There are still tons of places to advertise gambling platforms even if Spain removes a bulk of where the advertisements come from. If the goal is to limit minors’ exposure to gambling, then I don’t think they are doing enough to achieve it. The internet is still a place wherein minors can easily access gambling-related content, and goodluck censoring the internet as people will go above and beyond just to get the information that they want in this day and age.
There are news coming of advertising when it comes to gambling being restricted or outright banned, as we know the incidence of gambling addiction increased during the pandemic so it is likely this is a response to that, however I think this is a waste and it is never going to work, people now have the casino at their fingertips and they can play in any online casino around the world they want in a matter of minutes, if they are so worried about this then a better measure would be create a prevention campaign so people gamble responsibly, but this is something too simple and too effective for them to try out. 
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September 02, 2021, 10:39:47 AM
September 02, 2021, 10:33:47 AM
I wonder why they have to control even sports and other type of advertisements. It will surely have a negative impact on gambling but as for me, they couldn't totally eliminate it because, despite the absence of advertisements, people will still find ways to play and gamble. Also, they could switch to advertising through different online platforms, which will still help.
September 02, 2021, 05:10:58 AM
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The new law has knocked down strongly all the preferred advertising options for betting business
not at all because the t.v ads arent totally banned and they dont mention if online ads are banned aswell as radio , offline and others . most of them are still strong and can be used as an alternative to promote .Quote
Also, the adds in TV can only be run late at night.
isnt it great ? because adult people usually watch t.v late at night , that means kids and under age people will not have the influence to gamble because they cannot see the advertisement in thier watching hours .
September 02, 2021, 04:52:13 AM
I don't see what would be the benefits if Spain will put a ban on betting ads. Didn't they realized that clubs are already in financial difficulties because of the Covid-19 pandemic. It's just this year where they see an opportunity to bring back their shape.
There is no mention in the article about the exact reason why it turned out like that. There is also no relation to people having an addiction to gambling. Spain is one of the most successful countries in terms of gambling that's why I'm confused about that regulation imposed on betting deals.
There is no mention in the article about the exact reason why it turned out like that. There is also no relation to people having an addiction to gambling. Spain is one of the most successful countries in terms of gambling that's why I'm confused about that regulation imposed on betting deals.
September 02, 2021, 04:34:31 AM
https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/la-liga-betting-shirt-sponsors-2020-21-season
The new law has knocked down strongly all the preferred advertising options for betting business. They cannot, for example, be on a teams shirt nor celebrities from sports are allowed to promote betting houses or platforms. Also, the adds in TV can only be run late at night. Needless to say that is a torpedo on the finances of several teams and may affect their ability to recruit and maintain the right players.
Teams directly affected:
The new law has knocked down strongly all the preferred advertising options for betting business. They cannot, for example, be on a teams shirt nor celebrities from sports are allowed to promote betting houses or platforms. Also, the adds in TV can only be run late at night. Needless to say that is a torpedo on the finances of several teams and may affect their ability to recruit and maintain the right players.
Teams directly affected:
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Alavés (Betway), Cádiz (Dafabet), Granada (Winamax), Levante (Betway), Real Betis (Betway), Sevilla (MarathonBet) and Valencia (Bwin).
I don't think that banning betting ads or restricting the gambling ads will affect the recruiting ability of sport teams.
The main idea of such sponsors is to raise money to recruit the team members. If the management doesn't get sponsors from betting companies then they will surely get sponsors from other companies.
So I think the recruiting process will go on like before. The amount raised by the other sponsors might be a little lower but I don't think it will create that big of an impact.
September 02, 2021, 01:56:13 AM
In principle, I don't see it as bad, although as has been said, there will be places where advertising can be seen, such as on the Internet, but a reduction of massive advertising is not bad.
I am in favor of the gaming sector, but well regulated to avoid abuses. And I am against many regulations, but in that sector without regulations there would tend to be many abuses. Young people are now able to gamble impulsively from their mobile phones at any time, and on anything. That is more likely to lead to addictions than when the only way to bet on sports was to go to a place far from your home to play a pool.
This is similar to the ban on the use of credit cards that was discussed in another thread. It seems to me that in both cases the spirit, the intentions, are good, but I believe that the impact will be more limited than the regulators expect.
