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Organizations committed to combating gambling dependence also implored the club to reconsider, suggesting that Villa should maintain \u201celevated standards.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite the controversy, the partnership with Villa is anticipated to proceed, particularly given BK8\u2019s previous engagements with other Premier League clubs such as Norwich City. Notably, BK8 faced criticism for the sexualization of women in their marketing efforts and was subsequently dropped by Norwich.<\/p>\n<p>A report from the fan liaison group indicated that CEO Christian Purslow convened with the group to alleviate concerns surrounding the agreement. He explained that \u201cWhile some supporters expressed disappointment that the club\u2019s current jersey sponsor is not a wagering operator, the financial reality is that for teams outside the top six, such sponsors provide clubs with double the revenue compared to non-gambling businesses.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nevertheless, this decision remains particularly contentious due to Purslow\u2019s prior pledge to transition the club away from gambling sponsorships, which clarifies the ire from both supporters and anti-gambling organizations. <\/p>\n<p>The English top-flight football league had planned to phase out gambling advertising, beginning with the prohibition of wagering firm emblems on jersey fronts. This initiative was slated for implementation last year.<\/p>\n<p>However, a shift in the government\u2019s stance alleviated some pressure on the league. They are relaxing the original proposal, although the demand to completely sever ties with betting sponsors remains. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Birmingham-based football club, Aston Villa, has placated supporters regarding their apprehensions about a recent sponsorship agreement with BK8. Significant fan disapproval arose when the Asian gaming firm initially secured the deal to become Villa\u2019s main sponsor. 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