The AFL Should Ban Gambling Advertising At Games and During AFL Broadcasts

[vanders]

Maybe not a full ban but a minutes restriction at minimum.

 

[PhilX]

I just don't understand how it's not a conflict of interest for the AFL to accept money from people who make their money offering wagers on the outcomes of games.

The reasons why players are not allowed to bet on any AFL game apply just as much (moreso, even) to the AFL accepting money from betting agencies.

Imagine if a player was sponsored by Ladbrokes ... but it's ok for the AFL to take their money?

 

[FastLane]

I just don't understand how it's not a conflict of interest for the AFL to accept money from people who make their money offering wagers on the outcomes of games.

The reasons why players are not allowed to bet on any AFL game apply just as much (moreso, even) to the AFL accepting money from betting agencies.

Imagine if a player was sponsored by Ladbrokes ... but it's ok for the AFL to take their money?

It's beyond a joke

AT least in the UK the FA have the balls to cut ties with gambling companies

interesting reading

FA announces end to all sponsorship deals with betting companies

The FA is to end all sponsorship deals with betting companies this month following a three-month review

www.theguardian.com

 

[RoarLike44In24]

Absolutely no need to ban anything. There is nothing wrong with it.

 

[Timmy from Thomastown]

No.

 

[kickazz]

It's a social conditioning thing.

Sports betting advertising used to be illegal, now it's not. People find it confronting.

Lotto results as part of the news.
Junk food.
Funeral insurance (ie scam).
Alcohol.


All legally advertised. All an overall negative for society. But we are used to it so do not complain.

 

[Aussie in exile]

As title reads

Gambling is scourge on society and the events of the past 24 hours show how much it has infiltrated our game.

I believe it should go the way of alcohol and tobacco advertising- banned.

Someone mentioned its seeming increase since Gil has taken charge.

The mixed messages given to young kids is a disgrace.

The AFL fraternity has normalised gambling to the point it invades us whenever we watch a game or footy related TV show or when we attend a game.

The bloody Big Freeze was even sponsored by a betting company.

The fact AFL had the Stephenson information for a few weeks, and conveniently roll it out just prior to Gil's big sorry fans speech is just laughable.

Stand on your own feet and cut ties with these leeches

100% agree.
Gambling is an evil

 

[Aussie in exile]

Oh, the irony...
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I don't know what Gils on but i would like some because he's certainly not in the real world

 

[Clubber79]

As a relative outsider here, is the primary issue the idea that it's hypocritical for the AFL to accept gambling sponsorship while it is simultaneously responsible for regulating player behaviour in this regard?
That would have been been the suspicion behind the reasoning for the FAs decision to cut their ties with Ladbrokes.
So essentially this is just about the governing body, not the clubs, similar to football in the UK where numerous clubs would still have betting companies as their primary shirt sponsor even though the FA itself has banned gambling sponsorship.
OR, is there any significant support for a model closer to the GAA approach, which was to ban it outright from the sport?
No shirt sponsorship.
No 'official betting partners'.
No stadium advertising etc.

 

[FastLane]

As a relative outsider here, is the primary issue the idea that it's hypocritical for the AFL to accept gambling sponsorship while it is simultaneously responsible for regulating player behaviour in this regard?
That would have been been the suspicion behind the reasoning for the FAs decision to cut their ties with Ladbrokes.
So essentially this is just about the governing body, not the clubs, similar to football in the UK where numerous clubs would still have betting companies as their primary shirt sponsor even though the FA itself has banned gambling sponsorship.
OR, is there any significant support for a model closer to the GAA approach, which was to ban it outright from the sport?
No shirt sponsorship.
No 'official betting partners'.
No stadium advertising etc.

Great post- I would say the latter option is the most in line with the AFLs apparent stance as moral arbiter - it's bad parenting if only the parents abstain yet allow the kids to do what they want.

I am gobsmacked by Gil's response to this issue- which was essentially- well, um everyone else is doing it so why can't we?

 

[kickazz]

As a relative outsider here, is the primary issue the idea that it's hypocritical for the AFL to accept gambling sponsorship while it is simultaneously responsible for regulating player behaviour in this regard?
That would have been been the suspicion behind the reasoning for the FAs decision to cut their ties with Ladbrokes.
So essentially this is just about the governing body, not the clubs, similar to football in the UK where numerous clubs would still have betting companies as their primary shirt sponsor even though the FA itself has banned gambling sponsorship.
OR, is there any significant support for a model closer to the GAA approach, which was to ban it outright from the sport?
No shirt sponsorship.
No 'official betting partners'.
No stadium advertising etc.

