Petition · past parliament

Ban gambling advertisements on television and radio.

Closed 144 signatures

What the petition asks

Gambling adverts should be banned from television and radio, in the same way as smoking adverts.
The government have a responsibility to put the welfare of people suffering from any form of addiction over the profit of the industry. Gambling is a huge issue in our society with millions of lives affected and even ruined. With many people confined to their houses during the covid-19 crisis, the issue is heightened with vulnerable people subjected to persistent campaigns from gambling companies at every turn, preying on those who are suffering addiction in an already difficult time emotionally and financially. Ban the use of adverts to protect those fighting this addiction and give them a chance!

Timeline

7 Sep 2020 Petition opened for signatures
7 Mar 2021 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 144
Status Closed
Opened 7 Sep 2020
Closed 7 Mar 2021

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.