Bolton Wanderers FC has backed the ‘Against the Odds’ campaign in the hopes to stop gambling sponsorships and advertising across sport. Aiming to ‘spark a nationwide movement’, the operation is reportedly in talks with several football clubs. The campaign prominently looks to demonstrate the prevalence of the betting marketing in sport. “The gambling industry often talks about ‘gambling responsibly’ but …
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Independent football regulator to be established out of fan-led review
DCMS’ year-long review into football has concluded announcing the headline directive that an ‘independent regulator’ will be established to oversee and improve football’s relationship with fans, business and local communities. Tracey Crouch served as the Minister spearheading the review – with support from an expert panel – which began last May. The review formed part of the Conservative Party’s 2019 …
Read More »Big Step clubs call for the government to end football’s relationship with betting
UK Gambling reform campaign The Big Step has submitted a joint-letter signed by the directors and executives of twenty English football clubs to DCMS, demanding that gambling advertising and sponsorship have no presence in football. Comprising English Football League (EFL) and non-league clubs, the group underlined its support for The Big Step’s campaign to “kick gambling out of football” citing …
Read More »Gambling harm and education charities back Chesterfield FC’s matchday awareness campaign
Engagement between lower division football clubs and safer gambling organisations continues to increase, as a National League fixture on Tuesday was host to a number of charity delegates. A range of groups were invited to attend the match at Chesterfield FC’s Technique Stadium, including GamCare and the Young Gamers and Gamblers Education Trust (YGAM)- represented by Head of Delivery Sam …
Read More »Asiabet33 secures partnership with Fulham FC
Asiabet33 has been named as the official Asian betting partner of EFL Championship side Fulham FC, under the terms of a deal covering the 2021/22 season. The firm primarily focuses on providing ‘cutting edge technological’ solutions to industry incumbents across the Asia betting and gaming market, and is currently active in Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Japan. “Asiabet33 is thrilled to …
Read More »Bolton Wanderers severe betting ties as industry reacts to sponsor ban
Following reports that the DCMS is moving to ban sponsorship arrangements between betting companies and Premier League football clubs, Bolton Wanderers has moved to sever its ties to the industry. In place of its links with the betting and gaming industry, Bolton will instead seek to form partnerships with charities and organisations specialising in betting addiction treatment. Although making its …
Read More »InsiderSport: On The Ball – Bury, Bolton and Matthew McConaughey
From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, InsiderSport has you covered. This edition looks at the plight of Bury, the saving Bolton and MLS expansions. Austin lands Oscar-winning investor Major League Soccer (MLS) expansion franchise Austin FC has unveiled academy award winning actor Matthew McConaughey as a minority owner. …
Read More »InsiderSport: On The Ball – La Liga, EFL and eToro
From sponsorship to the ever-expanding world of football media coverage, when it comes to the business of football, InsiderSport has you covered. This edition looks at financial trouble in the EFL and the iFollow scheme. iFollow elevates offering for new season Subscription based EFL streaming platform iFollow, which allows fans to watch otherwise non-televised football matches and engage in unique …
Read More »188Bet shuts down UK & IRE betting presence
Annatar Limited, the holding company of online bookmaker 188BET, has announced that it will no longer service the UK and Irish online gambling markets. This morning Annatar published a full closure announcement on the 188BET.co.uk website, stating that it had ceased providing services to players located in the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands and Gibraltar. In its statement, Annatar maintains that …
Read More »Partnership upgrade sees Betfred become Bolton Wanderers official shirt sponsor
Football and betting partnerships continue to flourish this off-season as Bolton Wanderers FC announces bookmaker Betfred as its official shirt sponsor for the upcoming EFL Championship 2017/18. Upgrading its existing betting partnership, Bolton Wanderers will wear the Betfred logo on their match shirts for a period of two seasons, with the bookmaker gaining heightened match-day exposure throughout Wanderers’ Macron Stadium …
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