Ryder Cup names OlyBet Official Betting Operator in Europe

The leading online gaming and betting company, OlyBet, which is a part of one of Europe's leading sports, gambling and entertainment brands, Olympic Entertainment Group, announced it forged a new agreement ahead of one of the most anticipated events within the golf vertical. The company confirmed in a statement on Tuesday it joined forces with the Ryder Cup, the famous biennial men's golf competition.

Under the terms of the recent collaboration, OlyBet was designated as the Official Betting Operator of the Ryder Cup for Europe. The 2023 Ryder Cup is set to take place between September 29, 2023, and October 1, 2023, at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy.

The famous Ryder Cup is an event that takes place on odd-numbered years and it pits together 12 of the top professional golfers from Europe and the United States. The golfers play against each other in a head-to-head competition format.

Thanks to the latest collaboration, OlyBet's customers, golf fans and sports aficionados will be able to engage with iconic golfing moments from the Ryder Cup. The betting and gaming operator is expected to unveil further details regarding the exciting activations that await golf fans and bettors alike. The new collaboration with the Ryder Cup comes on the heels of OlyBet's successful collaboration with the DP World Tour, another much-anticipated and popular event within the golf vertical.

Corey Plummer, the CEO and Chairman of OlyBet Group and Olympic Entertainment Group, shared his excitement about the new agreement with the Ryder Cup, acknowledging that it is one of the best sports events in the world. "The competition delivers incredible moments that will live forever, showcasing the unique fan passion, sportsmanship and drama that can only come from sport," he added.

Finally, Plummer pointed out: "We are thrilled about the opportunities that OlyBet will bring to golf and sports fans to engage with the Ryder Cup through OlyBet brands and media and in person at any one of our 150 casinos and 90 sports bars."

Currently, OlyBet delivers plenty of gambling entertainment options by offering casino games, sports betting, poker, as well as free-to-play games and even esports. The brand has a strong presence within the online gambling vertical, as well as the retail sector, providing betting options via sports bars or casino gambling via brick-and-mortar venues.

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