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Violation of the National Sports Promotion Act? What is the level of punishment?

A friend kept coaxing me to try it just once, so I ended up gambling on private sports-betting sites, and because I won a lot of money, I could not stop.. Now I have resolved never to do it again. But a little while ago, the police told me they would investigate me for a violation of the National Sports Promotion Act. I have never heard of it before, but it is related to private sports betting, is it not? What will the level of punishment be.. Can the punishment be prevented?

Violation of the National Sports Promotion Act

National Sports Promotion Act

Criminal attorney

Answer

Published: 2025-04-24

Author : DongIl PARK

Hello. This is a criminal attorney at Daeryun Law LLC.

I see that you are facing charges of violating the National Sports Promotion Act due to your use of private sports-betting sites.

Using private sports-betting sites is clearly an illegal act, punishable by imprisonment for up to 5 years or a fine of up to 50 million won.

In cases involving a violation of the National Sports Promotion Act, the court reduces the punishment where, for example, the offender is a first-time offender, has voluntarily reported the offense, or shows a repentant attitude.

There are also numerous other mitigating factors, but it is not easy for an individual to identify the mitigating factors that apply to their own situation.

If you seek the assistance of a criminal attorney, we will review and analyze your situation, in which you are charged with violating the National Sports Promotion Act, and work to prepare the most suitable strategy to defend against punishment.

Our firm maintains branch offices nationwide and provides consultation services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so you may request a consultation at any time that suits you.

Charges of violating the National Sports Promotion Act do not carry a light level of punishment, and an actual custodial sentence is often imposed, so it is advisable to prepare a response strategy without delay.