Four Premier League clubs have been warned by the Gambling Commission over their relationship with an unlicensed gambling business.
Bournemouth, Fulham, Newcastle, and Wolves – plus Burnley who have earned promotion from the Championship for next season – are all sponsored by betting websites run by TGP Europe.
The company surrendered its British licence after an investigation found it had failed to “carry out sufficient checks on business partners” and breached “anti-money laundering rules”.
A letter sent to the clubs has warned they “may be liable to prosecution… if they promote unlicensed gambling businesses that transact with consumers in Great Britain”. TGP Europe brands bj88 (Bournemouth), SBOTOP (Fulham), DEBET (Wolves), and 96.com (Burnley) all currently appear as matchday shirt sponsors.
