Asian online gambling platform M88 Mansion has announced a partnership with “boxing legend” Manny Pacquiao, which will deliver a sportsbook portal named after the Filipino athlete.
The ‘PacMan’ is set to conduct live appearances and press conferences as the latest M88 ambassador, in addition to hosting exhibition matches and pop-up events around Asia.
Explaining his adulation with the deal, Pacquiao stated: “I could not be more thrilled to partner with M88 Mansion with a special focus on sports. M88 Mansion has always amplified international sports events, and our partnership will surely take their approach to even greater heights.
“Our collaboration will offer huge promotions and much more, I am so excited to create new opportunities with M88 Mansion worldwide.
“I believe this partnership has the capacity to deliver entertainment in the most powerful and imaginative of ways.”
Under the terms of the agreement, M88 are to launch a new betting portal, Pacquiao Mansion, offering its customers the chance to bet on sporting events hand-selected by the boxer himself with Pacquiao’s Picks.
M88 players will also be able to take in exclusive video content about the life and career of a modern boxing household name, as well as access a selection of his favourite games.
“We are excited to have boxing legend and national icon, Manny Pacquiao, as the newest M88 Mansion ambassador,” added Alan Wafer, Head of Commercial at M88.
“Rest assured that M88 Mansion is fully committed to bringing out quality products on par with the legendary boxer’s status.”