ACMA finds Foxtel breached broadcasting rules with gambling ad

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has found that Foxtel has breached broadcasting rules by promoting a betting service during the live broadcast of an AFL match on Easter Monday afternoon.

Under the rules of the Subscription Broadcast Television Codes of Practice 2013, broadcasters must not air gambling advertising during or within five minutes of live sports broadcast between 5am and 8.30pm.

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