Football and gambling

The relationship between football and gambling has become inherently linked. This is a big problem because the business models now appear reliant upon the gambling industry. This issue is now finally being brought to the forefront. We can help by being a part of the discussions and solutions to this tricky issue.

Some of the topics

How children are exposed to gambling advertisements throughout games.

How so many clubs are sponsored by gambling companies.
How now even a player is indirectly sponsored (who happened to be a former addict!).
How children are nurtured to gamble as soon as they become adults.
How clubs have become so reliant on gambling money…so much so they’ve recently said they want more fat of the lamb.
How a betting company owned the exclusive rights for some FA cup games.
The Sports Minister acknowledging the issue of gambling and football needing to be addressed.
More football figures admitting to their own gambling issues.

……..the list goes on.