UK Clampdown Over Online Gaming Ads As reported by the BBC: "Internet casino firms are facing a UK government clampdown over concerns some are breaking strict advertising laws. "Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell plans to stop gambling firms from advertising free entry to online tournaments or indicating the value of prizes. "Current laws allow internet casinos to promote their brands but forbid them from offering inducements to gamble. "Ms Jowell said adverts in newspapers, on London Underground platforms and on taxis had flouted these regulations. "…Unlike traditional casinos, many internet casino operators are based offshore and are not subject to UK laws. "However, the culture secretary said she planned to target the advertisers and publishers in the UK who work with them. "…News of the proposed government action comes at a sensitive time for online casino operators, with concern over the prospects for growth in the industry denting confidence among some investors…" | 
