Promotion and advertising of gambling are regulated by Act No. 40/1995 Coll. on the regulation of advertising (“Act on Advertising”). The Act on Advertising states that it is prohibited to advertise a gambling game operated without a basic licence issued by the Ministry. The Act on Advertising also states that advertising of a licensed gambling game: Must not give the impression that participation in gambling can serve as a source of income similar to income from other activities Must not target minors (under 18) and must include a statement that participation of minors is prohibited Must include a visible and clear warning text as follows: “Ministry of Finance cautions: Participation in gambling may lead to addiction!” It is prohibited to advertise gambling games which are not licensed by the Ministry.
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Czech Republic · Question 07 of 11
Czech Republic Gambling — Marketing: Can we advertise?
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Key section parameters
| Jurisdiction | Czech Republic (CZ) |
|---|---|
| Regulator | Recorded in register |
| Favourability | Mixed |
| Confidence | Confirmed |
| Review status | Expert approved · In expert review scope |
| Last collected | 25 Oct 2026 |
Summary answer
Promotion and advertising of gambling are regulated by Act No. 40/1995 Coll. on the regulation of advertising (“Act on Advertising”). The Act on Advertising states that it is prohibited to advertise a gambling game operated without a basic licence issued by the Ministry. The Act on Advertising also …