Comments on: Annette_15 Ad Banned in UK British government squelches marketing of WSOP-Europe champ

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 15:29:12 +0000

@Poker Shrink – You should have ended your comment with a smilie – we Brits don’t understand sarcasm:)

By: Poker Shrink

Poker Shrink — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:37:07 +0000

I think the U.S. based bloggers are missing the point here. The UK has once again demonstrated that there are uptight, politically correct, reactionary fools in places other than the United States and Afghanistan.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:36:55 +0000

Speaking totally unofficially, I think the ASA only have power to moniter certain things.

From their website. “….the ASA also recognises a distinction between media that consumers have chosen to access and material that they have not purposefully sought out to view.”

By: Kevin Mathers

Kevin Mathers — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:24:52 +0000

Like I really know the answer, but if she had a blog on the Betfair site, it would seem alright. Another thought that just popped in: Will Annette have to change her username?

By: DanM

DanM — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:51:40 +0000

Serious question, though, as it pertains to marketing … can she still blog for them?

(I know a guy connected to their blog, but he doesn’t know the answer yet.)

By: Kevin Mathers

Kevin Mathers — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:37:49 +0000

Thinking Annette’s losing her sponsorship is way off after further thought. However, this appears to change how Betfair will handle online poker, opening up a sponsorship opportunity for an older player.

By: DanM

DanM — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:34:18 +0000

Good point. Just another checkbox to be aware of for the other sites and other young pros. Much more significant for Betfair and Annette.

Thanks for digging up the actual law/code, btw.

By: Kevin Mathers

Kevin Mathers — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:30:23 +0000

I think Annette’s more heavily tied to Betfair than Peter’s tied to PokerStars regarding advertising, especially in the UK.

By: DanM

DanM — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:13:11 +0000

I suppose it also means no Peter Eastgate in the UK for PokerStars. not sure where that all comes into play with the Isle of Man.

By: brdpoker

brdpoker — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:02:30 +0000

At least she didn’t behave “loutishly.”

By: Kevin Mathers

Kevin Mathers — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:47:26 +0000

http://www.asa.org.uk/asa/codes/cap_code/ShowCode.htm?clause_id=2187

n) should not include a child or young person. No-one who is, or seems to be, under 25 years old may be featured gambling or playing a significant role. No-one may behave in an adolescent, juvenile or loutish way.

Wonder if Annette’s going to lose her sponsorship.