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Netherlands MPs vote on banning online slots

The Netherlands House of Representatives has voted to ban online gambling advertising and'high risk' online gambling like slots. The vote took place on Tuesday afternoon (April 16) and a majority vote in favor of the ban was secured. During the voting, 114 motions were submitted and decided on, 14 of which were focused on gambling and 10 were…
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Offshore online casinos find way around NZ's advertising laws

Advertising overseas gambling websites is illegal in New Zealand but some online casinos have found a way around the rules. They're advertising free-to-play gambling sites that closely resemble their own pay-to-play sites with the same name and an almost identical website. The Department of Internal Affairs' (DIA) general manager of regulatory…
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Fantasy Premier League: Gambling industry targets players

The gambling industry is targeting adverts at players of Fantasy Premier League, an online football game that is open to children, the BBC has found. Betting firms are increasingly sponsoring websites that are associated with the popular game, known as FPL. We found gambling ads and promotions on some of the biggest FPL-related podcasts and social…
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The Legal Landscape: Understanding Online Gambling Regulations in New Zealand

Before you engage in online gambling in New Zealand, it's important to understand the legal framework. The Gaming Act of 2003 is the law that regulates internet gaming in the country. It covers all forms of gaming, including online gambling. This law also outlines what gambling operators and players are supposed to do to promote responsible gaming.…
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Coral Allegedly Sponsored Parenting Blogs to Advertise Its Online Bingo and Casino Services to New Moms

One of the leading gambling brands in the UK is facing allegations of paying blogs aimed at providing motherhood advice to new mothers to popularise its online casino games. The recommendations have been paired with a link to the company's online gambling platform, in a move that some leading mental health and addiction experts have described as a…
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Gambling firm allegedly paid blogs to link new mothers to its online games

One of the UK's leading gambling brands allegedly paid blogs advising new mothers to recommend its online casino games and link to its website, in a tactic that has been condemned as "predatory" by leading mental health and addiction experts. Coral struck deals with parenting bloggers to embed links in posts offering tips, including on how to…
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Why Old Movie Blockbusters make Popular Slot Games

Anyone that has dabbled with online slot games will have come across their fair share of film-themed slots that have used these blockbuster titles to create an exciting game. Leading slot providers often choose to tie in classic blockbuster titles with their slot games for a number of reasons, including some that are obvious and others that are far…
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Ladbrokes first to fall foul of new celebrity gambling ad ban

In October, Ladbrokes posted a promoted tweet including the text, "Can these big summer signings make the question marks over their performances go away?" and a video reel of Premier League footballers Philippe Coutinho, Jesse Lingard and Kalidou Koulibaly. However, the ASA challenged whether the ad broke its recently introduced rules about…
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Underage gambling: Close the back door as well as the front door

Despite the efforts of operators to keep them out, a small number of children are still managing to gamble online. Philip Young, creator of identification tool Luciditi, has some tips on getting that number closer to zero. Given the huge emphasis put on preventing underage gambling by authorities in recent years, gambling operators have made…
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$2B Powerball jackpot boosts Arkansas lottery’s fortunes to $58.5M in November, up $11.4M over year ago

Lisa Folsom prints out a Powerball lottery ticket for a customer at the Circle K convenience store on John F. Kennedy Blvd. in North Little Rock on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022. (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette/Colin Murphey) A $2 billion Powerball jackpot fueled the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's fortunes in November. The lottery's revenue in November increased…
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$2B Powerball jackpot boosts Arkansas lottery’s fortunes to $58.5M in November, up $11.4M over year ago
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Arkansas lottery revenues climb to $49M in October as Powerball jackpot rise

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery tickets are shown in this file photo. With a boost from a rising Powerball jackpot, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenue in October hit $49 million, up $2.8 million compared with the same month a year ago. The amount raised for college scholarships last month also jumped by $2.1 million to $9.8 million, the…
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Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will work as state racing commission’s treatment provider for Arkansans with gambling disorders

The Arkansas Problem Gambling Council will start work as the Arkansas Racing Commission's provider of educational and treatment services for Arkansans with gambling disorders next week, nearly four years after voters approved a constitutional amendment requiring the commission to provide at least $200000 a year for gambling disorder and treatment…
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Online casinos face crackdown on exploiting gamblers’ superstitions

Online casinos face a crackdown on exploiting gamblers' superstitions, after the advertising regulator launched an investigation into one firm's claims about certain games being "hot or cold". The Guardian understands the Standards Authority (ASA) is likely to uphold a complaint lodged seven months ago against PlayOJO, which advertised a feature…
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ASA's ban on role models in gambling arrive on UK market

