After RTÜK, Advertisement Board Fines TV8

After Radio and Television Supreme Council (RTÜK) Ministry of Commerce Advertisement Board In addition, Acun Ilıcalı’s channel was banned on the grounds that illegal betting site advertisements were published.I fined TV8 cut.

On TV8, where the PDS Eindhoven and Galatasaray match, which took place on July 21 as part of the Champions League 2nd qualifying round, was broadcast live. illegal betting site ad The Ministry of Commerce Advertisement Board sent advertisements to the channel, which it stated that it encouraged people to gamble, with advertisements lasting for 26 minutes. 457 thousand 308 TLHe gave a penalty.

Ilıcalı stated that TV8 did not gain from these advertisements.

In its statement on the punishment, the board said, “As a result of the investigations, during the competition; For 26 minutes from the start of the match, the advertisements of domestic and foreign illegal betting companies are placed digitally on the advertising stands located on the side of the field and on the sides of the goal, and that illegal betting site advertisements are clearly visible on the screen, according to the legislation. is forbiddenThe football audience of the aforementioned digital advertisements arouses the curiosity of consumers and engages the audience. encouraging live betting and gambling the content of these advertising publications; It has been evaluated that it may lead viewers to turn to illegal betting sites, which are very common in the internet environment.” made statements.

Noting that the advertisements are not in compliance with the Commercial Advertisement and Unfair Commercial Practices Regulation and the Law on the Protection of the Consumer, the Board decided to impose the penalty in Articles 63 and 77/12 of Law No. 6502. stating that it was cut in accordance with the articles of stopping stated that the decision had been made. Two months ago, RTÜK fined Ilıcalı’s channel; however, nothing was said about the amount of the fine.

After the broadcast, which was also criticized on social media, Acun Ilicali, “The virtual advertisements broadcast on TV in the PSV – Galatasaray match and the technical problem experienced were caused by the Dutch service provider. The virtual advertisements applied are completely beyond our knowledge. “ He made a statement and said that any of these ads TV8 not making a profit had recorded.