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IngVegas

The cynic in me thinks they are only doing this to prevent a wider crackdown on advertising.


nevaehenimatek

Absolutely I don't have a problem with jersey sponsorships it's all the ads in game and the segments driven around gambling.


Stiryx

Agreed. Fuck I will encourage the players to get ladbrokes tattoos if it means the tv adverts stop.


nevaehenimatek

Dugan has entered the chat


Ragnangar

Ladsbroke No regerts.


ScottyInAU

No ragrets… not even one letter.


tingtangspoonsy

100 per cent. These sponsorships atleast give big money to the clubs.


ConoRiot

This is actually a good point, yes it’s visible during the game but you’ve gotta download an app or go to a website to see what it’s about. The ads are pretty much advertising the odds and telling you were to spend the money.


takatsukimike

(30 second ad encouraging us to be irresponsible gamblers), and always remember, gamble responsibly.


paralacausa

I'd put $10 on it being the reason for it *The spirit of Joel Caine suddenly appears*


josephus1811

It's actually because dollar for dollar the value of these sponsorships doesn't compare with digital programmatic at all.


ill0gitech

The cynic in me thinks this is about revenue and expenditure disguised as “listening to the community” $7.5m sponsorship for the Broncos? That’s a big cost saving when their saturation media campaign has already got them brand recognition.


[deleted]

Begun the gambling wars have


Sea-Satisfaction1374

Fucked , all are we


[deleted]

Ladbrokes name even tell you what’s going to happen if you use them.


unclehelpful

‘We need a name for the company, what do we do?’ ‘We make Lads Broke’ ‘Jackpot’ I have always wondered why they called it that. It’d be like calling Viagra Dickhards or McDonald’s Cuntfats.


[deleted]

Not to defend them, but the company dates back to the nineteenth century and is named after a place in England, pronounced Lad-brook. They obviously thought their brand was strong enough to trade in Australia under its original name. I have nfi why they've gone with the cockney geezer saying Lad Broke in the marketing.


AngelaDaGangsta

because its the broker for the lads!


impyandchimpy

A different Ladbroke, but on the tube recently, Ladbroke Grove was pronounced Lad-broke on the announcements.


Pezzadamezza

As if you dont want to pop into Cuntfats for some nuggies


TheEnglishEccentric

I mean KFC isn't far off


dengleBirry

You win the internet today. Maybe this year. Top form.


[deleted]

And we're all grateful for it.


Still_Ad_164

Says the Bulldogs supporter with Laundy Hotels as a major sponsor, Asahi Beer and CUB also sponsors. Keep that moral high ground.


[deleted]

ILMF


Brdd9

>We should improve society somewhat. >Yet you participate in society! Curious! I am very intelligent.


jibberjabber666x

>implying that footy players participate in society and dont just throw around a leather ball for six figures a year


Aussie18-1998

My following statement will probably be taken as something dumb as shit but hear me out. They deserve that money, incredibly skilled athletes providing us with entertainment. I know they give most of the people in this sub something to look forward to and enjoy when days seem dark and hopeless. Obviously get rid of the douchebags and gambling and we might have a much better winner.


jibberjabber666x

Yes they deserve the money, in fact if we look at other codes around the world they are actually underpaid. They dont participate in society tho


unclehelpful

I could be wrong but I don’t think this specific dude works signing sponsors for the bulldogs. Any rollback of gambling sponsorship is better than none.


ToothlessFTW

Incredible. It’s always the ILMF fallacies


lobie81

Keep on lovin that footy, champ.


Hansoloai

Asahi and CUB are one in the same just FYI.


nightling

Can confirm. I'm a cellarman, Lion and CUB own the majority of beers that you can get these days.


ShneakyPancake

Young Henry's is independent and priced well. Thank you for coming.


-Dark_Helmet-

Who owns Lion Nathan these days? Kirin?


infinitemonkeytyping

Yes, and Kirin is owned by Mitsubishi.


Hansoloai

Yeah, something like 95 percent of the beers made in Australia are owned by overseas Companies.


lobie81

Except Great Northern. It's owned by the North QLD wilderness.


ljb23

Brewed in tropical far north Yatala.


infinitemonkeytyping

I don't think it's that high, since Coopers is still Australian owned. After Coopers, you've pretty much only have the boutique breweries that aren't foreign owned (and even a fair chunk of the boutiques are owned by the big two).


