Coolbet Joins Team Homan Before The 2021 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials
OTTAWA - Team Homan announced a new partnership today with Coolbet, Canada’s most transparent sports betting, poker and casino website. Coolbet is known as the most transparent gaming company in the industry, in addition to being a multi-time international award winner (International Gaming Awards 2020 & 2019 “Mobile Sports Product of the Year” and 2017 “Start-Up of the Year”).
The partnership will see the Coolbet logo displayed prominently on the lower front of Team Homan’s uniforms throughout the 2021-22 curling season. There will also be several branded social media content series, including “Coolbet Picks” with the team selecting their favourite Coolbet odds on major sporting events throughout the year.
“We are beyond excited to welcome Coolbet to the team as our newest partner,” said skip Rachel Homan, 2018 Olympian, 2017 World Curling Champion, three-time Scotties Tournament of Hearts winner and an eleven-time Grand Slam of Curling Champion. “Coolbet is an incredible supporter of curling in Canada - I am personally a big fan of Coolbet’s product as I love sports betting. Coolbet has taken the sport of curling to the next level with their impressive coverage of our sport while engaging with fans across the country.”
Beyond the “Coolbet Picks” series, Team Homan will also promote odds so that fans can engage in upcoming curling events. Coolbet will also offer behind-the-scenes content with the players from the team and exclusive promotions.
“I have already had the pleasure of working with Coolbet as they are a big supporter of my Mixed Doubles Team (Miskew/Fry),” said third Emma Miskew, who has competed alongside Rachel for over 20 years. “The Coolbet brand fits well with our team as we both value innovation and strive for excellence. We are so thrilled to represent a brand that is passionate about our sport and team while working together to continue to push their brand awareness in Canada.”
“When you look at the current landscape of curling, inside our country and beyond, Team Homan is at the top of any list that you could create - both on and off the ice. Each member of the team personally epitomizes commitment, excellence, and success - which are also all key traits of Coolbet’s DNA,” said Kris Abbott, Country Manager – Canada for Coolbet. “Rachel, Emma, Sarah, and Joanne are phenomenal role models for young athletes everywhere and Coolbet is absolutely thrilled to join Team Homan on their quest to take care of some unfinished business at the Olympic Games. ”
Team Homan has locked in their spot to compete at the 2021 Canadian Olympic Curling Trials from November 20 to 28 in Saskatoon, competing for an opportunity to return to the Winter Olympics in 2022.
Team Homan fans can also bet on all the upcoming playoff sports action on www.coolbet.com. With the code, HOMAN new users receive 100% on their deposit up to $200.
For more information contact:
Team Homan
teamhoman@gmail.com
Kris Abbott
Country Manager – Canada
Coolbet
kris@coolbet.com
About Team Homan:
Team Homan was Team Canada at the 2018 Winter Olympic Games after winning the 2017 Roar of the Rings in their hometown. The team out of the Ottawa Curling Club was the 2017 World Women’s Curling Champions, with a perfect 13-0 record in Beijing, China. They are three-time national women’s curling champions, winning the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 2017, 2014 and 2013. They also competed in the Scotties in 2021, 2020 and 2019, finishing second, 2015, finishing third, and 2011, finishing fourth. At the world level, they won a silver medal in 2014 and a bronze medal in 2013.
Team Homan has won eleven titles on the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling and was the first women’s team to win a game in a men’s Grand Slam event. In 2013, the team placed third at the Roar of the Rings Canadian Curling Trials. Rachel Homan and Emma Miskew have curled together since they were 11 years old and won a silver medal for Canada at the 2010 World Junior Championships. Joanne Courtney joined the team during the 2014-15 season and Sarah Wilkes joined the team at second for the 2020-21 season.
About Coolbet:
Founded in Norway and headquartered in beautiful Tallinn, Estonia, Coolbet made its entry into the Canadian market in late 2019. Since that time, the brand has ingrained itself into the fibre of Canadian sports and has become a trusted leader for odds and transparency in the iGaming industry.
Coolbet was acquired by California / Nevada-based GAN Limited (NASDAQ: GAN) in January 2021 after being identified for its unique technology and company values. GAN powers some of the most recognizable brands in North American iGaming.