Unlicensed betting firms face sponsorship ban
Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.
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"people placing bets deserve to know the sites they're using are properly regulated, with the right protections in place"
— Lisa Nandy , Politician
"It's not right that unlicensed gambling operators can sponsor some of our biggest football clubs"
— Lisa Nandy , Politician
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Gambling firms not licensed in the UK could be banned from sponsoring British sports teams - including Premier League clubs - as part of a government crackdown.
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