The Parliament voted in the first reading for the draft law that prohibits the advertising of gambling in the media

The draft law prohibits any form, direct or indirect, of advertising (promotion) to promote and/or stimulate all types of gambling (including lotteries and betting on sports competitions/events, momentary lotteries), including advertising on radio and television, in print media, in film and video services, through the Internet, with the use of telephone networks. The document also provides for sanctions for those who will place or disseminate advertising of gambling.

The authors argue that gambling creates victims and addiction among the most vulnerable social groups, including minors.

Amendments shall be made to the Law on the organization and conduct of gambling, Law on advertising, the Code of Audiovisual Media Services, and the Contraventions Code.

Previously, the draft law was subjected to public debate. During consultations, the representatives of several media outlets and sales houses said they would be financially affected if MPs approve the initiative prohibiting the promotion and advertising of all types of gambling.