I am in favor of the gaming sector, but well regulated to avoid abuses. And I am against many regulations, but in that sector without regulations there would tend to be many abuses. Young people are now able to gamble impulsively from their mobile phones at any time, and on anything. That is more likely to lead to addictions than when the only way to bet on sports was to go to a place far from your home to play a pool.
This is similar to the ban on the use of credit cards that was discussed in another thread. It seems to me that in both cases the spirit, the intentions, are good, but I believe that the impact will be more limited than the regulators expect.
I think Spain didn't directly bans the betting ads but instead the Spain government made a regulation to set the adds on a time where the young ones couldn't see it. Casino businesses could probably made a betting advertisement through internet but in this case kids today were more engaged in social media or internet than seeing celebrities and watching television and this might getting useless if the reason of the government is to lessen the exposure of gambling advertisements in children.
September 01, 2021, 11:48:29 PM
Maybe the government is finally getting concerned, since the government allowed regulated gambling in spain in such a way that taxes are being paid by betting and gambling houses and platforms to them, gambling has been a thriving business and income for the government, but on the bad side, the number of gamblers has tripled.
At the last quarter of last year 2020, there was an increase in Spain's online gambling market by 17.7%, imagine the increment this year already before this new ban.
In the article, it says " the stricter measures is aimed at limiting exposure of consumers to gambling ads". To the underaged this is also a big concern.
https://epodcastnetwork.com/spains-online-gambling-market-grew-by-17-7-in-2020/
At the last quarter of last year 2020, there was an increase in Spain's online gambling market by 17.7%, imagine the increment this year already before this new ban.
In the article, it says " the stricter measures is aimed at limiting exposure of consumers to gambling ads". To the underaged this is also a big concern.
https://epodcastnetwork.com/spains-online-gambling-market-grew-by-17-7-in-2020/
September 01, 2021, 11:42:15 PM
This is weird, does this have anything to do with ESPN, recently claiming $3 billion in funding, most likely from advertising/sponsorship, that's just my mind.
However, I think the reasons below that made the Spanish government make rules and ban gambling sponsors.
This is a factor that angers the Spanish government for most of the sponsors of gambling so far, if the banned club, doesn't find an alternative sponsor, this will be fatal for them, in terms of money, the effect is bigger and the risk to the club.
The gambling sponsorship business is very profitable.
However, I think the reasons below that made the Spanish government make rules and ban gambling sponsors.
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The reason is that more than 50 percent of clubs have sponsorship from gambling companies which are reported to provide income for the club in excess of 40 million pounds (approximately $55.093.200 ) per year.
This is a factor that angers the Spanish government for most of the sponsors of gambling so far, if the banned club, doesn't find an alternative sponsor, this will be fatal for them, in terms of money, the effect is bigger and the risk to the club.
The gambling sponsorship business is very profitable.
September 01, 2021, 11:18:49 PM
Damn, that really sucks.
I personally don't see why they would do such a thing given that it is integral to the team's businesses and will probably ruin them financially.
But I guess that the government generally has their own agenda when it comes to regulating the sportsbetting industry and protecting consumer rights, which is fair enough. I don't think that other countries should follow suit though.
I personally don't see why they would do such a thing given that it is integral to the team's businesses and will probably ruin them financially.
But I guess that the government generally has their own agenda when it comes to regulating the sportsbetting industry and protecting consumer rights, which is fair enough. I don't think that other countries should follow suit though.
September 01, 2021, 10:20:23 PM
This will definitely deal a heavy blow not just to the clubs and their team members and players but also to the gambling industry. If La Liga is to lose almost a hundred million Euro because of this, their players would definitely suffer as well. This will definitely have a trickle down effect to the team members' salaries.
This would also mean the gambling companies would be losing a very vital way to reach millions of audience. This will also reflect on their books. This might cause a very significant reduction in income for them.
This would also mean the gambling companies would be losing a very vital way to reach millions of audience. This will also reflect on their books. This might cause a very significant reduction in income for them.
September 01, 2021, 10:09:34 PM
In principle, I don't see it as bad, although as has been said, there will be places where advertising can be seen, such as on the Internet, but a reduction of massive advertising is not bad.
