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ACMA urges broadcasters to limit offshore gambling ads during live international sport

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Australia’s communications regulator, ACMA, has called on broadcasters and online content providers to reduce offshore gambling advertisements in international live sports coverage shown in Australia. It recommends securing feeds without gambling ads or removing or covering them where clean feeds are unavailable, and says providers should document their actions for case-by-case review.

Broadcasters may need alternative feeds or ad-removal measures to meet ACMA’s expectations for sports coverage in Australia.

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