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Seven Network handed max penalty for morning broadcast of gambling ad

SBC News Seven Network handed max penalty for morning broadcast of gambling ad

An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation has found Seven Network to have breached online content rules. The company has been handed the maximum penalty by the regulator – $13,320 – after it broadcast a gambling advert at 10:38am on 7plus during a live stream of an NFL American Football game.  The authority has stated that gambling promotions cannot …

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ACMA reprimands Seven and Nine media outlets for sportsbook promotions

SBC News ACMA reprimands Seven and Nine media outlets for sportsbook promotions

Australian media outlets Seven Network and Nine Network face regulatory action by the Australian Media and Communications Authority (ACMA). The broadcasters were found to have breached gambling advertising regulations, which prevent the broadcasting of betting promotions during live sports coverage.  Under Australian gambling advertising law, broadcasters can’t show betting marketing during live sports events between 5am and 8.30pm after which …

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Racing Victoria & Seven Network launch Racing.com

SBC News Racing Victoria & Seven Network launch Racing.com

Australia’s Seven broadcast network and Racing Victoria have launched a new free to air channel devoted to Victoria racing events, Racing.com Racing.com will be made available using the full range of Seven Network services and devices, as the channel makes its debut this Saturday. Details on Racing.com were announced today by Tim Worner, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of …

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