The Sports Commission unanimously approved the determination that prohibits the of online bookmakers at sporting events.
Bookmakers in Chile have been operating for some time. Betano,Coolbet, Betsson y Betwayoperate in the national territory sponsoring more than one team in the National Championship.
However, the CChamber of Deputies and Deputies put an obstacle so that they can act freely in the country. This is due to progress in the bill that prohibits the of online betting houses, in various face-to-face sporting events.
The determination, It would also affect the transmission of sporting events via streaming, radio and television. and the use of t-shirts or related sports equipment.
On Tuesday’s session, the Sports Commission unanimously approved the project continues its legislative progress, where then it must be voted on in the room.
The idea was presented by various deputies of the country, led by Marco Sulantay, Gustavo Benavente, Sergio Bobadilla, Fernando Borquez, Christian Labbe, Cristóbal Martinez, Cristhian Moreira, Renzo Trisotti, Gaston von Mühlenbrock and Flor Weisse, who seek to veto the appearances of these entities in the world of sports.
“Prohibit the presence of of online betting houses”
In the letter, it is detailed that “The objective of this bill is to prohibit the presence of online betting house in sporting events just like in the national clubs.”
“It is considered that these companies do not have regulation in our country and that the activity they advertise can have a negative effect on spectators of sporting events”, reveals the main point of this project.
In addition, it is pointed out that “the commercial success of the houses of online betting, has had an impact on our country, because national soccer teams today are sponsored by this type of company that operate in our country without any type of regulation and they generate a lot of profit in the domestic market.”
Some Chilean soccer teams
Platforms have grown exponentially in the Chilean championshipteams like Colo Colo y MagellanThey have a contract with Coolbet. United Coquimbo, Ñublense y La Calera Unionthey do the same with Betway.
For its part, University of Chile y La Serena SportsThey have a link with Betway and with Betanoarriving to 7 the teams that are currently linked to a betting brand.
