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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Amanda Meade

Seven breached rules by airing gambling ads during Olympics coverage, Acma finds

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Acma has found the Seven Network broke broadcasting rules by airing gambling ads during its 2021 Olympics coverage. Photograph: Paul Miller/AAP

The Seven Network aired 49 betting promotions during its Olympics coverage last year in breach of broadcasting rules that dictate that no gambling advertising can be shown during sporting events.

The broadcaster was also found to have made gambling advertisements available on its live stream of the Olympics, according to an investigation by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (Acma).

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