UK Clampdown
Over Online Gaming Ads
As reported by the BBC: "Internet
casino firms are facing a UK government clampdown
over concerns some are breaking strict advertising
laws.
"Culture
Secretary Tessa Jowell plans to stop gambling
firms from advertising free entry to online
tournaments or indicating the value of prizes.
"Current
laws allow internet casinos to promote their
brands but forbid them from offering inducements
to gamble.
"Ms
Jowell said adverts in newspapers, on London
Underground platforms and on taxis had flouted
these regulations.
"…Unlike
traditional casinos, many internet casino operators
are based offshore and are not subject to UK
laws.
"However,
the culture secretary said she planned to target
the advertisers and publishers in the UK who
work with them.
"…News
of the proposed government action comes at a
sensitive time for online casino operators,
with concern over the prospects for growth in
the industry denting confidence among some investors…"
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