Betting Ban Comes Into Effect

Last updated : 01 August 2014 By Covsupport News Service

A ban on players, coaches and any club employees betting on any football matches has come into force today.

The ban means that anyone connected with a team from the Premier League, Football League including Coventry City plus the leagues in which Nuneaton Town, Leamington FC, Bedworth United, Rugby Town and Stratford Town play in, is now not allowed to bet on any football matter world wide.

This includes betting on results, goalscorers, in-game play, player transfers, manager changes or promotions and relegations.

The rules apply to bets made in person, online, via the telephone or with friends. Participants are also not allowed to instruct any third party to place any bet on their behalf.