Betby Unveils Second Phase of Magnus Carlsen “Leaders Choose Leaders” Campaign

by Dimitri Dimitrov Published on October 30, 2025
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Magnus Carlsen, 5-time World Chess Champion, seated and holding a sign that reads "Leaders Choose Leaders" for the Betby campaign, with campaign branding visible.

Betby has officially rolled out the second phase of its global marketing campaign, “Leaders Choose Leaders,” featuring the renowned five-time world chess champion, Magnus Carlsen. 

Building on the initial success of the partnership, this continuation focuses on the core strategic relationship between leadership, trust, and analytical decision-making within the highly competitive sportsbook industry.

The campaign effectively draws a parallel between Carlsen’s rigorously analytical and strategic approach to chess and Betby’s operational philosophy in providing advanced sportsbook solutions.

Carlsen is presented as a master strategist whose foresight and precise decision-making on the chessboard reflect the optimal methods required for achieving consistent, predictable results in business contexts.

Through this messaging, Betby aims to position itself as the strategic choice for operators who require a reliable and analytically-driven platform.

This phase of the campaign is explicitly designed to highlight how Betby empowers its partners to move beyond basic operations and adopt a more calculated, data-driven approach to their business decisions.

The narrative centers on the importance of having a strategic partner, a leader, that understands the long game and provides the tools necessary for calculated market maneuvers.

The Leaders Choose Leaders campaign rollout is timed to coincide with Betby’s presence at SiGMA Central Europe, providing a fitting platform for the company to further discuss its global market strategy and its commitment to strategic excellence.

The collaboration with Magnus Carlsen, which began in 2024, connects the highly complex, intellectual strategy of competitive chess with the intricate decision-making processes inherent in managing a modern sports betting platform.

It underscores the belief that strategic brilliance and analytical precision are not just desirable traits, but prerequisites for sustained success in the global sports betting arena, a mindset Betby aims to embody and provide to its client base.

Pierre Pulis, Betby Head of Marketing:

Magnus represents the essence of leadership… mastery, resilience and strategic brilliance. At Betby, we share that same mindset in how we empower our partners to make confident, data-driven decisions. ‘Leaders Choose Leaders’ captures that connection perfectly.

Pierre Pulis, Betby Head of Marketing:

Magnus Carlsen is not only a world champion but a symbol of intellect, precision and leadership. The campaign captures the idea that even the greatest minds can stumble when stepping outside their area of expertise, yet when it comes to strategy and calculated moves, Carlsen always prevails.

Dimitri Dimitrov

Dimitri is an iGaming expert with nearly a decade of experience and a knack for crafting content that speaks directly to the iGaming crowd. He understands affiliate marketing, player psychology, and search algorithms, which enables him to write engaging, data-driven articles.

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