Petition · past parliament
Ban gambling adverts. Regulate online (smart-phone) gambling.
Closed
70 signatures
What the petition asks
Gambling can ruin lives in minutes. Anyone who watches sport on TV will see gambling adverts persuading them to get their smart-phones out and gamble money. This includes young children and gambling addicts. Stop the exposure and limit the temptation.
Timeline
| 14 Mar 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
70
Status
Closed
Opened
14 Mar 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.