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Wigan Warriors Announce U.K. Bookmaker Coral As Official Sponsor

Super League rugby side Wigan Warriors announced that it signed a deal with U.K. bookmaker Coral to become its official main sponsor for the '15 season. Coral will be the main shirt sponsor, with its Coral logo appearing on the front of the Wigan Warriors home and away, playing and replica kits. Coral will also receive LED advertising at each of Wigan Warriors' home games. To celebrate the new partnership, Coral will be offering special bets on Wigan to punters. Coral is the fastest growing of the top three U.K. operators. Visitors to coral.co.uk were up 60% on last year with stakes up 92%, while profit in Coral's retail business is up 4% on '13 (Wigan Warriors).

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