UK to crack down on unlicensed casinos sponsoring football teams

Published July 12, 2026 · Category: Markets

Overview

Government to launch consultation after Everton’s deal with Stake.com went ahead amid warnings from Gambling Commission

Ministers are poised to launch a crackdown on unlicensed casinos sponsoring British sports teams, amid criticism that a delay to the proposals has opened the door for offshore gambling firms to strike lucrative deals with Premier League clubs.

Details

Progress with plans to kick unlicensed gambling operators out of football has stalled since February, when the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said a review would begin in spring.

Source

Originally published at www.theguardian.com.

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