English Premier League clubs have agreed on April 13 to stop allowing betting companies as main shirt sponsors, reports target.com.
Although the move has been welcomed by campaigners, it may draw attention to other forms of gambling sponsorship within the sport.
“Premier League clubs have today collectively agreed to remove gambling sponsorship from the front of clubs’ matchday shirts, becoming the first sports league to voluntarily take such a measure to reduce gambling advertising in the UK.” Has been,” target.com quoted the Premier League statement.
“The announcement follows a wider consultation involving the league, its clubs and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport as part of the Government’s ongoing review of current gambling legislation. The Premier League will also work with other sports on the development of a new code Working. Towards responsible gambling sponsorship. Collective agreement to help clubs move away from shirt-front gambling sponsorship will start at the end of the 2025/26 season.”
According to reports, on this issue, the Premier League is likely to take a proactive step to voluntarily move forward on this issue. However, experts believe it is most likely to focus on other areas where betting advertising includes pitchside advertising and TV broadcasts of games.
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