I am in favor of the gaming sector, but well regulated to avoid abuses. And I am against many regulations, but in that sector without regulations there would tend to be many abuses. Young people are now able to gamble impulsively from their mobile phones at any time, and on anything. That is more likely to lead to addictions than when the only way to bet on sports was to go to a place far from your home to play a pool.
This is similar to the ban on the use of credit cards that was discussed in another thread. It seems to me that in both cases the spirit, the intentions, are good, but I believe that the impact will be more limited than the regulators expect.
I am in favor of the gaming sector, but well regulated to avoid abuses. And I am against many regulations, but in that sector without regulations there would tend to be many abuses. Young people are now able to gamble impulsively from their mobile phones at any time, and on anything. That is more likely to lead to addictions than when the only way to bet on sports was to go to a place far from your home to play a pool.
This is similar to the ban on the use of credit cards that was discussed in another thread. It seems to me that in both cases the spirit, the intentions, are good, but I believe that the impact will be more limited than the regulators expect.
September 01, 2021, 09:47:37 PM
I was thinking the reason for the ban was for the underage kids, who are also a fan of the sports, not to see these gambling brands but that doesn't seem to be the case.
The letter adds that betting companies sponsoring teams and athletes had contributed to the ‘normalising’ of betting which has ‘serious health and social risks’. It claims that athletes' status as role models had led to an increase in gambling among young people aged 18 to 25, rising from 29 per cent to 40 per cent in the last four years. The amount of money spent by young people in Spain on gambling, meanwhile, had risen by 13 per cent annually.
^ People in this group are already of legal age which means most of them are probably aware of their actions. Not to mention that they already have a job. 
September 01, 2021, 09:41:28 PM
damn, that's a huge blow to the players and clubs that are getting a lot of money from advertising betting services. at least they only prohibit the advertising of gambling and not any type business ad.
Not sure what this is supposed to achieve - to curb underage gambling perhaps?
most likely to curb the gambling activity in their country and not just to prevent underage gambling. I mean, adults are also prone to gambling addiction. 
September 01, 2021, 09:37:10 PM
https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/la-liga-betting-shirt-sponsors-2020-21-season
The new law has knocked down strongly all the preferred advertising options for betting business. They cannot, for example, be on a teams shirt nor celebrities from sports are allowed to promote betting houses or platforms. Also, the adds in TV can only be run late at night. Needless to say that is a torpedo on the finances of several teams and may affect their ability to recruit and maintain the right players.
Teams directly affected:
Blocking a way will pave way for another one, so surely the advertisements will be evolved and take a lead in the other platforms, for example the ban is only for TV ads then the bookies will choose social media which may do more harm because social media used by mostly the youngsters including minors so creating such laws is useless and just create trouble for particular sector only not the actual cause.The new law has knocked down strongly all the preferred advertising options for betting business. They cannot, for example, be on a teams shirt nor celebrities from sports are allowed to promote betting houses or platforms. Also, the adds in TV can only be run late at night. Needless to say that is a torpedo on the finances of several teams and may affect their ability to recruit and maintain the right players.
Teams directly affected:
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Alavés (Betway), Cádiz (Dafabet), Granada (Winamax), Levante (Betway), Real Betis (Betway), Sevilla (MarathonBet) and Valencia (Bwin).
That's a big loss for these team's funds. Looks like the government ofSpain is pretty much punishing these athletes instead of the gambling platforms.
Social media platforms have their own policy for gambling ads just as how they block porn ads. They are going to be creative in hiring advertisers online like the streamers that have millions of subscribers. Maybe forums like bitcointalk will also be targeted by these advertisers just as we see crypto casinos gathering up here.
September 01, 2021, 09:18:58 PM
https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/la-liga-betting-shirt-sponsors-2020-21-season
The new law has knocked down strongly all the preferred advertising options for betting business. They cannot, for example, be on a teams shirt nor celebrities from sports are allowed to promote betting houses or platforms. Also, the adds in TV can only be run late at night. Needless to say that is a torpedo on the finances of several teams and may affect their ability to recruit and maintain the right players.
