'This could be crippling to the racing industry' - gambling advertising debate has gone global
Might a Labour government in the UK look to the example of a Labor government in Australia when it comes to regulation of the thorny issue of gambling advertising?
More than 10,000 miles may divide London and Canberra but the political debate over gambling on either side of the world has plenty of similarities, and one striking example is that of advertising.
The government in Australia has proposed restrictions on gambling advertising, including during and immediately around live sports broadcasts. Gambling adverts would also be capped at two an hour in general programming. Advertising in sports grounds and on shirts would be dealt with separately.
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