The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is preparing to open a consultation this week on proposals to bar unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring British sports teams, according to people familiar with the matter cited by The Guardian.
The UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is set to launch a consultation regarding the prohibition of unlicensed gambling operators from sponsoring British sports teams. This initiative comes after a significant delay that allowed offshore betting companies to finalize new sponsorship agreements with Premier League clubs prior to any potential restrictions being imposed.