I think the issue is that bookmakers (except TAB) used to be banned from all TV advertising. This law changed to be in line with more socially destructive vices like alcohol, which people were used to seeing being advertised legally and plentifully.

So I think it is more about change.

Also the voiceover guy on the sportsbet ads is pretty effing annoying.

 

[Obeanie1]

No. Be an adult - be responsible for your own lifestyle choices.

I can gamble without becoming addicted. Why should millions like me be punished because of people that can't control themselves?

How about some personal responsibility once you hit 18.

Please explain how anyone would be punished if gambling ads were banned?

No one is stopping you punting.

 

[the harry]

Please explain how anyone would be punished if gambling ads were banned?

No one is stopping you punting.

Increased costs of tickets/merch/membership/foxtel to make up for the shortfall in revenue? Or just more shit beer and car ads.

 

[00Stinger]

Yes because we aren't already a big enough nanny state

 

[Billy ray]

Increased costs of tickets/merch/membership/foxtel to make up for the shortfall in revenue? Or just more **** beer and car ads.

The sponsorship void will be quickly filled

 

[noodle]

I'd settle for getting rid of the sponsored content. 5 minute long betting ads masquerading as expert tips every week is pretty poor.

 

[the harry]

The sponsorship void will be quickly filled

You going to get an "official betting partner" that isn't involved in gambling?

Plus, the TV stations live off the gambling companies money. They give them massive price breaks because of the quantity and consistency of the advertising.

If there was someone willing to pay more or equal amounts in sure they'd be preferenced over gambling companies.

 

[HavUEvaSeenTheRain]

The sponsorship void will be quickly filled

It really won’t unfortunately

 

[HavUEvaSeenTheRain]

It's beyond a joke

AT least in the UK the FA have the balls to cut ties with gambling companies

interesting reading

FA announces end to all sponsorship deals with betting companies

The FA is to end all sponsorship deals with betting companies this month following a three-month review

www.theguardian.com

Yet the EFL doesn’t, all they have done is some symbolic crap.
They lose about 1% of revenue and allow everyone else (the leagues and clubs) to continue to do the exact same as what is happening with the AFL.
The AFL is comparable to EFL and FA combined so it isn’t comparable at all because they can pretend to accept the money on behalf of the league and not the sport and it would be exactly what they are doing.

 

[FastLane]

Yet the EFL doesn’t, all they have done is some symbolic crap.
They lose about 1% of revenue and allow everyone else (the leagues and clubs) to continue to do the exact same as what is happening with the AFL.
The AFL is comparable to EFL and FA combined so it isn’t comparable at all because they can pretend to accept the money on behalf of the league and not the sport and it would be exactly what they are doing.

Cheers for clarification- not a massive soccer fan so assumed FA would be AFL equivalent.

 

[Forward Press]

Cheers for clarification- not a massive soccer fan so assumed FA would be AFL equivalent.

Yep, the clubs will still be allowed to be sponsored by gambling companies. I suspect the day isn't too far away when the first AFL club has a gambling company as their main sponsor if things don't change.

 

[FastLane]

Yep, the clubs will still be allowed to be sponsored by gambling companies. I suspect the day isn't too far away when the first AFL club has a gambling company as their main sponsor if things don't change.

not far off now

Lions to extend jumper deal with bookmaker

Brisbane are on the verge of announcing a two-year sponsorship extension with betting company Neds to feature on their jumper.

www.theage.com.au

lions renewing jumper sponsorship with bookmaker

pretty sure saints had big gambling company as sponsor a few years back.

Funny how some clubs have gambling sponsors- 4 years after this

AFL Clubs Sign Up To Promote Responsible Gambling

Six Victorian AFL clubs have pledged to protect young people from the risks of gambling by signing a charter at the MCG today. Minister for Gaming and Liquor Regulation Jane Garrett congratulated the clubs, including 2015 Premiers Hawthorn, who signed up at the launch of Responsible Gambling Awar

www.premier.vic.gov.au

 

[Aussie in exile]

The AFL would sell a Granny if the price was right.

 

[eastfreo75]

Ban is over the top but maybe less of it.

No spot bets ads and only show the market for the game in an one minute slot before the game.

 

[Hawthorn United]

I think betting companies have evolved beyond advertisements. Yes they still do a lot it, but they're now producing online videos previewing games and podcasts which the AFL media actually listen to and generate discussion from.

These companies are targeting the younger generation via digital media and nothing's being done to regulate it.

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