The SPFL have taken action against two Glasgow boozers with efforts ramped up to stop unauthorised broadcasts being shown in pubs across Scotland as part of their Sky Sports partnership.
In order to show clashes via the broadcaster, licensed and commercial premises wanting to show live league matches in their facility should have a commercial subscription agreement with Sky.
Last season, 14 interim interdicts, also known as temporary injunctions, were granted in Edinburgh's Court of Session against the licenses, stopping unsanctioned broadcasts of Premiership matches whilst the court actions were ongoing. Three permanent interdicts have also been put in place.
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Mason Arms in Airdrie as well as Glasgow-based Lord Nelson Bar in Tradeston and Strathspey Bar in Tollcross have been prevented from showing live broadcasts without an agreement from Sky. They must also pay legal costs for the SPFL and fund the publication of notices advertising the orders in local press.
A statement released from the SPFL states: "This action is taken to protect the investment of those that show legitimate broadcasts of cinch SPFL matches and other sport content."
SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster said: "These interdicts clearly demonstrate the effectiveness of our nationwide detection and enforcement campaign.
"The SPFL is one of the most exciting leagues in the world and is hugely popular in pubs, bars and hotels all over the country.
“However, showing matches without paying the necessary licence fee is freeloading, pure and simple.
"We will continue to be vigilant so we can protect the interests of our clubs and all the licensees who do the right thing and subscribe with Sky Sports to show cinch SPFL games in the season ahead.”
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