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Pick n Pay CEO calls for South Africa gambling-ad ban

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Pick n Pay chief executive Sean Summers called for a complete ban on gambling advertising in South Africa, arguing that online betting harms low-income households and drains money from the economy. He cited claims that offshore platforms take more than R1 billion a week and that about 20% of social grants go to mobile betting apps. The National Gambling Board and provincial regulators are signalling tighter controls, including on influencer promotions.

A proposed advertising ban and tighter promotional controls could change how gambling operators reach South African customers.

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LOGiCO president calls for Italy to replace blanket gambling ad ban

LOGiCO president Moreno Marasco has called for Italy to replace its blanket gambling advertising ban with rules that prohibit targeted practices. Marasco said the ban has reduced licensed operators’ visibility while illegal alternatives remain exposed to consumers.

Moreno Marasco, who heads Lega Operatori di Gioco su canale Online (LOGiCO), is urging that a new framework take the place of Italy’s blanket ban on gambling advertising.

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