JOURNAL ARTICLE

Illegal Sports Streaming in UK Soared 33% in First Half of 2025.

  • Published In: Bloomberg.com, 2026. P. N.PAG 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Solon, Olivia 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on the rise of illegal sports streaming in the UK, driven by unauthorized sites that are primarily funded by advertising from unlicensed gambling operators. A report from data analytics firm Yield Sec indicates that the top ten pirated sports sites attracted 1.6 billion views in the first half of 2025, a significant increase from the previous year. These sites not only stream popular sports but also promote unregulated gambling and cryptocurrency services, posing risks such as malware and identity theft to users. Despite efforts by rights holders to combat piracy through legal actions and takedown notices, enforcement remains challenging due to the rapid emergence of alternative sites. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Bloomberg.com. 2026/01, pN.PAG
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Law
  • Publication Date:2026
  • Accession Number:190914822
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