PM calls time on live betting: report Prime Minister Julia Gillard is expected to put sports broadcasters on notice, telling them to ban the running commentary of live betting odds or face tough new laws. News Limited reports that Ms Gillard on Sunday will announce that TV, radio and internet broadcasters must put an end to the promotion of betting odds during live sports matches. Bookmakers would have to be identified as such if interviewed outside a sporting venue, and would be banned from appearing on a sports commentary team. If broadcasters do not enforce the ban themselves, legislation will be rushed through parliament before the September 14 election, News reports. Broadcasters could face a complete ban on gambling advertising during live sports broadcasts and the reforms could extend to banner advertising, sponsorship logos and other promotions during play.