Australia announces restrictions on gambling adverts | OneFootball

Australia will restrict sports betting advertising, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced this Thursday (2).

Sports betting advertising has a major presence on Australian radio and television stations, with proposals for people to risk their money on every kind of competition, from surfing to dog racing.

Albanese said media outlets will only be allowed to air three such ads per hour between 6:00 a.m. and 8:30 p.m.

Ban during sports broadcasts

In addition, the ads will be banned during live sports broadcasts during the period mentioned, and betting companies will not be allowed to advertise on professional sports teams’ uniforms.

Protection of children and teenagers

“We are striking the right balance,” Albanese said in a speech in Canberra.

“Allowing adults to place a bet if they wish, while making sure our children do not see betting everywhere they look,” he added.

The financial impact of betting in the country

Australians rack up 17 billion dollars (87 billion reais) in annual losses from this gambling, in a population of 27 million.

Anti-gambling activists are calling for a total ban on advertising in Australia.

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