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Industry
July 11, 2024
Danish Regulators Team Up to Crack Down on Illegal Gaming Ads
A new agreement will see the Danish Consumer Ombudsman, the Gambling Advertising Board and the Danish Gambling Authority (Spillemyndigheden) work together to take more effective action against illegal gambling advertising. As illegal ads continue to circulate the Danish media space and target local customers, the three bodies decided that it was time to do […]
Industry
July 10, 2024
New York Bill Requires Help Hotline on Mobile Betting Ads
More than two years have passed since New York launched its legal mobile sports betting market. Since then, the state surpassed many records for handle and revenue set in other states that have offered the activity for years. The unquestionable expansion came together with concerns about the potential negative impact of excessive betting. Amid the […]
Industry
July 9, 2024
Alliance for Gambling Reform Asks Lawmakers to Ban Inducements
Last year in June, an important report on gambling was released in Australia. The white paper called for a number of changes to the gambling regulations in the country as a way to decrease problem gambling and combat harm. Among nearly three dozen recommendations, the report highlighted the importance of banning all inducements related to […]
Industry
July 8, 2024
Canada’s Gambling Ads Bill Continues to Draw Controversy
Operators and sports organizations are growing uneasy as the Canadian parliament is mulling over a bill (Bill S-269) that could limit or even ban gambling ads. Critics have voiced their concerns arguing that harsher measures could have adverse effects. The Canadian Football League, for example, doesn’t agree that a national framework is required to regulate […]
Industry
July 5, 2024
Conor McGregor’s Forged Irish Stout and Gambling Santa Break ASAI Code
A social media advert for former multi-weight Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) champion Conor McGregor‘s Forged Irish Stout has received a complaint over sexualised content and it was upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority for Ireland (ASAI). A gambling ad poster displaying Santa Claus sitting next to a slot machine in a casino also fell short […]
Industry
July 1, 2024
Gambling Regulator in Ohio Proposes Changes to Promotions, Ads
Last year in May, the gambling regulator in Ohio, the Ohio Casino Control Commission (OCCC), ordered Fanatics Sportsbook, the leading betting company that is a part of Fanatics, to take down a sports betting ad. The promotion in question offered customers in the state a bonus that matched the sum they spent via purchased merchandise. […]
Sports
July 1, 2024
CFL Opposes Federal Regulations on Sports Wagering Ads
The Canadian Football League (CFL) has vocally opposed federal regulations on sports betting advertisements, advocating for self-regulation by professional sports organizations instead. CFL commissioner Randy Ambrosie expressed this stance in a letter to the Senate committee on transport and communications, advocating for a balanced approach to ensure the sport’s integrity while maintaining vital revenue streams […]
Industry
June 27, 2024
GambleAware Asks the Next Government to Take a Firmer Stance on Gambling Ads
GambleAware continues its push for a ban on betting ads at sporting events, arguing that such a measure has the public’s backing. The charity quoted recent research that underscored public support for stricter controls on gambling advertising. As the betting industry continues to grow, GambleAware believes that a more impactful approach is needed. Despite praising […]
Industry
June 25, 2024
Massachusetts Considers New Gambling Advertising Regulations
Massachusetts authorities are considering new recommendations to restrict gambling advertising amid an increase in problem gambling. The rapid growth of the state’s gambling industry has, unfortunately, caused higher harm rates, sparking a need for improved safeguards. While Massachusetts has been actively cracking down on misleading ads and trying to limit the frequency of advertising, proponents […]
Industry
June 20, 2024
Pennsylvania Sen. Fontana Plans to Stop Ads for Self-Excluded Gamblers
Late last month, Pennsylvania Sen. Wayne Fontana introduced a new bill that proposed protection for people who have self-excluded from gambling activities across the state. The proposal, Senate Bill 1211, seeks to enforce new rules related to gambling advertising, effectively prohibiting operators from targeting people on the state’s self-exclusion list. The proposal was referred to […]
