Take control of gambling ads on the platforms you use.

Current status

SBS allows signed-in users to opt out of Betting / Wagering advertising through their account preferences. Made a permanent, fully integrated feature on 10 February 2026 (world-first for a streaming broadcaster).

What this means for you

SBS calls this an Opt-out program and says selecting Betting / Wagering will significantly reduce video advertisements in that category — a stronger type of gambling advertising control than simply asking to see fewer ads about the topic. Ads are reduced rather than guaranteed to disappear completely: lotteries are excluded, and sponsorship billboards, partnership announcements and sponsored segments within programs are not covered. You can only opt out of one category (Betting/Wagering, Alcohol, or Quick Service Restaurants) at a time, and the setting can take up to 24 hours to take effect.

Time required

Approximately 30 seconds

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sign in and open your SBS account page.

   Open SBS My Account
2. 2

   Scroll down to Ad Preference.

3. 3

   Select Betting / Wagering (excludes Lotteries).

4. 4

   Confirm via the pop-up. Changes take up to 24 hours to activate.

Why this service received this rating

SBS provides a dedicated gambling advertising opt-out program and says selecting Betting / Wagering will significantly reduce video advertisements in that category. Some exclusions remain, so the control does not guarantee zero gambling advertising.

Sources

• SBS Help Centre — Ad Preferences
• SBS — Opt-out now fully integrated (Feb 2026)

Current status

YouTube allows signed-in users to limit gambling advertisements through Google's My Ad Center sensitive topic controls.

What this means for you

Google treats Gambling as one of its dedicated Sensitive topics, and you can set it to "Limited by you". Google then attempts to limit advertising from that category, which is a stronger control than a preference to see fewer ads about a topic. It is not a full block: only signed-in activity is covered, ads on unrelated topics that mention gambling (for example a sports ad referencing odds) may still appear, and your own search activity can still surface gambling ads.

Time required

Approximately 30 seconds

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Sign in to your Google account.

   Open My Ad Center
2. 2

   Open Google My Ad Center — Customize.

3. 3

   Open the Sensitive tab.

4. 4

   Find Gambling and toggle it off (shows 'Limited by you'). Preferences save automatically.

Why this service received this rating

Google provides a dedicated sensitive-topic control for Gambling. When limited, Google attempts to restrict gambling ads and documents specific circumstances in which related ads may still appear.

Sources

• Google — My Ad Center Sensitive Topics

Current status

ABC iview does not carry gambling advertising.

What this means for you

You should not see gambling advertisements while using ABC iview. No action is required.

Why this service received this rating

As a public broadcaster, the ABC does not carry commercial advertising for gambling products on iview.

Sources

• ABC iview Help

Current status

Apple TV+ is a subscription service and does not show third-party advertising.

What this means for you

You should not encounter gambling advertisements while using Apple TV+.

Why this service received this rating

Apple TV+ operates as an ad-free subscription streaming service.

Sources

• Apple TV+ Support

Current status

Stan offers a Basic with Ads plan alongside its Standard and Premium plans. Basic with Ads includes advertising before and during on-demand movies and TV shows. Standard and Premium are ad-free for on-demand content. Live sport and some other live broadcasts may include advertising regardless of the subscription plan.

At a glance

• Ad-free option available
• No gambling ad settings
• Live or sport ads may remain

Plan comparison

What this means for you

Stan does not currently provide controls to hide or reduce gambling advertising should it be shown on the ad-supported plan. The only way to avoid advertising during on-demand entertainment is to subscribe to an ad-free plan. Subscribe to Stan Standard or Stan Premium to watch on-demand movies and TV shows without advertising. Advertising may still appear during Stan Sport and some other live broadcasts.

Why this service received this rating

Stan has an ad-supported plan and has not published a gambling-advertising opt-out. Gambling advertising has not been confirmed as appearing on the plan. Ad-free plans avoid all advertising on on-demand content.

