Interactive Gambling Amendment (Ban on Gambling Advertisements) 2023

# Interactive Gambling Amendment (Ban on Gambling Advertisements) 2023 ## What it does This bill stops licensed online wagering services (like online betting and poker sites) from advertising in Australia. It updates the existing gambling laws to add a blanket ban on promoting these services to the public. ## Why it matters Gambling ads are everywhere — sports broadcasts, social media, podcasts — and this aims to reduce how much Australians are exposed to betting promotions. The government is betting that less advertising means fewer people, especially younger Australians, will gamble online. ## Key details - **When it starts:** 6 months after Parliament passes it (so there's a transition period for the industry to adjust) - **What's banned:** All advertising of licensed interactive wagering services across broadcasts, displays, and publications — though the full bill text cuts off before listing all the specific platforms covered - **Who it affects:** Betting companies, media outlets that carry their ads, and anyone running online wagering services — not regular punters