Australian father calls out Spotify for allegedly playing Sportsbet ads during Frozen and Bluey songs

Man says gambling ads ‘potentially damaging’ for his children who regularly listen to Disney and the Wiggles on his account on music streaming app

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The Australian gambling agency Sportsbet has paused advertising with the music streaming company Spotify, after its content was allegedly played between children’s songs.

“I love Spotify and completely understand your need to generate income,” the father’s complaint said. “However, playing Sportsbet’s ads before and after Disney songs is inappropriate and potentially damaging to my children.

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