Legal
June 30, 2023
Belgium Clears the Path for Tough Restrictions on Gambling Ads
Deals between professional sports organizations and gambling companies help bring valuable proceeds for the clubs, allowing them to continue to grow. Yet amid concerns about an increase in sports betting activities and consequently risky or problem gambling behavior, many countries around Europe are strengthening their regulations. This applies not only to gambling sponsorships but external […]
Industry
June 26, 2023
Australian Operators Prepare for a Total Ad Ban
Major gambling operators in Australia are preparing for a potential ban on gambling advertising. Big companies believe that a total ban will be proposed following an ongoing inquiry into online gambling harm. While the government is not obliged to follow the proposals outlined in the report, which is compiled by the Standing Committee on Social […]
Industry
June 23, 2023
New Jersey Bills Seek to Overhaul Gambling Ads and Smoking Rules
In November this year, the law regulating online gambling in New Jersey is set to expire. While lawmakers are trying to extend the activity via a new proposal with a 10-year term, changes to the sector can be implemented as well. Earlier this week, Sen. Joe Cryan introduced a new proposal, calling for changes within […]
Industry
June 12, 2023
Australia Getting Closer to Ban on Betting Advertising
Every year, Australians lose billions to gambling. With hundreds of millions lost on a monthly basis, gambling is quickly becoming a top health concern for the country. But while gambling is a broad term, it’s not only the pokie machines that result in millions of dollars in losses. Amid the growing popularity of sports betting, […]
Legal
June 8, 2023
Entain Gets Scrutinized over Illegal Advertisements in NZ
Entain, which recently teamed up with TAB New Zealand, has breached the New Zealand Gambling Act by illegally promoting its products. This comes less than a week after the company secured ministerial approval in the country. Entain took over TAB NZ after Racing Minister Kieran McAnulty approved the move, allowing the company to operate TAB […]
Industry
June 7, 2023
BGC to Protect Customers by Collaborating with Social Media Platforms
Over the last few years, the popularity of online gambling activities skyrocketed. Some users engaged in iGaming activities, pushed by temporary closures at the peak of the pandemic, while others learned about such gambling options from advertising, which is widely spread across social media. Now, the single industry body for the UK gaming and betting […]
Industry
June 6, 2023
Expert Calls for Scrutiny of Gambling and Betting Ads in Canada
In half a decade, the sports betting market in North America has seen exponential growth. In the US the repeal of PASPA contributed toward the statewide expansion of the activity that is now available to millions of Americans within more than 30 different states. Similarly, in neighboring Canada, Ontario introduced legal online sports betting last […]
Industry
May 30, 2023
Gambling Ads Ban in Spain Continues to Raise Controversy
Lawmakers in Spain seek to protect more consumers by overhauling the regulations related to gambling. And while this sounds like an admirable effort, comparison to other markets shows that the gambling sector in the country is set to be one of the most tightly regulated. Earlier this week, the country’s Royal Decree on Responsible Gambling […]
Industry
May 22, 2023
iDEA Unveils iGaming and Online Betting Responsible Advertising Code
The leading nonprofit trade association representing online gaming and sports betting companies within the growing regulated gambling market in the United States, iDEA Growth (iDevelopment and Economic Association), has announced the adoption of a new responsible advertising code for sports betting and online gambling. The Association acknowledged the impact and importance of gambling advertising within […]
Industry
May 22, 2023
Gambling Ads Trial on TikTok for Australia Expands
TikTok users can enjoy different content from creators around the world. Given that the social media app has a billion downloads, it is likely that it has a staggering number of videos and its popularity has been continuously growing in the last few years. But while some enjoy funny videos or other engaging content from […]
