The Central Coast Mariners are excited to announce a new partnership with the NSW Government’s Reclaim the Game initiative. This collaboration marks a significant step in our commitment to promoting safer gambling and fostering a positive sporting culture within our community.
Under the new partnership, the Mariners will turn down sports betting sponsorships and eliminate sports betting advertising at our home games across both our men’s and women’s A-League teams.
The Mariners will also work to educate fans, players and staff about the risks and harms which can arise from gambling.
Reclaim the Game launched in 2020 and has since reached millions of sports fans, both on TV and in stadiums.
The Mariners are proud to be the first Club on the Central Coast to sign on for this awareness initiative.
“We are proud to partner with the NSW Government’s ‘Reclaim the Game’ initiative,” said Central Coast Mariners CEO Alyssar Narey.
“This collaboration underscores our commitment to promoting a healthy and positive environment in sports, where our players and fans can thrive without the influence of gambling.
“Together, we can create a stronger community and ensure that the joy of the game remains at the forefront.”
Minister for Gaming and Racing and Minister for the Central Coast David Harris said:
“Sports betting advertising and sponsorship is just about everywhere. We see it across most codes and many fans don’t know sport without it.
“The NSW Government, through Reclaim the Game, is partnering with sporting clubs to take a stand and challenge the impact that sports betting advertising has on fans.
“All our partners are committed to eliminating sports betting advertising at their home games, and to take action in educating their fans, players and staff about the potential harms of sports betting.
“It’s no secret I’m a big fan of the mighty Mariners’, so I am absolutely delighted by this new partnership, which will have a positive impact on the Central Coast.”
The Central Coast has a high rate of gambling participation and by partnering with Reclaim the Game, we hope to remind fans that they can enjoy watching their team without spending their hard-earned money on betting.
A recent survey conducted by Reclaim the Game suggests that Mariners’ fans are on board with the new partnership. In the survey, 85% of fans agreed that there is too much gambling advertising.
For more information on Reclaim the Game visit: www.gambleaware.nsw.gov.au/resources-and-education/awareness-campaigns/reclaim-the-game.
For free and confidential gambling support 24/7 call GambleAware on 1800 858 858.
