Racing Post: Gambling Commission’s Failure to Protect Customer Money Calls for Change

In 2015, Football Index was launched as a platform that functioned as a stock market for football. Users had the opportunity to purchase ‘shares’ in footballers and received dividends based on their performance.

The share prices were subject to fluctuation based on the footballers’ performances. However, in March 2021, Football Index went into administration, leading to criticism of the Gambling Commission for its handling of the situation.