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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Henry Belot

AFL criticised for promoting series of bets that have 85% loss rate for gamblers

Sportsbet signage seen during an AFL match, with two players in the foreground
Sportsbet signage seen during an AFL match. The league has been criticised for promoting suggested bets from the gambling company. Photograph: Julian Smith/AAP

The AFL has been promoting bets that have an 85% fail rate while taking a cut of the losses, drawing criticism from politicians and harm reduction advocates who want such ads banned.

Sportsbet suggests same-game multis during televised coverage, in segments hosted by the former AFL star Nathan Brown. These bets allow gambling on a combination of outcomes such as possessions and goal scorers, and all must succeed before money is paid out.

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