Jelly Bean ommission costly for gambling firm

A court in New South Wales slapped the Tabcorp gambling group with fines and costs after the company acknowledged guilt in two infringements of NSW regulations in a promotion in the Sydney CBD in March this year.

The promo involved handing out jelly bean promotional bags emblazoned with the slogans “Nothing’s as sweet as a win” and “We love a bet TAB”….but no warning message as required by the regulations (see previous reports).

Tabcorp was convicted on two counts and sentenced to pay A$10,000 in costs, and A$750 for each of two breaches of the NSW advertising promotions regulations.

Sean Goodchild, director of compliance at Liquor & Gaming NSW, reminded licensees that warning messages regarding gambling must be carried on all gambling advertising and promotional material.

“Such warnings are an important part of the Government’s commitment to prevent and reduce harms linked to problem gambling,” he said. “The notice also informs people of gambling help support services.”

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