Bookmaker fined for using Flamengo name without permission | OneFootball

Flamengo took legal action against betting house for appropriation and damage to its own image

The betting house BetFla received, this Saturday (08), a conviction for the improper use of the trademarks, colors, and symbols of the Clube de Regatas do Flamengo. The decision came from the 6th Business Court of Rio de Janeiro.

The platform reproduced characteristic elements of the club, such as the term “FLA”, the red and black colors. Moreover, it used the vulture mascot and the expressions Mengo, Mengão, and Rubro-Negro, among others, leading to improper association with the public.

What is the fine for BetFla?

The ruling determined the permanent prohibition of the use of the name “BetFla”. Additionally, it includes a ban on any sign that refers to Flamengo, with a daily fine of R$ 50,000 in case of non-compliance. Furthermore, it maintained measures to suspend the involved domains.

Why did they take legal action against the Bet?

Flamengo sees “parasitic exploitation” by the betting house. Thus, the club took legal action to protect the brand identity of the Rubro-Negro against the risk of confusion and damage to its image.

Does Flamengo have a betting house?

In 2024, Flamengo authorized the licensing of the club's brand to Pixbet, which will create Flabet, the exclusive betting house of the Rubro-Negro. Moreover, the Betano platform is the club's main sponsor.

When is Flamengo's next game?

Flamengo faces Santos this Sunday (09), starting at 6:30 PM (Brasília time), at Maracanã. If Mengão is on the field, there is full coverage from Coluna do Fla, on the website, social media, and YouTube. Finally, Premiere broadcasts the match via pay-per-view.

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