Day: 17 October 2018

Two Gambling Operators Escape ASA Backlash Despite Questionable Gambling Ads

Wed 17 Oct 2018 10.05 Olivia Cole
Two Gambling Operators Escape ASA Backlash Despite Questionable Gambling Ads

Two gambling operators managed to escape a possible backlash from the Advertising Standards Commission (ASA) after certain adverts of the companies were accused of being irresponsible and misleading to customers by complainants. However, after investigation and review of the adverts and the complaints, the ASA did not find any signs that BCAP Code rules were breached and did not find it necessary to prescribe any further actions. 32Red’s Advert Does Not Breach any BCAP Code Rules, ASA Says One individual filed a complaint against a TV ad for the online…

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ACT Gambling and Racing Commission Reports 88% Decline in Gambling Law Breaches in Four-Year Period

Wed 17 Oct 2018 8.15 Daniel Williams
ACT Gambling and Racing Commission Reports 88% Decline in Gambling Law Breaches in Four-Year Period

The ACT Gambling and Racing Commission revealed that the number of breaches of local gambling laws has declined by 88% since 2014. At the same time, the gambling regulatory body more and more turns towards raising the society’s awareness of possible gambling-related harm rather than to monetary penalties. The latest annual report which was rolled out by the Commission revealed that there were only 13 gambling law breaches in 2017/2018. The figure represents a 50% decline in comparison to the number of breaches in 2016/2017, and even a larger decline…

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