TAB promo lands operator in hot water

Australian operator TAB landed in hot water for breaching gambling advertising regulations when it distributed free packets of jelly beans and mints without including Responsible Gambling information.

The sweets, which were given to commuters in Sydney’s Town Hall and Martin Place train stations, were picked up by Green’s Party politician, Justin Field, who laid a complaint.

Liquor and Gaming NSW’s subsequent investigation led to the TAB pleading guilty on two counts of breaching regulations and agreeing to pay Liquor and Gaming NSW’s legal costs of $10,000. A further penalty will be decided by the courts.

“The penalty of a $5000 fine is a slap on the wrist for a big gambling organisation like the TAB who make huge profits from our community,” Field said in response to the Sydney Morning Herald report.

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