OREANDA-NEWS. February 19, 2008. The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS Russia) fined "SP KARO" Ltd. 200 000 Rubles, reported the press-centre of FAS Russia.

Earlier FAS Russia recognized that "SP KARO" Ltd. violated Part 2 Article 27 of the Federal Law "On Advertising" by outdoor advertising of a gambling establishment and issued a determination to the company to stop violating the advertising legislation.

Reference:
Under Clause 2 Article 27 of the Federal Law "On Advertising", advertising of gambling and betting is allowed only:

1) In TV- and radio-programmes from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. local time;

2) In the buildings, structures, facilities where gambling or betting is organized, except the objects of transport infrastructure (railway stations, airports, underground stations, and other similar facilities);

3) In the periodical print media, if their specialization is mentioned in the advertising materials and information on their cover and imprint, as well as in the periodical print media for the employees of gambling establishments and (or) the persons who are engaged in gambling or betting.