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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Gardner

Unlicensed gambling companies set to be blocked from sponsoring Premier League clubs

Fulham is one club currently sponsored by an unlicensed gambling company (Nick Potts/PA) - (PA Wire)

The British government is consulting on a proposed ban that would prevent unlicensed gambling companies from sponsoring UK sports teams, a move designed to protect consumers from unregulated operators.

Several Premier League clubs currently display logos from these firms, though their existing arrangements are not unlawful.

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