FIFA’s Blockchain-Based Ticketing System for 2026 World Cup Faces Preliminary Probe

FIFA’s Blockchain-Based Ticketing System for 2026 World Cup Faces Preliminary Probe

Switzerland’s gambling regulator has opened a preliminary probe into sales of blockchain-based tokens backed by FIFA which fans can exchange for tickets to games at the 2026 World Cup.

FIFA’s blockchain-based tickets face scrutiny from Swiss gambling regulator

Switzerland’s gambling regulator is looking into whether “right-to-buy” tokens sold by global soccer organizing body FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup tournament comply with rules that govern gambling, Bloomberg reported. No wrongdoing has been alleged. Gespa is assessing whether the tokens, which can be bought, sold and traded on FIFA’s non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace, are gambling-like or represent conditional purchase rights. FIFA stands …

FIFA's blockchain-based tickets face scrutiny from Swiss gambling regulator

Switzerland’s gambling watchdog is reviewing FIFA’s “Right to Buy” NFTs, while noting no wrongdoing has been alleged.

Swiss Regulator Probes FIFA Over Blockchain-Based Ticket Tokens » News.ng

Switzerland’s gambling regulator, Gespa, has launched a preliminary investigation into FIFA’s blockchain-based “Right to Buy” tokens, raising questions about whether the digital collectables might fall under the country’s gambling laws. The probe centres on FIFA’s sale of tokens that allow fans to secure the right to purchase tickets for matches at the 2026 World Cup, scheduled to take place across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada. According to a Bl…

FIFA World Cup Blockchain Ticketing Platform Raises Swiss Regulatory Scrutiny: Report

Swiss gambling authority Gespa is reportedly probing whether or not FIFA's right-to-buy collectibles comply with local gambling laws.

2026 World Cup: FIFA faces gambling probe over "Right to Buy" digital tokens

World football governing association FIFA has come under a preliminary investigation for alleged gambling activity in its 2026 World Cup ticket sales of “Right to Buy” (RTB) tokens. The probe, filed by Switzerland’s gambling authority Gespa, will determine whether FIFA’s initiative is justified or an act against Swiss law.  FIFA’s sale of blockchain-based tokens grants fans the right to purchase tickets for matches at next year’s competition. Pe…