Tabcorp to appeal ad watchdog decision to pull fishing trip ad for glamorising gambling
Tabcorp is set to appeal the Advertising Standard Bureau’s decision to ban an ad which complainants said “glorified gambling” and concealing gambling addiction.
The ad was part of Tabcorp’s new brand proposition with the slogan ‘No one has more racing action than the TAB app.’
The 30 second TVC featured a man thinking back to his fishing trip where he watched live races and racing form on the TAB app with his friends, before telling his girlfriend he had a great trip.
Ridiculous complaint in many ways, as such ALL gambling ads ‘glorify’ the activity otherwise wagering brands wouldn’t bother advertising. It’s either all or nothing I believe… be interesting to they are still alllowed to advertise in primetime in years to come (the networks will take a massive hit if regulations change)
What a joke. Nanny state.
I often watch replays of the 2015 Epsom Handicap…… Winx was incredible.
Imagine how sad your life would be if you went away for a fishing trip with your mates and instead of enjoying the great outdoors you spent the whole time betting on your phone and staring at a little screen. Tragic.
This is just the latest in the ever expanding pool of totally crap gambling adverts. I love a punt as much as anyone, but this particular campaign is an insult. I’m convinced that those producing this drivel have (a) never had a punt and (b) never been to a public bar in their lives. I’m glad they’ve been called out – not because I’m pro nanny state, but because the TVC was simply so appalling.