Australian Government Panel Recommends Phasing Out Online Gambling Ads

A parliamentary committee in Australia recommends banning all advertising for online gambling over three years.
The aim is to reduce harm from gambling addiction which costs Australians more per person than any other country.
Online gambling companies strategically advertise during sports broadcasts, normalizing gambling as a fun activity.
A ban on gambling ads could cost broadcasters and sports organizations hundreds of millions in revenue.
The committee also proposed creating a national gambling harm reduction strategy and an online gambling ombudsman.