Western Australia to propose live odds advertising ban

From iGaming Business The Premier for Western Australia, Colin Barnett, has announced that his government intends to introduce legislation in the near future that will prohibit the display of live betting advertisements inside sporting venues during matches. The Liberal Party politician stated that the ban will include ‘on-ground’ betting advertisements and help Western Australia’s young fans enjoy sport without the ‘intrusion’ of gambling. “The most worrying aspect is that children watching sporting events are being bombarded with gambling advertising,” said Barnett. “We don’t want young West Australian fans conditioned to think that gambling is an essential part of their favourite…