By John Smith • Published: 26 May 2019 • 15:00
IN a series of tweets from the Office of the Defensor Del Pueblo, acting Ombudsman Francisco Fernández Marugán has called for a review on the legality of advertising gambling in Spain.
He considers that as the market has expanded dramatically in the past few years with gross income rising to nearly €700 million in 2018 that it is dangerous and not being properly policed.
Suggestions include a complete ban on advertising except for the lotteries run by the State and charity for the blind ONCE, failing that a ban on advertising on TV during children’s programmes and the prohibition of the use of celebrities in any form of advert.
In addition, it is recommended that studies are undertaken as to the effect on those who may be addicted to gambling and to offer assistance and advice to those involved.
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Married to Ophelia in Gibraltar in 1978, John has spent much of his life travelling on security print and minting business and visited every continent except Antarctica. Having retired several years ago, the couple moved to their house in Estepona and John became a regular news writer for the EWN Media Group taking particular interest in Finance, Gibraltar and Costa del Sol Social Scene. Currently he is acting as Editorial Consultant for the paper helping to shape its future development. Share your story with us by emailing newsdesk@euroweeklynews.com, by calling +34 951 38 61 61 or by messaging our Facebook page www.facebook.com/EuroWeeklyNews
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