Chilean consumer group ODECU criticises betting promotion by top-flight football clubs
By The Weekly Edge desk ·
Summary
Chile's consumer organisation ODECU documented seven cases of online betting promotion tied to Primera División clubs, generally lacking 18+ notices or addiction warnings in the advertising areas reviewed. It challenged claims such as Cobresal's "the safest online casino" and O'Higgins' references to "safe and responsible" play, and noted that foreign licences do not by themselves authorise operating in Chile. ODECU urges specific rules for betting advertising on shirts, in stadiums, in broadcasts and in digital campaigns, with particular protection for minors.
Why it matters
ODECU’s cases highlight missing warnings and questions about whether foreign licences authorise betting operations in Chile.