NET88 is a Vietmanese betting firm founded in 2015. The firm has been in the midst of several controversies since 2024.
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| Industry | Gambling |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Minh Châu |
Key people | Minh Châu (CEO) |
| Products | Sports betting, online casino |
| Website | net88net88 |
History
editNET88 was founded in 2015 by Minh Châu.[1] The UK trademark was filed on 13 March 2024.[2] In 2024, NET88 became the sponsor of Premier League club Crystal Palace for a two-year deal, replacing previous sponsor Cinch.[3][4] NET88 had little online presence before the deal, and didn't have an Twitter account until June 2024.[5][6]
Controversy
editIn the days following Crystal Palace's announcement, NET88 received large criticism. Trademarks for NET88 and Wolverhampton Wanderers' sponsor DEBET had been filed in the same day.[7][8] In addition, the image shown for Minh Châu in their website was in reality one of a Vietnamese TikToker named Đặng Ngọc Bích Tuyền, who perished in 2023.[9][7]
References
edit- ^ Net88, Minh Châu-Founder Của Nhà Cái Số 1 Châu Á (11 December 2023). "Minh Châu - Founder Của Nhà Cái Số 1 Châu Á Net88" (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 15 December 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Trade mark number UK00004025693". trademarks.ipo.gov.uk. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Crystal Palace announce NET88 as shirt sponsor for the 2024/25 season" (Press release). London: Crystal Palace Football Club. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
- ^ "Crystal Palace news: Net88 become new shirt sponsor". BBC Sport. 12 June 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Woosnam, Matt. "Crystal Palace face criticism over gambling firm sponsorship deal". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Smith, Dom (13 June 2024). "Crystal Palace's 'record' shirt sponsorship deal under scrutiny". The Standard. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ a b TheSportsGrail; Choudhary, Reena (14 June 2024). "Who is the owner and CEO of NET88 Vietnamese betting company as it becomes new Crystal Palace sponsor". The SportsGrail. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ "Trade mark number UK00004025689". trademarks.ipo.gov.uk. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ SAOStar.vn (3 February 2023). "Chân dung TikToker Bích Tuyền: Xinh đẹp và hạnh phúc mãi mãi ở tuổi 20 - Saostar.vn". Tạp chí điện tử Saostar.vn (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 15 December 2024.