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Entain Urges Football Regulator to Crack Down on Unlicensed Gambling Sponsorships in English Football
Gaming giant Entain has called on the Independent Football Regulator (IFR) to take immediate action against English football clubs accepting sponsorship agreements from gambling operators that are not licensed in the United Kingdom. The owner of the Ladbrokes and Coral betting brands issued a formal statement on Thursday in response to the IFR’s Second Licensing Consultation, which concluded on Tuesday after gathering feedback on the introduction of a new club licensing fra
May 113 min read
EU Anti-Money Laundering Authority Extends Oversight to Football Sector with New Pan-European Rules
The Anti-Money Laundering Authority has formally brought professional football clubs and agents within the scope of its anti-money laundering framework, marking a significant regulatory expansion that introduces stringent compliance obligations and the risk of substantial financial penalties for breaches. Under a regulatory package approved in 2024, organizations that fail to adhere to these new requirements could face enforcement actions, including fines proportionate to the
May 55 min read
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