• news_analysis
    17 June 2019

    UK ad regulations: Bookies face footballing dilemma

    The UK’s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is becoming increasingly strict in how it enforces a ban on sportspeople under 25 years of age being featured in gambling advertising. This should make operators think twice about how they advertise, especially around football, says Tom Edmonds of Northridge Law.

  • news_analysis
    28 May 2019

    Could Spain ban gambling advertising?

    Spain’s consumer rights ombudsman has called for a ban on gambling advertising and the Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE) has pledged new restrictions on the industry. One of Spain’s leading gambling lawyers offers some insights into what the country’s licensees are facing in the year ahead.

  • daily_news
    29 April 2019

    Spain's CEJUEGO joins cross-industry trade body

    Spain’s leading gaming trade association the Consejo Empresarial del Juego (CEJUEGO) has been incorporated into the country’s umbrella body for industry groups, the Confederación Española de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE). The country's gambling industry is likely to face higher taxes and new advertising restrictions following the victory of the Socialist Workers' Party in the country's third general election in less than four years.

  • daily_news
    29 April 2019

    Italy's AGCOM sets out scope of gambling advertising ban

    Italy’s advertising and communications regulator Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM) has finally set out exactly how it plans to enforce the country’s ban on gambling advertising. The watchdog will permit information about odds or jackpots to be reported by Italian media, while land-based operators will be allowed to display branding in shop windows.

  • daily_news
    25 April 2019

    GVC calls for expanded UK gambling ad ban

    GVC Holdings has stepped up its responsible gambling efforts with a call to end all sportsbook broadcast advertising in the UK, urging other operators to follow suit.

  • daily_news
    28 March 2019

    Swedish operator bodies establish new marketing code

    Sweden’s leading gambling trade associations Spelbranschens Riksförbund (SPER) and Branschföreningen för Onlinespel (BOS) have set out a new code of conduct for members to tackle concerns over excessive advertising in the newly-regulated market.

  • daily_news
    18 March 2019

    Denmark to boost player protection with new code of conduct

    A new code of conduct for gaming operators active in the Danish market has been published, with the aim of strengthening consumer protection and lowering the risk of gambling addiction in the country.

  • daily_news
    12 March 2019

    News UK launches Sun Racing affiliate app

    Newspaper publisher News UK has launched a new affiliate app for its Sun Racing brand, featuring horse racing content and links to odds offered by operator partners.

  • daily_news
    4 March 2019

    UK regulator reports dip in problem gambling in 2018

    The Gambling Commission, responsible for regulating gambling in England, Scotland and Wales, has reported a slight decline in the prevalence of problem gambling in 2018, though there were clear signs that public perception of the industry is worsening.

  • news_analysis
    18 February 2019

    Promotional Nightmares: part one

    New restrictions on gambling advertising are being proposed or brought into force as more European regulators attempt to address growing public concerns regarding its prevalence. But will they have the desired impact on addiction figures?

  • news_analysis
    18 February 2019

    Promotional Nightmares: part two

    In the second part of iGaming Business' analysis of gambling advertising restrictions, we look at the unintended consequences of bans, possible alternatives to blanket prohibitions - and ask whether tackling advertising really gets to the root cause of the issue.

  • news_analysis
    5 February 2019

    Cooperation and clarity key on day one of ICE VOX 2019

    The first day’s panels at ICE VOX 2019 saw speakers talk up the need for cooperation between operators and regulators if the industry is to survive in the face of increasing regulatory pressure and worsening public opinion. Speakers also highlighted the importance of clarity on issues such as the Department of Justice’s reinterpretation of the Wire Act and what is expected of operators when it comes to player protection.

  • news_analysis
    4 February 2019

    Stuck on you – football’s gambling problem

    The prevalence of gambling advertising around football has seen the industry become a lightning rod for criticism. But is the sector really at fault, asks Scott Longley?

  • daily_news
    20 December 2018

    Tennis integrity body proposes streaming and sponsorship ban

    Final report from Independent Review Panel set up by tennis governing bodies suggests sweeping changes to protect sport's integrity

  • daily_news
    27 November 2018

    Online dominates UK gambling marketing spend

    TV advertising accounted for just 15% of British gambling industry marketing spend in 2017

  • daily_news
    9 October 2018

    GVC commits to cutting back on betting ads in CSR drive

    Ladbrokes owner will invest over £4m in responsible gambling in 2019

  • daily_news
    4 September 2018

    Wembley Stadium to ban betting sponsors under sale plans

    Billionaire businessman Shahid Khan has offered £600m to buy the venue

  • daily_news
    29 August 2018

    Australia regulator extends gambling ad ban to streaming

    New rules will come into effect from September 28

  • daily_news
    8 June 2018

    Paddy Power opens up over World Cup ad

    Paddy Power has responded to criticism of its new World Cup advert, revealing that the polar bear featured was in fact not spray-painted

  • daily_news
    6 June 2018

    Paddy Power draws criticism over World Cup ad

    Paddy Power has attracted criticism over an advert promoting this summer’s Fifa World Cup national team football tournament

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