Bet Nation pulls ‘sure thing’ TV ad after Ad Standards breach

Australian gambling app Bet Nation has withdrawn a TV ad after Ad Standards ruled its tagline, “Get on a sure thing,” misleadingly suggested guaranteed wins.

The 30-second spot, which aired on Binge during Taskmaster UK on 17 October, showed punters cheering under fireworks while a voiceover touted the platform’s reliability.

Ad Standards said the combination of imagery and messaging created the impression of almost certain success, breaching its code amid rising concerns over irresponsible gambling.

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