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ASA upholds multitude of complaints against Profit Accumulator

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Matched betting service Profit Accumulator has fallen fowl of the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), with four issues being investigated and all being upheld. With a total of three complainants, the first issue related to a pair of reviews left on the www.matchedbettingcentre.com and www.matchedbettingbasics.com websites, claiming the Profit Accumulator service was superior to that of rival site OddsMonkey. Brought forward …

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Rehab Bingo becomes Rosy Bingo after ASA ruling

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Broadway Gaming has made significant changes to one of its brands, after action was brought forward by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). Rehab Bingo has become Rosy Bingo following investigations by the advertising industry regulators into its website, www.rehabbingo.co.uk, and a paid for advert which appeared on Google when “rehabbingo” was searched for, and promptly stated “Join Official Rehab Bingo …

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Winning Post – GVC hit with heavy fine for misleading adverts

SBC News Winning Post - GVC hit with heavy fine for misleading adverts

Regulus Partners, the strategic consultancy focused on international gambling and related industries, gives an insight into some of the key developments in the gambling industry as part of its ‘Winning Post’ column. UK: advertising regulation – tough love Amongst the organisations likely to lose out if ever a ban on gambling adverts is instituted is the fines department at HM …

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The Health Lottery reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority

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The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reprimanded the Health Lottery over complaints made relating to a Facebook post on January 22 of this year. Amongst the lengthy post was the statement “Up to £500K can be won every week That’s 5 draws per week each with up to £100K jackpot,” claims which complainants challenged were misleading. Responding, the Health …

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Health Lottery advert censured for ‘exaggerating the chances of winning a prize’

SBC News Health Lottery advert censured for 'exaggerating the chances of winning a prize'

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has censured a TV advert by the Health Lottery for  ‘exaggerating the chances of winning a prize’. Twelve complainants had challenged whether the claim “You’ve a very good chance of winning” used in the TV advert misleadingly exaggerated the chances of winning the Health Lottery.  The ASA decided that this was the case. It said: “We …

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ASA warns Big Bucks Bingo over use of email promotion

SBC News ASA warns Big Bucks Bingo over use of email promotion

Big Bucks Bingo, operated by Cozy Games Management Ltd, has been warned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to ensure that its advertising for future promotions includes sufficient information about significant conditions, such as wagering requirements, that are likely to influence a consumer’s decision over whether to participate. This comes after the ASA assessed a complaint, which challenged whether an …

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The ASA raps Ladbrokes over misleading Euro 2016 promotion

SBC News The ASA raps Ladbrokes over misleading Euro 2016 promotion

Ladbrokes has been reprimanded by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for a misleading advert published on its news microsite during Euro 2016, in relation to the Group B game between England and Wales. The online promotion stated you could get ‘Get 6/1 for England to beat Wales OR Get 12/1 for Wales to beat England’, with a maximum £10 stake, which would …

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ASA clears gambling adverts… this time

SBC News ASA clears gambling adverts... this time

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has reversed the trend to sanction the advertising of gambling operators in its latest round of adjudications, with both SkyBet and Channel 5 cleared of breaching advertising guidelines. Thirteen complainants has challenged whether gambling ads were inappropriately scheduled around a programme which highlighted the problems that online gambling could cause. Channel 5’s “My Spiral into …

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