UK government reportedly starts consultation on sponsorship deals with unlicensed gambling firms
The UK government is reportedly starting a consultation this week on possible changes to rules for sponsorship deals between sports clubs and unlicensed gambling firms. The consultation follows an earlier commitment by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to review the rules; such sponsorship deals are not currently prohibited, although unlicensed firms cannot offer gambling to UK consumers.
The consultation could affect clubs’ sponsorship agreements with gambling firms that lack a UK licence.