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date: 2026-02-23
link: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-to-crack-down-on-gambling-operator-sport-sponsorship
title: Government to crack down on gambling operator sport sponsorship
cited: Gov.uk

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Good to know that during every sports game the 87 adverts from drug dealers are licensed and not some unlicensed or shady lobbying billionaire ruining lives type. Thanks Gov!

> - Move will prevent unlicensed operators from sponsoring sports clubs, as part of wider measures to tackle illegal gambling market
> - Ban would stop illegal firms using Premier League clubs as platform to appeal to British audience
> - In addition, a new cross-industry taskforce will bring together social media platforms, banks and law enforcement to protect fans from harm
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> Unlicensed gambling operators face being blocked from sponsoring British sports teams, including Premier League clubs, as the Government sets out plans to consult on a ban as part of its crackdown on illegal gambling.