European Commission rules out proposing EU-wide gambling advertising ban for now
The European Commission said it does not plan to propose EU legislation specifically banning gambling advertising, in a parliamentary reply to Italian MEP Carolina Morace. Commissioner Michael McGrath said national laws govern the area and national authorities and courts enforce relevant EU directives. He also confirmed that infringement proceedings against Malta over Bill 55 began on 18 June.
National laws and authorities govern gambling advertising, while the Commission says it will not propose an EU-wide ban.