What are your thoughts on the ethics of gambling advertising, especially concerning vulnerable populations?

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

Honestly, one of those things that are so annoying on gambling sites is the ads. They drive me nuts as they always show winners and some flashy graphics, but you will never see the players that are struggling or losing behind the scenes. When my uncle went through a bad patch with online betting, those ads felt like salt in the wound. I’m not saying ban them completely, but they really should be redeuced and way more honest.

 

[Flow-er]

To be honest, those gambling ads can be so manipulative. The way they flash big wins like everybody is going to hit the jackpot easily is quite associated . I’ve seen people borrow money because of one flashy promo they saw online. It’s crazy. These companies are suppose to show us the risks too, not just the dream.

 

[1stop]

There are some advertisements that are pushing gambling as an easy money, and that is never a good idea, I don't buy it at all, especially for people that can easily get addicted. I think advertisers are suppose to be responsible and not mislead people.

 

[Henry]

The truth is that most of the betting companies don't care. As long as one is 18 years old in my country, you are welcome to waste all their resources on gambling even if that destroys them. They are even getting bold with those deceptive ads with no sign of stopping.

 

[Heatman]

I've seen where kids under the age of 18 years old go to sports betting houses and play bets. They win and lose without being told they are not allowed because of their age. The only authorities are after is their taxes. They are not enforcing any ethics here.

 

[Kins G]

Have you all even realized that gambling ads are being ran on mainstream platforms that children get to view. That way, it seems like gambling is normal. There is no way that a kid that has access to a smartphone won't try a gambling site based on how exposed they have been to such ads everywhere they turn.

 

[Naza]

Those ads can be really misleading. They make gambling look like nonstop wins, which isn’t reality at all. Showing flashy winners while ignoring the losses can hurt people who are already struggling. I think they should tone it down and be more honest about the risks instead of just tempting people with flashy wins.

 

[uptrendfinancialsignal]

Those ads can be really misleading. They make gambling look like nonstop wins, which isn’t reality at all. Showing flashy winners while ignoring the losses can hurt people who are already struggling. I think they should tone it down and be more honest about the risks instead of just tempting people with flashy wins.

Exactly my thoughts. Those ads are just too much. They make the whole thing look glamorous, but the people that has lost a lot of money before know that it’s far from that. When my uncle was struggling that period, seeing those “big win” ads every minute just made everything worse.

 

[Heatman]

Those ads can be really misleading. They make gambling look like nonstop wins, which isn’t reality at all. Showing flashy winners while ignoring the losses can hurt people who are already struggling. I think they should tone it down and be more honest about the risks instead of just tempting people with flashy wins.

It's just like when I see Bet9ja and BetKing ads all the time which is 100% misleading because a novice who doesn't know better after seeing such ads would think it's so easy winning money playing bets on both sites. They will know better after giving it a try and losing big, their eyes will clear.

 

[Ja sa bong]

The truth is that most of the betting companies don't care. As long as one is 18 years old in my country, you are welcome to waste all their resources on gambling even if that destroys them. They are even getting bold with those deceptive ads with no sign of stopping.

Gambling and betting is a business. They are only in interested in making money and will be willing to do anything as long as it makes them millions of dollars. It's why they use promotion which are mouth watering to convince players.

 

[Heatman]

Exactly my thoughts. Those ads are just too much. They make the whole thing look glamorous, but the people that has lost a lot of money before know that it’s far from that. When my uncle was struggling that period, seeing those “big win” ads every minute just made everything worse.

Well, if they don't make all their advertisements looks that way, it's going to be very difficult to lure thousands if not millions of people to play with them. They prey on people's greediness.