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

[FastLane]

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

 

[10571z]

It's gone to far. Anyone would admit that.

 

[FastLane]

It's gone to far. Anyone would admit that.

Anyone except those making big $$$$ from it

 

[Power Raid]

Gambling advertising full stop has to be banned

Internet, TV, radio, print, billboards and even signage out the front of their premises.

 

[Gralin]

Yes but why are you shouting?

 

[FastLane]

Yes but why are you shouting?

Because I'm pissed off!

 

[Kwality]

Gambling advertising full stop has to be banned

Internet, TV, radio, print, billboards and even signage out the front of their premises.

Lets do it, pokies too, anything less is blatant virtue signalling (Gil in his element).

 

[Wooljay]

"Why do all these players seem to have problems with gambling" - Gil

"GET YOUR MONEY BACK IF ONE LEG OF YOUR MULTI ON PROBLEM GAMBLERS IN THE AFL FAILS" - Also Gil

 

[Moquo]

There is enough information in the advertising to warn people about the dangers of gambling. Only the cynical would suggest that these betting agencies aren't doing the right thing.
You must always gamble responsibly. Always. You should probably gamble responsibly right now. Go on, I bet you win heaps.

 

[Billy ray]

Nah. Bring back tobacco sponsorship and allow them and alcohol companies and gambling companies to sponsor.
Free for all. But charge them big bucks so junior football and competitions all are funded well. Can have tassie team too.

 

[Bald]

I personally don't have an issue with gambling and I see the advertising as much as any other. The issue isn't the advertising, it's peoples inability for self control, if we punished companies for taking advantage of people that have issues with addiction then gambling isn't the only culprit there..

 

[Young Gun #6]

I personally don't have an issue with gambling and I see the advertising as much as any other. The issue isn't the advertising, it's peoples inability for self control, if we punished companies for taking advantage of people that have issues with addiction then gambling isn't the only culprit there..

It’s more the bombardment of how much it’s in your face and over the top. Especially when a majority of people watch the footy and other sports.

Imagine if someone just kept putting a beer in front of an alcoholic at work every 30 minutes or so.

It’s not that the fact all advertising should be banned, it shouldn’t be absolutely spammed in our face in all facets of the sport at all times, especially when it can quite easily cause an addiction.

There’s been studies shown that putting a bet on generates the same amount of thrill that a heroin addict feels. Obviously some people can handle that and others can’t but it’s not necessarily just about self control, imagine telling a heroin addict to just have better self control and use in moderation.

 

[Power Raid]

Lets do it, pokies too, anything less is blatant virtue signalling (Gil in his element).

don't get me started on my pokies rant!

 

[McKayCurnowGoal]

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.

 

[Socrates2]

It shouldn't be on Supercoach either.Plenty of kids play fantasy and it's too normalized.

 

[Bald]

It’s more the bombardment of how much it’s in your face and over the top. Especially when a majority of people watch the footy and other sports.

Imagine if someone just kept putting a beer in front of an alcoholic at work every 30 minutes or so.

It’s not that the fact all advertising should be banned, it shouldn’t be absolutely spammed in our face in all facets of the sport at all times, especially when it can quite easily cause an addiction.

There’s been studies shown that putting a bet on generates the same amount of thrill that a heroin addict feels. Obviously some people can handle that and others can’t but it’s not necessarily just about self control, imagine telling a heroin addict to just have better self control and use in moderation.

As long as they're willing to pay the price for the advertising, it'll keep on happening unfortunately, don't get me wrong, I'd prefer not to see it, but it doesn't bother me and I don't think about it.

 

[McKayCurnowGoal]

It shouldn't be on Supercoach either.Plenty of kids play fantasy and it's too normalized.

Those kids should be signed in under their own account, which lists their age. If they have done so, no gambling adds are shown to under 18s.

If they are using their parents account well then that is negligent parenting.

 

[StillAtLarge]

Unfortunately nothing will be done unless people hit the afl in their hip pocket.
If fans boycotted a round of football by not attending/watching/listening (every station bar the abc promotes gambling) then the afl would be forced to take notice. I'd happily abstain to hit them where it hurts

 

[Feerits Elf]

Those kids should be signed in under their own account, which lists their age. If they have done so, no gambling adds are shown to under 18s.

If they are using their parents account well then that is negligent parenting.

My son's massively into SuperCoach, he's doing really well this year. Sitting in the top 300.

He's only 11 months old too, so as you can imagine I'm proud as punch.

 

[The Meerkat]

Why is 18 the magical number to be classified as an adult.

 

[Kwality]

I personally don't have an issue with gambling and I see the advertising as much as any other. The issue isn't the advertising, it's peoples inability for self control, if we punished companies for taking advantage of people that have issues with addiction then gambling isn't the only culprit there..

The AFL cant be allowed to get away with the duplicity of their position.

 

[Frank Gallagher]

Because I'm pissed off!

But are you outraged?

 

[M Malice]

The government should ban it like they did with cigarette advertising, new sponsors will be found.

Gambling is a parasitic scourge on society.

 

[BG__]

I'd like to bet $1000 that this won't happen

 

[StillAtLarge]

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? Should we ban sex because some people rape?

How about some personal responsibility once you hit 18.

How are you being punished by not having advertising thrust in your face? The OP isn't advocating banning betting on footy