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SynthesisFrontiers in sports and active living2026

Sports sponsorship, gambling bans, and regulatory compliance: a systematic review.

Erik Obiol-Anaya, Iván Vargas-Chaves, José Rolando Cardenas-Gonzales

Abstract readSystematic Review
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Erik Obiol-AnayaSchool of Law, San Martín de Porres University, Lima, Peru.
Iván Vargas-ChavesSchool of Law, Nueva Granada Military University, Bogotá, Colombia.
José Rolando Cardenas-GonzalesSchool of Law, Complutense University of Madrid, Madrid, Spain.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Introduction: This systematic review evaluates the impact of sports sponsorship bans and betting restrictions on marketing practices, regulatory compliance, and consumer behavior following global market liberalization. Methods: Following PRISMA guidelines and the SPICE framework, we searched five major academic databases for peer-reviewed literature from 2022 onwards, synthesizing 29 eligible studies evaluated via the Mixed Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT). Results: Gambling sponsorship has expanded rapidly in professional sports over two decades. Comprehensive statutory bans significantly reduce marketing exposure and new gambling registrations, whereas partial or voluntary self-regulatory restrictions lead to marketing displacement and circumvention tactics such as sub-branding. Discussion: Partial and voluntary restrictions are insufficient to protect public health and sports integrity. Comprehensive statutory prohibitions covering primary and derivative proxy brands, supported by strong enforcement and alternative funding for sports organizations, are essential for effective policy implementation.

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brand recall for sponsorcompliancegambling marketingglobalization of sportsports marketing

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PMID42625876
PMCPMC13490093

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