
UK Agency Cites EA, Jagex, Miniclip for Loot Box Ad Violations; India Warns Influencers on Gambling Endorsements
The UK Advertising Standards Agency has upheld complaints against EA, Jagex, and Miniclip for failing to disclose the presence of loot boxes in their advertising. This decision highlights ongoing concerns regarding transparency in the gaming industry. Concurrently, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India has issued a caution to social media influencers against endorsing offshore online betting and gambling platforms. This advisory is part of broader efforts to address the financial and socio-economic implications of online gambling. The government's move aims to sensitize social media users and influencers about the potential harms associated with such endorsements.
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All India Radio News.@MIB_India announces guidelines for online betting and gambling platforms; warns social media influencers https://t.co/nBinB3Ca7p
NDTVRefrain From Promoting Offshore Betting Platforms: Centre Cautions Influencers https://t.co/dgnaBW4m2F https://t.co/y1yCehnXZL
All India Radio NewsMinistry of Information and Broadcasting issues advisory asking all endorsers and influencers on social media to refrain from showing promotional content, advertisements, including surrogate advertisements, of offshore online betting and gambling platforms in any form.… https://t.co/SaMZmkb1CV
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