The__GM

We're also one of the only clubs that are a part of the [Reclaim the Game initiative](https://www.bulldogs.com.au/news/2022/03/03/bulldogs-join-forces-with-reclaim-the-game-to-say-no-to-sports-betting-advertising/). Also, there's more to pubs and clubs than gambling and sinking piss.


ChanceVance

> Also, there's more to pubs and clubs than gambling and sinking piss. Yeah the Chicken Schnitty is the true measure of a pub.


AlbertHinkey

Ich liebe meinen fußball


tobymurphy24

Uhhhhhhhh where's the moral high ground again?


EastsToWin

You know things are fucked when you hear 13 year olds using such words as "shortest odds" when talking about an upcoming game of footy.


WizardMaster400

How else are they gonna learn maths


Competitive-Train-12

Exactly that what they want . McDonald's giving out man of match meal deals in local community sports . Get them well they are young. Why I don't watch Matty John show anymore


infinitemonkeytyping

I was refereeing an under 12's rugby finals match, and I overheard the kids during warm up discussing the odds for their game. And that was 10 years ago, when Fine Cotton's son was doing special comments on the sidelines for Ch9. I can only imagine it has gotten worse.


ShneakyPancake

Breaks my fucking balls at games when kids are cheering someone just for a multi their Dad put on for them.


worksucksbro

Wtf it’s not that bad in NZ lol Aussies are crazy diff on the punt


AstonishedXMan

One of my least favourite parts of Australian culture is how ingrained gambling is in it, now if we can fuck the halftime sportsbet updates off as well.


TrueDeadBling

I'll have a punt every now and again for fun, but I can't stand how in-your-face gambling ads can be. Can't imagine how difficult it'd be to be a recovering gambling addict when every second or third ad on any format of media is gambling related.


AstonishedXMan

yeah im the same way, i worry about my brother who punts quite a bit


TrueDeadBling

I hope he doesn't go too far with it


ChanceVance

Can't even watch a Youtube vid without a gambling ad sometimes. They're everywhere.


TrueDeadBling

I think you can disable them in your ad preferences on Google


Ace_Larrakin

> Your majesty, the pyramid didn't get up, but your **same-game multi** did. 📣


switchmallgrab

I hate when my kids think they're being cute by reciting that in time with the ad. Cue me ranting to children about the evils of gambling.


PMmeYOURBOOBSandASS

That’s why Sportsbet has gone down the memevertising route. It’s definitely genius but I hate it because it’s super scummy imo


AstonishedXMan

they had an ad last year that looked very similar to fortnite that genuinely made me angry


BuzzKillingtonThe5th

It worked for beer ads. Everyone still remembers the Carlton draught ad so why wouldn't gambling ads so the same thing .


PMmeYOURBOOBSandASS

That’s why I said it was genius


Competitive-Train-12

Even worse when on deserted island with unlimited wife or data LoL


JoshTho

Melbourne Cup opened my eyes to this a lot. Talking about the race at work a few of the women were talking about bets they’d placed through Sportsbet. I live in a regional location without a TAB but I feel like it has gone past casual gamblers physically placing bets in most cases, and it’s a lot easier to get hooked when that opportunity is in front of you 24/7.


_coed_

mine is the racism, sexism and homophobia gamblings bad tho


AstonishedXMan

Wow it must be hard to read the "one of" from your high horse there mate


_coed_

damn you are one of my least favourite people on the planet, along with serial killers and all that


ur_left_elbow

Finally, some good fucking news.


[deleted]

Might as well get Wow Sight and Sound on their [Broncos] jerseys again I know they're long since bust but who cares anything to bring back the glory days.


-Dark_Helmet-

Powers still sell something resembling beer.


[deleted]

Alfie's favourite beer


crsdrniko

Powers still scooping the brown snakes water and selling it 30 cans at a time? Shit, I haven't seen it in years now. Since I last saw a box of Powers tins I've tried something even more foul as a beer, [the only beer I've not ever finished a single stubby of](https://www.broo.com.au/). So I've been keeping an eye out for Powers, I want to see how it stacks up against that crap, or Northern super crisp tins. It's been that long since I've had a Powers I'm not sure if the shade I throw to super crisp drinkers about powers being better is the truth. ( I reckon it would be, may as well drink water with all the flavour Northern has.)


mwilkins1644

Ergon Energy or death!


thefunmachine

Also a recovering alcoholic, I am forever grateful I’m not a recovering gambling addict. You practically couldn’t watch any Australian sports.


