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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 New Daily

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

The Guardian - AU

Easton Wood backs AFL's opt-out clause for players who don't want to appear in gambling advertising

Former Western Bulldogs premiership captain Easton Wood says the presence of betting in sport is out of control, in a show of support for players who have opted out of participating in gambling advertising.

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Gambling help services frustrated their ads are being blocked online but wagering ads given green light

Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation says services barred on Google amid rise in wagering adverts and Sportsbet’s partnership with TikTok

The Guardian - AU

From TV to TikTok, young people are exposed to gambling promotions everywhere

Kids see gambling ads at local shopping centres, sporting matches and during TV shows. The gambling industry is hooking its next generation

The New Daily

Australian sports betting turnover passes $50 billion per year, outpacing penalties

The value of bets taken by Australian sports gambling companies each year has passed $50 billion, as new figures show the migration of gamblers to digital platforms during the pandemic is here to stay.

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Crown Casino offers sponsorship to Victorian AFL clubs that have vowed to refuse gambling cash

Disgraced casino operator Crown Resorts is offering sponsorship deals to multiple AFL clubs that could see them abandon a pledge not to accept money from gambling companies.

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From TV to TikTok, young people are exposed to gambling promotions everywhere

I’ve walked past two TABs pretty much weekly, because one’s near our ice cream shop and one’s next to the shopping centre. So, we go there a lot.

The Conversation

Tabcorp eyes bigger online gambling presence after $52m half-year profit

In-store betting company looks to take on foreign-owned bookies by prioritising recently launched digital gambling app

The Guardian - AU

Michelle Rowland says she won't accept donations from betting companies again

Federal Communications Minister Michelle Rowland insists she will not accept donations from gambling companies in the future, as she conceded the public "expect better" from her and fellow politicians.

ABC News

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Kate Chaney on life as a teal MP

Kate Chaney was one of half a dozen new “teal” MPs elected to parliament last year, winning the previously solid Liberal seat of Curtin in Western Australia.

The Conversation

Minister compromised by Sportsbet donations

No sympathy for Michelle Rowland in her persecution over accepting almost $20,000 in donations from Sportsbet, before the last election.

The New Daily

Sportsbet is targeting young women on TikTok to diversify male client base, experts say

A pre-Super Bowl ad promoting ‘novelty bet’ markets on Rihanna’s halftime show is part of a trial on the social media platform

The Guardian - AU

Sportsbet donation scandal sparks 'please explain'

Cabinet minister Michelle Rowland, who holds a key role in gaming policy, has been urged to explain a generous donation from online gambling giant Sportsbet.

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The Guardian - AU

Michelle Rowland faces calls to resign for accepting gaming company donations before election

Communications minister tells parliament all donations met disclosure rules while independent Andrew Wilkie calls her ‘utterly conflicted’

AAP

Calls for minister's sacking over Sportsbet donations

The minister who oversees gambling laws reportedly received two election campaign donations from a popular online betting company.

ABC News

Communications Minister Michelle Rowland urged to quit over reportedly accepting Sportsbet donations

Crossbenchers say Communications Minister Michelle Rowland should quit after she reportedly accepted thousands in political donations from Sportsbet before the federal election.

The Conversation

40 years of legal sports betting in Australia points to risks for US gamblers – and tips for regulators

Australians love to gamble. It’s often said that if they could, they would bet on two flies crawling up a wall. The Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge were funded, in part, by government lotteries.

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Gambling companies Sportsbet, TAB and bet365 taking bets on cricket matches involving minors

The National Children's Commissioner blasts some of the biggest gambling companies in Australia for offering bets on international cricket matches involving underage players.

The New Daily

The 10 movies set to battle it out for top prize at the Oscars

Although official nominations for best film don't come out until January 12, here's a shortlist worth of consideration

The New Daily

Gambling advertisements ‘groom our kids with impunity’

Concerns have been raised at how companies are targeting children with gambling ads, with one activist going so far as to brand it "grooming".

AAP

Gambling ads 'groom kids with impunity'

A gambling inquiry has heard ads targeting children could have "horrific and lifelong" implications with more than 430,000 kids under 16 likely betting already.

The Guardian - AU

Proceeds of crime: gambling firms keep millions when Australians steal to fund addiction

When gambling addicts steal hundreds of thousands of dollars for losing bets, the victims of theft have little recourse. Advocates say that must change

The New Daily

Tim Costello: AFL’s gambling addiction on ‘borrowed time’ after betting scandal

While no changes will happen to the AFL's gambling sponsorships overnight, Tim Costello the partnership is now living on "borrowed time".

AAP

Bookmakers defend bulk TV advertising

Two bookmakers have admitted they have a social responsibility to ensure their advertisements don't target minors.

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