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ARTICLE · 30 MAY 2013

No live odds during sporting events broadcasted in Australia

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The television networks have agreed to implement Government restrictions on live betting odds during sporting events.

AustraliaMedia, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment
Judith Miller
Judith Miller

On 26 May 2013 the Prime Minister threatened to legislate to effect a complete ban on the airing of live betting odds during sporting events on television, the television networks have agreed to implement the Government's new restrictions.

The restrictions outlined by the Prime Minister include:

  • No crosses to gambling representatives either at the ground or near the ground during sporting events.
  • Limiting gambling advertising to scheduled breaks in play (that is quarter or half time).

Free TV, which represents the television networks, reacted by describing the restrictions as "unprecedented" but nevertheless agreed to implement them and have undertaken to provide a revised television industry code of practice within 2 weeks.

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