The Premier League’s move to ban gambling sponsorship from the front of matchday shirts is a “significant acceptance of the harm caused”, an anti-gambling campaign group has said. Eight current Premier League clubs have gambling companies as their front-of-shirt sponsor. “Today’s announcement is a significant acceptance of the harm caused by gambling sponsorship,” said James Grimes, founder of The Big Step campaign. “No gambling ads are seen more than those on Premier League shirts, worn by billions around the world. “The Premier League is also working with other sports on the development of a new code for responsible gambling sponsorship.

Source: Irish Examiner April 14, 2023 03:11 UTC