Victoria Approves Interactive TV Betting
Thursday, 21 February 2008: Two Way says its planned TV wagering service will allow Victorian subscribers to bet on horse races and sports using their televisions and remote controls in the same way they currently place bets by telephone or the internet.
Tabcorp account holders and Foxtel subscribers will be able to use the service from early next year.
Two Way managing director Ben Reichel says being able to bet from home is not new.
"We need to remember that telephone betting is already available in homes and internet betting is available in every home that has an internet connection," he said.
"Our service is just an alternative channel for Tabcorp account holders."
Anti-gambling advocates are concerned the service will make it easier for problem gamblers to make bets.
The Reverend Tim Costello from the Interchurch Gambling Taskforce says the service is another encouragement to gamble.
"What we know is that accessibility is the major reason that you create a new crop of gambling addicts.
"There is nothing more accessible that a TV remote and betting on sport," he said.
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