Spanish Government suspends the advertising of the game due to covid-19 as a consequence of health crisis. This measure has been adopted by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs before the alarm of associations and institutions due to the increase in gambling problems as a result of confinement.
On April 1, 2020, the Official State Gazette, Royal Decree-Law 11/2020, of March 31, published a series of complementary urgent measures. This measures including fundamental restrictions related to the promotion and commercial communication of activities of the gambling operators in Spain. While the confinement lasts, promotional campaigns are not allowed, which include sending emails, attracting new customers or loyalty of existing users, bonuses, bonuses, prizes, …
On March 31, the Council of Ministers approved exceptional measures to limit advertising in online gambling and betting. The measures adopted by the ministry headed by Alberto Garzón affect television, radio, YouTube and other audiovisual platforms. During the state of alarm, advertising for online gambling and betting will be specifically limited between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. This proposal had already been approved previously, however, they had made some specifications, allowing advertising in matches or events that took place after 8 pm.
