Spain Mandates Tobacco-Style Warning Labels on Gambling Platforms

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Spain has mandated that online gambling platforms display explicit addiction risk warnings, akin to tobacco packaging labels. Introduced by Minister Pablo Bustinduy at a "Safe Gambling" event, the new policy requires operators to replace vague messages like "play responsibly" with direct statements such as:

• “Gambling addiction is a risk of gambling.”
• “The probability of being a losing gambler is 75%.”
• “Losses for all gamblers are four times greater than their winnings.”

These warnings will appear on websites, mobile apps, and digital ads. The decision stems from a 2024 Ministry of Health report revealing that 82% of addiction-related hospital admissions in 2022 were linked to gambling. While the government emphasizes public health, industry group JDigital criticizes the comparison to tobacco, arguing that Spain's regulated gambling market is already among Europe's most controlled. Further reforms, including bans on celebrity endorsements and welcome bonuses, are under consideration.

Source: https://www.casinonewsdaily.com/blog/2025/10/06/spain-orders-tobacco-style-warnings-on-gambling/

 

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