DAZN is looking to buy the rights to show every EFL game, reports are suggesting, in a bid to remove the UK’s 3pm blackout. With a large number of matches available, the rights offering has been split up into more than 20 packages including all three EFL divisions, the play-offs, the EFL Cup and the EFL Trophy. The company is …
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Richard Masters: Premier League 3pm blackout to remain intact
Premier League CEO Richard Masters has stated that he is not planning to abolish the 3pm blackout on televising fixtures between 14:45 – 17:15. The EFL has considered scrapping the ban and broadcasters have also said that they would look into it, but Masters has now made it clear that the league has no intention of getting behind this move. …
Read More »Fans to be ‘put at heart of football’ in govt White Paper
The UK government has published one of two long-awaited White Papers – the first concerning the current structure and management of English football, revelead this morning. Initiated by the government in the aftermath of the European Super League (ESL) backlash back in May 2021 under then-PM Boris Johnson, the Fan-Led Review Of Football was led by Tracey Crouch CBE MP …
Read More »EFL told to ‘voluntarily end’ its Sky Bet relationship
The English Football League (EFL) faces mounting political pressure to end its title sponsorship with Sky Bet. This weekend, the Daily Telegraph reported that EFL Chairman Rick Parry was issued a letter signed by cross-party-peers calling for the EFL to end its relationship with Sky Bet as principal sponsor of the Championship, League One and League Two. The letter cited …
Read More »Bolton Wanderers hopes to ‘lead the way’ in ending betting sponsorships
Bolton Wanderers FC has backed the ‘Against the Odds’ campaign in the hopes to stop gambling sponsorships and advertising across sport. Aiming to ‘spark a nationwide movement’, the operation is reportedly in talks with several football clubs. The campaign prominently looks to demonstrate the prevalence of the betting marketing in sport. “The gambling industry often talks about ‘gambling responsibly’ but …
Read More »Premier League announces limited return in respect of Queen’s funeral
Premier League matches will resume this weekend; however, the league’s schedule continues to be disrupted as Britain mourns the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Yesterday afternoon, Premier League bosses confirmed that matches would resume on Friday 16 September with Aston Villa taking on West Ham at Villa Park and Nottingham Forest vs Fulham at The City Ground (8 pm). The …
Read More »UK sports postpones weekend fixtures to pay tribute to Elizabeth II
Following yesterday’s passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, sporting organisations across the country continue to pay their respects by postponing their weekend fixtures. DCMS has advised that it is for individual sporting bodies to decide whether to maintain fixtures as the government will impose no obligation to cancel sport events scheduled to take place this weekend. The only requirement …
Read More »William Hill & Betfred close Friday retail trade in respect of Elizabeth II’s passing
William Hill and Betfred have separately confirmed that their betting shops will be closed on Friday 9 September to respect the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The Big-4 retail bookmakers announced their decision to close shops on Friday via Twitter. William Hill stated: “We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. “Queen Elizabeth II, …
Read More »BK8 makes Championship moves with Burnley FC and Huddersfield Town
BK8 has announced sponsorship deals with both Burnley FC and Huddersfield Town following the start of the 2022/23 EFL season. The betting operator becomes the official training wear partner of Burnley. Meanwhile, the agreement with the Championship side also sees the Burnley FC in the Community charity fund receive a windfall of £15,000. The charity contribution also comes as BK8 …
Read More »Sky Bet’s Steven Monaghan calls time as Sports MD
Steven Monaghan has announced his resignation as Managing Director of Sports Betting for Sky Betting & Gaming (Sky Bet). The long-term executive of Sky Bet revealed via a LinkedIn post that he had departed the company last Friday, ending an 11 and half-year tenure with Flutter Entertainment sportsbook. “If someone had told me 11 1/2 years ago when I first …
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