The constant bombardment of betting house advertising required control to protect a segment of the population that has gambling problems, as indicated by Miguel Arana, Director General of Gambling Regulation. He points out, «There is a cause-effect relationship between the abuse of advertising in recent months and the increase in gambling among younger people and problem gambling. And it required control.»
Arana points out that the Royal Decree could move to the approval phase in the Council of Ministers in early or late autumn, that is, in any case before the end of the year.
Regarding betting house sponsorships in sports competitions and specialized media, Arana argues that these are not the only sponsorships available, recommends seeking alternatives, and also asks football clubs if they see a conflict of interest in betting houses sponsoring sports competitions. Arana indicates that «it is not healthy for sports betting companies to sponsor our teams, due to the influence they have on the younger generations.» «The benefits that limiting gambling advertising achieves in terms of health far outweigh the economic impact it could generate for football clubs.»
On the other hand, regarding the threatened survival of the media, especially sports newspapers, he commented that «ten years ago, there was no advertising from online operators, and the media existed.»
La discusión sobre la regulación y el impacto de las apuestas deportivas en LATAM y España es crucial para asegurar un entorno de juego responsable y proteger a las generaciones más jóvenes.
