Nine Entertainment chair Catherine West said at the company’s annual general meeting that it wants compensation if Australia bans gambling advertising. West also called for restrictions to apply evenly across television, streaming and social media; no policy has been confirmed.
A potential advertising ban and Nine’s proposed compensation could affect gambling operators’ media advertising arrangements.
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Brazil’s Provisional Measure 1.394/2026 prohibits the operation, offering, intermediation and advertising of fixed-odds betting, with immediate effect from its publication on 25 September, according to the report. Existing advertising and sponsorship materials must be removed within ten days, while previously contracted materials may run until 5 October; new advertising and sponsorship deals are barred from publication.
Brazil’s federal government issued an interim measure signed by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva that orders betting sites and apps to become unavailable from 6 October and bans gambling advertising. The measure also restricts betting transactions through banks and payment services, while some rules require further regulation before full implementation.
Salta’s city council approved an ordinance prohibiting direct and indirect promotion of online betting on municipal property and communication channels. The measure excludes private billboards outside municipal assets, requires non-compliant advertising to be removed or changed within 24 business days or another period set for the medium, and provides for sanctions.
The ASA banned a TikTok advert linked to Midnite after an AI-generated man shown using a gambling app appeared under 25. Midnite said it had not authorised the spot, which an affiliate partner published.
Pelotas mayor Fernando Marroni approved legislation dated 3 September 2026 banning betting advertising on municipal property. The restrictions cover physical and digital advertising, public service vehicles and sponsored events displaying betting brands. The law takes effect 90 days after publication.
The municipality of Pelotas, in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, has prohibited advertising and promotional activity by fixed-odds betting operators on municipal public property and spaces. Law no. 7.598, dated 3 September 2026 and sanctioned by mayor Fernando Marroni, covers public buildings, squares, parks, gardens, schools, nurseries, health units, transport terminals and other public facilities, and also applies to vehicles used to provide municipal public services.