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