Gambling

GFA Must Roll Out Strict Measures Against Match Fixing – Kojo Addae-Mensah
16 Aug

GFA Must Roll Out Strict Measures Against Match Fixing – Kojo Addae-Mensah

Wontumi1Sports,
Databank’s Chief Executive Officer, Kojo Addae-Mensah, has called on the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to implement stringent measures to combat gambling and match-fixing in the Ghana Premier League. His plea follows remarks from Dr Daniel McKorley, Executive Chairman of McDan Group of Companies that gambling issues are a major reason he hesitates to sponsor the league. Acknowledging the seriousness of the issue during an interview on Asempa FM‘s Ultimate Sports Show, Addae-Mensah stated, “We don’t have clear evidence, but there’s no smoke without fire.” He stressed the importance of establishing deterrent measures to dissuade players and club officials from participating in betting…
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Premier League Clubs Agree To Remove Gambling Sponsorship From Matchday Shirts
14 Apr

Premier League Clubs Agree To Remove Gambling Sponsorship From Matchday Shirts

wontumionline.comSports,
The Premier League on Thursday announced a decision to withdraw all gambling sponsorship from the front of clubs’ matchday shirts, becoming the first UK sports league to do so voluntarily. The move is aimed at reducing gambling advertising and promoting responsible gambling. The decision follows an extensive consultation involving the Premier League, its clubs, and the Department for Culture, Media, and Sport as part of the UK government’s ongoing review of current gambling legislation. The Premier League is also working with other sports to develop a new code for responsible gambling sponsorship. This is a significant step towards protecting vulnerable…
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