A statement from the Gambling Commission said: “The Commission will be writing to Everton – along with two other football clubs with unlicensed sponsors - warning of the risks of promoting unlawful gambling websites.
But the Gambling Commission has said it will write to Everton - and two other football clubs with unlicensed sponsors - to warn them of the risks of promoting unlawful gambling websites.
And Everton will be warned that club officers could face fines or even imprisonment if they don’t carry out sufficient due diligence to “assure the Commission consumers cannot transact with the sites from Great Britain by any means”.
“The Commission will seek assurance from the clubs that they have carried out due diligence on their white label partners and that consumers in Great Britain cannot transact with the unlicensed sites.
“The letter will warn that club officers may be liable to prosecution and, if convicted, face a fine, imprisonment or both if they promote unlicensed gambling businesses that transact with consumers in Great Britain.
