Submitted on Friday 17th April 2020
Rejected on Monday 27th April 2020
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Ban online gambling advertisements from television during the COVID-19 lockdown.
During the COVID-19 lockdown there has been a noticeable increase in advertisements for online gambling services. These advertisements often offer incentives to play. I believe that the accessibility of these dangerous sites in these uncertain times is concerning.
I worry about vulnerable people at this time. Recovering gambling addicts are at risk, people who are suffering from financial hardships are at risk. I understand that gambling is perfectly legal and I by no means am calling for online gambling to be banned. However, I am calling for the bombardment of advertisements to stop. People are now mostly confined to their houses often watching television all throughout the day, I genuinely worry for those who are at risk or vulnerable.
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