Football league clubs have been MAKING MONEY from supporters' gambling losses

Football League clubs have been making money from their supporters' gambling losses. Under an affiliate scheme, members of the EFL pocketed a percentage of losses from supporters when they placed unsuccessful wagers with competition sponsors Sky Bet. MP Carolyn Harris branded it exploitation.

Some EFL teams are making money from their own fans' gambling losses with Sky Bet. The affiliate scheme was discontinued at the end of the 2019-20 season, but some teams will continue to benefit until the 2023-24 campaign. Some Championship clubs made up to £10,000 annually through the scheme. Labour MP Carolyn Harris said it's exploitation of their fans. Iain Duncan Smith said the deal is terrible. There are concerns Prime Minister Liz Truss could drop the white paper on gambling laws. A draft whitepaper was meant to reform gambling law but was shelved.