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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Henry Belot

Gambling companies threaten to ramp up betting promotions to counter AFL revenue grab

A view of the MCG ahead of the 2024 AFL grand final
AFL executives have cited concerns about the integrity system to justify a plan to seize a bigger share of money gambled on its games. Photograph: Morgan Hancock/AFL Photos via Getty Images

Gambling companies are preparing to ramp up their use of harmful inducements that encourage people to spend more money, in response to the AFL’s push for a bigger slice of gambling revenue.

Earlier this week, Guardian Australia revealed AFL executives had cited concerns about serious shortcomings in the integrity system to justify a campaign to seize a bigger share of money gambled on its games.

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