Removing betting sponsors from the front of Premier League shirts has left substantial gambling branding elsewhere in football broadcasts. New University of Bristol research found that pitchside advertising accounted for about 72% of gambling messages recorded during televised matches on the season’s opening weekend. Published on October 21, the study counted 11,205 gambling messages across […]
Gambling Advertising
Bulgaria Pushes for Tougher Gambling Ad Rules Across Media and Sport
Bulgarian players could see gambling brands disappear from even more everyday spaces if lawmakers approve a new attempt to tighten the country’s advertising restrictions. Lawmakers Want Remaining Ad Loopholes Closed Bulgaria is considering another expansion of its gambling advertising rules, with new legislation aimed at promotions that can still reach consumers through branding, sponsorships and […]
NSW Gambling Overhaul Targets Poker Machines, Ads and Player Tracking
New South Wales is preparing a broad gambling shake-up that would tighten self-exclusion rules, cut poker machine numbers and put tougher limits on how operators market to players. Facial Recognition Joins Statewide Self-Exclusion Push The NSW government has unveiled a new Gaming Reform package aimed at reducing gambling harm across hotels, clubs and online betting. […]
Australia Plans One-Stop Opt-Out for Online Gambling Ads
Australia is moving toward a national system that would let consumers shut off wagering ads across online platforms without hunting through the settings of every individual service. One Register Instead of a Settings Hunt The Australian federal government is preparing to introduce a Wagering Advertising Opt-out Register as part of a wider package of gambling […]
Australia’s Gambling Ad Bill Faces Pressure From All Sides
Australia’s proposed betting ad restrictions have reopened the argument over whether the government is protecting viewers or merely trimming the edges of a much larger problem. Senate Scrutiny Puts The Bill Under Pressure Australia’s latest attempt to curb gambling advertising is facing criticism from reform campaigners, broadcasters and politicians as a Senate committee reviews the […]
North Macedonia Hands Online Gambling to the State
North Macedonia’s new gambling law creates a state-run online monopoly while tightening rules for betting shops, casinos, advertising and social-media giveaways. Private Operators Are Shut Out North Macedonia has ended private control of licensed online gambling. The new Law on Games of Chance and Entertainment Games took effect on 14 July 2026 after being adopted […]
South Africa’s Gambling Law Shake-Up Puts Online Casinos on Notice
South Africa is moving to tighten gambling oversight, with a new bill, tougher advertising rules, and a proposed online gambling tax all aimed at a market that has raced ahead of the rulebook. Cabinet Bill Moves into View South Africa’s government is not legalising online casinos with a wink and a shrug. Trade, Industry and […]
Dutch Bonus Ban Puts Legal Gambling Market On Collision Course With Operators
The Netherlands is moving toward a full online gambling ad and bonus ban, setting up a fresh fight over player protection, black market growth, and the future of the regulated sector. Ministers Target Ads and Bonuses The Dutch government has moved to ban online gambling advertising and bonuses outright, a move that could reshape one […]
