Bodog partners with Aston Villa

(PRESS RELEASE) -- Aston Villa Football Club is pleased to announce that Bodog will join our roster of Official Partners for the 2016/17 season.

Bodog, which will become our exclusive Official Asian Betting Partner, are pioneers of the online betting industry.

"We're delighted to announce our new partnership with Bodog. As the Club looks to engage with our rapidly growing Asian fanbase in more innovative ways, and enhance the Villa brand globally, this partnership feels like a natural fit," said Peter Wright, Head of Partnerships at Aston Villa.

"Having already agreed partnerships with respected brands and institutions at the local, national and continental level, it is very exciting to expand the Club's strategy to a global level and we are thrilled to be making this journey alongside Bodog Asia Sportsbook and Racebook."

Michael Bartinson, Marketing Director for Bodog Asia, explains: "In terms of competitiveness, excitement and sheer unpredictability The EFL Championship is, in fact, miles ahead of most of the elite leagues which are normally dominated by just two or three teams. Villa are a huge club with a great history and with a fresh impetus at the helm we think it's the ideal time to be building a long-term relationship with the Club."

For further information please visit the Bodog Aston Villa site.