ian1964 10,761 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I don't have access to the article! 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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BlackSocksRedTops 3,809 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I also see that online betting using credit cards will be banned from April. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bill 13,717 Posted January 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2020 I've never felt comfortable having alcohol or gambling promoted on Rangers shirts. I understand the money makes it hard to exclude these but I'd like to see Rangers make every effort to find an alternative. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Franc Ergs 1,707 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I blame Rooney. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo79 15,299 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 I'm glad I never got into gambling. I'm glad the government are taking steps like this but I doubt it'll make much difference to the many people with gambling problems. 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSocksRedTops 3,809 Posted January 14, 2020 Share Posted January 14, 2020 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said: I'm glad I never got into gambling. I'm glad the government are taking steps like this but I doubt it'll make much difference to the many people with gambling problems. Banning credit cards to fund any online bets from April is a start. Not sure if that also means debit/bank cards. If not, that would be next. Edited January 14, 2020 by BlackSocksRedTops 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabiDuck 89 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 13 hours ago, BlackSocksRedTops said: Banning credit cards to fund any online bets from April is a start. Not sure if that also means debit/bank cards. If not, that would be next. I understand the theory, but if you ban debit cards, how exactly would you look to deposit? Banks prohibiting overdraft funds being used to deposit to gambling sites might work, keeping with the "no borrowing for gambling" angle that the credit card ban has started, but stopping people from depositing from debit cards seems unworkable... 0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluedell 5,679 Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 The full article: The biggest shake-up of gambling laws in Britain for 15 years could lead to restrictions on football clubs’ shirts carrying the names of betting companies, including a blanket ban. Ministers have committed to reviewing the Gambling Act 2005 and it is expected that the regulations surrounding sponsorship of football shirts, and gambling advertising in sport generally, will be among a host of regulations that are assessed. There has been increasing pressure to tackle the close relationship between football and gambling, especially with the rise of online betting and casinos. Imposing a blanket ban would have a big impact on the income of clubs: in the Premier League, half of the 20 clubs have betting firms as shirt sponsors and that rises to 15 of 24 in the Championship. About £40 million a year goes to the Football League and its clubs from the gambling sector. Even if the government stops short of imposing a ban on shirt sponsorship, it is understood the Labour opposition would seek to introduce amendments to any new legislation proposing that it is outlawed. A spokesman for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport told The Times: “We are committed to reviewing the Gambling Act to ensure that regulations are fit for the digital age. The government will not hesitate to take further action to help protect people from gambling-related harm.” Restrictions that fall short of a ban on shirt sponsorship could form part of the review; for example betting companies may have to demonstrate that they are more active in promoting responsible gambling, or to introduce new measures for online betting to prevent problem gamblers overspending. Helen Whately, the minister in charge of gambling, referenced the review of the Gambling Act last week in response to the furore over the Football Association having sold exclusive FA Cup TV rights to an agency, which then sold them on to betting companies. The sponsorship of Derby County by the online casino 32Red has taken gambling’s relationship with clubs to a new level: the company has a “star player” clause, which provides an extra £1.5 million to the club, and Wayne Rooney has worn the No 32 shirt since he arrived at the club. Rosena Allin-Khan, the MP who is standing for election as Labour’s deputy leader, said at the start of the season: “We are seeing an increase in the number of football clubs sponsored by gambling companies this season. This relationship is now out of control.” Tim Crow, an independent sports marketing expert who has worked with betting companies, said: “There are a lot of people in the industry who believe that in the next five years, gambling advertising will be prohibited. I am not convinced that will happen but I do think regulations will be tightened.” The ten Premier League clubs with shirts sponsored by betting firms are generally the smaller teams: none of the “big six” clubs’ shirts are. Of the £350 million annual income from shirt sponsors, £69 million comes from betting companies. The spokesman for the Premier League, which does not have a betting partner, said: “Betting and sport have a historic association. The government has a vital role in ensuring that an effective regulatory regime is in place and to help protect people from gambling-related harm. “All our clubs have always fully complied with all regulatory requirements and will continue to do so. The Premier League looks forward to contributing to the government review.” Any ban on gambling advertising in football would potentially have a greater impact in the EFL, which is sponsored by Sky Bet. An EFL spokesman said: “The EFL does discuss issues relating to gambling policy with DCMS on a regular basis as we continue to recognise the importance of protecting people from gambling-related harm. “It remains our view that the gambling industry should make a financial contribution back into football, given the significant revenues it generates from our matches without bearing any of the associated costs. “Over £40 million a season is paid by the gambling sector to the League and its clubs, which is a significant part of the EFL’s financial model. “However, the EFL recognises that it should promote gambling in a safe and responsible way and we are always happy to discuss with the government how this can best be achieved.” The EFL said it had a range of initiatives to promote responsible gambling that included “protecting minors and the vulnerable.” Clubs in countries such as Italy and Turkey are not allowed by law to have shirts sponsored by gambling firms. In Germany, one Bundesliga team — Paderborn — has a betting shirt sponsor, probably because it is less easy to comply with regulations that outlaw the promotion of casinos but allow the advertising of sports betting. https://www.thetimes.co.uk/past-six-days/2020-01-14/sport/betting-firms-facing-curbs-on-shirt-deals-xrc85qc6j 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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