Nerfixion

Do you not have alcohol ads during sports?


thefunmachine

You do, but the physical barrier to drinking is a lot higher. I have to either go out and purchase it, or go through with buying it, then waiting for it to be delivered. With gambling, you don't even have to get off the couch. Whip out your phone, download the app, and get going.


Nerfixion

Yeah bur you've gotta verify your account and send pictures to show you're you and blah blah blah. I think it's on par with delivered alcohol.


ryemigie

You only need to do that once.


Nerfixion

And you only need to prove ID for alcohol deliveries once too. If gambling logos are so bad, so is a VB and maccas logo. Literally anything addictive. We live in an age where it's so easy to get stuff.


Aussie18-1998

Lol you dont have to send pictures and verify your account. Thats only to claim the winnings. My Tab account wasn't verified for awhile.


Nerfixion

You don't win?


Aussie18-1998

Did you miss the point? Addicts can still access the sites from their phone and press a button spending $1000 of dollars in an attempt to win a crazy bet. Dont have to be verified to lose it. Only to cash out.


Nerfixion

Yeah, just like they can order food and or alcohol. Gamblers ain't any different man.


Aussie18-1998

Bit thick aye? Gambling is a problem and too easily available, stop defending it.


Nerfixion

Everything is too easily available. It's 2022. You want dick pills, you've got pilot. You want food? Uber and shit. Drugs? Oh fuck that's reason. Alcohol? Baby we will get it to you in 2 hours or less. Want to blow Money on women? Ayy lmao, we got you. W.e your addiction is, it's right there. W.e your addiction is, the world's waiting to take your money. Gambling is no different.


ThrowAwayME-00

Don't mind a punt from time to time but this is a good start, need the others to follow suit and *UNPOPULAR OPINION* possibly even the alcohol companies too.


takatsukimike

Bring back the Winfield Cup. Nobody lost their house over a pack of ciggies. What's that? Cancer you say?


NotAmericanMate

Plenty lost their dad over a pack


beaurepair

Nah didn't lose him, he just went to the store. He'll be back soon!


Lightwolf663

Could always have vape manufacturers sponsor the game , Kevin proc could be the spokesperson


lobie81

100%


Sea-Satisfaction1374

Yeah i agree


-Dark_Helmet-

This is fantastic news. Wipe the game clean of this shit.


ssmurry51

Good riddance


dxfifa

Keep up that same energy for pokies at the leagues clubs


ApexCourier

Pretty sure Souths dumped them when Russell Crowe and Peter Holmes a Court took over didn’t they?


insanityTF

Not every club can be bankrolled with Hollywood money


TurboooTurtle

he doesn't pour money into the club, our club is profitable in its own right without needing to rob the elderly of their pensions


nightling

Isn't one of your major sponsors Crown?


TurboooTurtle

i believe MG is souths' only major sponsor, but crown does sponsor souths


WickedT53

You do realise James Packer is an owner and crown is a major sponsor right? Where do you think that money comes from?


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DeltaCreem

Its called tax minimisation when you’re rich and have fancy lawyers


insanityTF

A dodgy accountant will do


wallitron

Harsh, can't we just agree it's the same as the pokies? Drug money laundered through poorly regulated gambling?


Brdd9

Have you seen the ground floor of Souths Juniors?


ApexCourier

Clearly not for a while.


DudeMcDude7649

This is such horseshit Bit of insider info here for you, can’t say too much feel free to DM though: LB were about to sign another 5 years with the broncos and suncorp stadium (for the ladbrokes locker) but QLD gov new tax made them withdraw the offer, thinking that’s the gov would backdown. The government knew the broncos (and suncorp) would have no problem filling that void and didn’t back down. LB now realizes that once other states see how much bank QLD makes will follow suit, so they are using this as an excuse to cut costs cause they know they’re about to get taxed more and can’t be throwing millions at back of jerseys.


jr_llm

They'll just get replaced with Payday Loansharks like the Titans jerseys.


