The Chilean Association of Gaming Casinos (ACCJ) has condemned the Chilean National Association of Professional Football (ANFP) for its recently agreed sponsorship deal with Swedish online gambling company Betsson.
The deal, which was announced earlier in January, will see Betsson become the official naming sponsor for the Chilean first division championship.
Casino Association Condemns Betsson Sponsorship Deal with Chilean Football League Casino Association Condemns Betsson Sponsorship Deal with Chilean Football LeagueValdés said:
Casino Association Condemns Betsson Sponsorship Deal with Chilean Football League“It is one of the main challenges facing the industry. Online betting is illegal, no one doubts that and all the authorities have confirmed it.”
However, Deputy Marco Antonio Sulantay, who advocates for a ban on sports betting advertisements in football, declared the agreement illegal shortly after its announcement.
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