Australia plans to ban live sports betting odds during sports betting
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27 May 2013
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Australia has unveiled plans to ban television and radio broadcasts of sports betting chances during matches in a quote to curb issue gambling.

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

Prime Minister Julia Gillard stated Australians had actually ended up being "increasingly disappointed" with the promotions.

The broadcasting market is anticipated to submit a modified code to Australia's media guard dog reflecting the changes.

"From the moment that the players step onto the field, to the moment that they leave the field, there will be no live chances," Ms Gillard told an interview.

"This is good news for families, because households I believe have actually ended up being significantly disappointed about the penetration of live odds into sporting protection."

Under the brand-new rules, ads would only be enabled before or after a video game, or throughout a set up break in play, such as quarter-time and half-time.

'Focus of game'

Promotion of wagering chances by bookies who seem part of broadcast groups will likewise be prohibited.

The National Rugby League, which in the past has enabled bookmakers to provide odds during broadcasts, said it agreed with the government's strategy.

"The overwhelming sentiment is that we do not wish to see sports betting as the primary focus of our game," NRL chief executive Dave Smith said.

"Fans, and especially young fans, should not be subject to excessive promotion of sports betting throughout matches.

"We desire young kids to be delighting in the abilities of their preferred group, not estimating the odds."

The broadcasting market is anticipated to submit a revised code to the Australian Communications and Media Authority, said the government.

It estimates that approximately 500,000 Australians are at risk of becoming, or are, problem bettors.

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Australia Problem Gambling site
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