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Armenia Imposes Ban on Gambling Ads

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5 years ago

April 17, 2020

Niji Narayan

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Armenia has imposed a ban on gambling advertising during the Coronavirus pandemic that has swept the globe.

The new measures were announced by Armenian Deputy Justice Minister, Vahe Danielyan, as the country battles the spread of COVID-19.

According to reports, scientific, educational, sports and cultural programmes sponsored advertising will be allowed but the advertising of gambling, sweepstakes and strip clubs will be strictly prohibited.

The country is trying to curb gambling as it fights COVID-19. Armenia has already imposed many restrictions on gambling advertising in recent years. In 2018, the government changed rules to only permit gambling commercials to air between 10 pm and 6 am.

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Niji Narayan

Niji Narayan has been in the writing industry for well over a decade or so. He prides himself as one of the few survivors left in the world who have actually mastered the impossible art of copy editing. Niji graduated in Physics and obtained his Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. He has always interested in sports writing and travel writing. He has written for numerous websites and his in-depth analytical articles top sports magazines like Cricket Today and Sports Today. He reports gaming industry headlines from all around the globe.