{"id":205,"date":"2024-06-18T14:36:20","date_gmt":"2024-06-18T11:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pacificspinscasinonodepositbonus.icu\/2024\/06\/18\/uk-advertising-watchdog-flags-betuk-ad-featuring-adebayo-akinfenwa-for-appeal-to-minors\/"},"modified":"2024-06-20T17:11:46","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:11:46","slug":"uk-advertising-watchdog-flags-betuk-ad-featuring-adebayo-akinfenwa-for-appeal-to-minors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pacificspinscasinonodepositbonus.icu\/2024\/06\/18\/uk-advertising-watchdog-flags-betuk-ad-featuring-adebayo-akinfenwa-for-appeal-to-minors\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Advertising Watchdog Flags BetUK Ad Featuring Adebayo Akinfenwa for Appeal to Minors"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/R9CB9vBac5M\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The United Kingdom&#8217;s advertising regulatory body, the ASA, intervened following a grievance regarding a BetUK promotion. The commercial, broadcast on September 27th, 2023, showcased ex-footballer and BetUK representative, Adebayo Akinfenwa.<\/p>\n<p>Within the advertisement, Akinfenwa emphasized BetUK&#8217;s tools for responsible wagering, such as caps on deposits and reminders of time spent, urging viewers to &#8220;BetUK responsibly.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>The core of the criticism centered on whether Akinfenwa, a prominent personality, might hold particular allure for underage audiences, potentially drawing them to the gambling platform.<\/p>\n<p>BetUK countered this assertion, stating that Akinfenwa&#8217;s maturity and departure from professional football in May 2022 made him an improbable attraction for individuals below 18 years old. They further stressed that he had never been part of a Premier League squad, diminishing his potential sway over youthful enthusiasts.<\/p>\n<p>To bolster their position, BetUK, the proprietor of the LeoVegas brand, even furnished data on Akinfenwa&#8217;s social media adherents, revealing a primarily grown-up demographic. They also noted that the commercial aired during a program expected to be viewed by adults.<\/p>\n<p>Notwithstanding these points, the ASA ultimately determined that the advertisement contravened guidelines, implying that Akinfenwa&#8217;s inclusion could indeed be enticing to those beneath the legal gambling threshold. <\/p>\n<p>Authorities voiced apprehension regarding the retired soccer star&#8217;s fame, especially his persona as an indomitable force, which he actively cultivates. 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