PL planning to ban betting companies from shirts

The Premier League want to give a massive blow to betting companies. According to the 'Evening Standard', the league have in mind to end them advertising on the front of different sides' shirts.
2 years ago
The Premier League are planning on banning betting companies from advertising on the front of shirts in an attempt to curb the participation in the United Kingdom.
This initiative would affect eight of the Premier League's 20 sides, which is why, according to 'Evening Standard', a period of three years would be given in order for the current deals and contracts to be ended. Advertising elsewhere, such as on the sleeves and on billboard would still be allowed.
Currently, none of Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool's main sponsors are a betting company, while Newcastle's, who are in the top half, is. Having said that, their current deal runs out at the end of this season.
The measure, which was taken on Thursday in a meeting with the Premier League, is still awaiting a vote. It wouldn't affect smaller sponsorship deals, as the percentage of teams sponsored is much higher.
The British government are planning to publish a new proposed bill related to football betting next month to try and reduce the impact they have on under age people and society in general.
This initiative would affect eight of the Premier League's 20 sides, which is why, according to 'Evening Standard', a period of three years would be given in order for the current deals and contracts to be ended. Advertising elsewhere, such as on the sleeves and on billboard would still be allowed.
Currently, none of Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool's main sponsors are a betting company, while Newcastle's, who are in the top half, is. Having said that, their current deal runs out at the end of this season.
The measure, which was taken on Thursday in a meeting with the Premier League, is still awaiting a vote. It wouldn't affect smaller sponsorship deals, as the percentage of teams sponsored is much higher.
The British government are planning to publish a new proposed bill related to football betting next month to try and reduce the impact they have on under age people and society in general.
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