Global gambling company to leave Australia’s peak lobbying group (1 Mar 2024)
Article summary: Amid upcoming stricter regulations on betting ads, Entain, a leading gambling enterprise, is parting ways with Australia's principal lobbying group, Responsible Wagering Australia (RWA). This departure signals potential industry shifts in response to a parliamentary inquiry's push for ad limitations. Entain, behind Ladbrokes and Neds, diverges from RWA's stance, particularly in conflict with Sportsbet over advertising strategies.
Independent MP for Curtin, Kate Chaney, utilising freedom of information documents, has spotlighted separate engagements of gambling firms with governmental officials, advocating for an online gambling ad ban echoing community sentiment. The narrative reflects broader industry challenges, including competitive dynamics and political lobbying, amidst calls for enhanced regulatory frameworks to mitigate gambling-related harms.
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