Australia’s gambling industry split over betting-ad ban on match-day jerseys

Government, wagering giants and NRL examining merits of English Premier League deal to voluntarily phase out shirt sponsorship

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The gambling industry is divided over whether sponsorship of match-day jerseys should be banned or heavily restricted in Australia, after action from some of the biggest sport clubs in the world.

Some companies support a total ban on jersey sponsorships, but won’t act until it is enforced. Others have already abandoned sponsorships, citing community concern, while some are resistant and believe the entire industry is now being punished because rivals have bombarded Australians with television ads.

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