What are the restrictions on gambling advertisements?

Answer:

Gambling advertisements are subject to a variety of legal frameworks including codes and regulations. These include the Australian Association of National Advertisers Code of Ethics, the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 and other state/territory regulations. Some restrictions include advertisements which misrepresent the likelihood of winning, conveys the impression that gambling is a reasonable way to solve financial problems or are aimed at certain classes of people or minors. All gambling advertisements must also include prescribed responsible gambling messages and must restrict certain sounds or images, such as coins hitting a tray, or the sound of a jackpot win.

Answered by Bianca Reynolds

Bianca is a Senior Lawyer in Australia and an associate in New Zealand who works across LegalVision’s Sale of Business, M&A and Corporate teams. She has acted for clients in over 250 business and share sale transactions during this time. In addition to her experience in the business sale/M&A space, Bianca assists clients with their general corporate needs, such as shareholders agreements, share buy-backs, share splits and share issuances.

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