ASA rules in favour of BetMGM’s Chris Rock ad

After careful examination, the ASA ultimately ruled that the ad did not breach advertising codes. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled on a TV advertisement for BetMGM featuring American comedian Chris Rock. Broadcast on 4 October 2023, the ad depicted Chris Rock in various scenarios, including spinning a ball on his finger, accompanied by the tagline: "We're Bet MGM and we know how to put on a show." The issue arose from concer...