The federal government could meet broadcasters and wagering companies as early as this week to expedite a process that will attempt to crack down on issues associated with the wagering sector.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese described advertising of online gambling during live sport as “reprehensible” after a parliamentary inquiry on Wednesday proposed a blanket ban on television ads, sponsorship and promotion.
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Zoe Samios covers wagering and the business of sport from the AFR's Sydney newsroom. She was previously the media and telecommunications reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age, and covered media at The Australian. Connect with Zoe on Twitter. Email Zoe at zoe.samios@afr.com
Sam Buckingham-Jones is the media and marketing reporter at The Australian Financial Review. Connect with Sam on Twitter.
