Gambling ads: Why are we still betting on such a bad idea?
As the debate over online gambling advertising rages on, the sector remains quietly complicit, says Think HQ founder Jen Sharpe. She urges advertisers to stop hiding behind the excuse of “just doing our job” and start taking responsibility for their actions.
If you’re wondering why the debate around online gambling advertising in Australia feels like an end-of-the-pier revue, you need look no further than the star performers: the gambling industry, their obscenely-resourced lobbyists, and a complicit advertising sector.
Together, they’ve created a spectacle where the stakes are high, ethics are low, and the odds are never stacked in favour of the punter.
In truth, this sorry spectacle is no laughing matter. A Parliamentary committee recently handed down a report that recommended a full ban on online gambling advertising due to its harmful impact, particularly on Australian kids.
This genuinely might be one of the worst articles I’ve ever read on here. Let’s just ban everything, eh! Let’s remove all societal personal accountability and let the government make all our decisions for us.
This smacks of agenda-based opinion.
The tax review the Government gouges from these companies also fund a lot of the campaigns your business makes money off.
excellent article well said
An ill researched, poorly informed and purely opinion based article.
Don’t be afraid to reach out to any one in the wagering industry for greater understanding before writing such tripe.
Alternatively, for a future focused piece, reach out to alcohol or QSR marketers as they will be next.