UK government 'very angry' at FA deal with bookmaker - Sports Minister


Soccer Football - FA Cup Final - Manchester City v Watford - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - May 18, 2019 Manchester City's Vincent Kompany lifts the trophy as they celebrate after winning the FA Cup Action Images via Reuters/John Sibley

LONDON (Reuters) - The English Football Association will be summoned to a meeting with the Government next week when it will be urged to reconsider a rights deal allowing an online bookmaker to show live FA Cup ties.

Since the start of last season, betting company Bet365 has made ties available on its website or mobile app to anyone who has placed a bet or deposited money into an online account.

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