To attract additional funds to further develop sports
Uzbekistan to permit sports betting in 2021
Previously, some Uzbek officials had spoken in favor of legalizing sports betting to make football attractive and to raise funds to popularize it.
2019-12-06
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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has signed a decree that sets out a range of goals to develop football, which includes allowing bookmaker activity from 2021.
In an attempt to attract additional funds to further develop sports, especially football, a presidential decree was published Friday which, among other measures, permits sports betting activity in Uzbekistan.
The decree signed by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev sets out a range of goals to develop football, including making it attractive both for fans and investors, opening sports schools for children, and introducing Video Assistant Referee in national league games.
Previously, some Uzbek officials had spoken in favor of legalizing sports betting to make football attractive and to raise funds to popularize it, Xinhuanet reports.
The document also approved a framework for the development of Uzbek football until 2030.
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