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Alex Mitchell

'Half-hearted' gambling crackdown blasted by reformers

Advocates are alarmed at reports the federal government will limit, not ban, gambling advertising. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Advocates have blasted perceived government inaction on curbing gambling advertisements after reports suggested it would turn its back on a blanket ban.

Instead of adopting the recommendations of a landmark review that called for betting ads to be phased out, a media report said the government would limit but not eliminate the advertising.

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