PHASE OUT OF AUSSIE IN-GAME BETTING
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27th May, 2011 :: 14:58:46
Source: Casinos Online
Australia takes strong stance on promotion of live odds
Australian Communications Minister, Senator Stephen Conroy today (Friday) announced the introduction of a multi-sport ban on in-game betting to be rolled out by June 2012.
The Council of Australian Governments met Friday & issued a statement through its Select Council of Gambling Reform committee.
The Government has undertaken to work with sport & betting industries with a view to controlling & reducing the promotion of live odds during sports coverage which it believes negatively influences the young & vulnerable.
Broadcasters & sporting groups will be given until June 2012 to voluntarily phase-out & cease the practice. Should satisfactory amendments not be made, the Government will consider legislation - the effects of which would be backdated to June 2011. Existing contracts will be permitted to run their course.
âEURњThere is a very insidious culture starting to develop, that is targeting the vulnerable & the young as they are attending sporting events; as they are watching on television sporting events,âEURќ Conroy said.
Advertising mediums affected by the ban include TV, mobile, internet, scoreboards, radio & ground announcers.
Further talks will be held to discuss whether odds would be allowed before a game or at half time.
The ban will affect all sporting codes except horse racing which "all ministers saw as a special case, given its longstanding connection with wagering," Conroy said.
The Government will also undertake a review of the operation of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 which will include consultation with key stakeholders, states & territories & the broader community.
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