Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Review current legislation and regulation of gambling adverts
Closed
368 signatures
What the petition asks
I think that gambling is a major problem in the UK and regulation on TV adverts seems very loose, with a quick "be gamble aware" at the end. I would like the Government to review current regulation for gambling adverts on television. A review could help reduce the levels of problem gambling.
In 2021, it was reported that there are 409 gambling related suicides every year in England. A 2020 study showed 37% of 11–16-year-olds in England and Scotland had gambled in the previous year, so I believe action should be taken to not just try and stop people who already gamble, but to stop people starting in the first place. I think it is horrible watching TV at night, as gambling adverts seem non-stop and regular, this leading to temptation to begin the habit.
Timeline
| 19 Nov 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 19 May 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
368
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
19 Nov 2024
Closed
19 May 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 27 Jul 2026.