PoliticsLabor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens seek tighter inducement controls

Labor is expected to face fierce opposition from major gambling companies if it agrees to Coalition and Greens demands for a strict ban on financial inducements for betting. The proposed ban is part of closely watched Senate negotiations that could reach a decisive stage within days. Reports said Prime Minister Anthony Albanese might demand that Labor’s bill limiting online sports betting advertising pass in full or be withdrawn. Communications Minister Anika Wells nevertheless said she was ready to negotiate.

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