UBet guilty of illegal advertising in the NSW

07/01/16

Sports betting agency UBet has been convicted for illegal advertising that promoted alcohol consumption whilst gambling and offering inducements.

Australia.- Sports betting agency UBet has been convicted for illegal advertising that promoted alcohol consumption whilst gambling as well as offering inducements, which are illegal in the NSW.

The betting shop pleaded guilty to two advertising breaches after an investigation by Liquor & Gaming NSW. Ubet has been fined AUD3,300 (US$ 2,455) and will also pay Liquor & Gaming NSW additional court costs of $4,500.

Under NSW’s Betting and Racing Regulation 2012 licensed wagering operators are not allowed to publish advertising that promotes the consumption of alcohol whilst gambling as well as advertising that induces NSW residents to participate in any gambling activity.

Paul Irving, Liquor & Gaming NSW’s acting director of compliance operations said the case served as a warning to betting agencies of the need to comply with NSW legislation.