Advertising
Foreign Operators Cannot be Discriminated in the Applicability of the Gambling Advertising Ban
By: Giulio Coraggio ITALY (March 6, 2023) — The CJEU issued a decision against the legislation of an EU Member State providing different regimes on the gambling advertising ban between gaming...
Romania to Tighten Rules on Gambling Advertising
ROMANIA (March 2, 2023) — The Romanian Senate adopted a draft law (the “Draft Law”) that tightens rules governing publicity for gambling. Specifically, the Draft Law, which has been s...
National Lottery Goes Dynamic
Aaron Poole, marketing executive, PML Group with this week’s Out \ Look on Out of Home. IRELAND (March 3, 2023) — As we move further in 2023, the benefits of integrating dynamic triggers t...
Allwyn Group Announces Three-Year Global Partnership with the Wings for Life World Run
LUCERNE, Switzerland (February 27, 2023) – Allwyn AG (“Allwyn”), Europe’s leading lottery operator, today announces a three-year global partnership with the Wings for Life World Run, an ann...
The Promotional Strategy of La Française des Jeux Rejected by the Regulator
Decision no. 2023-022 of February 16, 2023 Relating to the Promotional Strategy of La Française des Jeux for its Activity Under Rights Exclusive for the Year 2023. Decision no. 2023-032 of Februar...
American Gaming Association Statement on Proposed Betting on our Future Act
Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2023) — AGA Senior Vice President Chris Cylke issued the following statement on the proposed Betting on our Future Act: “The American Gaming Association (A...
Tonko Introduces Legislation to Ban Predatory Sports Betting Advertising
The legislation addresses out of control advertising by sportsbooks, demands accountability for industry WASHINGTON, DC (February 9, 2023) —Today, ahead of Super Bowl LVII, Congressman Paul D. T...
ASA Rulings Give Context to ‘Strong Appeal’ Test for Gambling Ads Featuring Sports Personalities
UNITED KINGDOM (February 9, 2023) — Two ASA rulings have been published which provide some helpful context to the CAP Code and BCAP Code rule that gambling ads must not be likely to be of st...
Communications and Media Authority Blocks Illegal Offshore Gambling Websites
SYDNEY, Australia (February 8, 2023) — The ACMA has requested that Australian internet service providers block more illegal offshore gambling websites after investigations found 6 services to...
ASA rules on Two Paddy Power TV Ads
LONDON, U.K. (February 8, 2023) — On February 8, the ASA published its rulings on two TV ads for Paddy Power. The ASA held that the two ads, which were both screened on TV, were not deemed by...
TAB Wagers Cowboys Partnership is a Winning Bet
Queensland (February 6, 2023) — Australia’s largest online racing and sports betting brand TAB is now a platinum partner of the North Queensland Toyota Cowboys. In a multi-year partnership,...
Westlotto Presents Regionalliga West
Münster, Germany (February 1, 2023) — Strong partners for the Regionalliga West: WestLotto and the West German Football Association signed a cooperation agreement to promote the highest ama...
The Review Board Condemns Keno and Lotto in TV4 – the Programs Are Advertising
The board of review judges that TV4’s broadcasts of the Keno and Lotto draws is advertising. The programs, therefore, contravene the regulation on advertisement signature. Stockholm, Sweden (...
BOS Welcomes the Review Board’s Decision: The Keno and Lotto Draws on TV are Advertising
SWEDEN (January 30, 2023) — The Keno and Lotto draws on TV4 has, following a report from the Online Gaming Industry Association (BOS), been rejected by the Review Board. The board agrees with...
Dutch Gaming Authority Has Fined JOI Gaming Ltd for Advertising Aimed at Young Adults
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (January 25, 2023) — The Gaming Authority (Ksa) has fined JOI Gaming €400,000 for violating the prohibition to target advertising at young adults. The Ksa has establi...
Loterie Romande Launches Commercials Targeting Excessive Gambling
Lausanne (January 23, 2023) — Loterie Romande is launching a prevention campaign aimed at promoting responsible gambling by putting an emphasis on its recreational role. The campaign consist...
Italy’s Communications Authority Fines Meta (Facebook) 750,000 Euros for Violating the Ban for Advertising on Games
ITALY (January 13, 2023) — The Communications Authority has imposed a significant fine against Meta (Facebook) for violating the rules on the prohibition of gambling advertising. “The B...
ASA Ruling Against Ladbrokes Highlights Social Media Risks for Gambling Brands’ Ad Campaigns
U.K. (January 6, 2023) — The UK Advertising Standards Authority’s (ASA) recent ruling against gambling brand Ladbrokes and its operator LC International Ltd over a marketing tweet signals ...
