betway’s Marketing Director Paul Adkins said: “As the title sponsor of the UK Championship, we’re delighted to be extending our involvement in the sport with the Gibraltar Open.
“Some of the world’s top players are set to clash at this year’s event and we’re very much looking forward to an exciting week of action.”
World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn added: “We are thrilled to have Betway on board for this fantastic event. They are a huge supporter of snooker and have also been title sponsor of the UK Championship for the last four years.
“With some top players heading out to do battle on the rock, I am certain we will see a week of enthralling action and I can’t wait for the event to get started.”
Source: SBC News
