Reclaim the Game – Football

Central Coast Mariners

The Central Coast Mariners have taken a stance and joined Reclaim the Game. The partnership includes both their men’s and women’s teams and will see the club turn down sports betting sponsorships and eliminate sports betting advertising at their home games.

Their fans are behind this initiative:

• 85% of Mariners fans believe there is too much gambling advertising.
• 71% of Mariners fans believe gambling should not be a part of experiencing sport.

Western Sydney Wanderers

The Western Sydney Wanderers men’s and women’s squads have committed to rejecting sports betting sponsorship and advertising. They know that this is an important step for their fans, and for the Western Sydney community:

• 84% of Wanderers fans believe there is too much gambling advertising.
• 86% of Wanderers fans believe children and young people are exposed to too much gambling advertising.
• 79% of Wanderers fans believe sports betting advertising makes gambling a normal part of sport.

Western Sydney Wanderers CEO Scott Hudson said he is proud of the club’s continuing relationship with Reclaim the Game.

“It is important for us to have an impact beyond the field and together with Reclaim the Game we have brought awareness of the impact that sports betting can have in professional sport,” said Mr Hudson.

“We are delighted that this partnership has now extended to our A-League Women’s team, and we look forward to continuing to build our relationship with Reclaim the Game over the next two years.”