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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rob Davies

Calls for regulation of gambling ads in football as number of promotions soars

An action scene from the match, with Aston Villa players wearing shirts with the logo of Betano, and a pitchside billboard behind them saying 'Betway'
The West Ham v Aston Villa match on this season’s opening Premier League weekend featured two teams with front-of-shirt sponsorship by gambling companies. Photograph: Jordan Pettitt/PA

Ministers have been urged to intervene to stop football clubs from setting their own rules on curbing gambling advertising, after research showed Premier League fans were bombarded with nearly 30,000 gambling messages on a single weekend.

Clubs in the top flight have so far avoided compulsory restrictions on gambling sponsorship, instead addressing public concern through voluntary measures such as a ban on front-of-shirt logos, starting in 2026.

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