Sports piracy explodes in UK with 3.6bn illegal streams and rise of black-market bookmakers
Unlicensed betting has surged over the last four years
Gambling Commission accused of underestimating issue
The number of illegal streams of sports events in Britain has more than doubled to 3.6bn in the past three years according to a new report, which provides a stark illustration of the challenge facing broadcasters and leagues in combating piracy.
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling’s national 2024-25 report also highlights that there is a symbiotic relationship between sports piracy and unlicensed gambling, with 89% of illegal streams in this country featuring adverts for black-market bookmakers. Continue reading...
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