
<p>The <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/premier-league-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Premier League</a> appears set to ban betting company logos as sponsors on the front of jerseys. A decision on the move was reportedly discussed at a meeting of English top flight clubs on Thursday. According to <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ff2fc332-ce54-11ed-9a00-73fd2b90e22e?shareToken=9586a5b82a3092906acb54928de8d77f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><em>The Times</em></a>, the ban should be agreed upon to avoid government intervention. The news outlet also claims that betting sponsors could be allowed to remain on shirt sleeves.</p>



<p>United Kingdom government officials are expecting to release a <a href="https://www.varsity.co.uk/sponsored/uk-gambling-white-paper-an-in-depth-look-at-its-impact-on-the-industry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">white paper</a> on gambling in April. However, this report would not include betting sponsors on shirts if the league has already agreed to ban them.</p>



<h5>Official vote may not happen until summer</h5>



<p>Despite the fact that the topic was discussed at the Premier League meeting on Thursday, a final vote between the clubs may not officially take place until June. It is thought that a majority of teams would support the ban if a three-year transition period is implemented. This would give clubs time to see out current sponsorship contracts and eventually switch to non-betting companies.</p>



<p>There are currently eight Premier League clubs that have betting sponsors on the front of their jerseys. None of these teams are ‘Big Six’ clubs. While 40% of top flight teams have deals with gambling companies, some agreements are set to expire in June. This includes Newcastle’s deal with Fun88 and Fulham’s agreement with W88.</p>



<p>Here are the Premier League clubs that currently use betting sponsors on the front of their shirts.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Club</td><td>Sponsor</td></tr><tr><td>Bournemouth</td><td>Dafabet</td></tr><tr><td>Brentford</td><td>Hollywoodbets</td></tr><tr><td>Everton</td><td>Stake.com</td></tr><tr><td>Fulham</td><td>W88</td></tr><tr><td>Leeds</td><td>SBOTOP</td></tr><tr><td>Newcastle</td><td>Fun88</td></tr><tr><td>Southampton</td><td>Sportsbet.io</td></tr><tr><td>West Ham</td><td>Betway</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>



<h2>Brighton chairman backs ban on Premier League betting sponsors</h2>



<p>Brighton &amp; Hove chairman Tony Bloom previously agreed that Premier League clubs should ban betting sponsors on shirts. This is despite the fact that Bloom made his money from gambling. </p>



<p>“From a personal point of view, it’s really important to be aware of children seeing gambling or betting advertising on the shirt in particular, because they buy shirts,” Bloom <a href="https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/ff2fc332-ce54-11ed-9a00-73fd2b90e22e?shareToken=9586a5b82a3092906acb54928de8d77f" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">stated</a> last year.</p>



<p>“I don’t think having gambling sponsorship on shirts is good, but I understand that for some clubs, particularly clubs down the leagues with much less revenue, the gambling companies pay the best so it’s a difficult decision to turn them down. Although there is gambling advertising all around, I just think on the shirts it’s the most obvious, so that would give me the most concern.”</p>



<p>The UK government will not target a similar move to ban betting sponsors from <a href="https://worldsoccertalk.com/championship-tv-schedule/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">English Football League</a> clubs. </p>



<p><em>PHOTO: IMAGO / UK Sports Pics Ltd</em></p>


Premier League clubs appear ready to ban betting sponsors on the front of jerseys, but an official votemay not happen until the summer.

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Premier League clubs to ban betting sponsors on front of shirts