Day: 22 May 2020

UK Advertising Watchdog Reports a Drop in Minors’ Exposure to Gambling Ads

Fri 22 May 2020 16.17 Olivia Cole
UK Advertising Watchdog Reports a Drop in Minors’ Exposure to Gambling Ads

The British advertising watchdog, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), released a new report Friday that tackles the exposure of minors in the country to televised ads for gambling and alcohol companies. The report reflects the exposure trends for last year. According to the latest figures unveiled by the ASA, minors’ exposure levels to betting-related advertising content have hit a record low, registering the biggest drop since 2008. The trends are similar to those recorded in 2008 and 2009 when underage individuals were exposed to 2.2 and 2.7 betting-related TV advertisements…

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New Zealand Anti-Gambling Campaigners Fear Problem Gambling Rates Could Grow Due to Covid-19 Restrictions

Fri 22 May 2020 8.01 Daniel Williams
New Zealand Anti-Gambling Campaigners Fear Problem Gambling Rates Could Grow Due to Covid-19 Restrictions

The financial difficulties and economic downturn that followed the restrictions associated with the coronavirus pandemic are expected to cause an increase in problem gambling. According to some experts, the situation is likely to become worse, considering the fact that thousands of jobs are expected to be lost in some regions of New Zealand over the next 12 months. A recent report provided by the Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce showed that 63% out of a total of 470 businesses operating the region were being seriously hurt financially due to the…

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