Labor’s planned gambling ad limits have influencer ‘blind spots’, experts warn

‘Predatory industry’ adept at pivoting quickly to target new mediums and markets, says independent senator David Pocock

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Labor’s plan for a partial ban on gambling advertising is ripe for exploitation, say experts and crossbench MPs, including David Pocock, warning rules applying to podcasters, social media platforms and influencers need to be tightened.

But industry sources say podcast companies including Apple could consider removing all wagering advertising if there were no simple mechanism to work within the rules.