The DIA warned that it would “take further action if necessary”.
New Zealand.- The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued a cease-and-desist order to 20Bet, requiring the online betting platform to stop advertising its services in the country. According to the DIA, Cyprus-registered 20Bet has been targeting New Zealanders with paid ads on YouTube promoting online slots and sports betting.
Under the Gambling Act, promoting offshore gambling is illegal, and sports betting is only permitted if conducted through TAB. The DIA noted that in a promotional message on its website, 20Bet states that “taking risks is something that Kiwis like doing.”
Vicki Scott, DIA director of gambling said: “We have instructed 20Bet to cease these activities. We will continue to monitor the situation and take further action if necessary.”
Problem gambling advocates in New Zealand have welcomed the move. Andrée Froude, director of advocacy for the Problem Gambling Foundation said: “We’re seeing too many of these operators who are just blatantly advertising to New Zealanders despite the fact that it’s illegal. I know sometimes the DIA has tried to take action against some of these operators and it’s difficult when they’re based overseas. Hopefully we will see the advertising stop.”
The DIA warned that it would “take further action if necessary”. New Zealand.- The Department of Internal Affairs (DIA) has issued a cease-and-desist order to 20Bet, requiring the online betting…
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