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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch

Campaigners hit out at ‘cynical’ scheme to remove front-of-shirt sponsors as Premier League gambling ads soar

Campaigners have criticised the Premier League’s “cynical” front-of-shirt gambling sponsor ban as new research shows football fans continue to be bombarded with adverts.

Researchers from the University of Bristol recorded 15,571 gambling advertising messages during the Premier League’s opening weekend.

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