The United Kingdom now officially has tougher rules on gambling advertisements and lottery promotions which are all geared toward protecting U-18 individuals. The new rules came into effect on October 1 over the weekend and they focus on a clear-cut commitment by the Committee of Advertising Practice to protect vulnerable individuals and audiences,…
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UK’s CAP: New Content Restrictions on Gambling and Lotteries Ads

New rules with tougher protections for under-18s came into force on October 1, further strengthening the Committee of Advertising Practice's (CAP) commitment to safeguard young people and vulnerable audiences. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has revealed that it will now consider complaints about the content of gambling and lotteries ads…
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Local campaigner not impressed by gambling ads ban

A campaigner fighting to change the gambling addiction laws in the North says there's still plenty to do despite two betting adverts from major firms being banned by authorities last week. After his son Lewis died by suicide in November 2013 because of a serious gambling addiction, Pete Keogh and his wife Sadie established the Gambling With Lives…
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Football legend Michael Owen accused of promoting unlicensed crypto casino in the UK

UK's has accused former professional footballer Michael Owen of promoting an unregistered crypto casino, as he allegedly posted two tweets advertising Punt Casino, violating existing laws regulating the gambling advertising sector. Even though Punt Casino has an active license in the Caribbean Island of Curacao, the ASA insisted that it has no…
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What does "no wagering" mean, and why is it advertised so much?

You may have noticed many casinos advertising on TV recently with tag lines such as'no nonsense' or'no wagering' bonuses, as well as sites like PlayOJO dubbing themselves the'Fair Casino'. But what do these sites actually mean by these claims and why are they important? The fact is, some casinos came under fire a few years ago for having…
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British footballers are not allowed to advertise Curaçao gambling sites

WILLEMSTAD - British football players are not allowed to advertise Curaçao gambling sites. This has been determined by the British Advertising Standards Authority, ASA. Renowned footballer Michael Owen used his Twitter account on May 16 to promote an illegal crypto casino to the British public. This is against UK gambling advertising laws. Only…
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ASA Bans Paddy Power Ad for Prioritizing Gambling at Expense of Family

The Advertisement Standards Authority has banned a Paddy Power commercial that showed a person choosing to gamble over going about their daily duties. The TV spot showed a young man who was playing the Wonder Wheel game on the website with his family present but him glued to the screen of a smartphone. The man was offered a drink by a family member…
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Remit statement: 'content marketing' for gambling products online

Last year, we published an update to clarify, in broad terms, the ASA remit over marketing communications appearing on websites, apps and cross-border platforms (for example, social media and retail platforms). It was well received, but it is accepted that the global and fast-evolving nature of the internet raises detailed remit questions that…
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Remit statement: 'content marketing' for gambling products online
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Michael Owen 'breached UK law by promoting an unlicensed cryptocurrency casino on Twitter'

Michael Owen has deleted tweets which breached UK laws on gambling advertising, according to reports. The former England, Liverpool and Real Madrid striker made two posts which promoted unlicensed cryptocurrency casino'Punt Casino'. And, as reported by The Athletic, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ordered Owen to delete his promotion…
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Michael Owen breached UK law by promoting unlicensed cryptocurrency casino

Michael Owen used his Twitter account to promote an unlicensed cryptocurrency casino to the British public, in breach of UK laws regarding gambling advertising. He has also been instructed by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to delete a promotion for a controversial non-fungible token scheme for breaching rules about advertising…
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The 'dodgy dossier' of evidence that could mislead government in gambling review

Dan Waugh of Regulus Partners, a strategic advisory business, examines the quality of the evidence on which the government will base its gambling review white paper The government is reportedly close to publishing its white paper on the reform of Britain's gambling laws and has stressed that changes to legislation will be evidence-based. The…
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Arkansas lottery revenue slips with rise in gas prices

Arkansas Scholarship Lottery tickets are shown in this file photo. With the average price of gasoline in Arkansas rising, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenue and the amount raised for college scholarships in April slipped from a year ago. "Record fuel prices, a higher ring in the grocery lane, and rising interest rates have all combined to…
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Arkansas’ Southland Casino Racing opens expanded gaming floor amid $320M renovations

