Ban on gambling inducements would have greater impact than ad restrictions, insiders say

Australian parliamentary inquiry has called for immediate ban on inducements such as bonus bets and rewards programs

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Gambling insiders have said an immediate ban on bonus bets, deposit matches and inducements would have a much bigger impact on the industry than a blanket ban on advertisements.

A parliamentary inquiry has urged the federal government to immediately ban inducements – which are often targeted at people with a long history of gambling – rather than allowing a three-year transition period as recommended for advertisements.

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