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The difference these days is that online gambling gives the addict an opportunity to bet 24/7. Now that smartphones are so omnipresent as to be extra limbs on our bodies, the siren call of the slot machine is always there. ‘More needs to be done to protect children from the risks of gambling, and sports clubs need to consider their responsibility.' The Industry Group for Responsible Gambling code requires that ‘gambling operators do not allow their logos or other promotional material to appear on any commercial merchandising which is designed for use by children.
A clear example of this would be the use of logos on sports' shirts.' City finished 10th in the Premier League in the first season of Mansour's ownership, then fifth and third, before famously winning the competition in 2012 with a memorable 3-2 win over QPR, including two stoppage time goals, edging out rivals Manchester United. The watchdog said the changes would make it quicker and easier to take action over breaches such as misleading promotions and bonus offers, as well as unreasonable restrictions on withdrawals of winnings.
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'We have concerns about (that) but what we want to do is keep working with the club to make sure that they are doing what they need to do to help increase visibility. We understand a lot of work still needs to be done.' 'We understand everyone's views and there are times that those of certain countries aren't going to sit easy with people,' said United With Pride secretary Mark Betham. PSG are now one of the biggest and most consistently successful clubs in the world, with three of the most famous players, having previously won two domestic titles in 42 years.
Paris Saint-Germain's £85million deal with the Qatar Tourism Authority is one deal cited, but who is to say what that should be worth? But since Labour relaxed betting legislation there have been 75 deals in which gambling firms have plastered their logos on the chests of football stars. The study by Glasgow University warns that such adverts are luring vulnerable children and adults into gambling.