Industry
August 14, 2025
Brazil’s AG Office Gives Meta 48 Hours to Remove Illegal Gambling Ads
The Office of the Attorney General of the Union (AGU) has issued an extrajudicial notice to Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, demanding the removal of illegal advertisements from profiles promoting unauthorized online betting and gambling services in Brazil. Meta Given 48 Hours by the Brazilian Attorney General’s Office to Remove Illegal Gambling […]
Industry
August 1, 2025
National Consumers League Says Sports Betting Ads on Smartphones Must Go
Following a report that the US National Consumers League (NCL) released this week, which shows the rise of online sports betting advertisements, the organization calls for a ban on the practice, especially the use of push notifications for this purpose. National Consumers League Seeks Sports Betting Ads Ban The report specifically analyzes how sports betting […]
Industry
July 16, 2025
Danish Gambling Regulator Updates Rules Around Promotions and Advertising
Denmark’s gambling regulator, Spillemyndigheden, has unveiled revised guidelines aimed at tightening the way licensed operators promote gambling to consumers. The new rules, now in their third and fifth version for disclosure and promotional activity, respectively, place tighter restrictions on how the industry can market its products. Advertisements Must List Additional Information The changes refresh two […]
Industry
July 16, 2025
ASA Cracks Down on Play’n GO for Problematic Ads
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has taken action against three online gambling ads by supplier Play’n GO after determining that the imagery depicted could appeal to underage individuals. The regulator concluded that the ads violated the UK’s strict gambling promotion rules and ordered Play’n GO to remove the offending content immediately. Colorful Animated Characters […]
Industry
July 7, 2025
Bulgarian Psychologist Says Ads Encourage Minors to Gamble
Bulgarian psychologist Desislava Bezinska has spoken on the country’s struggles with problem gambling. Among other things, she addressed the prevalence of untargeted ads and the damage that gambling harm causes. Bulgaria’s Gambling Problems Started with COVID In an interview with Bulgarian news outlet Capital, Bezinska talked about her experience with people suffering from gambling addiction. […]
Industry
July 6, 2025
Macau Contemplates Axing Gambling Ads
Macau continues its efforts to diversify its industry and end its historic dependence on gambling. As these efforts progress, lawmakers are considering a ban on gambling ads. Macau Wants to See How the Public Feels Macau’s Economic and Technological Development Bureau has launched a formal public consultation into the matter to see how the public […]
Industry
July 2, 2025
ASA Upholds Ruling Against LEBOM over Irresponsible Gambling Ads
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) upheld two complaints against LEBOM Ltd regarding the company’s paid-for social media ads for its peer-to-peer sports betting app. The ruling reinforces the regulator’s strict stance on gambling and alcohol in marketing, particularly when promotional materials appear to glorify risky behavior, potentially harming consumers. Problematic Elements Could Lead to […]
Industry
June 26, 2025
Spain’s Gambling Ad Ban Cuts New Accounts by 55%
According to a new study, Spain’s 2020 Royal Decree, which ruled for gambling advertisement restrictions, has helped significantly diminish the number of new player accounts. New Gambling Accounts in Spain Have Fallen in Number Implemented five years ago, the 2020 Royal Decree aimed to prevent minors from being exposed to gambling ads by changing the […]
Industry
June 20, 2025
Romania Asks Google and Meta to Block Illegal Gaming Ads
Romania is seeking to crack down on illegal gambling content appearing across Google and Meta’s platforms. To that end, the country’s regulator, Oficiul Național pentru Jocuri de Noroc (ONJN) asked the tech giants to take down any paid ads promoting unauthorized gambling operations. ONJN Asks Google and Meta to Take Immediate Action In formal letters […]
Industry
June 4, 2025
UK’s ASA Upholds Complaint Against LiveScore Bet
The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has upheld a complaint against two of LiveScore Bet’s ads. As it turned out, the ads appeared to minors, which is strictly prohibited in the UK. Complaint Said LiveScore Displayed Gaming Ads to Minors The complaint relates to two ads that were aired on LiveScore, a soccer score app, […]
