Petition · past parliament
Ban Gambling advertising nationwide on all media platforms
Closed
80 signatures
What the petition asks
We believe gambling advertising is a predatory practice heavily targeting the young, the poor, and especially those in need of financial resources.
Gambling ads can be seen and effect vulnerable groups and should be banned, even though gambling itself can remain legal for willing participants.
Gambling ads often suggest anyone can get rich, but the main beneficiaries of gambling are the gambling companies.
We believe gambling advertising brings no benefit to society; and that it is a malicious tool designed to divert money from those who need it the most, to those who need it the least.
Other nations such as Italy, Belgium and Singapore and United Arab Emirates have applied similar policies, and we want the UK to follow suit.
Gambling ads often suggest anyone can get rich, but the main beneficiaries of gambling are the gambling companies.
We believe gambling advertising brings no benefit to society; and that it is a malicious tool designed to divert money from those who need it the most, to those who need it the least.
Other nations such as Italy, Belgium and Singapore and United Arab Emirates have applied similar policies, and we want the UK to follow suit.
Timeline
| 21 Mar 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 Sep 2023 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
80
Status
Closed
Opened
21 Mar 2023
Closed
21 Sep 2023
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.