The Union of European Football Associations, the soccer organization is looking for a cut of the gambling revenue raked in by sports better companies. Because UEFA’s teams, stadiums and matches are used for the sports betting industry to make profits they are asking for some of the cash. The soccer association joined the Sports Rights Owners Coalition, representing teams and owners from rugby, cricket, basketball, tennis, and horse racing, in calling for a ‘competition organizer’s right.’ The coalition are calling for France, currently introducing online gambling laws, to set a precedent.
I agree that they should be getting a piece of the pie!