At last, a much-needed crackdown on sports gambling ads

On April 4, 2026, the Albanese government announced a cap on sports gambling advertisements, limiting them to three per hour between 6am and 8:30pm and banning them during live broadcasts. This decision follows a report revealing Australians lose over $30 billion annually to gambling, highlighting the need for responsible advertising regulations to protect vulnerable communities.

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