Burt Kwouk stars in Euro 2008 betting ad
9 Jun 2008
LONDON, England -- As reported by the Guardian: "Bet365 is aiming to cash in on the easing of gambling advertising rules with a Banzai-eque TV campaign starring Burt Kwouk that encourages viewers to bet by offering live updates of odds during Euro 2008 matches.
"... The ad features Kwouk - who has featured in Pink Panther and James Bond films, as well as in Last of the Summer Wine and The Harry Hill Show - explaining about the range of 'in-play' betting options that bet365 offers live during matches.
"...Bet365 is the latest of a string of gambling brands, including Ladbrokes, to take advantage of new advertising rules introduced last September that allow them to run TV ads around televised sporting events for the first time..."