Last July, the Netherlands issued an official ban on most gambling advertisements and sponsorships in professional sports. Within the next three years, the government hopes to eliminate the majority of gambling content from sporting events. However, some have been discontent with the timeline provided by the government. Weerwind Believes the Transition Period Is Just Right […]
Germany’s Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) is once again raising the alarm of risks online sports betting brings, calling for a watershed ban on gambling advertising. Gambling Advertising Fuels Problem Gambling To mark the national Gambling Addiction Day on September 28, the federal health body and the federal Commissioner for Addiction and Drug Issues […]
PlayOJO, a UK-based casino website controlled by the Maltese company SkillOnNet Ltd, managed to come out on top at the UK Social Media Awards with its “Safe Bets” campaign. The online casino website got more likes than big companies such as Netflix UK, Sky, and Now TV. Olivia Bowen at PlayOJO’s Campaign PlayOJO was nominated […]
Sports betting and technology company DraftKings announced a new initiative seeking to remind players of the importance of responsible gambling and mark the American Gaming Association (AGA)’s Responsible Gaming Education Month (RGEM). It’s Cool to Cool Down from Betting The Practice Safe Bets advertising campaign comprises two commercials featuring professional wrestler The Miz and legendary […]
Norway’s national lottery operator, Norsk Tipping, announced it will no longer promote its sports betting services on TV. This decision comes soon after the country’s major broadcasters vowed to stop promoting unlicensed operators. Norsk Tipping to Reduce Ads Earlier this year, the Norwegian Media Authority, the country’s media regulator, found out that the five biggest […]
Each year, US gambling operators tend to spend a lot on advertising. With the US gaming market being as competitive as it is, no company can allow its marketing efforts to be lacking. BIA Advisory Services, a US-based consultancy, predicts that this year’s spending will be much higher than last year’s as gambling companies remain […]
According to a recent press release announced via a tweet on its official Twitter account, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued an Order of Monetary Penalty against Unibet. The Kindred Group-owned operator has received a CAN$48,000 ($37,051) penalty for allegedly going over a series of regulations regarding advertising and inducements. What […]
Former Australian cricket player awarded with a large number of national and global decorations Mitchell Johnson has bid farewell to his cricket commentator position at ABC Radio. Johnson’s transfer to ABC Radio occurred after fellow ABC commentator and former Test captain Ian Chappell retired a few seasons ago. This weekend, Johnson was supposed to once […]
UK-based sportsbook and gambling operator Ladbrokes released a new promotional video continuing the company’s WePlayTogether advertising campaign. The minute and a half clip is based on the legendary “Rocky’s run” scene from the 1979 movie Rocky II and features a heavily edited take on the original footage, seamlessly integrating newly shot content with the help […]
On May 8, the European Commission received the Belgian government’s “Draft Royal Decree laying down detailed rules for advertising gambling.” The document was issued by the Offences and Special Procedures Department in Belgium and spoke about a ban that would be imposed on gambling advertisements in the country. The royal decree mentioned one exception: ads […]
