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Industry
May 15, 2024
ASA Removes Cheltenham Festival Ad Showing Popular OnlyFans Model
After looking into a complaint that was challenging a Cheltenham Festival ad on X that showcased an easily recognizable OnlyFans (OF) star, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) deemed the ad “irresponsible.” ASA “Concerned” Over a Lack of Response The authority decided to clamp down on the ad that was promoting betting offer aggregator Festival Free […]
Industry
May 13, 2024
GambleAware Urges for Improved Warnings on Gambling Ads
GambleAware, a leading organization focused on preventing and treating gambling harms in the United Kingdom, is advocating for enhanced health warnings on gambling advertisements. This call to action comes in response to a newly published report by an independent consortium of researchers and academics, which underscores the need for clearer messaging regarding the risks associated […]
Industry
May 8, 2024
Draft in Spain Includes Decree on Gambling Ads for Social Media Influencers
A few years ago, in 2020, Spain introduced its Royal Decree, a law that effectively imposed heavy restrictions, particularly for gambling advertising. In light of the tough measures, gambling operators no longer had the option of advertising their products freely. Yet, the restrictions were appealed by Jdigital, the country’s online gambling trade association, which argued […]
Industry
May 2, 2024
Spain: Bustinduy to Reintroduce the Restrictions on Gambling Ads
A month ago, Spain’s Supreme Court annulled several Royal Decree restrictions on gambling ads, ending the restrictive regime that reigned for several years. However, the country’s new minister for social rights and consumer affairs, Pablo Bustinduy, remains bullish on reintroducing the restrictions. For context, the Royal Decree that was introduced in 2020 prevented gambling operators […]
Lottery
May 1, 2024
People’s Postcode Lottery Ad with Emma Willis Passes ASA Review
A TV advertisement for The People’s Postcode Lottery captured the attention of the regulator in charge of advertising in the UK, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The ad in question featured Emma Willis, a popular TV personality and presenter and aired back in November 2023. In light of the advertisement, the Authority challenged whether or […]
Industry
April 30, 2024
Changes to Gambling Ad Rules in the UK under Fire by the House of Lords
Last year in April, the UK government released a White Paper following the review of the country’s Gambling Act. The release of the White Paper marked the first step for the changes to the gambling regulations in the country, amid concerns about growing gambling harm and at-risk gambling. This year, the government’s efforts toward the […]
Industry
April 29, 2024
Ontario Sports Betting Ads Broadcast across Canada
This April marked the two-year anniversary of the launch of the regulated online gambling market in Ontario, Canada’s most populous province. The flourishing market proved its potential over the last two years, going from strength to strength and expanding the offering for customers in the province. Currently, there are more than 70 licensed gambling operators […]
Industry
April 26, 2024
Swedish Scratch Card Game Trisskrapet Draws Controversy
The Swedish Trade Association for Online Gambling (BOS) has backed the Swedish Consumer Agency’s (KV) and the Consumer Ombudsman’s (KO) evaluation regarding the daily scratch card commercial “Trisskrapet” featured on TV4. The consensus is that the segment should be recognized as advertising rather than an editorial feature, marking a significant development in the ongoing debate […]
Legal
April 25, 2024
Gambling Ad Rules in Ireland to Impact Some Charity Draws
Changes to the gambling sector in Ireland are expected with a review of the Gambling Regulation Bill 2022. Similar to the UK, lawmakers pushed for changes that would help curb the rate of problem gambling, protecting vulnerable individuals while also safeguarding children from the activity via restrictions related to gambling advertising. One of the tough […]
Legal
April 24, 2024
Ireland: Lawmakers Consider Exception for Ads by Gambling Charities
Similarly to the overhaul of the gambling sector in Great Britain, lawmakers in Ireland are considering significant changes to the gambling regulations. The review of the 2022 Gambling Regulation Bill is expected to protect consumers, while establishing strict rules related to gambling advertising and inducements that licensed casinos and sports betting operators may offer. Wednesday […]
