{"id":150,"date":"2024-06-16T20:05:59","date_gmt":"2024-06-16T17:05:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shazamcasinonodepositbonus.icu\/2024\/06\/16\/uk-advertising-watchdog-bans-gambling-ad-for-overemphasizing-skill-in-blackjack\/"},"modified":"2024-06-20T17:10:29","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T14:10:29","slug":"uk-advertising-watchdog-bans-gambling-ad-for-overemphasizing-skill-in-blackjack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shazamcasinonodepositbonus.icu\/2024\/06\/16\/uk-advertising-watchdog-bans-gambling-ad-for-overemphasizing-skill-in-blackjack\/","title":{"rendered":"UK Advertising Watchdog Bans Gambling Ad for Overemphasizing Skill in Blackjack"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\"\n    src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BpAKehGcDOk\"\n    frameborder=\"0\"\n    allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\"\n    allowfullscreen><br \/>\n<\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The United Kingdom&#8217;s advertising regulatory body, the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), prohibited a commercial for the internet gaming platform 21.co.uk. The ASA determined that the 30-second advertisement, which showcased blackjack, unduly accentuated the role of expertise.  Aired in March 2017, the advertisement depicted a blackjack participant in formal attire, deeply pondering his wager as a voiceover declared: &#8220;His heartbeat accelerates. His physique remains motionless. He contemplates his action. Sentiment versus intellect. Intuition combating rationale. He makes his selection. He dictates his fate.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Two formal objections were submitted to the ASA regarding the advertisement. The initial complaint alleged that the phrase &#8220;He owns his destiny&#8221; suggested gambling relied on proficiency rather than chance, thereby deeming it irresponsible. 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