Online Casinos Eager to Advertise
The new white list restrictions in the UK are not likely to cause a decrease in
advertising revenues for British television companies – in fact it is likely to
have the opposite effect. Land-based and online casinos that are able to
advertise (that made it onto the white list or are not remote gambling
companies) are already chomping at the bit to place ads in the fall line up of
television. Though the UK Gambling Act has added many restriction s and
regulations into the industry, the new advertising regulations are actually more
lenient in some regards, and the gambling companies are eager to tap into
potentially new markets.
For the British television and news media, the new advertising abilities are
very welcome as most were anticipating a drop in 2007 advertising revenues. But
now that the online casinos can advertise, albeit only during strict time
frames, they are taking advantage of the ability. And it isn’t just the online
casinos that plan to use the new advertising media outlets to offer their
gambling services – land-based gambling companies and betting companies have
also begun to place ads in mainstream advertising outlets.
The new advertising regulations mean a new and steady source of income for the
television stations – definitely something they need say some media
spokespersons. A spokesperson elaborated that in September alone, the television
revenues are anticipated to increase 9 percent over 2006’s September revenue.
Online casinos and betting companies that have already signed up for advertising
space include Party Gaming, FullTiltPoker.com, Betfair, Ladbrokes, and more. The
financial boost is sure to help the broadcasting industry, and the online casino
and betting companies are anticipating a sizable increase in player base because
of the new target markets now reachable.
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