{"id":136,"date":"2024-06-15T12:37:42","date_gmt":"2024-06-15T09:37:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/islandreelsnodepositbonuscodes.icu\/2024\/06\/15\/uk-advertising-watchdog-sanctions-betfred-for-targeting-minors-with-gambling-ads\/"},"modified":"2024-06-17T12:46:45","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T09:46:45","slug":"uk-advertising-watchdog-sanctions-betfred-for-targeting-minors-with-gambling-ads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/islandreelsnodepositbonuscodes.icu\/2024\/06\/15\/uk-advertising-watchdog-sanctions-betfred-for-targeting-minors-with-gambling-ads\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Advertising Watchdog Sanctions Betfred for Targeting Minors with Gambling Ads"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xTOkO6yEsOc\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The United Kingdom&#8217;s advertising regulatory body recently censured gaming firm Betfred for a promotion displayed on the Roku Channel &#8220;PrestonPlayz.&#8221; This channel, recognized for its Minecraft material, is favored by young audiences, and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) determined that despite Roku mandating users to be over 18, accessing age-limited content is too simple for children. Betfred contended they adhered to all guidelines and targeted their advertisements accordingly, but the ASA believed this specific placement breached regulations prohibiting the promotion of gambling to minors. <\/p>\n<p>Although their promotional efforts focused on grown-ups, the United Kingdom&#8217;s Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) agreed with a grievance against gaming firm Betfred.  The ASA determined the advertisements were excessively alike in format and subject matter to shows intended for youngsters, increasing the probability that minors would be subjected to them.<\/p>\n<p>This judgment aligns with a trend of current ASA decisions against wagering promotions.  As an illustration, they objected to entries on Mecca Bingo&#8217;s Instagram showcasing Gary Lineker, as they suggested gambling could enhance self-perception. The ASA also voiced apprehensions about Betfred&#8217;s utilization of pugilist Anthony Joshua in their marketing, mentioning his allure to demographics below 18.<\/p>\n<p>Due to these pronouncements, the ASA has instructed Betfred to guarantee their forthcoming advertisements don&#8217;t surface on channels with a disproportionately elevated quantity of underage spectators. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The United Kingdom&#8217;s advertising regulatory body recently censured gaming firm Betfred for a promotion displayed on the Roku Channel &#8220;PrestonPlayz.&#8221; This channel, recognized for its Minecraft material, is favored by young audiences, and the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) determined that despite Roku mandating users to be over 18, accessing age-limited content is too simple for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.8 (Yoast SEO v22.8) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Betfred Slammed: Gambling Ads Target Kids on Roku?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"UK regulators blast Betfred for gambling ads on the kid-friendly Roku Channel\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/islandreelsnodepositbonuscodes.icu\/2024\/06\/15\/uk-advertising-watchdog-sanctions-betfred-for-targeting-minors-with-gambling-ads\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"UK Advertising Watchdog Sanctions Betfred for Targeting Minors with Gambling Ads\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"UK regulators blast Betfred for gambling ads on the kid-friendly Roku Channel\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/islandreelsnodepositbonuscodes.icu\/2024\/06\/15\/uk-advertising-watchdog-sanctions-betfred-for-targeting-minors-with-gambling-ads\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Immerse Yourself in a World of Licensed Online Casino Thrills\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-06-15T09:37:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-06-17T09:46:45+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Alexander &quot;Axe&quot; 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