In the United Kingdom, efforts are underway to create a schism between sports teams and gaming operators. The repercussions may reach the British soccer ecosystem, including Chelsea FC. Concerns were raised after Ukraine recently shut down a number of gaming companies, including Parimatch, that allegedly have ties to Russia. The English Premier League (EPL) has proposed a self-enforced ban on gaming operators' front-of-jersey sponsorships. This is the political response to an effort to impose the issue into the government's impending gambling white paper. A lot of teams endorse the concept, and several may find themselves in situations that force them to stop gaming. Parimatch has a strong presence in the EPL, which could cause issues for the teams.