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Gambling Act review could restrict betting companies' shirt sponsorships

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Getty Images | Wolverhampton Wanderers are one of ten clubs in the Premier League with a betting firm shirt sponsor.

Ministers have committed to reviewing the 2005 Gambling Act and, according to the Times, regulations on sponsorships of football shirts and gambling advertising in sports in general are among those which will be assessed.

Half of the clubs in the Premier League and 15 in the Championship have betting firms as their shirt sponsors.

14 January 2020 - 10:27 AM

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