Albanese's Gambling Reforms: A Step Towards Protection
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese unveils significant gambling ad reforms, capping TV ads, banning them during live sports, and restricting radio spots during school hours. Online, ads require user verification and opt-out options, while stadiums, jerseys, celebrities, athletes, and odds-style pitches face bans. Advocates criticize the measures as insufficient, citing loopholes and ignoring the reports call for a total ad blackout. The government also plans crackdowns on online lotteries, offshore providers, and keno pocket pokies, with a full report response in May. Albanese hails this as Australias biggest gambling reform, aiming to protect children without eliminating adult choices.
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