Legal
March 21, 2023
Connecticut Wants to Ban Gambling Ads Targeting Students
Connecticut was one of the states that legalized sports betting a few years ago. This became possible thanks to the US Supreme Court that struck down PASPA back in 2018. Not much later, in September and October 2021, Connecticut launched retail and online sports betting respectively. Since the introduction of the activity, the state has […]
Industry
March 20, 2023
Facebook Gambling and Adult Ads Flood Vietnam
There are currently strict gambling laws in effect in Vietnam. Aside from eight casinos available for foreign visitors, gambling activities are illegal and this has been the case for many years. Keeping in mind the strict regulation of gambling, advertising such activities is currently illegal. In addition, online gambling is also outlawed. Despite the tough […]
Industry
March 20, 2023
ACT Ready to Act on Its Own Against Gambling Ads on TV and Radio
ACT attorney general Shane Rattenbury has confirmed that should the federal government fail to reach a satisfactory decision on gambling ads in sports, the territory may be forced to act on its own and address ads which Rattenbury has described as both “pernicious” and “insidious.” Gambling Ads Gets in ACT’s Hair These remarks come against […]
Sports
March 16, 2023
AFL to Keep Gambling Ads despite Public Outcry
Australia’s highly competitive online gambling market means that operators are investing increasingly more into marketing to the chagrin of fans. A recent survey determined that most AFL viewers were quickly becoming fed up with the increased number of ads, with the majority in favor of a complete advertising ban. The League’s refusal to self-regulate also […]
Industry
March 9, 2023
Belgium to Impose Further Restrictions on Gambling Ads
Belgium is cracking down on gambling ads as the country seeks to prevent the normalization and trivialization of gaming and betting. The decision, signed by King Philippe himself, comes amid what Belgian people call a “tsunami of advertising.” Under the Royal Decree signed by the Belgian king, gambling ads will be dramatically restricted starting July […]
Industry
March 8, 2023
Sky Bet Names Grey London as New Agency Partner
British gambling operator Sky Bet has selected Grey London as an agency partner, replacing the outgoing Who Wot Why. The operator is excited about the change and believes that a bright future awaits Sky Bet and its new ally. As the agency of record of Sky Bet, Grey London will manage the gambling company’s advertising […]
Industry
March 8, 2023
Tabcorp CEO Calls for Single National Regulator and Less Gambling Ads on TV
Inside Asian Gaming reported that in a statement made on March 8, the CEO of Tabcorp, Adam Rytenskild, one of Australia’s largest gambling companies, has called for a single national regulator to ensure consistency in the industry and protect vulnerable Australians. Tabcorp CEO Advocates for National Regulator to Replace State-Based Model The current state-based model […]
Industry
March 7, 2023
Superbet Scales Back Outdoor Ads in Romania, Promotes Responsible Gaming
The multinational sports betting and gaming group wishes to see all commercial messaging part of its outdoor marketing campaign in Romania vanish or be replaced with responsible gambling messages. The self-regulation decision comes in the context of the current discussions on a law that would restrict the promotion of gambling in the country. All Commercial Messages, […]
Industry
March 6, 2023
Gambling Ads Bombardment in Victoria Sparks Worries about the Next Generation
Gambling advertisements have been an integral part of how companies communicate new offerings and promotions to fans. However, ads are also a major topic of the safer gambling discussion as more and more people realize the harm they can do to the new generation. In the Australian state of Victoria, for example, kids are bombarded […]
Legal
February 28, 2023
New York Gambling Regulator Approves New Rules for Betting Ads
The gambling regulator in New York, the New York State Gaming Commission, greenlighted new rules affecting sports betting marketing, promotions and advertising in the state. The announcement came Monday following a meeting of the regulator where the new rules received unanimous approval by the Commission. Now, the rules would go through a 60-day period for […]
