Sports betting and casino game provider Tipico has announced a long-term partnership agreement with Columbus Crew, becoming the official and exclusive sports betting partner of the MLS franchise.
The firm’s mobile sports wagering app will go live once sports betting is legalized in Ohio, pending appropriate licensing and regulatory approvals.
Through the partnership, Tipico will receive entitlement rights to Crew assets (Tipico Beer Garden and Tipico Club) and brand integration throughout Lower.com Field, home of the MLS team. The two parties will also create digital content and engagements as well as joint community programming.
Haslam Sports Group COO David Jenkins commented: “We are thrilled to announce our partnership with a highly respected global brand and passionate soccer enthusiast in Tipico. As they make their foray into Ohio, our long-term agreement with Tipico represents an exciting development for Crew supporters and sports fans in Central Ohio and throughout the state.
“Providing a world-class experience for supporters is at the core of what we do and so we look forward to increasing fan engagement opportunities in Columbus and throughout Ohio through this partnership.”
Tipico will also announce opportunities for registered users to take part in promotions, giveaways, and sweepstakes through collaborative programs and co-created club activations, subject to licensing and forthcoming regulations.
Adrian Vella, CEO of Tipico US, added: “We are incredibly excited to team up with The Columbus Crew, a premium brand with championship DNA, to introduce our Tipico sports betting experience to players in the Buckeye state.
“The mid-west will play an important role as we continue our multi-state expansion in 2022, and we could not have asked for a better partner to help us introduce the Tipico brand and our proprietary technology to sports bettors in Ohio and beyond.”
In November last year, Tipico launched its proprietary online casino for consumers in the New Jersey market.
