Marseille raises stakes with Winamax

French Ligue 1 football team Olympique de Marseille has signed a sponsorship deal with online poker operator Winamax.

The agreement, financial terms for which were not disclosed, is for two seasons and covers the 2015-16 and 2016-17 campaigns.

Winamax’s branding will feature on Marseille’s playing shorts during Ligue 1 matches.

Marseille finished fourth in Ligue 1 in 2014-15, earning it a spot in the Uefa Europa League.