The global concern for COVID 19 is still going on. Spain is one of the biggest victims of the Coronavirus. Moreover, they are the second-most affected country in Europe. There are more than 100,000 confirmed cases till now. The death rate is more than 25,000. As Spain is hit hard by this life-threatening virus, the Spanish Ministry of Consumer Affairs has released a set of interdiction. The interdiction is over online gambling advertising in Spain. Most of the Spanish news sites stated that this ban is mainly to keep away people from social gatherings in this lockdown times.

COVID 19 – Spain Restricts The Online Gambling Due To The Deadly Virus

Additionally,

the Spanish authority orders gambling operators to stop their online activities. These activities include online marketing or online advertising. Moreover, this order actually came as a precaution to protect gamblers during the isolation period. This ban set to April 12th. But, there’s a big chance to extend it if necessary.

On the other hand,

the Spanish government actually forced to take such an initiative. The reason is most of the gambling sites aren’t slow down in lockdown. Most of the sporting events canceled due to the COVID 19 pandemic. But, sports betting companies still attract traffic and gamblers to their casinos or poker rooms. They want to keep the traffic at the highest level.

Furthermore,

all the nine Spanish gaming industry give their yes in support of this initiative. They also published a joint statement regarding this matter. They expressed that they have “full collaboration with those initiatives“. Nobody showed dissatisfaction over the rules. These orders will apply to the medias such as television, radio, online, etc. places.

COVID 19 - Spain Restricts The Online Gambling Due To The Deadly Virus
Spanish government took a strict decision and more EU countries can follow the rules.
Besides,

the Spanish authority hoping the new rule will prohibit more than 80 percent of the online gambling ads. Spanish authority has firmed news that such ads having a negative impact on public health. From now, Online gambling ads will be allowed during a 4-hour window from 1 AM till 5 AM. Moreover, betting operators are allowed to run ads through live sports broadcasts. But, they can only place those ads after 8 PM.

On top of that,

no public figures such as stars or professionals are not allowed to promote betting activities. The Spanish authority orders that public figures must prohibit themselves from acts like betting activities and promotion. They are prohibited from promotions like “bonuses”, “free bet promos” and “bonus offers” that exceed $100 Euros.

Moreover,

Spain is the first country to take such measures in Europe. Before that, no country did such acts to combat the pandemic.

Will more European countries follow Spain? 

Additionally,

nobody knows how long we have to face this pandemic. It’s clear that Europe is the main victim of this deadly virus. Moreover, the situation in Europe isn’t progressing at all. Most of the government trying to take the best actions to combat Coronavirus.

Therefore,

it’s very much possible that more countries are going to follow Spain. But, there’s nothing to fear for the gamblers. The ban is only on gambling ads. So, there’s no ban on available games for sure.

Other reports on this topic:

  • Calls for gambling limits to be introduced during lockdown – Irish Times
  • Spain restricts most gambling advertising during COVID-19 shutdown – Gaming Intelligence.com
In addition,

we are requesting gamblers not to get worried regarding this matter. As the government ban on ads, gamblers can be relaxed at all. Furthermore, we will keep you updated about it. So, what are your opinion about the new rules set by Spain? Comment us below and give your opinions.