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Adrian Black

Media giant wants compo if gambling ads are punted

Nine Entertainment has been in talks with the government over the thorny issue of gambling ads. (Julian Smith/AAP PHOTOS)

Australian taxpayers should compensate the costs of a gambling advertising ban to media companies' bottom lines, Nine's chair says.

Nine Entertainment operated gambling ads in a heavily regulated environment and had been in talks with government over the issue, Catherine West told shareholders at the group's annual meeting.

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