Liquor and Gaming New South Wales, the state’s regulator, appealed for a raise in the maximum fines for faulty gambling advertising. The authority seeks to discourage the NSW licensees from posting ads that are in breach of the regulations. NSW’s Regulator Believes Fines Are Too Low According to the current laws, operators risk a maximum […]
Internet technology giant Google announced an update to its advertising policy to include ads from regulated sports betting operators in Ontario ahead of the market launch on April 4. Support for the Regulated Market According to the latest update, the global search engine will now accept advertisements from the government-run lottery operators, as well as […]
Among issues confronting the US legal sports betting industry, particularly the web-based segment, is the test presented by offshore sportsbooks. The American Gaming Association (AGA) is calling for government intervention to target the unlicensed market. This segment, it asserts, is hindering the growth of the legal market. At the same time, while other countries are […]
Sports betting is here to stay, in the US and across the globe. Like those in any industry, gambling operators want to be able to advertise to attract more customers. However, some believe that there is too much advertising. Countries like Italy, the UK, Australia and others are clamping down on how much – and […]
Today, the UK Gambling Commission released a statement on its website reminding operators of their responsibilities related to theirs’ and their third-party marketing affiliates’ digital adverts and copyrighted content. Affiliates Placing Ads are Operators’ Responsibilities The regulatory body in the UK promptly reminded licensees of their responsibilities to make sure that no advertising content is […]
Facebook is in hot water over its failure to protect children in Australia from “stalker ads,” the type of advertisement that targets vulnerable groups in the hopes of eliciting profit at the expense of the consumer. According to a study by Reset Australia, Facebook has harvested young people’s data and then allowed advertisers to engage in such […]
Sportsbet, Australia’s premier bookmaker, has been fined by the Liquor & Gaming NSW gambling regulator as the company has been found in breach of advertising rules, the Canberra Weekly reported, citing a court ruling. The news was reported by other media outlets, who confirmed the findings. This is not the first time, it seems, Sportsbet […]
The interest in advertising practices concerning the gambling industry is increasing among gaming regulators in Massachusetts. Not only that but changes in the way the betting industry is regulated in the state are also likely to occur. Wagering has proven to be quite profitable this year, with the three biggest resorts recording $92 million in […]
The concept of prohibiting ads related to gambling isn’t new – several countries already have similar protocols in place. Portugal could be the next to join them and approval of strict limitations on when gambling ads can be aired is almost a guarantee. Four separate bills have been presented to lawmakers in the country, all […]
Gambling advertising money is among hot topics in Australia again, after Sportsbet, a sports betting brand owned by Flutter Entertainment, revealed it was among the top advertisers in the country in 2020. Millions on Gambling Ads An investor presentation held by Flutter Wednesday revealed Sportsbet spent AU$139 million ($101.5 million) on advertising and sponsorship in […]