Submitted on Wednesday 5th November 2025
Rejected on Friday 5th December 2025
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Ban gambling adverts to protect vulnerable people, like tobacco ads were banned
Introduce a UK-wide ban or strict restrictions on gambling advertising across TV, radio, online and public spaces, similar to tobacco advertising laws, to protect vulnerable people from addiction and financial harm.
Gambling ads are everywhere – football, YouTube, bus stops, and social media – constantly targeting people under financial stress. These adverts exploit vulnerability and make recovery from addiction much harder. I’ve seen how easily people can be drawn back in. It’s time for stronger protections like those used against tobacco marketing.
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Ban all gambling ads from social media, TV and all other platforms
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/740167
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