Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements
by Tom McIlroy Political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#77GAZ)
Despite reports the PM wants Labor's bill to be passed in full or withdrawn, Anika Wells insists she is prepared to negotiate
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Labor will face strong opposition from gambling giants if it accedes to Coalition and Greens demands for a tough new ban on financial inducements for betting, part of closely watched Senate dealmaking expected within days.
Despite reports on Thursday that the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, could insist Labor's bill to limit advertising for online sports betting be passed in full or be withdrawn, the communications minister, Anika Wells, insisted she was prepared to negotiate.
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