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AWC addresses concerns over the advertising of sports betting

SBC News AWC addresses concerns over the advertising of sports betting

The Australian Wagering Council (AWC) has explained that advertising remains an important legal right for Australian licensed wagering operators, but committed to working with the Federal Government to address community concerns over the advertising of sports betting. The Council was responding to calls from independent MP Mr Andrew Wilke and Senator Nick Xenophon for a national approach on advertising regulation. Wilke …

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Australian Wagering Council hits out at Racing NSW over minimum bet rules

SBC News Australian Wagering Council hits out at Racing NSW over minimum bet rules

The Australian Wagering Council has hit out at Racing NSW for implementing new minimum bet rules on wagering service operators. The group, which called for a freeze on the proposal last month, said the condition means online bookmakers will stand to lose a minimum amount on any single fixed odds wager on NSW Thoroughbred races, and criticised the policy as …

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Tabcorp CEO criticises online bookmakers

SBC News Tabcorp CEO criticises online bookmakers

David Attenborough, CEO of TABCORP, has openly slammed online-only bookmakers in Australia over the relatively low rates of tax they pay, the minimal contributions they return to the racing industry, and their reliance on extending credit to their customers. Tabcorp is the major operator of retail TABs in New South Wales (NSW) and Victoria in Australia, and in these locations, …

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