Soccer-Premier League to withdraw gambling sponsorships from front…
The ban was lifted two months later, but the league said such will be subject to scrutiny from an independent panel to ensure they reflect a “fair market value” and are not a means of distorting revenue to allow for greater spending under Financial Fair Play rules. The lazy map of the world: Laziest 20…
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Bergwijn, his replacement, didn’t stand a chance once booed on to the field and was anonymous. It’s the unexplored, unanticipated downside of the big stadium move. The noise of an angry large capacity ground can send any team into a tailspin. He just looked busier than most. And no doubt Levy, from his perch, could…
Arsenal called out for Twitter betting ad next to Junior Gunners’ post
EFL clubs would be exempt altogether on the grounds that the estimated £40m loss of annual income would be catastrophic for lower league clubs. Any voluntary ban on gambling sponsorship would only apply to front-of-shirt deals, so sleeve and training kit sponsorship from the betting industry would continue to be permitted. And no doubt Levy,…
PREMIER LEAGUE NEW KIT SPECIAL 2017-18
‘More needs to be done to protect children from the risks of gambling, and sports clubs need to consider their responsibility.’ The Industry Group for Responsible Gambling code requires that ‘gambling operators do not allow their logos or other promotional material to appear on any commercial merchandising which is designed for use by children. A…
MARTIN SAMUEL: Levy was unnerved as giant stadium curse strikes again
The watchdog said the changes would make it quicker and easier to take action over breaches such as misleading promotions and bonus offers, as well as unreasonable restrictions on withdrawals of winnings. But since Labour relaxed betting legislation there have been 75 deals in which gambling firms have plastered their logos on the chests of…
Clare Foges: Why I refuse to cheer Britain’s highest paid woman
The 21-year-old midfielder arrived at St James’ Park on loan in July with the possibility of a full transfer included in the deal, and has done so well on Tyneside that the club has handed him a five-year contract. Tottenham’s director of football Fabio Paratici ‘STORMED OUT… Tottenham ‘are the laughing stock of football’, insists……