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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Lenore Taylor

Australians say they hate gambling ads. From now they will no longer see them on Guardian Australia

Sportsbet ads at AFL match
Gambling advertising has become ubiquitous on social media, TV and live at AFL matches and other sporting codes. Guardian Australia will no longer carry any gambling ads. Photograph: Julian Smith/AAP

Most Australians want to enjoy watching sport without being bombarded by inducements to bet on it, and support restrictions on gambling advertising, according to recent research.

They don’t want their children talking about the odds and the bookmakers more than the game or the players. They might enjoy an occasional bet, but they don’t want wagering to become the measure of being a real fan.

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