In a move that will surprise absolutely no one who has been following along, the Albanese government has announced it's totally open to 'sensible amendments' on gambling laws - just don't touch the ad rules, okay? As negotiations continue on wagering legislation that currently lacks the support to pass parliament, Labor is reportedly willing to consider Coalition amendments when MPs return to Canberra this week.

Specifically, the government is open to tweaks around wagering inducements - which, as we learned in last week's explosive parliamentary hearings, apparently include not just bonus bets but also, allegedly, illegal drugs and access to sex workers to keep problem gamblers betting. Sportsbet and Tabcorp, the betting giants accused of such shenanigans, say there's no evidence to support these claims. Naturally.

But when it comes to restricting how often ads appear on TV and online, Labor is less keen. Because nothing says 'problem gambling crisis' like a few extra ads during your kid's Disney song playlist on Spotify. Wait, that actually happened - the inquiry heard evidence of gambling ads playing between Disney songs. So there's that.

Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young, never one to mince words, told the ABC: 'If the government's now willing to move on some things, well, good, but the devil is going to be in the detail. Inducements, of course… should be gone.' She also threatened to take matters into the Senate's own hands if the government doesn't step up.

The legislation, proposed by communications minister Anika Wells, is opposed by the Coalition, crossbenchers, and the Greens, meaning it's unlikely to pass in its current form. Sources say the government is more inclined to deal with the Coalition and will await amendments from the opposition after their party room meets this week.

Government frontbencher Jenny McAllister said Wells has been 'paying attention' to the hearings and that Labor thinks it has 'broadly got the legislation right' but is open to 'sensible amendments.' Because what could be more sensible than allowing three TV ads per hour from 6am to 8:30pm, with a ban during live sport? That's the 'balance' Wells believes is correct, even as campaigners and advocates cry foul.

The landmark gambling reform report from late Labor MP Peta Murphy called for a total and immediate ban on inducements and their advertising - a key demand for advocates within the Coalition, crossbench, Greens, and even some Labor MPs. Gambling companies, unsurprisingly, oppose changes to inducements.

Hanson-Young suggested supporting an 'opt-in' model for online advertising instead of the proposed 'opt-out.' Critics argue streaming platforms could show more ads during breaks under Labor's current 'triple lock' plan, which includes an opt-out feature. And let's not forget the children: shadow treasurer Tim Wilson is concerned the bill doesn't limit advertising to kids. Because nothing says 'protecting children' like gambling ads between Disney songs.

Labor MP Jerome Laxale welcomed the possibility of the draft laws 'being strengthened in the Senate,' while deputy opposition leader Jane Hume said shadow communications minister Sarah Henderson is negotiating for new controls over inducements.

So, in summary: Labor is open to amendments, but not too many, and definitely not on ads. The devil, as Senator Hanson-Young so aptly put it, is in the detail. And possibly in the cocaine allegedly being offered to punters. But we'll leave that for the hearings.