Industry
November 11, 2024
GambleAware Proposes Gambling Marketing Policy Changes
GambleAware, Britain’s leading gambling harm treatment and prevention charity, has suggested that the local gambling marketing regulations are too lenient. According to a new report, the UK is falling behind other European countries, potentially exposing vulnerable groups to harm. GambleAware Suggests a Few Policy Changes The new report was commissioned by GambleAware and compiled by […]
Industry
November 7, 2024
Portugal Reprimands Operators and Influencers Over Unlicensed Gambling Ads
The Portuguese Association of Betting and Online Games (APAJO) has filed complaints against operators and influencers who made misleading promotions. The motion reflects the body’s overall efforts to weed out the promotion of unlicensed gambling platforms. Operators and Influencers Promoted Unlicensed Gaming As it turns out, the APAJO filed concerns against BC.Game, Betify, Monro, Stake, […]
Industry
November 6, 2024
Turkish Soccer Introduces Fines for Clubs Promoting Illegal Betting
The Turkish Football Federation (TFF) has published new regulations in an effort to push back against illegal sports betting ads in professional soccer. Turkish soccer clubs that violate these new rules now risk penalties. Clubs that Endorse Illegal Operators Face Fines The updated guidelines envision fines for clubs that endorse illegal betting companies. Additionally, repeat […]
Industry
November 5, 2024
Australia Eyes In-Stadium & Sports Jersey Gambling Ad Ban
Australian lawmakers are considering a ban on in-stadium electronic sideline gambling ads amid calls for stricter gambling restrictions. A mulled removal of gambling sponsorship logos from players’ jerseys is also on the table. New Restrictions Are Being Considered The new measure comes as calls from Labor backbenchers grow louder, according to a report by ABC, […]
Industry
November 1, 2024
Northern Ireland Seeks to Reduce Gambling Ads Amid Harm Concerns
Northern Ireland’s All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling has asked the government to protect vulnerable groups from harm by restricting gambling ads. This comes shortly after the Republic of Ireland introduced similar measures. Ireland Just Updated Its Framework The Republic of Ireland, for context, recently updated its regulatory framework by enacting the Gambling […]
Industry
October 21, 2024
Missouri Sports Betting Amendment Opponents Reduce TV Ads
A majority of the US states already offer legal sports betting. The activity is available in 38 states as well as Washington DC. Still, a dozen states are yet to legalize wagering, and Missouri is on that list. Come the November ballot, residents of the state will be able to vote in favor or against […]
Industry
October 18, 2024
Australia: Albanese Targeted by Gambling Firms over Ad Ban, Documents
The ongoing gambling reform in Australia continues to raise eyebrows, especially after the Albanese government recently hinted at plans for a partial gambling ad ban. This is in stark contrast to the range of proposed reforms, including a blanket gambling ad ban, suggested within a report more than a year ago by the late Labor […]
Industry
October 16, 2024
Ukraine Urges Google to Stop Blocking Legal Gambling Ads
The Ukrainian Gambling Council (UGC) has addressed Google with the request to stop blocking the advertising of licensed gambling operators who lawfully conduct their business in the territory of Ukraine. The UGC argues that the current, complete ban on all gambling-related advertising directly discriminates against legal businesses while helping illegal gambling operators. The Bans Hurt […]
Industry
October 11, 2024
Green Party Files Gambling Ads Ban Bill to Australia’s Senate
On October 9, the Green Party in Australia sent a bill asking for a full ban on gambling ads in the country to the Senate. The move represented the latest development in the heated talks on the way the Labor government should go around the undeniable gambling ad proliferation. At the start of September, news […]
Industry
September 30, 2024
Tim Costello Criticizes NRL, AFL for Ignoring Problem Gambling
Gambling is recognized as a serious public health issue in Australia. The scale of the issue is evident, especially considering the annual losses to gambling hit AU$32 billion ($21.6 billion) based on data supplied by the Queensland Government Statistician’s Office. In that line of thought, meaningful changes are long overdue, and the time has come […]
