Watchdog bans Paddy Power's Pistorius advert

Ireland's advertising watchdog has upheld a complaint and banned Paddy Power's campaign linked to the Oscar Pistorius murder trial.

Watchdog bans Paddy Power's Pistorius advert
Tue, 22 Apr, 2014 - 14:53

Ireland's advertising watchdog has upheld a complaint and banned Paddy Power's campaign linked to the Oscar Pistorius murder trial.

The ASAI says it received 65 complaints about the print advertisement which offered a refund on all Academy Award bets if Pistorius was found not guilty.

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