Knockout blow to Aussie UFC fighter over gambling ads
UFC fighter Jamie Mullarkey received a warning for promoting illegal online gambling on Instagram.Summary
Jamie Mullarkey, a former UFC lightweight, was issued a formal warning by the Australian Communications and Media Authority after he promoted illegal online gambling services to his 28,000 Instagram followers. The posts, which used the gambling company's hashtags and included a direct link to an illegal site, were removed and the sponsorship ended, sparing him a potential $59,400 penalty. The incident comes amid a broader crackdown, with the Federal Court recently ordering $24.4 million in fines against three online poker operators and new legislation introduced by Communications Minister Anika Wells to ban all online gambling advertising over a three‑year period, following recommendations from former MP Peta Murphy. "This decision sends a clear warning that offering online poker to Australians is illegal and there are serious consequences for those who breach the law," ACMA chair Nerida O'Loughlin said about the decision.
(Source：PerthNow)