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FA ends sponsorships with betting firms as it looks to move beyond gambling controversy

on Jun 22, 2017 | 0 comments

By Tony Connelly

The Football Association (FA) has announced it will end all sponsorship deals with betting companies, including terminating its long-term deal with Ladbrokes.

The decision follows a three-month review into the governing body’s relationship with gambling firms in light of a series of incidents involving betting by individuals directly involved in the sport.

In June last year the FA signed a long-term deal with Ladbrokes to become its official betting partner following a similar agreement with William Hill.

The FA said in a statement: “At the May FA board meeting it was agreed that the FA would end Read full story ›

Source: The Drum