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Won’t Download a Car? Let’s Try: “Piracy Turns Teenagers Into Gambling Addicts”

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Delivered via TV, radio and the internet, public service announcements enlighten the masses on topics seemingly so complex, they’re only fully understood by the few. In South Korea, the government is no fan of piracy, but it tolerates illegal gambling even less.

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Crackdown on Gambling Ads Featuring Sports Stars: New Advertising Rules

IP Tech Blog

As reported in our previous article published in 2019, the Committees of Advertising Practice ( CAP ) have been focussing for some time on protecting children and young persons through their regulation of gambling advertising. Furthermore, casting leading eSports players in gambling ads is called out specifically as being high risk.

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Gambling on Top Flight Footballers: ASA Ruling

IP Tech Blog

The Advertising Standards Authority (“ ASA ”) has issued its first ruling under the new rules that prohibit gambling ads with “ strong appeal ” to under-18s, providing a useful example as to how the new rules will be applied. As a result, gambling ads that feature footballers are at particular risk of being caught by the new rules.

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Crackdown on Gambling Ads Featuring Sports Stars: New Advertising Rules

LexBlog IP

As reported in our previous article published in 2019, the Committees of Advertising Practice ( CAP ) have been focussing for some time on protecting children and young persons through their regulation of gambling advertising. Furthermore, casting leading eSports players in gambling ads is called out specifically as being high risk.

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Gambling on Top Flight Footballers: ASA Ruling

LexBlog IP

The Advertising Standards Authority (“ ASA ”) has issued its first ruling under the new rules that prohibit gambling ads with “ strong appeal ” to under-18s, providing a useful example as to how the new rules will be applied. Amongst other sectors, there was a particular focus on sports, especially football.

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UK Regulator Issues New Guidance on In-Game Advertising

IP Tech Blog

In 2017 , the Gambling Commission highlighted that, properly structured, loot boxes did not constitute gambling under current UK legislation, a position they affirmed in 2019, as reported by the BBC. It is clear that in-game purchases are currently a hot topic of discussion. Practical Advice.

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UK Regulator Issues New Guidance on In-Game Advertising

LexBlog IP

In 2017 , the Gambling Commission highlighted that, properly structured, loot boxes did not constitute gambling under current UK legislation, a position they affirmed in 2019, as reported by the BBC. It is clear that in-game purchases are currently a hot topic of discussion. Practical Advice.