Why is this important
Advertising of gambling and bookmaking services directly affects the level of public involvement in risky financial practices. Restricting access to such resources is part of government policy on consumer protection and social risk reduction. The blocking of such websites is also aimed at ensuring compliance with legislation in the field of advertising and information space.
What happened
- To promptly address advertising violations, the Competition Committee has established cooperation with relevant organizations.
- As part of this work, measures are being taken to restrict access to websites promoting bookmaking services.
- Based on the results of the work carried out this year, data on the blocking of websites promoting bookmaking services was sent to the supervisory authority, part of which was blocked in the prescribed manner.
Numbers and facts
- This year, data on 86 websites promoting bookmaking services on the Internet was sent to the supervisory authorities.
- Of the total number of identified resources, about 70 websites were actually blocked in accordance with the procedure established by law.
- The remaining websites are being reviewed and verified according to established procedures.
- The basis for restrictive measures is Article 46 of the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan “On Advertising”, according to which the advertising of gambling and other games based on risk is prohibited.
Context
- State bodies are strengthening control over the dissemination of advertisements for bookmaking services in the online space.
- For owners of such websites, this means an increase in the likelihood of blocking and legal liability.
- For users — reducing access to advertising materials promoting gambling and risky financial services.
- For prompt response to violations, interaction with relevant organizations and supervisory bodies has been established.
