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Australia to Restrict Gambling Ads, Saving $62.7 Million

4/8/2026

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to restrict gambling advertising in Australia to cut annual spending by $62.7 million, per Office of Impact Analysis.
The plan bans wagering ads on television during sports and on social media unless users opt out.
The changes will be introduced in May and affect over 2,400 industry members.
A full ban could have reduced spending by $109.5 million but would impose significant burdens on the industry.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to restrict gambling advertising in Australia to cut annual spending by $62.7 million, per Office of Impact Analysis.
The plan bans wagering ads on television during sports and on social media unless users opt out.
The changes will be introduced in May and affect over 2,400 industry members.
A full ban could have reduced spending by $109.5 million but would impose significant burdens on the industry.