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UK to Ban Unlicensed Gambling Firms from Sports Sponsorships

2/23/2026

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The UK government plans to ban unlicensed gambling firms from sponsoring sports teams, including Premier League clubs, to protect customers and curb links to organized crime.
Ministers cite risks such as non-compliance with laws, inadequate financial vulnerability checks, and fraud, with consultation beginning this spring.
Last year, Bournemouth and Fulham were warned by the Gambling Commission for ties to unlicensed TGP Europe, which lost its British license after failing standards.

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The UK government plans to ban unlicensed gambling firms from sponsoring sports teams, including Premier League clubs, to protect customers and curb links to organized crime.
Ministers cite risks such as non-compliance with laws, inadequate financial vulnerability checks, and fraud, with consultation beginning this spring.
Last year, Bournemouth and Fulham were warned by the Gambling Commission for ties to unlicensed TGP Europe, which lost its British license after failing standards.