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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Josie Clarke

Betting ads featuring Harry Kane and Erling Haaland banned over ‘high risk of strong appeal to under-18s’

Two advertisements for the online betting platform Oddschecker which features prominent footballers Harry Kane and Erling Haaland have been banned for their likely appeal to under-18s.

One Instagram post, seen in November, depicted Kane with the caption: "Harry Kane is the most backed player to win the Ballon d’Or in 2026 (32% of bets)," complete with a trophy emoji.

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