FOXTEL under fire for alleged violation of gambling advertising regulations by the ACMA
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- Foxtel got slapped with a violation for flouting gambling ad regulations during an AFL match, as revealed by the ACMA.
- The guilty verdict stemmed from the lack of a strong responsible gambling message in the ad they aired.
- Foxtel, the infamous telco giant, has taken remedial measures, including beefing up their compliance training.
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There have been several instances of Foxtel violating gambling ad regulations in Australia. Most recently, the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) tagged Foxtel with a violation due to breaching local legislation concerning gambling advertising. This occurred during sports events, such as when they aired an AFL match in April 2024 and another broadcast of the Australian Grand Prix in March 2024[1][3][4]. To rectify the situation, Foxtel has agreed to beef up their staff training on gambling advertising restrictions to adhere to the regulations going forward[1].
As of now, no other instances beyond these have surfaced. However, discussions about beefing up gambling advertising regulations in Australia are gathering momentum. Proposals include limiting adverts before and after sports broadcasts, and banning them during children's programs[3].
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