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Ban advertising by gambling companies in particular on-line gambling.

Submitted on Friday 21st August 2015

Published on Monday 24th August 2015

Current status: Closed

Closed: Wednesday 24th February 2016

Signatures: 78

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Money ~ TV ~ UK

Petition Action

Ban advertising by gambling companies in particular on-line gambling.

Petition Details

Many people have mixed feelings about gambling. However, gambling problems hurt families in many ways, from money worries to anxiety and depression, theft to either repay the debt or to continue gambling and even suicide. Yet gambling is advertised every where and is allowed on TV 24 hours a day.

Additional Information

The UK advertising rules for alcohol are amongst the strictest in the world and virtually all tobacco advertising is now illegal in the UK. The rules for advertising alcohol and tobacco are based upon evidence that points to a link between alcohol advertising and people’s awareness and attitudes to drinking and that tobacco advertising increases tobacco consumption which in turn kills people. Whether it's bingo, slots or sports, advertising gambling has similar effects with serious consequences.


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