ASA Bans Gecko Play Ad Over Gambling Joke Concerns
The UK’s advertising regulator has ruled against a social media promotion by Skill On Net, determining that a humorous gambling-themed advert breached established standards and risked encouraging harmful behavior. The decision followed complaints about a paid Instagram video promoting the company’s Gecko Play brand. The advert, which appeared in early February 2026, featured a stand-up comedian delivering a joke comparing gambling to eating pistachios. During the routine, the performer said: “Gambling is really like eating pistachios, if you get a […] The post ASA Bans Gecko Play Ad Over Gambling Joke Concerns appeared first on World Casino News.
The UK’s advertising regulator has ruled against a social media promotion by Skill On Net, determining that a humorous gambling-themed advert breached established standards and risked encouraging harmful behavior. The decision followed complaints about a paid Instagram video promoting the company’s Gecko Play brand. The advert, which appeared in early February 2026, featured a stand-up comedian delivering a joke comparing gambling to eating pistachios. During the routine, the performer said: “Gambling is really like eating pistachios, if you get a […]
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