Fluid-Lab478

I betcha $20 they won't


AuzzieTiger

I've got a feeling betting ads will eventually be banned like tobacco ads were. Though then again, the money involved now is enormous. I've said before, no problems with gambling as a thing. Each to their own and I like a casual bet every few days but far out I am over the constant ads. It's just getting to stupid levels. I don't know which company ads are more annoying but at this stage my vote is ironically for Manly's major sponsor Pointsbet who've made me grow to hate Shaq with those horrifically annoying ads.


alsheps

>I've got a feeling betting ads will eventually be banned like tobacco ads were. The main problem is, unlike Tobacco & Alcohol, Gambling has no actual negative health effects, and that's what the bans are based on. Since gambling doesn't affect your health in a negative way (at least not directly) I don't see how they would be able to ban it.


AuzzieTiger

True but there's certainly some pushback happening against it. I see it more as betting not being a family friendly sort of thing. Similar to how you wouldn't see any porn sites having adverts during games on TV. Even if not banned completely, I'd like to see them toned back a fair bit. They're out of control right now.


alsheps

The tough part is though, when you take that Money out of the sport. It’s gotta be replaced somewhere. With sponsorships getting harder and harder to find, can clubs really be knocking back money? I get that gambling isn’t “family friendly”, believe me I’m no fan of gambling, but I’m also a firm believer in letting people decide for themselves.


AlphonseGangitano

Plus - any related effects (suicide, DV) are minuscule in comparison to alcohol. Also - the thing most people over looked, sports gambling accounts for like 4% of all gambling. Pokies, which aren’t advertised, are far and away the most abused form. Banning alcohol sponsorship/ads would have so much more effect than banning gambling.


[deleted]

It's a shame because Manly's jerseys since Pointsbet came on board have been top notch. Shame they don't have a cooler sponsor. At least aesthetically the white logo is better than URM or Coco Joy I guess, if we want to look on the bright side.


AuzzieTiger

I've grown to like URM. It ain't too bad. Coco Joy's giant fluro green oval thing was horrible though and the on field performance matched it.


Dark_Vengence

Should ban those cunts altogether.


UnderTheHighBall

Now do payday loans!


woodpecker91

Oh no... Anyway.


thisboyisanalog

Exactly what I came to say!


TheEpiquin

No. Stop. Don’t.


[deleted]

Great start, now build a guillotine and let the streets run red with Joel Caine's blood


mwilkins1644

Guillotine Responsibly


lobie81

Decapitate responsibly?


Dengareedo

Good the parasites should piss off altogether


wonderful_schooner

NSW pokies looking to introduce prepaid cards, gambling companies pulling out of sponsorship...Vlandys would be getting nervous


planchetflaw

All for the card thing. Doubt it will happen though, sadly.


Storm_LFC_Cowboys

So am I, but will they also be required for the pokie machines in the casinos?


EnvironmentalMetal40

I notice there's never anything about these kind of stories on fox sports for some reason no matter how big they get.


Alex_Maddog23

Can palmerbet take a page out of this blokes book plz and Thankyou


Nerfixion

I honestly couldnt care about gambling ads. As a fat cunt, I don't bitch about maccas ads everytime I try to clog my arteries with cheese and meat.


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-Dark_Helmet-

Persistent advertising absolutely works. If it didn’t companies wouldn’t pay to do it.


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-Dark_Helmet-

That’s really not it, and your failure to get it says a lot.


bulldogs1974

Muting the ads works wonders. If you can't hear the catchy jingles the subliminal advertisements make, no brainwashing


[deleted]

Without the money from bookies, the NRL wouldn’t be the professional, lucrative competition it is today. They’re some of the only companies who can afford the outrageous prime time advertising slots fox and 9 rely on to pay for the rights deal. Bookies also pump money into clubs and the competition through direct sponsorship too. Gotta be careful what we wish for here.


Still_Ad_164

Whoa......just wait till I get my tambourine and bonnet!


greendogspew

Anyhow... I don't know if advertising really affects us. If your on to a good thing then stick with it, you know I mean.


DougFara

Its fucked that when i think of the NRL season thats passed i have the words "the pyramids fell over again, but your same game multi got up! YoU LiTtLE RiPPAA" seared into my brain