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More than a million gambling ads aired on Australian TV and radio in a year, research finds

Nielsen study commissioned by Acma says most gambling ads shown on free-to-air were from online bookmakers

The Guardian - AU

Lotteries should not be exempt from credit card ban for online gambling, experts say

Proposed laws provide carve-out but financial counsellors say lottery products can cause ‘serious gambling harm’

The Guardian - AU

AFL criticised for promoting series of bets that have 85% loss rate for gamblers

Analysis of 90 advertised same-game multis from Sportsbet shows only 15% would result in a win

The Guardian - AU

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Gamblers hit with restrictions after profiting from betting agencies’ promotions

Exclusive: Some companies say restrictions have been placed to stop customers ‘exploiting’ offers

The Guardian - AU

Australia’s betting agencies find one thing they won’t touch – the voice referendum

Independent MP Andrew Wilkie says vote ‘much too important to be treated like a footy game’ although doesn’t doubt companies’ motivations are ‘entirely self-serving’

The Guardian - AU

The ACT government move that infuriated a leading betting agency

There are concerns the ACT government is trying to shutdown the gambling and racing industries.

The Canberra Times

NSW greyhound industry claims ban on gambling ads would result in dogs suffering

Exclusive: Greyhound Racing NSW estimates betting ban would cost sector $20m a year while animal welfare advocates say claims of increased cruelty are absurd

The Guardian - AU

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The gambling industry gets a ringside seat at the University of Sydney research centre

Beware the risks to reputation and credibility by taking money from industries that create harmful products

The Guardian - AU

Canberrans banned from major betting company's popular feature

The move comes ahead of AFL and NRL finals and spring carnival

The Canberra Times

University of Sydney gambling research centre bankrolled by casinos is ‘troubling’, experts say

Institution says companies won’t ‘constrain or edit’ research, but public health expert Sean Cowlishaw calls funding relationship ‘unprecedented’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Matildas fever grips Australia; News Corp profits dive; and Melbourne e-scooters to ‘shout’ at rule breakers

Fans show their appreciation in a wide variety of ways, from tattoos to gingerbread and baby onesies

The Guardian - AU

Sportsbet spends extra $19m in marketing blitz ahead of expected gambling ad ban

Anti-gambling advocates call company ‘utterly irresponsible’ as industry lobbies to prevent total ban on betting ads in Australia

The Guardian - AU

Sportsbet unleashes record spend as Canberra weighs gambling advertising ban

As discussion heats up around reform on gambling advertising, lobbying has kicked into gear. But who would a ban actually affect?

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Federal ban on gambling inducements would have greater impact than ad restrictions, insiders say

Australian parliamentary inquiry has called for immediate prohibition of inducements such as bonus bets and rewards programs

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Australia’s gambling ads ban should be fast-tracked, crossbenchers say

Greens and independents want timeframe shortened while TV and wagering industries call for proposal to be watered down

The New Daily

Betting rates rise as gambling industry cashes in on its advertising blitz

A growing number of Australians are turning to gambling, with new figures showing the number of punters across the country is rising.

The New Daily

Teal MP Zoe Daniel issues challenge to the major parties on gambling

“Gambling advertising in Australia is at saturation level,” she said. “It's increased by more than 300 per cent in the last 10 or so years.”

The Guardian - AU

TikTok Australia expands trial of gambling advertising despite widespread criticism

Two more companies can now run ads targeting young people and women on social media platform

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Sportsbet ad implying gambling would lead to sexual success found in breach of industry standards

One complaint took issue with the ‘false and dangerous narrative that you’re just ‘one bet away’ from ‘winning big’

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Mark his words: Latham sued

Independent NSW MP Alex Greenwich is suing Mark Latham for defamation over the One Nation MLC’s homophobic slurs, and Australia has just one battle-ready submarine and five that need work.

ABC News

Betting inquiry sees wagering companies squirm over blocking winning gamblers

The head of Australia's largest online sports betting company and the chair of a parliamentary inquiry looking into internet gambling share a tense encounter in Canberra over whether successful gamblers get blocked from betting.

ABC News

Rugby league clubs' close relationships with betting increasingly at odds with other sports

NRL and AFL bosses are preparing to face a House of Representatives committee inquiry about online gambling.

ABC News

Tasmanian greyhound trainer Anthony Bullock says he placed harness racing bet at centre of integrity row

A leading Tasmanian greyhound trainer defends placing a $1,400 track side bet at long odds on a harness race at the centre of an integrity probe, as the Greens leader produces photos in parliament she says raises animal cruelty concerns at the trainer's property.

The New Daily

Push to outlaw betting ads as big players take billions from punters

The federal government is under pressure to outlaw gambling advertising amid fears Australians are falling prey to soaring marketing budgets.

The Guardian - AU

Gambling industry’s dozens of free event tickets to federal MPs raise fears of potential conflicts of interest

About 150 free tickets to sports, shows and hospitality have been given to politicians since the 2019 election, according to analysis

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