Premier League Clubs

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…