AustraliaA report by the Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education (FARE) reveals that all National Rugby League (NRL) and Australian Football League (AFL) clubs have alcohol sponsors this season, with every NRL club and five AFL clubs also having gambling sponsors. The report highlights significant financial ties between the leagues and sports betting companies, with annual sponsorship deals totaling around $50 million for the NRL and $30–$40 million for the AFL. SportsBet is a major sponsor, contributing approximately $10 million annually to the NRL and $8–$10 million to the AFL. The study notes that alcohol and gambling sponsorships are deeply embedded in both men’s and women’s competitions, with increased ad exposure during broadcasts. This comes amid ongoing political debate over potential restrictions on gambling advertising, including proposals by the Australian Labor Party to limit such ads during specific times and ban logos on player jerseys.
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