In 2019, Delaware North's Southland Casino Racing began construction of a $320 million casino expansion project. After years of planning, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson was present on Tuesday at the opening of its revamped casino floor, a key part of the millionaire endeavor. The expanded 113000 square feet casino, features an ambiance that mirrors a…
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UK Online Casino Is under Scrutiny by the ASA over Misleading Promotion

Online gambling operators have been under scrutiny by UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and now, casino sites are facing a crackdown after ASA's investigation into "hot or cold" games. The Guardian reports that the regulator will uphold a complaint about an irresponsible and misleading feature. PlayOJO Casino, which is licensed and…
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UK to ban celebrities popular with under-18s from gambling ads

LONDON, April 5 (Reuters) - Gambling advertisements in Britain featuring celebrities, sports people and social media influencers popular with the under-18s will be banned under a new ruling designed to protect children in one of the world's largest betting markets. The tougher rules form part of the Advertising Standards Authority's commitment to…
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Safety regulations for online gaming in the UK

In this article, we'll discuss how to stay safe while gaming online. Here are some things that you need to consider for staying safe while gaming online in the UK. Be mindful of your surroundings and who is around you in the game or chat room. Do not sharepersonal information such as bank account numbers. Make sure that any games/accounts offered…
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Children risk being targeted by ‘aggressive gambling adverts on social media’

The Church of England has warned that a social media advertising "loophole" could leave children exposed to "aggressive" gambling adverts. Rt Revd Alan Smith, the Bishop of St Albans, said a ruling this week by the, set a concerning "precedent" for promotions on social media. The watchdog's ruling dismissed complaints about poker adverts on a…
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Illegal-exaction lawsuit targets lack of Arkansas funding for programs on problem gambling

The Arkansas Racing Commission and the state Department of Finance and Administration have not fulfilled their constitutional duty to establish compulsive-gambling-disorder treatment and educational programs, a lawsuit filed Wednesday claims. Amendment 100 to the Arkansas Constitution requires the Racing Commission to provide at least $200000…
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Gambling firms among biggest spenders on school-run radio ads

Gambling companies are potentially exposing millions of children to gambling by pouring money into radio advertising during the'school run', data shows. According to research by market analysis firm Nielsen on behalf of the Guardian newspaper, the gambling industry is responsible for spending the second-highest amount of all industries on radio ads…
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Gambling Firms’ Adverts are Among the Most Aired Radio Commercials During School Run Hours in the UK

Gambling firms' Adverts are among the most aired radio commercials during school run hours in the UK, according to an analysis for the Guardian by market analysis firm Nielsen. Data shows gambling came second in a list of industries that spend the most to appear on commercial radio between 7 am and 8 am and from 3 pm to 4 pm. The analysts found…
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Gambling Firms’ Adverts are Among the Most Aired Radio Commercials During School Run Hours in the UK
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Gambling firms among heaviest radio advertisers during school run

Gambling companies are among the heaviest advertisers on radio during "school run" hours when millions of children are in the car, according to research that prompted warnings about their exposure to promotions for the national lottery, online casinos and sports betting. Data shows gambling came second in a list of industries that spend the most to…
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Pioneering research reveals powerful lure of gambling adverts on social media to children

Newswise - A new report has exposed how children and young people are vulnerable to the growing popularity of gambling adverts on social media, prompting calls from leading experts for much tighter regulations. The research, published today as part of a policy briefing led by the University of Bristol, found gambling advertising is vastly more…
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Research reveals powerful lure of gambling adverts on social media to children

A new report has exposed how children and young people are vulnerable to the growing popularity of gambling adverts on social media, prompting calls from leading experts for much tighter regulations. The research, published today as part of a policy briefing led by the University of Bristol, found gambling is vastly more appealing to children than…
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Saracen Casino celebrates 1 year

The columns that protrude from the top of Saracen Casino Resort is the starting point for the construction of a hotel, casino officials say.(Pine Bluff Commercial/Byron Tate) A year ago, mask-wearing officials and dignitaries strolled through the gaming area of Saracen Casino Resort as the doors to the full-sized casino were opened for the first…
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State justices overturn decision on Pope County casino

From left, Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Karen Baker, Pulaski County Circuit Judge Tim Fox and Ben Cross, the current county judge of Pope County, are shown in this undated combination photo. Actions by the state Legislature and the Arkansas Racing Commission to add rules and requirements to the casino amendment were in line with the Arkansas…
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Las Vegas Casino Kingpin Stan Mallin Dies at the Age of 98

