Last year, the Federal Government held a parliamentary inquiry into online gambling, which recommended—among other things—a phased, comprehensive ban on advertising.

While there are some important regulations across the industry, some of their behaviour operates under a voluntary, self-regulated code of conduct.

A number of clubs have turned away from gambling sponsorships, but it’s big money for the leagues, and this year the NRL kicked off their season in Las Vegas.

Has online gambling become too central to sports in Australia? Or is a bit of a flutter just a fun part of the game?

Guests:

Pat McGrath, reporter, ABC Investigations

Associate Professor Alex Russell, gambling researcher, Experimental Gambling Research Lab, CQ University.