April 12 – Online bookmaker Betcris, based in Costa Rica, has increased its sponsorship footprint in Central America with a three-year deal with Guatemalan club Toros del Malacateco (CD Malacateco).
Last month Betcris signed an agreement with nine League of Honduran clubs. Betcris is already title sponsor of the league.
The bookmaker already has a presence in Guatemalan football as the sponsor of the Municipal, Antigua and Xelajú clubs, and said it wants to further consolidate its position in the country.
Malacateco have won three first division titles since and have been an ever present in the title race since the early 2000s. They are the current league champions.
Calos Enrique Gutiérrez, president of Malacateco, said: “Achieving this union is important for both brands because we believe and are convinced that with this step, we are creating a great link with the most important sports betting house at the national level, where we mainly seek to benefit our fans and reap more short and long term wins. From now on we give Betcris the warmest welcome to the Toro family.”
No value was given for the sponsorship.
Betcris has been expanding its football partnerships and also recently agreed new three-season deals with Brazilian clubs Ceará and Fortaleza.
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