Ads of these types of websites have been banned almost 100% in the Spanish State, both on radio and on television and the Internet. Advertising can only be made on TV between 1:00 and 5:00 in the morning. The Minister of Consumer Affairs, Alberto Garzón, has argued that pathological gambling can become a pathological problem in the Basque Country.

An effective measure?

People who work with addictions have expressed doubts as to whether the mere ban on advertising during the day can be a more effective measure. Furthermore, they have pointed out that the measure should not only last the confinement but should also maintain the ban on advertising, taking into account the problems and addictions that these websites generate.