The Trotters, a soccer team competing in England’s League One, have taken a firm position against gambling dependence. They’ve opted to terminate all collaborations with wagering firms, choosing instead to back charities and groups that assist those impacted by compulsive gambling.
This signifies that supporters will no longer encounter betting services at their home ground, the University of Bolton Stadium. The team has also pledged to decline any fresh business collaborations or sponsorships from the gaming sector.
This choice arrives at a critical juncture, as the UK administration contemplates prohibiting gaming enterprises from sponsoring football jerseys as part of a broader examination of gambling regulations.
Club chairperson Sharon Brittan stressed the ruinous consequences of gambling dependence, stating that Bolton’s determination mirrors their backing for those battling it. She highlighted the concerning quantity of adults and even adolescents struggling with problem gambling in the UK.
Bolton Wanderers aspires to utilize their platform to elevate awareness about problem gambling and support the local populace in combating this concern. While they acknowledge the existing partnerships within the English Football League (EFL), including the EFL’s own sponsorship agreement with Sky Bet, Bolton’s position against gambling services and sponsorships is now unambiguous.
Bolton Wanderers’ head honcho, Neil Hart, understands the appeal of a wager, especially with the EFL’s existing partnerships with gambling platforms. It’s simply the current landscape. However, Hart emphasizes that Bolton will not go above and beyond with betting campaigns beyond the EFL’s existing framework. They are determined not to transform into a mobile advertisement for bookmakers.