ASA Shuts Down Another Online Gambling Advertisement In The UK

The Advertising Standards Authority is keeping a close eye on the gambling advertisements that are being released in the UK. Another ad was banned this week by the ASA, which is making it clear that they want gambling ads to be in good taste.

The latest ad that was banned featured Eric Cantona, and the ASA claimed that the ad suggested gambling was an escape from personal problems. Some people did not agree with the banning of the ad.

"The truth is that gambling is an escape from personal problems. When I want to get away from the house or my job, I gamble. I do it for fun, but it certainly is an escape much like exercising or going to watch a movie,' said William Bentley.

Partouche Betting is the site that had their ad pulled. They claim their ad was meant to be lighthearted. It was poking fun of England's Euro 2008 finish, which was less than desirable. still the ASA stayed true to their standards.

They had most recently pulled an ad from PokerStar.com. The ad gave the impression that gambling could make people more confident and courageous. Again, Bentley disagreed with the pulling of this ad.

"I don't know what the ASA is trying to accomplish, but they are banning perfectly good ads. All these companies are trying to do is promote their business, and the ASA is taking their job a little too serious. I understand that the ads should not be geared towards children, but these two ads were funny and entertaining, not harmful," Bentley said.

October 9, 2008
Posted By Terry Goodwin
Staff Editor, CasinoGamblingWeb.com
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