Sources

• Official Stan Support — Your Plan is Moving to Basic with Ads

Current status

Prime Video movies and TV shows include limited advertising by default. Australian customers can purchase a monthly Prime Video Ad Free subscription, but Prime Video does not provide a user-facing setting specifically for gambling advertising.

At a glance

• Ad-free option available
• No gambling ad settings
• Live or sport ads may remain

Plan comparison

What this means for you

You can remove most advertising from on-demand Prime movies and TV shows by paying for Prime Video Ad Free. This is a general ad-free subscription rather than a free setting that lets you reduce gambling advertising specifically.

Why this service received this rating

Prime Video offers a paid way to avoid most on-demand advertising, but does not provide a dedicated control to reduce or disable gambling advertisements.

Sources

• Prime Video — Sign Up to Go Ad Free

Current status

BINGE Basic includes advertising in much of its on-demand content. Movies and drama are ad-free on demand on BINGE Standard and Premium, but sports content and Live Channels include advertising on every subscription type. BINGE does not provide a user-facing gambling ad opt-out.

At a glance

• Ad-free option available
• No gambling ad settings
• Live or sport ads may remain

Plan comparison

What this means for you

Upgrading to Standard or Premium removes advertising from on-demand movies and drama. It does not remove advertising from sports content or Live Channels, and there is no setting that lets you reduce gambling advertising specifically.

Why this service received this rating

BINGE offers ad-free on-demand entertainment plans, but no gambling-specific advertising control. Advertising may remain in sports content and Live Channels regardless of the plan selected.

Sources

• BINGE — Basic with ads

Current status

Netflix offers a Standard with ads plan in Australia, alongside the ad-free Standard and Premium plans. Netflix does not provide a user-facing setting specifically for gambling advertising on its ad-supported plan.

At a glance

• Ad-free option available
• No gambling ad settings

Plan comparison

What this means for you

If you use Standard with ads, there is no setting that lets you turn off or reduce gambling advertising specifically. Moving to Standard or Premium removes plan advertising from movies and TV shows.

Why this service received this rating

Netflix offers ad-free plans, but does not provide a dedicated gambling advertising control for people who remain on its ad-supported plan.

Sources

• Netflix — Ads plan
• Netflix Help — Plans and Pricing

Current status

Disney+ offers Standard with Ads alongside its Standard and Premium plans. Standard and Premium provide ad-free movies and series, but all plans may include advertising in live and linear programming, sports content, trailers, promotional content and sponsorships. Disney+ does not provide a user-facing gambling ad opt-out.

At a glance

• Ad-free option available
• No gambling ad settings
• Live or sport ads may remain

Plan comparison

What this means for you

Moving to Standard or Premium removes advertising from regular on-demand movies and series. It does not necessarily remove advertising from live or sports content, and there is no setting that lets you reduce gambling advertising specifically.

Why this service received this rating

Disney+ offers plans with ad-free movies and series, but provides no gambling-specific advertising control. Advertising may remain in live, linear and sports content regardless of the plan selected.

Sources

• Disney+ — Ad-supported plan now available in Australia
• TV Tonight — ACMA concerned over gambling loophole on Disney+ (Nov 2025)

Current status

Paramount+ offers Basic with ads alongside its Standard and Premium plans in Australia. Standard and Premium provide ad-free on-demand viewing, although live sports content may still include advertising. Paramount+ does not provide a user-facing gambling ad opt-out.

At a glance

• Ad-free option available
• No gambling ad settings
• Live or sport ads may remain

Plan comparison

What this means for you

Moving to Standard or Premium removes advertising from regular on-demand viewing. It may not remove advertising from live sport, and there is no setting that lets you reduce gambling advertising specifically. Documented gambling ad incident: In February 2025, offshore gambling advertising appeared during an A-League stream after Paramount+ was supplied with an international feed in error. This was a documented incident and should not be presented as evidence that offshore gambling ads are part of Paramount+ Australia's normal advertising inventory.

Why this service received this rating

Paramount+ offers ad-free on-demand plans, but provides no gambling-specific advertising control. Advertising may remain in live sports content.

