England: faced with reform, the EFL considers betting sponsorship to be vital (£40m/year)

"The association between football and the gambling sector is long-standing, with a collaborative, evidence-based approach to preventing gambling harms of much greater benefit than that of a blanket ban of any kind," said the English Football League on 25/10/2020, as the British Government prepares to overhaul "The 2005 Gambling Act" a law governing gambling.

"Oliver Dowden, the culture secretary, will next month launch a call for evidence. This will be the first step towards overhauling the 2005 Gambling Act," according to the Sunday Times on 25/09/2020.

Oliver Dowden, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, will issue an appeal for evidence next month. This will be the first step towards overhauling the 2005 Gaming Act," said the Sunday Times of 09/25/2020. The overhaul could prohibit the display of bookmakers on the shirts of British sports clubs, with a similar decision already in advanced discussions in Spain. Sponsorship by betting operators has been banned in Italy since the 2019-20 season (see below).

"The EFL continues to have an open and regular dialogue…