The Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs has defended its decision to heavily restrict gambling advertising during the the covid 19 pandemic.

The measures announced by the vice president for Social Rights in a press conference after the Council of Ministers, is adopted in a context of confinement that makes it even more necessary to protect people who have gambling problems.

Restrictions are now in place for online gaming companies across all online media and internet channels such as YouTube, as well as television and radio.

The new restriction means that gambling companies will not be able to advertise between the hours of 1am and 5am on any media until the end of the lockdown (April 12).

In addition, any advertising and publicity relating to online gaming outside of those hours cannot offer any promotions, vouchers, discounts or gifts (unless it’s on the home page of a betting/online company).

This restriction includes all personalised publicity too, whether it’s via social media channels, or email.