So, TV channels just agreed to stop airing live odds during televised sports matches. About time.
This only became an issue last year when it started, and there has been a bit of backlash.
This is what i am talking about:
Here is an example given by the ABC.
And here is Tom Waterhouse (Racing trainer Gai Waterhouse’s son) on Channel 10
I think this decision is fantastic. Along with others, I agree that it is inappropriate for live odds to be broadcast while children are watching, and that if we really want to prevent kids from betting we shouldn’t broadcast during the G and PG time slots. I think it is distracting and annoying, and while I may not like NRL or AFL a whole lot, nor do I love Rugby (I’m mainly cheering on Australia or enjoying looking at the players I find attractive), I do think that the betting companies have crossed a line.
Right now, betting companies are still allowed to advertise during “scheduled breaks in play” – i.e. before the game, quarter time and half time – as long as there isn’t wall to wall advertising. I honestly could not stand 5-7 minutes of things like this:
Or this:
Although, if The Chaser (a very controversial comedy group) took over, they might play these and I would be very, very happy…..Warning: There is swearing. I warned you!
What do you think?
Kara L 