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Jazmín Pinedo Joins Betsson as World Cup Ambassador

Betting brands are tapping TV personalities to widen World Cup reach.

Overview

  • Pinedo, who announced the deal Wednesday, said she joined Betsson as a World Cup ambassador and shared a promo that has gone viral on social media.
  • She said her passion for football remains intact and that she has moved past the criticism she faced for going to Russia 2018.
  • The earlier backlash came after a rights-holding broadcaster sent her to do World Cup segments, which drew pushback from some sports journalists and followers.
  • Outlets framed the partnership as part of a wider shift in which betting brands team with entertainment figures to reach new fans across digital platforms.
  • Peru21 reported that celebrities, including Pinedo, are slated to appear at the Auditorio Antonio Blanco Basco in San Isidro as part of a world tour.