Tabcorp reiterates responsibility as Aus gambling falls under spotlight

Gambling and particularly its advertising and marketing practices have been an area of focus for Australian authorities at the state and federal level. Amidst this, leading betting firm Tabcorp has outlined its responsible advertising principles.

A statement published on the ASX group’s website, signed by Managing Director and CEO Adam Rytenskild, asserted that Tabcorp is supportive of ‘tougher restrictions’ on betting advertising to protect young and vulnerable people.

This has included the ban on advertising during prime-time viewing on free-to-air TV between 6:30am and 8:30pm, as well as backing the setting up of a framework for regulating online gambling advertising. Former Tabcorp CEO David Attenborough has been vocally supportive of such a move in the past.

The presence and visibility of betting, particularly via advertising, has fallen under the Australian public and political spotlight in recent years, attracting attention from state governments, the federal government and i..