Industry
January 28, 2025
NSW Bans Gambling Ads from Public Transport and Stations
New South Wales has moved to ban gambling ads on public transport as the Australian state seeks to tackle gambling harm. The country has been struggling with significant addiction rates, prompting calls for reforms and stricter regulation. The Government Wants to Make Gambling Ads Less Prominent Liquor and Gaming NSW confirmed that the Minns Goverment […]
Industry
January 23, 2025
Anti-Gambling Ads Could Help Reduce Addiction Rates
Swansea University, collaborating with the University of Bristol and CQ University, Australia, conducted in-depth research on a potential way to reduce the impact of gambling advertisements, mimicking measures introduced to address similar public health hazards. The study focused on younger gamblers and found that watching an intervention video highlighting the dangers of gambling harm reduced […]
Industry
January 13, 2025
Google Bans Gambling Ads in Nigeria Amid Regulatory Changes
Google has issued a new ban on gambling ads in Nigeria. This measure follows the publishing of a November ruling by Nigeria’s Supreme Court. The Nigerian Regulatory Landscape Changed In November, the Supreme Court in Nigeria handed gaming regulation to the States of Nigeria, effectively annulling the National Lottery Act 2005. This marked a shift […]
Industry
January 7, 2025
French Online Sportsbooks to Double Down on Promotions in 2025
L’Autorité Nationale des Jeux (ANJ), France’s national gambling regulator, has examined online operators’ marketing strategies for 2025, highlighting certain trends. According to the authority, promotional and marketing spending will increase across the board as sportsbooks continue to compete for the attention of customers. Operators to Bolster Their Promotional Spending The ANJ highlighted a planned 11% […]
Industry
January 3, 2025
Ireland’s New Gambling Act May Limit Ulster GAA’s Fundraising Efforts
Similarly to the UK, Ireland recently initiated an overhaul of its gambling regulations. Back in October, the Dáil passed a landmark bill that aimed at strengthening gambling regulations, addressing key concerns related to problem gambling. The bill also sought to combat illegal gambling and create an independent statutory gambling body. While the Gambling Regulation Act […]
Industry
December 11, 2024
Ireland’s ASA and GRAI Team up to Ensure Fair Gambling Ads
The Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASA) has unveiled a partnership with the Gambling Regulatory Authority of Ireland (GRAI). Under the deal, the GRAI, which will be responsible for licensing and regulatory matters concerning the gambling industry, will streamline the process of complaints about gambling ads. ASA and GRAI Want to Ensure Transparent and Fair […]
Industry
December 11, 2024
Schpell Loses Appeal in Norwegian Gambling Ad Case
Norway currently enforces tough restrictions when it comes to gambling marketing. With gambling ads prohibited, the country’s regulator, the Norwegian Gambling Authority (NGA), constantly monitors for potential violations and takes appropriate action. In one such recent case, a gambling operator lost its appeal with the country’s Lottery Appeals Board. The case in question revolves around […]
Industry
December 10, 2024
AI-Powered Gambling Scams Exploit Social Media to Defraud Users Globally
A worldwide gambling scam network has popped up using AI to trick victims on a huge scale. Group-IB, a cybersecurity company, has uncovered that this operation covers over 1,300 dangerous websites and 500 fake ads, with some people losing as much as $10,000. These scams pretend to be real betting apps aiming to get hold […]
Industry
December 10, 2024
Pizza Hut Slammed for “Free Spins” Campaign
Pizza Hut has faced backlash over a recent promotion that linked pizza orders to offers of “free spins” at online casinos. The controversial campaign was part of a partnership between Pizza Hut and Free Spins Loops, a brand managed by Digital Adventures. The latter operates under Quantum International Holdings. Digital Adventures attributed the incident to […]
Industry
December 9, 2024
Australians Outraged After Kids See Betting Ads on Snapchat
Australian proponents of a ban on gambling ads have been outraged to learn that minors were able to see promotional Snapchat filters from Sportsbet. While the operator promised that it had taken all reasonable steps to ensure its content only reaches adults, some doubted that was the case. Children Could See the Promotional Filters As […]