ArmInfo. Advertising of winning games will be limited in Armenia. Amendments in the laws "On Advertising" and "On Winning Games and Casinos" are discussed at the first reading of the RA National Assembly meeting.
Introducing the draft amendments, NA MP from the ''Yelk'' faction Hrachya Hakobyan noted that the package of legislative initiatives passed a long stage of discussions. It provides for restrictions on advertising games on sweepstakes and lotto. In particular, advertising of this kind of activity will be allowed from 24 hours to 06 hours. Moreover, the duration of each advertisement should not exceed 60 seconds. Advertising of games with winnings is prohibited on educational, youth, medical and news sites, as well as on social networks.
In turn, the MP RA Deputy Minister of Finance Karen Tamazyan noted that the presented package is a step forward in solving the existing problem and streamlining the sector. The Armenian government not only does not object to its application, but also offered its proposals, which also take into account the proposals of the ombudsman's office. The package, in particular, proposes to prohibit calls for participation in games with a win for minors, creating an impression of profit and alternative work, obtaining a guaranteed profit, etc. In addition, in addition to time constraints, content restrictions are introduced regarding win-win games on the Internet. As expected, the vote on the submitted package will take place on November 16.