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Press Council cautions print media against publishing advertisements on gambling, betting The advisory comes in the wake of increasing instances of direct as well as surrogate advertisements and endorsement of activities considered illegal.
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Representative image showing gambling chips and cards.

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New Delhi: The Press Council of India on Friday cautioned the print media against publication of advertisements promoting betting and gambling platforms.

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In an advisory, the Press Council of India (PCI) asked the print media to strictly adhere to the directives issued by the Central Consumer Protection Authority on prohibition of advertising/promotion of any unlawful activities prohibited under various laws.

The advisory comes in the wake of increasing instances of direct as well as surrogate advertisements and endorsement of activities considered illegal such as betting or gambling.

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(Published 19 April 2024, 21:37 IST)