Labor faces fierce backlash from gambling giants as Coalition and Greens push for new controls on inducements

The Guardian reports Australia's Labor government faces pressure from gambling companies over a bill to limit betting advertising. The Coalition and Greens want tougher controls on financial inducements for online sports betting. Despite reports Prime Minister Anthony Albanese might demand the bill pass unchanged or be withdrawn, Communications Minister Anika Wells says the government is prepared to negotiate, with Senate dealmaking expected in the coming days.

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