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ACMA finds both Seven and Nine in breach of gambling advertising rules

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ACMA finds both Seven and Nine in breach of gambling advertising rules

ACMA finds both Seven and Nine in breach of gambling advertising rules. Broadcasters are restricted from showing gambling ads during their coverage of live sporting events shown between 5am and 8:30pm. After 8.30 pm, gambling adverts can be shown but are limited to defined breaks. For long-form events, such as the Olympics, broadcasters must not show gambling advertisements from 5 minutes before the start of the first event of day until 8,30 PM.

ACMA finds both Seven and Nine in breach of gambling advertising rules. Seven has been issued with a formal warning for its live stream breaches. Both networks must report back to the ACMA on the effectiveness of their new systems and practices. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs has announced a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling.

Both Seven and Nine have to keep betting promotions to certain times. Parents worry children exposed to these ads may normalise betting as a part of sport.

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