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Philippoussis fined, cops suspended ban for breaching betting rules
The former US Open finalist, who did not contest the charge, has been fined $15,000 and given a suspended ban after being paid for a voiceover to promote a gaming company.
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Gambling ads under review after alleged breaches of anti-harm tagline rules
Two gambling groups have been accused of failing to adhere to new anti-gambling harm messaging regulations, prompting a comprehensive review of all wagering advertisements.
- by Amelia McGuire
Too slow to act: Sportsbet fined $13,000 for failing to protect customer
Sportsbet failed to intervene when one of its customers deposited more than $15,000 over a 24-hour period less than a week after they opened their betting account.
- by Amelia McGuire
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Peter Dutton says gambling ads targeting sport could be banned, like tobacco
The opposition leader insists outgoing AFL chief Gillon McLachlan and NRL boss Andrew Abdo have a moral obligation to wean their sports off gambling revenue.
- by Paul Sakkal
NRL waits on parliamentary inquiry before making call on gambling sponsorship
English Premier League clubs on Thursday agreed to ban gambling sponsorship from the front of jerseys. The NRL is still undecided on what it will do.
- by Michael Chammas, Tom Decent and Vince Rugari
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Shut up, and let the bookies take your money
Footy fans have made clear their dislike of the sheer volume of gambling advertising, and yet still it continues to grow.
- by Greg Baum
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Responsible Wagering Australia picks new boss as gambling inquiry looms
Former department of social services policy adviser Kai Cantwell will lead Responsible Wagering Australia from next month.
- by Amelia McGuire
Ladbrokes owner Entain the preferred pick for NZ TAB
Sources familiar with the negotiations confirmed the English giant has been invited to come forward with a proposal after securing the relevant “black box” due diligence documents from the NZ government.
- by Amelia McGuire and Chris Roots
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News Corp executives walk away from Betr board
The moves have cast doubt on the state of the relationship between the Rupert Murdoch controlled-media company and its latest joint venture.
- by Amelia McGuire and Zoe Samios
Tipping competitions banned: AFL tightens gambling policy for staff
The league said some staff being barred from joining tipping competitions was “just another measure we have put in place for integrity purposes.”
- by Lachlan Abbott and Marc McGowan
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Big sports use grassroots as a fig leaf when it comes to gambling
Big-time sport used the same alibi this week talking about gambling ads as they did when the community jacked up about tobacco advertising 30 or so years ago.
- by Greg Baum