BetVictor has struck a deal to become the global betting and gaming partner of English Premier League champion Chelsea. Under the agreement, the terms of which were not disclosed, the online casino and sportsbook operator will benefit from branding placement throughout the team’s Stamford Bridge home stadium. BetVictor will also work with the football club on a range of joint social media and digital campaigns for the new 2015-15 season, which will begin in August. To mark the new deal, BetVictor will create a range of special betting offers and markets for Chelsea fans. “We are delighted to welcome BetVictor…

iGaming Business – Victor Chandler is to step down as chairman of BetVictor after it was announced this (Friday) afternoon that the online casino and sportsbook operator has been acquired by racecourse owner Michael Tabor. The value of the deal was not disclosed, but the transaction has received regulatory approval in principle from the Gibraltar Gambling Licensing Authority, according to the Racing Post newspaper. Tabor, who previously operated bookmaker Arthur Prince before selling the chain to Coral, was a founding shareholder in BetVictor. Chandler, who has steered the company since its birth, will continue to serve as a consultant. Michael…