Betting providers are partners of the DFL and DFB
The sports betting provider “tipico” is an official partner of the Bundesliga, “bwin” of the German Football Association (DFB). The developments in other countries such as Spain or Italy would show that it is entirely possible to put a stop to the current situation in this country, wrote “Our curve” and points out that, according to studies in Germany, around 500,000 people are addicted to gambling or have problem gambling behavior . Sports betting played an important part in this.
“The players in football have far too much focus on profit“, criticized the fan organization. The close proximity of the sports betting world to real sport also increases the risk of attempts to manipulate matches.” Our curve “calls for a general advertising ban for sports betting providers in stadiums and sports-related media.