Who is the América-MG player who beat the betting firms? See | OneFootball

Gabriel Barros, 24, is a forward for América-MG. The player is under contract with Internacional and is on loan to the Minas Gerais club. Developed at Ituano, he has also played for Flamengo, Atlético-GO, Avaí, Criciúma, and Botafogo-SP.

RTI Esporte Agency has learned that Gabriel Barros says he never authorized the companies to use his name, image, and professional attributes on betting websites and apps. He also says he receives no compensation for the exposure.

The dispute is related to individual betting markets, in which users can bet on events directly tied to a specific athlete’s performance, such as goals, assists, cards, and fouls.

Where is the case being heard?

The lawsuit was filed in the State Court of Minas Gerais against the companies responsible for the Cassino Bet and Verabet platforms. The case is part of a series of lawsuits brought by players in different states.

In addition to Gabriel Barros, Guilherme Costa Marques of Atlético-GO, Gustavo Vilar of Botafogo-SP, and Ricardo Bueno of Pouso Alegre have also obtained favorable rulings against betting platforms.

What is the argument presented?

The defense argues that the individualized use of the athletes goes beyond sports coverage. According to the argument presented in the lawsuit, the players’ names, images, and professional attributes become a direct part of a commercial product offered by betting companies.

The athletes say they did not authorize the exploitation and do not receive any payment for the use of their identities. The companies dispute that interpretation. Ana Gaming, which operates Cassino Bet and Verabet, says it acts in accordance with regulations and will present its defense in the case.

What did the judge decide?

The court granted a preliminary injunction in favor of Gabriel Barros. The ruling ordered Cassino Bet and Verabet to stop using elements capable of identifying the player, including his name, image, and other professional attributes, under penalty of a fine.

The measure, however, is temporary. It does not end the case or represent a final decision on the merits of the dispute. The case may still be reviewed in the next stages of the State Court of Minas Gerais.

How much compensation did Gabriel Barros receive?

Public information about the ruling does not indicate any compensation for Gabriel Barros. So far, temporary relief has been granted to prevent the use of his identity in the manner being challenged. Any compensation will depend on the outcome of the lawsuit.

What could the case change in betting?

The ruling raises a question that directly affects how individual betting markets operate: to what extent platforms can use athletes’ professional identities without individual authorization.

The companies argue that the sector’s legislation already provides for compensation for the use of elements linked to sporting events in the creation of betting products. That argument, however, is being debated in court in the cases brought by the players.

Gabriel Barros’s case, therefore, does not yet establish a definitive rule for the entire market. But the series of lawsuits and favorable preliminary injunctions opens up a legal front regarding the commercial use of players’ names, images, and attributes by betting platforms.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.