ACMA Sets Rules for Australia’s Notable Person Ad Ban

CANBERRA, Australia – When Sportsbet told a Senate inquiry in August that Australia’s “ notable person ” gambling ad ban could catch “anyone with an Instagram account,” it was hoping the regulator would narrow the definition . On Monday, the Australian Communications and Media Authority made clear it has no intention of doing so , publishing its initial guidance to industry on how the ban will be enforced. The “notable person” definition is deliberately broad , as the law aims to prevent residents from wanting to bet on sports in Australia because of a person with influence, including gamblers at…