Football: Betting companies agree to allow FA Cup games to be streamed on free platforms

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Betting companies who held streaming rights for FA Cup matches on Thursday agreed to allow the games to be shown on free platforms.

LONDON: Betting companies who held streaming rights for FA Cup matches on Thursday agreed to allow the games to be shown on free platforms.

That jarred with the streaming agreement given the link between gambling addiction and mental health issues. Sports minister Nigel Adams welcomed the move and said it was up to the FA and IMG to ensure fans could see the games without needing to register or to place a bet."Our members did not seek exclusivity for the rights to screen FA Cup games," said a statement from Brigid Simmonds, who chairs Betting and Gaming Council .

 

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