Unlicensed betting has dramatically increased in the past four years.
The Gambling Commission has been criticized for underestimating the problem.
According to a recent report, the number of illegal streams of sports events in the UK has more than doubled to 3.6 billion over the past three years, highlighting the significant challenge broadcasters and leagues face in tackling piracy.
The Campaign for Fairer Gambling’s national 2024-25 report also emphasizes that there is a close connection between sports piracy and unlicensed gambling, noting that 89% of illegal streams in the country feature advertisements for black-market bookmakers.
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- Source: SCCGManagement.com