Premier League clubs face losing lucrative sponsors if unlicensed gambling firms banned
Ten clubs could lose tens of millions of pounds next yearLadbrokes owner highlights PM’s position as Everton fanHalf of the Premier League’s 20 clubs have sponsorship or advertising deals with unlicensed gambling companies that could be illegal next year under plans being developed by the government.An eight-week consultation on proposals to ban sponsorship from gambling companies not licensed in the UK closes on Wednesday, with licensed operators such as Ladbrokes and William Hill pitted against the Premier League in a…
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