The FA has announced a long-term agreement with Ladbrokes to become its new official betting partner. The deal, which will commence on August 1st 2016, will see the leading Ladbrokes’ relationship with The FA span the England team and The Emirates FA Cup. Under the terms of the agreement, Ladbrokes will benefit from premium brand exposure alongside England senior men’s …
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Jack Colback under investigation on football betting rules
Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback has become the latest Premier League footballer to face allegations of breaching English football rules on football betting. This weekend UK news sources reported that the Football Association (FA) would investigate the footballer in relation to bets placed on the Atletico Madrid vs Bayern Munich UEFA Champions League semi-final on 27 April. At present there …
Read More »Martin Demichelis accepts FA betting misconduct charges
Manchester City and Argentina football international Martin Demichelis, has accepted an FA charge relating to twelve counts betting misconducts. Demichelis (35), is alleged to have committed multiple breaches to FA Rules E8 concerning matches played between January 22-28 of this year. Rule E8 was introduced by the FA during the 2014/15 season, with a view of preventing players, coaches and …
Read More »Swansea player gets £700 fine for breaching betting rules
The Football Association has moved to uphold its betting laws again by giving Swansea City’s James Demetriou a severe warning as to his future conduct and fined £700 after admitting multiple breaches of FA Rule E8 in relation to betting. The charges related to 13 bets placed on football matches between 3 December 2013 and 21 January 2015. The FA …
Read More »Dyke – FA to Consider Betting Ban For Footballers
Greg Dyke, the Chairman of the English Football Association (The FA), commented that a complete ban of betting by English Football registered players may be introduced. Speaking to BBC Late Kick Off North West, Dyke commented: “No final decision has been made, but it a complete ban is one of the things that’s being discussed,” Dyke told BBC Late Kick …
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