Athletes and Celebrities Will Be Banned from Online Gambling Ads in Ontario
We’re pretty used to seeing various celebrities and athletes in promotional videos and commercials for many types of gambling and online casino games.
However, in Ontario, everything points out that they couldn’t be seen in such a context anymore. Athletes and celebrities in Ontario will probably be banned from appearing in commercials of online gambling operators.
The impact on youth:
The reason that lies behind that proposal is the fact that these commercials can negatively affect youth and children, who often look up to famous people. The Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO)
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