Merimbula Letters to the Editor, October 13

Ben Smyth
October 13 2021 - 8:30am
Having fun in the sun at Merimbula Wharf. Photo: Ellouise Bailey
Having fun in the sun at Merimbula Wharf. Photo: Ellouise Bailey

Gambling advertising harmful

The appearance of a constant barrage of gambling advertising during commercial news bulletins should be a concern for us all. Added to their existing strategies found in sport broadcasts, online viewing and in the sponsorship of football teams it appears a concerted attempt is being made to win the hearts and minds of our youth. The exposure of families to a flood of gambling apps normalises the idea that gambling is part of the Australian way of life.

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Ben Smyth

Ben Smyth

Editor

I have worked as a journalist since 2005 and am now Editor of Australian Community Media mastheads in Bega, Merimbula and Eden

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