The Bulgarian parliament has unanimously approved legislation to ban advertising for gambling on nearly all forms of media — from television and radio to newspapers and websites.
All 198 members present on April 30 — the last day of work for the 49th parliament– voted in favor of the ban on second reading.
The legislation, which will become law within a few weeks when it is published in the official register, provides for a complete ban on advertising for gambling except on billboards, social media, and at sports facilities that don’t cater for children. The legislation places a distance limit of 300 meters on billboards near schools and says all ads must include a large warning taking up at least 10 percent of the ad that says gambling can lead to addiction.
