The Premier League has had £10 million in cash and assets frozen as the National Crime Agency (NCA) investigates alleged unlicensed gambling. The EPL is not accused of any wrongdoing, but a criminal investigation has been launched into one of their partners, Sorare. The £10 million was a down payment made by Sorare as part […]
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Betting Black Market Enjoys £20 Million Bonanza During the Premier League’s Opening Weekend
The opening weekend of the new Premier League season is a joyous time for football fans across the globe. Some will have watched the games and had a flutter; be it on the outright markets or individual matches. But a stark warning has been issued over the number of people betting on the Premier League […]
All Bets Are Off as Finance and Tech Firms Replace Gambling Operators as Premier League Shirt Sponsors
The new Premier League season is almost upon us, with champions Arsenal hosting the curtain-raiser on Friday August 21 against promoted Coventry City. It will be a unique campaign in that, for the first time in a very long time, no gambling firms will have their logos displayed on the front of the teams’ shirts. […]
Roberto Mancini Named Italy Manager After Andrea Pirlo Scandal Torpedos His Chances
Roberto Mancini, the Italian Football Federation’s fourth choice, has been named as the new head coach of the Italy national team. Giovanni Malago, the head of the federation, had initially tried to persuade Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti to take the job; both declined. And then the third choice, Andrea Pirlo, had practically agreed terms… […]
Coral to Sponsor Birmingham City Following End of Horse Racing Partnerships
Just a few months after ending their sponsorship of key UK horse races and meetings due to the fall-out of the Gambling Tax hikes, Coral have confirmed a new commercial partnership. They will be the principal sponsor of Birmingham City FC, with their logo appearing on the front of the Championship club’s shirt. Their branding […]