Everton to Lose Main Sponsor During Season?
Feb 13, 2025, by Chris
- Stake Loses UK Gambling License: Stake.uk.com will lose its UK gambling license in March 2025, potentially ending its sponsorship deal with Everton early.
- Gambling Commission Warning: The Gambling Commission will warn Everton and other clubs about the legal risks of promoting unlicensed gambling websites.
- Clubs Must Demonstrate Due Diligence: Clubs with unlicensed sponsors must demonstrate they conducted due diligence, verified geo-blocking measures, and implemented protective measures.
Everton FC's main shirt sponsor Stake.uk.com will lose its UK gambling license next month, following an investigation by the Gambling Commission, potentially forcing an early end to their sponsorship agreement.
Everton Faces Sponsorship Crisis as Stake Loses UK License
The regulatory body announced that TGP Europe Limited, which operates Stake.uk.com through a white-label arrangement, will cease operations in Great Britain by March 11, 2025. The decision comes after an investigation into promotional content featuring an adult actress outside Nottingham Trent University.
The Gambling Commission will be writing to Everton, along with two other unnamed football clubs with unlicensed sponsors, warning of the legal risks associated with promoting unlawful gambling websites. Club officers could face prosecution, fines, or imprisonment if found promoting unlicensed gambling operations to British consumers.
Gambling brands are already set to be banned from front-of-shirt placement in the Premier League from the 2026-27 season.
The clubs will need to demonstrate to the Commission that they have:
- Conducted proper due diligence on white label partners
- Verified effective geo-blocking measures
- Ensured British consumers cannot access unlicensed sites
- Implemented sufficient protective measures
Stake.uk.com has already stopped accepting new registrations and will remove redirection links from their main website.
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Tamworth 26-27 Away Kit Released
English National League side Tamworth FC have officially unveiled their new away kit for the 2026-27 season. Produced by Italian brand Macron, the fresh strip brings a sophisticated, retro-inspired aesthetic to the Lambs' away travels.
The Macron Tamworth 26-27 away shirt is predominantly off-white with subtle, alternating light grey vertical stripes running down the front. Deep maroon accents provide contrast on the classic polo collar, V-neck insert, and ribbed sleeve cuffs. The Tamworth crest, Macron Hero logos, and all sponsor applications are presented in monochrome maroon to maintain a refined two-tone look.
Maroon shorts and matching socks complete the brand-new Macron Tamworth 2026-27 away uniform.
Sunderland is The Only Premier League Club Without A Front-of-Shirt Sponsor
Heading into Gameweek 2, Sunderland remains the sole Premier League side with both their chest and sleeve sponsorship slots left blank.
Due to the ban on front-of-shirt gambling sponsors coming into effect for the 2026/27 season, W88 was unable to continue its partnership with Sunderland, while their Live Score Bet sleeve deal was not renewed.
Ahead of the new season, three Premier League clubs were still searching for front-of-shirt sponsors: Chelsea, Nottingham Forest, and Sunderland. However, Nottingham secured a deal with Marex just in time, while The Blues announced Circle Internet Group right after Gameweek 1 - leaving the Black Cats as the only side yet to find a replacement.
Thanks to @jerseystory_vn for the information.
Suwon Samsung Bluewings 2026 Third Kit Released
K League 2 side Suwon Samsung Bluewings have officially launched their 2026 third kit, completing the club's full wardrobe for the season in their first year with Umbro following their switch from Puma.
The new Umbro Suwon Samsung Bluewings 2026 third shirt introduces a sleek and refined aesthetic, based on a deep navy colorway. The front of the shirt incorporates subtle tonal horizontal striping and textures, complemented by centrally aligned branding that includes the Umbro wordmark, the club crest, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 sponsor logo. Alongside the outfield jersey, a matching silver-grey goalkeeper variant with dark navy trim was also unveiled.
The Suwon Samsung Bluewings 2026 third kit will make its official on-pitch debut on September 6, 2026, in a K League 2 clash against Chungnam Asan FC.
Adidas x Poland
We finally got the first detailed information about the return of the Three Stripes to Poland. More very soon.