football – Gambling Legislation

Premier League Becomes New Battleground Against UK Gambling Black Market

August 27, 2026August 27, 2026Donnie KendrickLeave a Comment

The return of Premier League football is set to bring another surge of betting activity. Still, the excitement surrounding the new season comes alongside a growing concern for UK gambling regulators: the expansion of the illegal betting market. The Betting and Gaming Council (BGC) estimates that unlicensed operators could take up to £800m in bets […]

Soccer Clubs Call for Blanket Betting Sponsor Ban in the UK

April 5, 2022Donnie KendrickLeave a Comment

The United Kingdom is still on track to introduce some gambling reforms sometime this year. However, there is still a lot of pressure as more stakeholders are stepping in to push for more measures to control the influence of gambling. Recently, a group consisting of 20 English Football League (EFL) and some non-league clubs have […]