The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced Dutch operator BetCity.nl as its first official betting partner.
The partnership covers the upcoming FIH Hockey Women’s World Cup as well as the FIH Hockey Pro League seasons in the Netherlands, from now until June 2025.
BetCity.nl will be visible for the first time at the FIH Hockey Pro League matches that will be played in Nijmegen, Netherlands, at the end of May.
Commenting on the partnership, FIH CEO Thierry Weil said: “We’ve been looking at engaging with the betting industry for some time now, but it was essential for us to do so in a completely trustful environment.”
“Thanks to our collaboration with Sportradar, we’ve found in BetCity.nl the ideal partner to open the doors of the betting market to hockey. This first-of-a-kind move for us will hopefully generate further similar opportunities in this area in the future.”
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