Stealth Web Advertising Tactics Of Illegal Sites
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Stealth Advertising Tactics of Online Gambling Sites
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Summary:
Advertising a website is challenging, but it's even tougher when your website is in a legal gray area. Gambling websites face this issue in the US and Canada, where the government warns media outlets against accepting their ads, deeming it illegal. However, the industry disputes this, and no federal charges have been filed in either country.
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online casino, online casinos, UK online casino
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Promoting a website can be difficult, especially if it's in a legal gray zone. Gambling websites encounter this hurdle when trying to reach audiences in the US and Canada. Both countries have issued warnings to media outlets that advertising for gambling websites is illegal. However, it's worth noting that no charges have been pursued in either the US or Canada, and the industry disputes these restrictions.
These websites have developed creative tactics to bypass these challenges. Are these methods innovative or damaging to the image of ecommerce? Let’s explore some of these stealth advertising strategies:
Domain Name Tricks
I once saw a TV ad for a poker-related site with the disclaimer "not a gambling website." Curious, I typed the domain name into my browser and discovered gambling content. The trick? I entered the dot-com version of the domain instead of the dot-net version advertised. The dot-net site offered only play-money gambling, while the dot-com was the actual revenue generator.
Web experts emphasize the importance of owning a dot-com domain, as consumers often default to it over extensions like dot-biz or dot-net. The poker site’s marketers were certainly clever, but is this ethical? Could this loophole lead to tighter regulations for similar setups?
Publicity Stunts
Some casino websites have capitalized on popular eBay auctions to gain publicity. For example, they purchased items like a grilled cheese sandwich with the alleged image of the Madonna. By buying such talked-about items, they got their domain name mentioned in various news stories about the eccentric auctions.
Sponsorships
Gambling websites have been pushing to get their domain names associated with sports. However, professional sports leagues approach gambling-related promotions cautiously. Instead, these sites have started sponsoring smaller events like rodeos. One site even advertised on a model’s midriff.
Effectiveness of These Tactics
Do these strategies actually work? Some gambling websites claim it's more about hype than real gains and prefer to purchase ads on other platforms.
Despite these activities, the internet's tarnished image seems largely unaffected. Even staunch opponents of gambling would agree there are far more concerning issues online than poker.
Ultimately, while these tactics are innovative, they raise questions about ethics and legal loopholes. As the internet continues to evolve, so too will the methods of promoting on these platforms.
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