NSW's greyhound racing industry has strongly urged leaders not to ban advertising related to their sport.

This summer, the Australian governmental committee, tasked with understanding gambling advertisement impacts, shared their findings. gambling Their recommendation included a gradual restriction on advertising, expected to be fully in place in three years, sparking varied opinions.

Among those opposed is the New South Wales greyhound racing community. They implore the government not to eliminate gambling ads, arguing it risks the livelihood of dogs and could financially harm associated animal care groups.

An official release from the organization states that eliminating ads could severely damage the sport, affecting every participant, facility, and community involved.

GRNSW, the governing body, has pegged potential losses at over $20 million per year should the ad ban proceed, citing concerns it would impact initiatives like their adoption scheme.

A recent assessment disclosed a spike in serious injuries among racing greyhounds, suggesting over sixty such cases were recorded last year.

Kylie Field of the Coalition for the Protection of Greyhounds argues that halting advertising could actually better animal welfare, rather than harm it as the racing industry claims.

She further criticized the industry, suggesting that their primary concern is financial gain rather than the welfare of their animals.

GRNSW's CEO, Rob Macaulay, mentioned their dialogue with the federal authorities on this pressing issue, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach.

Besides GRNSW, several dominant gambling companies are actively campaigning against a national ban on betting-related promotions.

SportsBet, the largest online bookmaker in Australia Flutter's betting brand has also voiced its opposition, as it had previously increased marketing investments amid these discussions.