Rugby team to accept sponsorship from Sportingbet

One of the top European rugby teams has revealed plans for a new collaberation with online wagering operator Sportingbet. The new announcement revealed that Hull Kingston Rovers will be be accepting sponsorship from the online casino in a move which has rekindled ongoing debates regarding sports funding.

The new contract will see the Sportingbet logo feature on Hull jerseys. In addition, the company logo will be appearing accross the sports stadium for all to see. What's more, the Hull Kingston Rivers site will include links to betting servces as well as Sportingbet promotions. Commenting on the partnership, Sportingbet's Marc Thomas said that the company was absolutely "delighted" to be working together with Hull Kingston Rivers. He went on to suggest the mutual benefits of such an arrangement. "sportingbet is excited to be part of this and like all other rugby league supporters we can't wait for the season to begin", he said.

The deal is just one of a string of contracts to have been formed between European sports teams and online gaming sites in recent years. Many firms are eagerly tapping into the potential afforded by such partnerships as sporting and casino operators team up for ever more lucrative business arrangements. Such partnerships show no signs of dimishing despite some vocal opposition from anti gaming lobbyists. It is clear that collaberations of this kind will always be fraught with controversy as gaming and rugby enthusiasts voice their views. Meanwhile, fans of the Hull Kingston Rivers will be counting down to the start of the rugby season which promises to be one of the highlights of the sporting calendar.