English Premier League club Sunderland has extended its partnership with online betting firm TLC188 for an additional three years.

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The deal follows an initial two-year partnership that was agreed in 2012 and sees TLC188 continue as the club’s Asian betting and gaming partner until 2017.

Mike Chong of TLC188.com said: “Excitement for Premier League football teams such as Sunderland has grown fast in Asia since we signed our original contract and, with frequent promotions, we expect to grow both TLC188 and Sunderland AFC’s international fan bases.”

The news follows confirmation that Bidvest would remain Sunderland’s main shirt sponsor for next season.