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Stake.com, unlicensed bettors to be banned for advertising from 2027?

Unlicensed gambling sponsors face UK sports ban from 2027

Sponsorship July 16, 2026

DCMS consultation would make sponsorship deals with unlicensed gambling operators a criminal offence, threatening Everton, Chelsea and F1 arrangementsThe UK’s Department for Culture, Media...

The flag of Aston Villa Football Club waving in the wind on a clear day.

Aston Villa’s £20m Visit Rwanda deal draws sportswashing warning

Sponsorship July 15, 2026

Amnesty International says Rwanda will use Aston Villa's record shirt deal to deflect from its human rights recordAston Villa has named Visit Rwanda its...

A big screen in the bar broadcasting football.

La Liga says FIFA VPN deal sends ‘disastrous message’

Sponsorship July 10, 2026

La Liga has taken its war on VPNs to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, writing a strongly worded letter to FIFA. La Liga and LFP...

London, UK. April 2, 2025. The O2 Arena in London features its iconic dome and yellow masts, a red UFC sign in the foreground, modern buildings, and a cloudy sky above.

Former UFC fighter called out for illegal gambling sponsorship

Sponsorship July 7, 2026

A lack of due diligence paired with the ease of securing modern brand deals is leaving athletes vulnerable to backlash from fans and regulators.Former...

Tottenham add Betano after Aston Villa sponsorship ends

Sponsorship July 2, 2026

Tottenham’s Premier League raid goes beyond the pitch as the club agrees a deal with Betano, Aston Villa’s former sponsorTottenham Hotspur have added another...

Top 10 most ridiculous 'official partner' titles in sport

The 10 most ridiculous ‘official partner’ titles in sports

Sponsorship June 19, 2026

Sports clubs and franchises have realised they can sell the same sponsorship a dozen times, provided the categories get silly enough. They have risen...

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