Number of clubs sponsored by betting firms is ‘disturbing’, say campaigners

• Gambling firms sponsor 17 of 24 Championship sides
• GambleAware fears ‘tipping point’ among younger supporters

Experts on problem gambling have described the growing number of football clubs with betting firms and online casinos on their shirts as “disturbing” and “worrying” and said a national debate on the potential harm is overdue.

Nearly 60% of the clubs in England’s top two divisions will have gambling companies on their shirts this season – nine of 20 in the Premier League and a staggering 17 of 24 teams in the Championship.

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