Overdue - time for federal government to ban sports betting ads

[Chief]

Talking to mates from the UK they think it’s abhorrent how our national sport and its media has sold its soul to the gambling industry.

Premier League clubs to discuss shirt sponsors featuring gambling companies

Eight Premier League clubs; Burnley, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Leeds, Newcastle, Southampton, West Ham and Wolves, have gambling companies on the front of their shirts.

www.skysports.com

Gambling company logos are all over the EPL shirts.

 

[Belnakor]

I wish they would but there is no chance of the Morrison government putting the public interest over the interest of Liberal Party donors.

don't kid yourself, the betting companies are completely agnostic, donate to both parties and get what they want off both.

 

[Belnakor]

It's extremely unlikely it would be flat out banned as there's too much $$$ at stake but i'd really like the ads to be toned down with it's regularity.
It doesn't sit well with me watching a game and constantly having the ads shoved in my face and even pre game it puts the conversation on the betting odds and multi prospects rather than the game itself.

they banned betting updates during the game didn't they? why not ban it entirelly. Its a blight.

 

[Piggy Smalls]

I didn’t mind Nathan Brown and Dale Thomas as players but every time I see them spruiking betting odds on Foxtel I seriously want to punch them in the face. Surely as ex players and industry insiders they can find a better living than getting young people hooked on gambling.

 

[NicW]

And if you keep winning they ban you, no explanation nothing, just account no longer active.
Disgusting..

 

[Jimi]

Premier League clubs to discuss shirt sponsors featuring gambling companies

Eight Premier League clubs; Burnley, Crystal Palace, Fulham, Leeds, Newcastle, Southampton, West Ham and Wolves, have gambling companies on the front of their shirts.

www.skysports.com

Gambling company logos are all over the EPL shirts.

At least there is a push to ban it.

It’s the integration in to all forms of football media here, including the AFL website, that is most insidious

What damage would a gambling ban do to clubs?

A gambling sponsorship ban in football is being considered by the UK government, but what damage could it do to clubs?

www.bbc.com

 

[Igavemyloveachicken]

And if you keep winning they ban you, no explanation nothing, just account no longer active.
Disgusting..

The Betting Companies don't want people on their books who win consistently, there only after those that gamble on impulse with no method and or thought behind their betting patterns, those that chase their losses until they have no more money to chase with until next pay day or next loan gets approved.
A more unfair business model you will not see considering they bombard and seduce the public with advertising campaigns that promote the thrill of winning but then ban those people that consistently win...ankles the lot of them (lower than c#nts).

 

[Crankyhawk]

teach the kids poker
then they will understand probability and how much shafting the betting agencies are doing

 

[Flog_Toolist]

teach the kids poker

No teach them that Nathan Brown and Billy Brownless are flogs.

http://grouchoreviews.com/content/films/1027/1.jpg

 

[Igavemyloveachicken]

No teach them that Nathan Brown and Billy Brownless are flogs.

http://grouchoreviews.com/content/films/1027/1.jpg

Owning Mahowny is a amazing movie (True Story) that is very insightful regarding betting addiction and the immoral practices of a gambling organisation, in this case a casino.

 

[cznsnowy91]

I didn’t mind Nathan Brown and Dale Thomas as players but every time I see them spruiking betting odds on Foxtel I seriously want to punch them in the face. Surely as ex players and industry insiders they can find a better living than getting young people hooked on gambling.

I agree, I can't stand listening to these sellouts jam betting odds and hot tips down everyone's throats constantly. Nathan Brown doesn't seem like too bad of a guy but you instantly lose respect for them when they take on these roles to the detriment of the fans and everyone who loves footy. it's embarrassing for them and it's embarrassing for the afl (I know they don't care because money, but they should).

 

[caveman72]

And if you keep winning they ban you, no explanation nothing, just account no longer active.
Disgusting..

Yep my Uncle has had limitations put on how much he can bet. But if you are a crap punter they have no problem with how much you can put on. They even reduce the odds he can get on at