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GAMEBOOKERS SPONSORS FC NANTES

Online sports betting and casino operator Gamebookers agreed a deal to become the official gold sponsor of French Ligue 1 club FC Nantes.

Under the deal which covers the next three seasons, 2006-07 to 2008-09, the Gamebookers.com logo will feature on the team shirt of all home games (back) and away games (front).

The deal will also give Gamebookers, which is owned by the world's leading online gaming company, PartyGaming Plc, visibility for its brand all around the FC Nantes stadium. The deal makes Gamebookers the first sports betting company to sponsor a French Ligue side.