Non UK gaming sites banned from advertising in the uk

rob3786 · #1 08-09-2007, 05:57 AM

Does the article below from the bbc mean even though I am based in the UK that I should not advertise intercasino anymore and the other casinos that are banned how do I find out what is banned?

Gambling websites face advert ban

Online gambling is becoming more popular, surveys suggest
About 1,000 gambling websites based overseas are to be banned from advertising in the UK.
Littlewoodscasino.com, Betfred Casino and Interpoker.com are among those subject to the ban, which comes into force next month.

Culture Secretary James Purnell said protecting the public from sites operating without the UK's "strict standards" was a "priority".

Broadcasters and publishers breaching the rules could face fines or prison.

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) said the aim was to stop unregulated gambling sites trying to attract UK punters.

Sites in the UK, Europe and other "white list" areas can advertise on TV, radio and in print media, subject to UK advertising rules.

'No apology'

To make it on to this list, companies must show they are subject to a suitably stringent regulatory regime.

This includes measures on stopping children gambling, protecting vulnerable people, ensuring games are fair and keeping out organised crime

Mr Purnell said: "I make no apology for banning adverts for websites operating from places that don't meet our strict standards. Protection is my number one priority."

The new rules take effect on 1 September , when the Gambling Act comes fully into force.

The legislation also brings a relaxation of the current rules surrounding adverts for all types of gambling companies, including casinos and betting shops.

Gambling sites operating from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Gibraltar, the Isle of Man, Alderney and other white-listed countries will still be allowed to advertise in the UK.

Littlewoodscasino.com, Interpoker.com, Betfred Casino and Poker are among the sites subject to the new advertising ban because they are all currently based in Caribbean islands the Netherlands Antilles, the DCMS said.

The Gambling Commission has compiled figures that suggest the number of people going online to place a bet in the UK is increasing.

Surveys carried out in the year to June 2007 indicated that 8.6% of adults had taken part in at least one form of "remote gambling" during the previous month, up from the 7.4% seen in 2006 polls.

Inersha · #2 08-09-2007, 06:37 AM

No, I'm fairly sure it means that rooms like InterPoker cannot advertise in the media in the UK because they do not meet the UK's standards for gambling. So you are fine to promote them on your site.

elektronik · #3 08-09-2007, 06:38 AM

No, you are not fine...

The original DCMS is linked to below. And contains this paragraph:

"The ban will apply to all forms of gambling advertising from excluded jurisdictions including TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, taxis, buses, the tube and some websites. If operators, publishers, broadcasters and advertising companies break the rules, they could face fines or even imprisonment.
"Some websites?" Don't know what thet means...

My editor has tried to contact the press office to get confirmation but they said wait until today's Parliament session.

Big sites based in NV are: Jackpotjoy, Intercasino, Betfred and Littlewoods Casino. I think we can assume that these guys will move soon seeming as NV has had a 'NO' from the DCMS.

http://www.culture.gov.uk/Reference_...dcms090_07.htm

Goldfinger · #4 08-09-2007, 08:17 AM

You need to be based in the UK, EU or the other jurisdictions mentioned. If not you better start implementing a GEO IP ban or your next trip to the UK or EU could hold an unpleasant surprise.

allfreechips · #5 08-09-2007, 08:43 AM

Good luck MGM and Harrah's!

Goldfinger · #6 08-09-2007, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by allfreechips

Good luck MGM and Harrah's!

hah lol

They deserve it!

Casinolisten · #7 08-09-2007, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by elektronik

Big sites based in NV are: Jackpotjoy, Intercasino, Betfred and Littlewoods Casino. I think we can assume that these guys will move soon seeming as NV has had a 'NO' from the DCMS.

I received this email today:

"You may have seen an article on the newswires this morning in regards to the banning of several online gaming sites from advertising on TV in the UK from 1st September. Dependent on where you saw the article one of the banned sites mentioned was InterPoker part of the InterCasino Group.

Please do not panic, although the ban will come into force as of September 1st it does not affect InterPoker or any of our brands. We are days away from receiving our Maltese license which is on the whitelist and also part of the EU. Our servers have also arrived in Malta and are currently being configured. To re assure you our first TV ad will be shown on September 1st.

If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.

Yours Sincerely,

PartnerLogic Team"

bb1webs · #8 08-09-2007, 06:43 PM

what are thoughts this is based on ability to get taxes rather than concern for the player?

just curious the thoughts of my peers.

I've always thought intercasino/poker ... were already advertising in UK on a large basis. and it so seems if that was wrong .. it won't be soon.

what's the difference where they're located? I'm guessing in one instance its taxable income and the other ... not.

rob3786 · #9 08-10-2007, 05:02 AM

I think this will not prevent any of the online casinos they are all moving to be within the guide lines I am just making sure that all the casinos I have an affiliate account with are doing so. Keep a look out for emails from your sites talking about this and post this here for us all.

Keep up the fight!

Goldfinger · #10 08-10-2007, 09:20 AM

@bb1

They want to make sure UK/EU regulatory standards are being applied and want to keep the taxes in the UK/EU pots for the future.

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