Blackpool FC and LeoVegas Collaborate for Safer Gambling Week
During the upcoming Football League One match against Shrewsbury Town FC, Blackpool FC will replace its regular front-of-shirt sponsorship with logos promoting the ‘Safer Gambling Week’ campaign. This change, made possible by the club’s principal partner, LeoVegas, makes Blackpool FC the only club this weekend to prominently feature this vital message. The initiative is focused on raising awareness and advocating for responsible gambling practices.
LeoVegas, as the official principal partner of Blackpool FC, has been featured on the front of the first-team adult shirts since July. The partnership extends beyond brand promotion, emphasizing the significance of safer and responsible gambling. Aligning with the ‘Safer Gambling Week’ campaign, a cross-industry initiative in the United Kingdom and Ireland, LeoVegas Group has chosen to replace the usual branding on the shirts with ‘Safer Gambling’ logos for this match.
On Saturday, 18 November, Blackpool FC’s first team will don this special match kit, uniquely showcasing the ‘Safer Gambling’ logos. This exclusive display underscores both Blackpool FC and LeoVegas’ dedication to promoting safer gambling practices, highlighting their commitment to the campaign and setting a precedent in the igaming industry.
Sam Behar, LeoVegas Group Director of UK and Ireland, said “Responsible gaming is at the heart of our offering at LeoVegas. We are incredibly proud to work with Blackpool and to make sure all fans understand the range of tools we have on offer to ensure our players keep their play safe. Safer Gambling Week is an important time of the year and, as such, ensuring that we replace our logo on the front of shirt to promote the week was crucial to us at LeoVegas. We thank Blackpool for their ongoing support for this week and for how we communicate our commitment to responsible gaming.”
Jonty Castle, Blackpool FC Chief Operating Officer, added, “Safer Gambling Week is an important nationwide initiative, which both ourselves at the football club and LeoVegas wanted to bring to the forefront of people’s thinking this weekend.”
“Raising awareness on the importance of safer gambling is vital, and Saturday’s match will see us promote this in a unique way, with LeoVegas replacing their front of shirt sponsorship with the ‘Safer Gambling’ logos. Alongside crucial information, support and advice being spread across our website and social media platforms, the key messaging surrounding Safer Gambling Week is being circulated as far and wide as possible by both ourselves and our valued partners at LeoVegas.”
“We thank LeoVegas for their ongoing support and for their kind donation of their front of shirt sponsorship to such a worthy cause this weekend.”
