Fluminense speaks out after government decision on betting
Club acknowledges debate on betting but warns of financial impacts and requests a transition period
TL;DR
- Fluminense has issued a statement in response to the federal government's ban on sports betting and online games, which is set to take effect on October 6th.
- The club acknowledges the concerns related to gambling addiction and indebtedness but stresses the importance of considering the economic impacts of the ban.
- Fluminense points to legal security issues for existing contracts and the risk of driving users to unregulated platforms, potentially increasing the black market.
- The statement highlights that revenue from betting helps fund youth categories, women's football, and Olympic sports, as well as generating public taxes for various sectors.
- The club proposes a transition period for the sector's changes and insists that decisions should be based on concrete data and effective solutions.