The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) deemed the 'Funbet TV'…
The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) deemed the 'Funbet TV' advertisement unsuitable due to the image of the coach.
Consensus
- The Federal Antimonopoly Service of Russia (FAS) recognized the 'Fonbet TV' advertisement as non-compliant with Russian law.
- The advertisement was displayed on outdoor structures in Moscow during May–June 2026.
- The advertisement promoted betting services and included the image of a football coach.
- The use of personal images in advertising betting services on outdoor structures is considered a violation of Russian advertising legislation.
- FAS issued a directive requiring the cessation of the advertisement's distribution.
Points of divergence
- FAS issued a directive for the mandatory cessation of the advertisement's dissemination. — vedomosti
- FAS stated it would consider holding the advertiser and distributors administratively liable. — kommersant
- FAS had previously opened a similar case against the bookmaker in July of the same year. — vedomosti
- In April 2024, FAS had previously found non-compliant advertising by the bookmaker Pari, which also used a person's image in gambling ads. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- FAS declared advertising of "Fonbet TV" improper due to the image of the coach — Ведомости
- FAS recognized the advertising of 'Fonbet TV' as inadequate — Коммерсантъ