Revealed: how gambling embedded itself into European football

Almost 300 top-flight clubs have deals with betting firms this season, exposing the game’s financial dependence on the sector. A number of teams circumvent restrictions with ‘gateway’ sponsors as campaigners say agreements risk pushing more into addiction.

21 March 2025

Lorenzo Buzzoni, Marta Portocarrero, Chris Matthews

Soft2bet: dozens of blacklisted gambling sites connected to award-winning European firm

Investigate Europe can reveal a vast network of betting websites operating without necessary licences across Europe. Many attract millions of monthly visits, despite a string of lawsuits and fines.

6 March 2025

Maxence Peigné

EU citizens lose out as Malta regulatory ‘sledgehammer’ protects gambling giants

Thousands of successful claims against betting operators are going unpaid as Malta-based firms shielded from court judgements overseas.

6 March 2025

Paulo Pena, Harald Schumann, Maxence Peigné

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