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Gespa refers FIFA ticket and NFT system to prosecutors over alleged gambling

Enforcement & compliance

Switzerland’s Gespa filed a criminal complaint against FIFA over its World Cup ticket and NFT system, alleging that parts of the offer constitute lotteries and sports betting. Gespa said the matter has been passed to prosecution authorities, which are responsible for the final criminal assessment; further case details remain confidential.

Prosecutors’ assessment could determine whether FIFA’s ticket and NFT offer constitutes lotteries or sports betting.

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