ASA crack down on Gecko Play’s pistachio analogy
The ASA ruled that a Gecko Play ad comparing gambling to eating pistachios trivialised gambling and encouraged socially irresponsible behaviour, in breach of the CAP Code.
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Rock N Roll Circus hits a sour note with ASA over prize claim deadline
The ASA has ruled that information about the deadline to claim a prize was significant information that must have been disclosed in a prize competition advertisement.
Gambling gaffes: Play n Go in hot water over kid-friendly ads, but Mecca and Buzz Bingo cleared
ASA continues its march on gambling operators ads.
Ladbrokes not on the money with 'Ladbucks' ad
The ASA finds a gambling advertisement to be likely of strong appeal to under 18s.
Understanding advertising: the UK's ad concerns
The ASA’s latest report sheds light on public concerns about advertising, focusing on context, portrayal and misleadingness. Alex Lowe reports.
Broad influence: Stuart takes the gambling wicket without breaking the rules
Santa’s booze ban: ad appeals to kids
ASA rules against the use of family favourite characters to advertise age-restricted products. Alex Lowe reports.
Dreams or nightmares? When your ‘sustainable’ holiday isn’t so green
The ASA investigates the level of substantiation required for “sustainable” destinations and trips, Alex Lowe reports.
Currency Wave’s ad waved away by ASA
Unlucky for some: ASA rules against two bingo ads deemed to breach gambling rules relating to children
The ASA has ruled against two gambling operators, whose adverts breached the rules against appeal to children and the inclusion of individuals who appear under 25. Ben Nicholson and Alex Lowe report.
The Neville is in the details: Sky Bet gambling ad deemed to overlap with ‘strong appeal’ to under 18s rules
