1 Australia Plans to Ban Live Betting Odds Throughout Sports
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Australia plans to ban live sports betting odds during sports betting

27 May 2013
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Australia has revealed plans to prohibit television and radio broadcasts of wagering chances during live sports betting matches in a bid to curb issue sports betting.

Gambling advertisements will no longer appear throughout live events and around sporting locations, the government stated.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard stated Australians had actually ended up being "significantly frustrated" with the promos.

The broadcasting industry is expected to submit a modified code to Australia's media watchdog showing the changes.

"From the moment that the players step onto the field, to the minute that they leave the field, there will be no live chances," Ms Gillard informed a press conference.

"This is great news for families, since households I think have actually ended up being significantly disappointed about the penetration of live chances into sporting coverage."
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Under the brand-new rules, ads would only be permitted before or after a game, or throughout a set up break in play, such as quarter-time and half-time.

'Focus of video game'

Promotion of sports betting odds by bookmakers who appear to be part of groups will also be banned.

The National Rugby League, which in the past has permitted bookmakers to give odds throughout broadcasts, said it agreed with the government's plan.

"The overwhelming sentiment is that we do not want to see sports betting as the main focus of our video game," NRL chief executive Dave Smith stated.
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"Fans, and especially young fans, must not go through excessive promotion of wagering throughout matches.

"We want young kids to be taking pleasure in the skills of their favourite team, not estimating the chances."
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The broadcasting industry is expected to send a modified code to the Australian Communications and Media Authority, said the federal government.
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It approximates that up to 500,000 Australians are at risk of becoming, or are, problem bettors.
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