Visionary Las Vegas casino developer and 2019 Gaming Hall of Fame inductee Stanley'Stan' Andrew Mallin has died aged 98. Mallin's wife Sandra'Sandy' gave the evening of September 11 as the time of her husband's passing. The Sandra and Stanley Mallin Early Childhood Center, founded by the eponymous couple in 2000, took to Facebook on Sunday to…
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Regulation In The Online Casino Industry Increasingly Eats Up Operator Profits

The online casino industry has been around since the 1990s. Antigua and Barbuda became the first overseas licensing jurisdiction with the Free Trade & Processing Act in 1994, and developer Microgaming helped spearhead the launch of the industry as the first functional casino software company. By 1996, over 200 gambling websites had launched, but…
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Psychology, peer pressure and influential exposure: Gambling regulators put their foot down

We exist in an age of a social media boom. Online marketing, influencers, Instagram; it's hard to get away from an advertisement when Apple algorithms and digital data analyse one's every move, probing smartphone users with that holiday you spoke about to your colleague the other week, or that shop you must go in because they do this'specific set…
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Psychology, peer pressure and influential exposure: Gambling regulators put their foot down
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Tense ‘Everybody Sing’ jackpot try is also an emotional triumph

MANILA -- "Everybody,Sing," the weekend musical game show hosted by Vice Ganda, aired by far its most tense - and frustrating - jackpot round on Sunday, with a community of professional drivers as its latest batch of contestants. The group, comprised of jeepney, taxi, tricycle, and bus drivers, accumulated after five rounds a total of 72 seconds -…
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ASA Bans Ladbrokes Ad for Showing Socially Irresponsible Gambling Behaviour

The UK advertising watchdog Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned a TV ad of Ladbrokes for depicting socially irresponsible gambling behaviour. The ad, seen in April, began with a voiceover that stated: "I'm a nodder: up to the football, down to the app like a dog on a dashboard." The next scene showed a man at a train station who…
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ASA Bans Ladbrokes Ad for Showing Socially Irresponsible Gambling Behaviour
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Don’t Gamble on Bingo Ads, Warns ASA

The ASA has issued a reminder to advertisers that bingo adverts will be treated as gambling ads for the purpose of standards regulation. While many may be unsurprised by that definition - particularly given the ongoing drive to characterise "loot box" purchases within video games as a legal form of gambling - the ASA evidently felt that there was a…
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How can the gambling industry overcome online marketing limitations?

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) states that "Gambling ads must not portray, condone or encourage behaviour that could lead to financial, social or emotional harm. This includes encouraging consumers to continue gambling after a loss, implying that consumers can excel in poker without previous experience, and emphasising the buzz consumers…
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Saracen Casino officially opens in Pine Bluff

Step right up and place your bets because the highly anticipated Saracen Casino is finally a reality in Pine Bluff. PINE BLUFF, Ark. - Step right up and place your bets because the highly anticipated Saracen Casino is finally a reality in Pine Bluff. It opened Thursday afternoon during a soft-opening event after a two-years long process. "It's nice…
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EA to allow FIFA ‘Pack Previews’ as scrutiny rises on loot box rewards

EA Sports will allow players to preview all FIFA' Ultimate Team Pack s' (UT Packs) before being purchased. The games' developer confirmed that it would launch a'preview pack' update to its FIFA 21 games across all markets, allowing players to view items prior to being purchased with FIFA points and FUT Coins. UT Packs can be purchased via FUT Coins…
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ASA’s responsible ads warning to bingo operators

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Governor, hundreds more get sneak preview of casino

From the outside, Saracen Casino Resort still has vestiges of the active construction site it has been since August of last year, but on the inside, the state's largest purpose-built casino could sit alongside any Las Vegas or Gulf Coast gambling palace and be right at home. From the brand-new, state-of-the-art slot machines to the seven…
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ASA Upholds Foxy Games And Rejects Betfair Casino Allegations

One allegation against Foxy Games has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority and another has been rejected at Betfair Casino in the most recent round of judgments. The former refers to a Foxy Games paid-for Google search ad, shown on July 11, 2020, which was seen when the search word'make money online' was used, and mentioned'Earn Money…
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Foxy Games gambling ad deemed socially irresponsible

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The Latest: Tens of thousands on Vegas strip despite warning

LAS VEGAS - Tens of thousands of people were walking on the casino-lined Las Vegas Strip on New Year's Eve by early evening despite a plea from Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak that people reconsider their plans to go out and celebrate. While shopping, gambling, drinking yard-long frozen cocktails and gawking at the sights, most everyone out in Sin City…
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