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In an ideal world, we wouldn't have a betting firm as our front-of-shirt sponsor

Everton

Getty Images | Betting companies are front-of-shirt sponsors of 26 of the 44 highest-ranked teams in England.

Everton's CEO has admitted that "in an ideal world" the club wouldn't have a betting company as their front-of-shirt sponsor.

The regulations surrounding betting companies and front-of-shirt sponsorships are set to be reviewed, according to the minister in charge of gambling, Helen Whately.

15 January 2020 - 9:35 AM

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