Unlicensed Gambling Firms Face Ban on Sponsoring British Sports Teams

The UK government is considering a crackdown that would ban gambling firms not licensed in the UK from sponsoring British sports teams, including Premier League clubs.

23 Feb, 12:59 — 23 Feb, 13:00

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The UK government has been under increasing pressure to reform its gambling laws, particularly concerning advertising and sponsorship, due to rising concerns about problem gambling and consumer protection. This proposed ban on unlicensed firms sponsoring sports teams, including high-profile Premier League clubs, reflects a broader effort to regulate the industry more strictly and ensure that only licensed, accountable operators engage with the British public and its popular sports.

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Unlicensed Gambling FirmsTarget of the proposed sponsorship ban British Sports TeamsPotential recipients of sponsorship from gambling firms Premier League clubsHigh-profile example of affected British sports teams UK governmentProposing the ban as part of a crackdown

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First report: BBC · 23 Feb, 12:59|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 0m|Window: 0m

BBC23 Feb, 12:59First to report

Unlicensed betting firms face ban on sponsoring British sports teams

Yahoo23 Feb, 13:00Latest update

Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban

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Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban

Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.

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BBC1h ago

Unlicensed betting firms face ban on sponsoring British sports teams

Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.

Read full article →

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Unlicensed betting firms face ban on sponsoring British sports teams

Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban

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Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban

Unlicensed betting firms face ban on sponsoring British sports teams

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