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Ban TV adverts of gambling sites and betting firms sponsoring football shirts.

Submitted on Sunday 24th June 2018

Published on Friday 29th June 2018

Current status: Closed

Closed: Saturday 29th December 2018

Signatures: 86

Tagged with

British ~ Children ~ Drugs ~ Football ~ Prison ~ TV

Petition Action

Ban TV adverts of gambling sites and betting firms sponsoring football shirts.

Petition Details

Gambling addictions are costing the country £1.2bn.
The increasing relationship between football and gambling is normalising gambling and influencing our vulnerable children and young people. 24/7 access to online betting via smart phones will soon cause a national epidemic. It needs to be stopped

Additional Information

Although not involving a chemical like an addiction to smoking, alcohol or drugs the problem or compulsive gambler is just as much an addict. They will have financial and relationship problems. They could end up in prison or even committing suicide - suggested rates being 20%.
In 1965 the British Government banned tobacco advertising and in 2005 banned sponsorship of global events.
They need to do the same with gambling and betting firm sponsorships before more lives are ruined.


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