UK Government opens consultation on banning unlicensed gambling sponsors
in newsletterEsports Insider · 2026-02-24 · 3 min read · policy
The UK government opened a consultation on potentially banning unlicensed gambling companies from sponsoring sports teams, including esports organizations. The Department for Culture, Media, and Sport aims to reduce risks from the illegal gambling market. This could reshape sponsorship funding for esports teams and events in the UK.
Appeared in 2026-02-24.