Sources

• Paramount Australia and New Zealand — Subscription plans
• The Guardian — Offshore gambling ads shown during A-League stream

Current status

Max offers Basic with Ads alongside its Standard and Premium plans in Australia. Standard and Premium provide ad-free viewing for regular movies and shows. Max does not provide a user-facing setting specifically for gambling advertising.

At a glance

• Ad-free option available
• No gambling ad settings

Plan comparison

What this means for you

If you use Basic with Ads, there is no setting that lets you turn off or reduce gambling advertising specifically. Moving to Standard or Premium removes regular plan advertising from movies and shows.

Why this service received this rating

Max offers ad-free plans, but does not provide a dedicated gambling advertising control for users on Basic with Ads.

Sources

• Warner Bros. Discovery — Max launches in Australia
• Max Help — Plans and pricing

Current status

Stan Sport is a separate $20/month add-on that requires an active Stan Entertainment subscription. Stan confirms that advertising continues to appear on selected live sport content. There are no ad breaks during live play, however advertising is still shown around selected live sport coverage. No gambling-specific advertising controls or opt-out settings are currently available.

What this means for you

Gambling advertisements may be shown as part of Stan Sport's advertising. There is currently no way to reduce only gambling advertising. Upgrading your Stan Entertainment plan does not remove advertising from Stan Sport.

Why this service received this rating

Stan Sport includes advertising on selected live sport content regardless of which Stan Entertainment plan you subscribe to. Stan does not currently provide a gambling-specific advertising preference or opt-out for Stan Sport.

Sources

• Official Stan Support — Your Plan is Moving to Basic with Ads

Current status

Kayo Sports provides no user-facing gambling ad opt-out. In June 2024, ACMA found Kayo breached gambling advertising rules by showing gambling ads during live sport outside permitted hours.

What this means for you

You may see gambling advertisements while streaming sports content on Kayo.

Why this service received this rating

Kayo does not offer a gambling-specific advertising opt-out within its account settings, and has a recent regulatory breach on record.

Sources

• ACMA — Kayo breaches gambling advertising rules (Jun 2024)

Current status

9Now currently provides no gambling-specific advertising controls.

What this means for you

You may see gambling advertisements while watching content on 9Now.

Why this service received this rating

9Now's ad experience does not include a gambling-specific opt-out.

Sources

• 9Now Help

Current status

7plus currently provides no gambling-specific advertising controls.

What this means for you

You may see gambling advertisements while watching content on 7plus.

Why this service received this rating

7plus does not offer a gambling category opt-out.

Sources

• 7plus Help

Current status

10 Play currently provides no gambling-specific advertising controls.

What this means for you

You may see gambling advertisements while watching content on 10 Play.

Why this service received this rating

10 Play does not offer a gambling category opt-out.

Sources

• 10 Play Help

Current status

Foxtel provides no user-facing gambling ad opt-out. In March 2025, ACMA found Foxtel Cable Television breached gambling ad rules during AFL coverage (a virtual gambling banner lacked an adequate responsible gambling message). Foxtel's 'opt-outs' page covers direct marketing and data — not ad category controls.

What this means for you

You may see gambling advertisements across Foxtel's channels and services.

Why this service received this rating

Foxtel does not provide a gambling-specific advertising opt-out for subscribers.

Sources

• ACMA — Foxtel breaches gambling ad rules (Mar 2025)

Current status

Foxtel Now currently provides no gambling-specific advertising controls.

What this means for you

You may see gambling advertisements while streaming via Foxtel Now.

Why this service received this rating

Foxtel Now does not offer a gambling-specific advertising opt-out.

Sources

• Foxtel Now Help

Current status

Foxtel Go currently provides no gambling-specific advertising controls.

What this means for you

You may see gambling advertisements while streaming via Foxtel Go.

Why this service received this rating

Foxtel Go does not offer a gambling-specific advertising opt-out.

Sources

• Foxtel Go Help