BETTING company Ladbrokes has agreed a new two-year deal to remain as the title sponsor of the Scottish Professional Football League until at least 2020.

The bookmakers will continue to sponsor the four professional Scottish leagues for the next two seasons after first taking over the title sponsorship in 2015.

SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster said: “We are thrilled that Ladbrokes has chosen to extend their title sponsorship of the SPFL for a further two years.

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“We have enjoyed a superb partnership since they first came on board in 2015, and are confident that will continue and flourish until 2020 and hopefully beyond.

“We are also aware of our social responsibilities as a senior professional league in Scotland and will continue to promote a message of responsible gambling in conjunction with Ladbrokes.”