At the end of August 2021, the new provisions of the Royal
Decree 958/2020, of 3 November, on commercial communications for
gambling activities, relating to sponsorship, time limitations and
social media limitations entered into force.
The most relevant limitations are on sport sponsorship,
broadcasting hours in general, welcome promotions, presence
celebrities or persons of public notoriety and the inclusions of
messages for responsible gambling, which will be mandatory.
In general, the broadcasting of gambling
advertising on radio and television is prohibited outside
the time slot from 1.00 a.m. to 5.00 a.m. although for certain
types of gambling (lotteries, bingo, mutual betting, or
competitions) there is certain flexibility.
