Submitted on Sunday 24th June 2018
Published on Friday 29th June 2018
Current status: Closed
Closed: Saturday 29th December 2018
Signatures: 86
Ban TV adverts of gambling sites and betting firms sponsoring football shirts.
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
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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