MLB partnership with Betcris is league’s first wagering partnership in Latin America. On Friday, Costa Rican sportsbook Betcris announced a multi-year deal becoming an official wagering partner for Major League Baseball in Latin America.
This partnership marks the first such agreement for MLB in a market that’s critically important for the sport. Betcris will receive rights under the agreement to use official league data, logos and other MLB marks across all of its wagering outlets. The sportsbook will also be marketed in Latin American countries where it holds a license during key league events.
Betcris CEO JD Duarte in a statement “This partnership will strengthen Betcris’ position in the gaming industry by allowing us to cover all the action in the field and it could not come at a better time.”
“We share a vision with MLB to deliver fun and exciting content to our audiences and that starts with the 2020 season.” he added.
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