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Spanish betting industry prepares for stricter marketing regulations. Gambling operators in Spain face tougher advertising rules as the government looks to introduce restrictions similar to those placed on tobacco. Various sources in the Spanish press have reported that the new regulations will form part of the 2019 Budget, which will be put to the European Union.
Branded as Spain’s ‘socially progressive budget’, PSOE moves towards its first legislative victory since taking leadership of Spain’s government last June, following the resignation of Partido Popular’s Mariano Rajoy attached to multiple corruption charges. Striking a budget agreement with Podemos, Sanchez and the minority PSOE seek to stave off opposition calls for a snap general election in 2019.
The proposed Budget states: “It is increasingly common that the broadcasts of sports matches of football or basketball are flooded with ads that offer betting live, making this activity very accessible for all type of people, including minors, generating serious problems of addiction and gambling.”
However, the proposed rules changes have not been welcomed by all quarters. Begoña Élices, president of the Spanish Association of Advertisers, has said that companies should be allowed to advertise their services when they want in a free and democratic society.
