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AFA warns Argentina Senate gambling ad restrictions could hurt clubs’ finances

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Argentina’s Senate committees continued examining bills on online gambling and gambling harm prevention on 1 October, including a proposal passed by the lower house. AFA representative Javier Méndez Cartier warned that a total ban on gambling advertising and sponsorship could leave clubs with a major funding shortfall; the association also called for coordination to protect minors and address match-fixing and illegal gambling.

The Senate’s consideration could affect gambling advertising and sponsorship arrangements involving Argentine football clubs.

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Conmebol uses virtual overlays to replace betting ads in Brazilian broadcasts

Conmebol has used virtual overlays to show Brazilian viewers institutional messages or other sponsors in place of betting brands displayed on LED boards at its club tournaments. The technology was applied during the ESPN and SBT broadcast of Vasco’s 1-0 win over Boca Juniors on 13 October, and is expected to continue at matches played in Brazil. Sportingbet said it was assessing its Conmebol contract after the betting advertising ban took effect.

Conmebol has used virtual overlays to replace betting advertising with institutional messages or other sponsors' advertising for Brazilian viewers during broadcasts of its club competitions, according to a report. The technology was applied on 13 October during the ESPN and SBT broadcast of Vasco's 1-0 win over Boca Juniors, while channels in other countries showed Bwin branding on the LED boards. Conmebol is expected to continue using the mechanism at matches played in Brazil in the Copa Libertadores and Copa Sul-Americana.

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