The Seven Network has been fined $13,320 by the media authority for “repeated breaches” of a ban on gambling advertising during live sport, while SBS has become the first broadcaster to offer viewers the chance to block gambling ads.
The crackdown on Seven by the Australian Communications and Media Authority comes after the network aired 49 betting promotions during its Olympics coverage, and was warned not to do it again or face a financial penalty.
Despite the formal warning, a gambling advertisement was shown at 10.38am on 7plus during a live stream of an NFL American football game on 12 December 2022.
