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Experts: Football relationship with gambling ‘disturbing’
The intertwining of football and gambling has reached a concerning level, according to a group of addiction experts and mental health advocates. In a recent panel discussion, they expressed deep concern over how betting advertisements dominate football broadcasts and how club sponsorships from betting companies are normalizing gambling for younger audiences.
They emphasized that football fans—particularly teens and young adults—are being increasingly targeted by gambling companies through club partnerships, in-stadium promotions, and even jersey branding. This exposure risks desensitizing fans to the dangers of problem gambling.
The experts urged regulatory bodies to introduce stricter guidelines, similar to tobacco bans in sports, to safeguard the public from what they termed a “silent epidemic.” With the rise of in-play betting and mobile slots, the lines between sports entertainment and gambling are now blurrier than ever.
