On Thursday, the government revealed new advertising regulations for betting operators, which include warnings from the Ministry of Finance about the risks associated with gambling. These rules have not yet been published in the Federal Official Gazette.
The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) expressed its support for these new advertising regulations and called for strict adherence to them. Nonetheless, the association urged that these efforts should also entail enhanced oversight and a strong response to illegal advertising by unlicensed platforms. These platforms operate without federal authorization, evade tax obligations, and disregard advertising regulations altogether.
ANJL underscored that illegal operators do not implement necessary anti-money laundering measures, fail to prevent minors from accessing gambling sites, and neglect to address compulsive gambling issues.
The association highlighted the detrimental impact of these unregulated sites, which do not adhere to any rules or offer player protection mechanisms. Regulatory violations tarnish the reputation of the betting sector, warranting strict enforcement measures against those responsible.
According to ANJL, a sustainable gambling market can only thrive through coherent regulations that govern every operational aspect. By backing the government's new measures, the ANJL views this as a significant stride toward that goal.
In a statement, the ANJL said, "The National Association of Games and Lotteries (ANJL) supports the Ministry of Finance's new advertising rules and advocates for strict compliance with the regulations, without compromising the operations of companies that function legally and are subject to oversight by the Secretariat of Prizes and Bets."
The ANJL added, "However, the association emphasizes that the announced initiatives must be accompanied by strengthened oversight and a crackdown on advertising by illegal platforms—a category of entities that operate without federal government authorization, fail to pay taxes, disregard advertising rules, and neglect to implement measures to prevent money laundering, underage access, and compulsive gambling."
"The ANJL believes that advertising campaigns that do not comply with current regulations harm the sector's image and should be subject to appropriate actions by the competent authorities."
