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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Henry Belot

Australia’s gambling industry split over betting-ad ban on match-day jerseys

Gambling sponsorship on NRL jerseys
The Australian Rugby League Commission chair says he is aware of the EPL deal on gambling sponsorship on jerseys but will wait for the inquiry’s final report before making a decision. Photograph: Cameron Spencer/Getty Images

The gambling industry is divided over whether sponsorship of match-day jerseys should be banned or heavily restricted in Australia, after action from some of the biggest sport clubs in the world.

Some companies support a total ban on jersey sponsorships, but won’t act until it is enforced. Others have already abandoned sponsorships, citing community concern, while some are resistant and believe the entire industry is now being punished because rivals have bombarded Australians with television ads.

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