Source: Radio New Zealand
The offshore gambling website has been targeting New Zealanders with paid ads promoting online pokies and sports betting. 123rf
The Department of Internal Affairs has given notice to gambling website 20Bet to stop advertising in New Zealand.
The offshore gambling website is registered in Cyprus but has been targeting New Zealanders with paid ads on YouTube promoting online pokies and sports betting.
Promoting overseas gambling is prohibited under the Gambling Act, and sports and racing betting is banned outright unless controlled by TAB.
“The Department is aware of recent advertising by 20Bet on YouTube,” DIA’s director of gambling Vicki Scott told RNZ.
“We have instructed 20Bet to cease these activities. We will continue to monitor the situation and take further action if necessary.”
Copy on 20Bet’s website targets New Zealanders directly and claims that “taking risks is something that Kiwis like doing.”
RNZ has approached 20Bet for comment.
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