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Background
Akinfenwa, who many, including the ASA it appears, will know for his “impressive physical strength”, appeared in a BetUK radio advert which was broadcast in September 2023.
It was alleged that the ad breached the BCAP Code, which prohibits

What’s new?
2023 was a relatively quiet year in Danish online gambling. The year saw the introduction of the requirement to identify yourself when placing bets in brick and mortar betting shops(!) and a couple of other interesting decisions. However,