KENYA Kenya – State tightens betting ads rules to check addiction 5 years ago Iwo Bulski Post Views: 949 The Kenyan government has published fresh rules restricting advertisement hours by betting firms in a signal of yet another tough ride for sector players this year after a tumultuous 2019. The Betting Licensing and Control Board (BLCB) has pushed all TV betting adverts to the hours between 8pm and 6am during school days. Betting firms will, however, be allowed to promote their community uplifting projects between 6am and 9am and to educate the public on responsible betting between 9am and 4pm. “The hours between 4pm and 8pm during school days, there will be no advertising whatsoever,” – the new rules state. Adverts during school holidays and Saturdays will only be allowed between 9pm and 6am while on Sundays, the betting firms will only advertise between 8pm to 6am in strict measures aimed at protecting children from the addictive practice. The new rules come months after the High Court thwarted a similar attempt to restrict advertising hours, saying the regulations published last year were – “procedurally unfair, tainted with illegality and could not stand legal scrutiny.” There have been rising concerns over the number of youth gambling. Last year, the betting and gambling firms faced a sustained State crackdown marked by hefty tax demand and physical raid on premises that culminated in the exit of firms like Sportpesa and Betin. State the new rules issued on December 16 last year: “Adverts are prohibited around children shows, religious programmes and family shows.” Source: businessdailyafrica.com About Post Author Iwo Bulski Issues related to the gambling business is engaged in more than 30 years. My empirical experience gives me the opportunity to present events and companies from this business with full knowledge and industry knowledge. See author's posts Iwo BulskiIssues related to the gambling business is engaged in more than 30 years. My empirical experience gives me the opportunity to present events and companies from this business with full knowledge and industry knowledge. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Print Tags: Betting Licensing and Control Board, Kenya Continue Reading Previous How the Casino Industry is Changing in KenyaNext The history of gambling in Africa More Stories BETTING KENYA African Nations Shaping the Continental Sports Wagering Scene 2 days ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA Gambling firm appeals against order banning use of speed dial features 2 days ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Sunbet Sporting Site Set To Disrupt Africa’s Betting Industry 4 days ago Samuel KENYA ONLINE High mobile penetration fuels Kenya’s iGaming sector 1 week ago Szarlot INTERVIEWS KENYA Ronald Karauri Opens up about founding Sportpesa, Selling land to raise capital 2 weeks ago Szarlot EXPERTS HOT NEWS KENYA Online Thriving Businesses in Kenya 3 weeks ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA Chinese betting firm employee charged with stealing Sh9.2m 3 weeks ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA The Influence of Tennis on Betting Culture in Kenya 3 weeks ago Samuel BETTING KENYA Galaxsys Partners with Betika to Expand Gaming Reach in Africa 4 weeks ago Samuel EXPERTS HOT NEWS KENYA Inside Kenya’s Lucrative Gambling Industry – What Does the Future Hold? 1 month ago Szarlot BETTING KENYA Woman Found Dead Inside Shop After Losing Ksh60,000 to Gambling 1 month ago Samuel EXPERTS KENYA Why Mobile Payments Dominate Africa’s Betting Industry 1 month ago Samuel Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.