The prime minister announced a ban on gambling advertisements in stadiums during school pick-ups

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A unilateral ban on gambling advertising as part of the Prime Minister’s reforms to protect children from harm has been slammed as “flawed” by advocates. Anthony Albanese used his National Press Club address today to outline a series of anti-gambling measures the federal government plans to introduce. If you or someone you know needs help: … Read more

The study found that gambling was repeated as “fun” and “harmless” for women

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Gambling is being promoted through social media and lifestyle marketing as fun, social and “harmless” for women, in a shift researchers warn is normalizing betting and obscuring the risks. A new study of more than 500 women aged 18 to 40 in Victoria found that “novel” gambling promotions, such as influencer friendships and links to … Read more