Regulator tightens restrictions on gambling advertising during live sports streaming

August 29, 2018 3:58

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has released its new rules restricting how streaming platforms can advertise gambling during sports events.

The rules include e-sports and will come into force on September 28. They bring online platforms into line with traditional broadcasters and will see gambling advertising banned during live games between 5am and 8:30pm.

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Paul Wallbank

Paul Wallbank was news editor at Mumbrella between June 2017 and June 2019. Previously he's covered business and technology issues for outlets ranging from The Australian and Sydney Morning Herald to the ABC and Business Spectator.

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