Teams directly affected:
Blocking a way will pave way for another one, so surely the advertisements will be evolved and take a lead in the other platforms, for example the ban is only for TV ads then the bookies will choose social media which may do more harm because social media used by mostly the youngsters including minors so creating such laws is useless and just create trouble for particular sector only not the actual cause. The new law has knocked down strongly all the preferred advertising options for betting business. They cannot, for example, be on a teams shirt nor celebrities from sports are allowed to promote betting houses or platforms. Also, the adds in TV can only be run late at night. Needless to say that is a torpedo on the finances of several teams and may affect their ability to recruit and maintain the right players.
Teams directly affected:
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Alavés (Betway), Cádiz (Dafabet), Granada (Winamax), Levante (Betway), Real Betis (Betway), Sevilla (MarathonBet) and Valencia (Bwin).
September 01, 2021, 08:19:21 PM
Well, this is a rather unfortunate piece of news. I still don't understand the point of bans like this, is this supposed to actually help in trying to prevent under-aged gambling? Or gambling in general? Cause if it was the latter, then I'm pretty sure it's close to useless? If it's the latter then honestly it's pointless and useless. At this point, their methods of actually trying to prevent gambling is laughable, and is at most, killing off the sports teams and events themselves instead of gambling, not to mention the players themselves.
September 01, 2021, 06:56:41 PM
https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/la-liga-betting-shirt-sponsors-2020-21-season
The new law has knocked down strongly all the preferred advertising options for betting business. They cannot, for example, be on a teams shirt nor celebrities from sports are allowed to promote betting houses or platforms. Also, the adds in TV can only be run late at night. Needless to say that is a torpedo on the finances of several teams and may affect their ability to recruit and maintain the right players.
Teams directly affected:
This is very serious and I think government needs to do something about this because it's going to affects a lots if persons and firms who are main promoters of betting platforms. Many clubs in Spain has there ground ambassador as a Gambling platform which funds the club activities at the time advertising the platform. If the government put an end to them, then there will be commotion that can affect the financial status of most firms The new law has knocked down strongly all the preferred advertising options for betting business. They cannot, for example, be on a teams shirt nor celebrities from sports are allowed to promote betting houses or platforms. Also, the adds in TV can only be run late at night. Needless to say that is a torpedo on the finances of several teams and may affect their ability to recruit and maintain the right players.
Teams directly affected:
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Alavés (Betway), Cádiz (Dafabet), Granada (Winamax), Levante (Betway), Real Betis (Betway), Sevilla (MarathonBet) and Valencia (Bwin).
September 01, 2021, 06:27:34 PM
This reminds me of the UFC reebok uniform deal. Except much much worse.
With all the problems and conflict in the world today. Do we really not have anything better to do than wage a war on gambling and sports?
Spain being known for having very high youth unemployment (ages 19-24) in the 50% range. I'm surprised there isn't more emphasis and fact checking on real issues that people face.
With all the problems and conflict in the world today. Do we really not have anything better to do than wage a war on gambling and sports?
Spain being known for having very high youth unemployment (ages 19-24) in the 50% range. I'm surprised there isn't more emphasis and fact checking on real issues that people face.
September 01, 2021, 06:05:32 PM
I heard about this ban while watching La Liga game. This is why some clubs don't have sponsors on their shirt.
I think this ban can hit clubs hard. Pandemic already affected them seriously, they had to play whole previous season without spectators and this season they can let only limited number of spectators. So, without gambling sponsorship they lose another source of income.
But maybe gambling companies will find loophole in laws. Same like alcochol advertisements - in many country it's forbidden, so, they simply advertise alcochol-free beer.
I think this ban can hit clubs hard. Pandemic already affected them seriously, they had to play whole previous season without spectators and this season they can let only limited number of spectators. So, without gambling sponsorship they lose another source of income.
But maybe gambling companies will find loophole in laws. Same like alcochol advertisements - in many country it's forbidden, so, they simply advertise alcochol-free beer.
September 01, 2021, 05:26:36 PM
It's like they want to kill the sports these teams rely on the shirt sponsorships and other advertising that comes from gambling, obviously, they did not create a body or a study and have all the parties involved for a consensus, not the right time to come especially in the pandemic, they create this law because of the surge of gambling, but they cannot stop from betting even if there is no advertising, there is such a thing like online promotion and word of the mouth promotion which they cannot control, it's a useless law.
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