By The Weekly Edge desk ·
DCMS has opened a consultation on prohibiting illegal gambling sponsorship in sport, reported by SBC News. The launch follows confirmation that consultation was pending and concerns among licensed operators, including Entain ENT · GBp 443.70 2026-10-16 Data.
The consultation considers restrictions on sports sponsorship by illegal gambling businesses.
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