"Betting investigation about Acun Ilıcalı"

The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against Acun Ilıcalı, the TV8 television channel, and EXXEN digital platform officials for illegal betting advertising and promotion offenses. The investigation includes not only the illegal betting advertisements that appeared during last night's Montenegro match but also those from past matches.

According to Habertürk reporter Ceylan Sever, the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation against Acun Ilıcalı, TV8, and EXXEN digital platform officials for illegal betting advertising and promotion offenses.

ACUN ILICALI HAD DENIED IT

Turkey faced Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League Group B League 4, Week 6 match, which was broadcast live on TV8. During the match, advertisements for illegal betting sites were displayed on the advertising boards. Acun Ilıcalı, who made a statement about the issue that became a hot topic on social media, stated that the sale of advertising boards for matches played abroad belongs to the host country.

WHAT HAD HAPPENED?

Turkey faced Montenegro in the UEFA Nations League Group B League 4, Week 6 match, which was broadcast live on TV8. During the match, advertisements for illegal betting sites were displayed on the advertising boards.

Acun Ilıcalı made a statement regarding the issue that became widely discussed on social media. In his statement, Ilıcalı noted that the sale of advertising boards for matches played abroad belongs to the host country. Ilıcalı said, "Let me say it once again for those who insist on not understanding, those who do not want to understand, or those who want to create a perception. The sale of advertising boards for matches played abroad belongs to the federation of the host country. Just as the sale of advertising boards for national matches played in Turkey belongs to the Turkish Football Federation, the sale of the advertising boards inside the field for the Montenegro-Turkey match was conducted by the Montenegro Football Federation. TV8 has no involvement or connection with this incident," he said.