The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of the Russian Federation…
The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of the Russian Federation identified violations of legislation in the advertising of the betting house Fonbet and initiated a case under the Law on Advertising.
Consensus
- FAS initiated a case against Fonbet for violating advertising legislation.
- The advertising campaign featured a football coach.
- The ads were outdoor advertisements.
- The use of human images in advertising for betting services on outdoor structures is considered illegal under current law.
- The case was opened under Article 27 of the Law on Advertising.
- The incident occurred in May–June 2026.
- The location of the ads was Moscow.
Points of divergence
- FAS also investigated advertising in Dagestan related to the benefits of polygamy. — fontanka
- FAS issued warnings to experts who predicted price increases for food and fuel in 2026, suggesting such statements could trigger higher consumer demand. — m24
Coverage (3 sources)
- FAS opened a case against bookmakers over outdoor ads featuring a football coach — Фонтанка
- FAS opened a case against Fonbet following an ad featuring a coach — Ведомости
- FAS opened a case over advertising of betting house Fonbet — Москва 24