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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Henry Belot

Tabcorp ‘clearly emboldened’ by government inaction on gambling ads, David Pocock says

Independent senator David Pocock
Independent senator David Pocock says Tabcorp’s plan to use inducements to help boost profits is ‘unsurprising’. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Tabcorp’s plan to lure more gamblers into pubs and hotels through inducements shows the wagering industry has been emboldened by government inaction on gambling ads, according to a crossbench senator, a public health expert and campaigners.

Tabcorp’s increased use of promotions and special offers is just one part of its broader plan to reinvigorate its betting presence in pubs and hotels, which became dated as the company overwhelmingly focused on the booming online industry.

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