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From the Pools to the Pixels: The Endless Marriage of Football and the Gamble

Published 3 November 2026, 10:07am

Betting has been tied to English football for a century. What began as paper coupons on a Saturday night has become a digital industry that sponsors shirts, hoardings and broadcasts. This article traces that history and the current debate.

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