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The London transport network, recognized for its stringent advertising guidelines (recall the cheesecake controversy?), is facing renewed criticism.  Initially, a representative from 888, the gaming enterprise, asserted that all was in order. However, they later conceded to the *Gambling Insider* publication: \u201cWe consistently evaluate feedback regarding the efficacy of our promotional endeavors and acknowledge that, in this instance, our recent creative approach, while adhering to all advertising regulations and benchmarks, may not have resonated as intended. Consequently, we have opted to proactively reassess the campaign&#8217;s creative elements and have withdrawn certain assets during this process.\u201d  The specific advertisements removed remain unclear. London&#8217;s Labour Party is also expressing its stance. 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