Ben Nicholson
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ASA says no simple wins!
The ASA rules against online gambling provider, PokerStars, for its socially irresponsible advertisement. The ruling serves as a reminder to take a cautious and responsible approach in creating gambling advertisements. Thuvaraka Balamurali and Ben Nicholson report.
Coral digital billboards clear the hurdle at Cheltenham
The ASA has ruled on whether a gambling operator, who conducted out of home advertising using van-mounted digital billboards, took sufficient measures to protect under 18s. Ben Nicholson and Maxim Clarke report.
ProgressPlay’s new customer promotion: a misleading bet that left JeffBet users upset
The ASA has ruled against ProgressPlay t/a JeffBet after finding it did not make promotional eligibility requirements clear. Polly Hatcher and Ben Nicholson report.
Rock solid: Chris Rock not of strong appeal to children
Chris Rock, who appeared in a gambling advert on television, has not been deemed of strong appeal to children. Ben Nicholson and Piya Kher report.
ASA ruling proves strong enough to defeat ‘The Beast’: advert featuring Adebayo Akinfewa deemed likely to strongly appeal to under 18s
ASA upholds ruling on BetUK advert that Adebayo Akinfenwa (aka “The Beast”) was likely to be of strong appeal to under 18s. Ben Nicholson and Polly Hatcher report.
Lucky Cow gets away unscathed: ad featuring dancing cow held not to be of strong appeal to under 18s
The ASA has ruled in favour of Lucky Cow Bingo, whose recent advert featuring a dancing cow was subject to a complaint that it was likely to be of strong appeal to under 18s. Ben Nicholson, TK Spiff and Polly Hatcher report.
Gambling sponsorship of sport: where are we now and what’s coming?
Changes are on the horizon for gambling sponsorship of sport. Ben Nicholson reports.
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.
In-game purchases: don’t be random with your disclosures of random item purchasing!
The Neville is in the details: Sky Bet gambling ad deemed to overlap with ‘strong appeal’ to under 18s rules
Foul play: Kwiff’s gambling ad scores own goal with Junior Blues
