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Consumer watchdog CCPA cautions celebrities, influencers against promotion of gambling

Economic TimesEconomic Times ยท 1y ago
Consumer watchdog CCPA cautions celebrities, influencers against promotion of gambling
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has issued an advisory warning celebrities and influencers against promoting betting and gambling. The advisory emphasizes the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting's efforts to caution media platforms and online advertisements against promoting such activities. Violators of the guidelines may face strict measures under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. Online gaming companies have sought government intervention in curbing endorsement of illegal activities, and the advisory aims to differentiate legitimate Indian skill gaming operators from illegal gambling platforms that cause consumer harm. Despite earlier advisories, online betting and gambling portals have continued to advertise on social media platforms.

Centre Warns Influencers Against Endorsing Offshore Online Betting And Gambling Platforms

Inc42Inc42 ยท 1y ago
Centre Warns Influencers Against Endorsing Offshore Online Betting And Gambling Platforms
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting in India has advised endorsers and influencers on social media to avoid promoting offshore online betting and gambling platforms, including surrogate advertisements. The ministry has also cautioned online advertisement intermediaries against targeting Indian audiences with such promotional content. Failure to comply with this advisory may result in penalties, including the removal of social media posts or accounts and potential legal action. Online gambling and betting are illegal in most parts of India under the Public Gambling Act. The Central Consumer Protection Authority has also expressed concerns about endorsements of betting platforms by celebrities and influencers.

CCPA Warns Celebrities And Influencers To Refrain From Promoting Betting, Gambling

Inc42Inc42 ยท 1y ago
CCPA Warns Celebrities And Influencers To Refrain From Promoting Betting, Gambling
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The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) in India has issued an advisory warning celebrities and influencers to refrain from promoting illegal activities such as betting and gambling. The advisory emphasizes that betting and gambling are illegal under the Public Gambling Act, 1867, and efforts are being made to prohibit the promotion of such activities on media platforms. The guidelines also apply to online advertisement intermediaries, and violators will face strict consequences under the Consumer Protection Act of 2019. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has previously issued advisories to prevent outdoor advertisements of betting and gambling platforms.

Government of India warns Social media Influencers not to promote betting apps/gambling

IndianStartupNewsIndianStartupNews ยท 1y ago
Government of India warns Social media Influencers not to promote betting apps/gambling
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The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a warning to endorsers, celebrities, and social media influencers advising them against promoting offshore online betting and gambling platforms. The government highlighted the negative financial and socio-economic impacts of these activities, especially on young people. The advisory instructs influencers to avoid advertising these platforms and extends caution to online advertising intermediaries. Non-compliance could result in legal consequences under the Consumer Protection Act, 2019. The ministry has urged social media intermediaries to educate users and discourage the promotion of offshore betting and gambling content.

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