Day: 3 August 2022

ASA Suspends Coral’s Gambling Ad for Being Socially Irresponsible

Wed 3 Aug 2022 10.23 Olivia Cole
ASA Suspends Coral’s Gambling Ad for Being Socially Irresponsible

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned an irresponsible ad of the local sports betting brand Coral over potential risks it could negatively affect problem gamblers. Two complainants challenged a TV ad for the British bookmaker Coral seen in March 2022, which featured stylised footage of a horse race while some spectators were waiting for the outcome of the race, cheering. According to the complainants, the advert breached the country’s advertising laws as it portrayed and encouraged gambling behaviour that was socially irresponsible or could result in social, financial, or…

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Casinos in New South Wales Could Face Misconduct Fines Worth AU$1,000 for Serious Regulatory Breaches

Wed 3 Aug 2022 6.06 Daniel Williams
Casinos in New South Wales Could Face Misconduct Fines Worth AU$1,000 for Serious Regulatory Breaches

Casinos in the state of New South Wales (NSW) could face fines worth AU$100 million with leading executives and board members held liable in case the gambling businesses are found to have seriously breached rules and regulations. The NSW Government is set to hand the enforcement powers to the newly-established casino regulatory body if the State Parliament gives the green light to the proposed piece of legislation after it is officially introduced next week. The bill has appeared after a number of independent inquiries revealing damning evidence that Sydney’s two…

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