COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE DECISIONS

Regulation 6 & Regulation 12 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L. 583.09)

The commercial communication portrayed irresponsible behaviour by showing individuals drinking alcohol while gambling. The said commercial communication also did not display the licence number.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulations 6 & 12.

Regulation 12, Regulation 13, Regulation 17, Regulation 18 & Regulation 19 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L. 583.09)

Commercial Communication did not display the minimum information required by law.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulations 12, 13, 17, 18 & 19.

Regulation 4 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

Promotional material relating to unlicensed games was issued on social media, redirecting anyone interacting with the commercial communication to the licensee’s website.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 4.

Regulation 12, Regulation 13, Regulation 17, Regulation 18 & Regulation 19 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L. 583.09)

The advertisement did not display the minimum information required by law.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulations 12, 13, 17, 18 & 19.

Regulation 12, Regulation 13, Regulation 17, Regulation 18 & Regulation 19 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L. 583.09)

The advertisement did not display the minimum information required by law.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulations 12, 13, 17, 18 & 19.

Regulation 17 & Regulation 18 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The advertisment that was published within a magazine did not display a responsible gaming message and the web portal address linking it to an entity devoted to responsible gaming.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 17 and Regulation 18. The licensee’s immediate response was taken into consideration in determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 12, Regulation 17, Regulation 18 & Regulation 19 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The commercial communication did not display a reference to the entity which issued the relevant authorisation. Moreover, the commercial communication lacked the required responsible gaming message and web portal address of an entity devoted to responsible gaming. The commercial communication also did not display the minimum age requirement.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 12,17,18 and 19. The licensee’s immediate response was taken into consideration in determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 17 & Regulation 18 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The commercial communication did not display a responsible gaming message and a web portal address of an entity devoted to responsible gaming.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 17 and Regulation 18. The licensee’s immediate response was taken into consideration in determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 6, Regulation 12, Regulation 17, Regulation 18 & Regulation 19 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The imagary used in this commercial communication depicted the consumption of alcoholic beverages whilst gambling activities are taking place. The commercial communication also did not display a reference to the entity which issued the relevant authorisation. The commercial communication also lacked the required responsible gaming message and web portal address of an entity devoted to responsible gaming. Moreover, no minimum age requirement was displayed.

The committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 6,12,17,18 and 19. The licensee’s immediate response was taken into consideration in determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 17 & Regulation 18 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The commercial communication did not display a responsible gaming message and a web portal address of an entity devoted to responsible gaming.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 17 and Regulation 18. The licensee’s immediate response was taken into consideration in determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 12, Regulation 17, Regulation 18 & Regulation 19 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The commercial communication did not display a reference to the entity which issued the relevant authorisation. It also lacked the required responsible gaming message and web portal address of an entity devoted to responsible gaming. The commercial communication also did not display the minimum age requirement.

‘The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 12,17,18 and 19. The licensee’s co-operation was taken into consideration for the purpose of determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 4 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

An esports event was organised which was sponsored by an illegal gambling operator. This gave rise to breaches pertaining to the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L. 583.09) and of the Gaming Act (Cap. 583 of the Laws of Malta), thereby also giving rise to criminal liability.

‘The Committee deemed the company organising the event to be in breach of Regulation 4 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09).

Regulation 7(1) and Regulation 8 of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The licensee reported an incident that occured on their systems whereby players were not effectively allowed to self-exclude themselves and block any marketing materials whatsoever by means of the mobile application. The incident report indicated the rectification measures to be imposed on the system.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 7(1) and Regulation 8. The licensee’s immediate response was taken into consideration for the purpose of determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 7(1) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The licensee reported an incident concerning the circulation and marketing of emails and SMS’s to players. The incident report indicated the measures chosen to rectify the situation with immediate effect.

‘The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 7(1) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09). The licensee’s immediate response was taken into consideration in determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 12[b] of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09

The commercial communication failed to display a reference to the entity that issued the relevant Authorisation on various occasions.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 12(b) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

Regulation 7(1) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The commercial communication consisted of the use of telephone communication for the provision of unsolicited communications.

The Committee deemed the licensee to not be in breach of Regulation 7(1) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09), since the licensee proved to the satisfaction of the Committee that the commercial communication was targeted towards players that subscribed to receive marketing material from the licensee in accordance with the preferences of the same players. Any player that did not opt to receive such marketing material was not contacted via such communication channels.

Regulation 6(a) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The commercial communication depicted individuals drinking alcoholic beverages whilst gambling.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 6(a) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09). The licensee’s cooperation was taken into consideration for the purpose of determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 6(a) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The promotional banners found on the licensee’s website made direct reference to illegal substances and substance abuse by displaying various imagery related to marijuana.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 6(a) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09). The licensee’s cooperation was taken into consideration for the purpose of determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 14(1) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The commercial communication was displayed on a public transportation vehicle.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 14(1) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09).

Regulation 6(e) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The commercial communication portrayed gaming in a manner which makes reference to toughness, resilience or recklessness.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 6(e) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09). The licensee’s cooperation was taken into consideration for the purpose of determining the enforcement action.

Regulation 14(1) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09)

The commercial communication was displayed on a public transportation. Moreover, the vehicle in question was used as transportation for schools, meaning that minors and vulnerable persons were exposed to the licensee’s promotional material.

The Committee deemed the licensee to be in breach of Regulation 14(1) of the Commercial Communications Regulations (S.L.583.09). The licensee’s cooperation was taken into consideration for the purpose of determining the enforcement action.