Aston Villa and Betano Announce Principal Partnership

London, Athens, Malta, April 22nd, 2024 – Aston Villa and Kaizen Gaming, the leading global GameTech operator, are delighted to announce a new long-term partnership that will see Betano, Kaizen Gaming’s premium brand, become the Club’s new principal and front-of-shirt partner.

Hot on the heels of Betano’s UK market debut in partnership with BVGroup, the two-year agreement will see the Betano logo feature on the front of Aston Villa’s men team’s jerseys starting from the 2024-25 season. This new partnership comes just a few weeks after Betano’s sponsorship announcements of the UEFA EURO 2024™ and CONMEBOL Copa America™️ 2024.

Chris Heck, President of Business Operations, Aston Villa said: “We are delighted to welcome Betano as Aston Villa’s new principal partner. Their dedication to innovation, customer satisfaction and responsible gaming aligns perfectly with the values we hold dear as a club. Aston Villa and Betano share a commitment to excellence, and we look forward to achieving great success together on and off the pitch. This collaboration marks an exciting chapter for both our organisations”.

Kaizen Gaming's Co-Founder and CEO, George Daskalakis said: “Aston Villa fans have a lot to be proud of in the Club’s long and illustrious 150 year history. Their passion matched on the pitch by incredible players and management taking the Club on the road to glory makes The Villans one of the most formidable teams in world football today. Aston Villa’s sensational on-field success in the Premier League along with their return to European football matches Betano’s own growth and continuing accomplishments.”

Betano’s sponsorship will complement Aston Villa’s positive community impact, as the brand has continuously contributed to the local societies where it is present via joint Corporate Responsibility initiatives, tailored to each market, that, for instance, promote inclusion, improve healthcare and raise awareness on important social issues.