DCMS plans consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsorships in UK sport
The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport plans to consult this spring on measures to remove unlicensed gambling sponsorships from football and other sports, Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said. Industry commentators argued that licensed operators could replace the sponsors, while noting concerns about customer access to unlicensed sites.
A proposed sponsorship ban could affect clubs’ commercial arrangements and create opportunities for UK-licensed operators.