NET88 is a Vietnamese betting firm founded in 2015.[1]
NET88 was founded in 2015.[2] The UK trademark was filed on 13 March 2024.[2] In 2024, NET88 became the sponsor of Premier League club Crystal Palace for a two-year deal, replacing previous sponsor Cinch.[3][4][5] NET88 had little online presence before the deal, and didn't have an Twitter account until June 2024.
In June 2024, NET88 was announced as the new front-of-shirt sponsor for Crystal Palace Football Club in a multi-year partnership deal.[6] The club officially announced the partnership on their social media platforms and website on June 13, 2024.[7]
According to SportsPro, the deal was reported to be worth approximately £10 million per season, representing a significant increase from the club's previous sponsorship arrangements.[8][6] The Athletic reported that the partnership came as Premier League clubs were facing a deadline to secure new front-of-shirt sponsors following regulatory changes in the gambling sector.[9]
Following the announcement, some media outlets noted that public records showed trademarks for NET88 and Wolverhampton Wanderers' sponsor DEBET had been filed on the same day,[10] leading to discussions about potential connections between the entities and cast doubt on the identity of the company's founder.[11]
