From January 1, 2022, any form of advertising of gambling in Moldova is prohibited.
According to the adopted amendments to the legislation, any form of advertising (promotions), direct or indirect, to promote and / or stimulate gambling (including online), betting on sports / events and other activities in the field of gambling is prohibited. The ban applies, among other things, to advertising on radio and television, in print, in film and video services, via the Internet, using telephone and telegraph networks. Outdoor advertising of gambling and advertising inside closed and semi-closed public places, outside and inside points of wholesale and retail trade, in places where services are provided is prohibited; in / on vehicles and by post. As an exception, it is allowed to use promotional advertising to promote and / or stimulate gambling in the head office of an entity that has received permission to organize and conduct gambling, as well as the distribution of advertising materials intended solely for distribution to participants in gambling. Companies involved in the organization or conduct of gambling are prohibited from initiating or participating in sponsorship events or charitable activities, as a result of which the name of an economic entity engaged in organizing or conducting gambling may be exposed, or other information about its connection with this event may be made public. Violation of these requirements entails the imposition of a fine on individuals in the amount of 60 to 120 cu, on officials - from 120 to 180 cu. and for legal entities - from 200 to 300 cu with deprivation of the right to engage in certain activities for a period of 6 months to 1 year.
