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Calls for stricter Government action on Gambling ads continue

Gambling advertising remains an issue across the country with most Australians saying they want the government to take stronger action to decrease the influence of betting companies. Image: Image: Supplied/ Noah Secomb Produced By: Noah Secomb Featured In Story: Rory Spreckley- Office for Problem Gambling, South Australia Government, and Kylea Tink – Independent MP …

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Experts urging government to ban gambling ads

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Over one million sport betting ads have played on free to air TV over just the past 12 months and gambling reform advocates say such adverts are grooming the next generation of problem gamblers. These are just two allegations thrown at sports betting by the Chief Advocate of Gambling Reform, Tim Costello, who says a …

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Is sport becoming a business model?

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Kayo, the sports streaming service has breached gambling advertising rules. This comes just under a year after 31 recommendations in the ‘You win some you lose more’ report had been published. In recommendation 26, it stated the need to “implement a comprehensive ban on all forms of advertising for online gambling, to be introduced in …

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Tik Tok pocketing over $1 million per month

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TikTok is a platform that has exploded in popularity since its introduction in 2019. The app allows streamers to pocket from their fans by receiving monetary donations. However, the app itself takes a cut of these donations, pocketing almost 70%. This prompted the ABC to join forces with the Queensland University of Technology to find …

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Concerns of gambling lobby influences

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A new bill targeting credit gambling could potential have flaws according to The Alliance for Gambling reform. There have been concerns of gambling lobby influence and ongoing corruption. A joint analysis with Transparency International Australia reveals that the gambling sector employs more lobbyists than other adult industries, sparking questions about transparency and the government’s commitment …

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Rolling the dice on Crypto

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Everyone wants to get rich quick, but is so-called speculative investing really a safer bet than a casino? The recent rise of investing in assets such as cryptocurrencies and NFTs has attracted many people to this highly volatile market. But also, this kind of investing can be a roll of the dice. Produced by …

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Australia’s urgent need for stronger online gambling laws

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Australia’s online gambling laws are among the weakest worldwide, enabling the gambling industry to exploit loopholes and groom young individuals through gambling games. The Alliance for Gambling Reform’s has seen the urgent need for action. Calling on the Australian government to place laws to help reduce exposure to gambling. We spoke to the chief executive …

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Young people in the ACT the focus of online gambling study

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Young people are thought to be particularly susceptible to problem betting and gambling, and this is the focus for Australian researchers in a new study. Researchers from the Australian National University (ANU) aim to enhance understanding of online betting and gambling habits involving young adults in the Australian Capital Territory. The study hopes to understand …

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