Tom Waterhouse joins the Sydney Swans

[CJK]

Many people like yourself can gamble within their means (I'm assuming this is correct), but there are many that others that can't.
The AFL last year were trying to reduce the amount of live promotion of gambling, such as display the odds at every qtr of the game.
I think it's more about responsible promotion of sponsors.
I know St Kilda is sponsored by Centrebet, I just thought the swans would be above that.
But then it's a gamble they were willing to take.

+1

But then it's a gamble they were willing to take.

Oh god, maybe not....

[CJK]

Another CJK post with a touch of class....

*adjusts monocle*

What are you trying to say?

[ScottH]

Have you actually met him? Or just shooting your mouth off from your keyboard?

I gamble most days. Reading this thread, you'd think I was doing something illegal. Yes I know how big a problem it is but there's plenty out there who gamble and don't have a problem. Same as alcohol, food etc. People who don't gamble clearly think that anyone who does has a problem.

Many people like yourself can gamble within their means (I'm assuming this is correct), but there are many that others that can't.
The AFL last year were trying to reduce the amount of live promotion of gambling, such as display the odds at every qtr of the game.
I think it's more about responsible promotion of sponsors.
I know St Kilda is sponsored by Centrebet, I just thought the swans would be above that.
But then it's a gamble they were willing to take.

[Doctor]

I don't particularly like it either. I realise that the money is probably hard to turn down from the club's perspective but I'm not a fan of sports betting, or gambling generally for that matter. One difference it has made is that I have had to explain it all to my son, who sees the odds come up on TV during matches when we're watching. I don't especially want my kids looking at punting odds on the big screen when we're at the footy. Sure, they'll make their own decisions when they're old enough, but they should be able to just watch the game for the sake of the game.

Additionally, like it or not, gambling attracts 'less than desirable' elements. It brings opportunities for corruption from players, coaches, agents and officials. Its ongoing promotion continues to entrench the belief that it's ok, and probably increases the helplessness for thos who are caught in its grip.

Then, less objectively, there's the Waterhouse name, and those smug ads dripping with a sense of entitlement and privilege. Not happy.

[R-1]

I gamble regularly and I am a little uncomfortable with the Swans-linked Tom Waterhouse promotions.

At least it isn't a pokies-filled club, though. That's where most of the real problem gambling is.