Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Ban all gambling ads from social media, TV and all other platforms
Closed
1,219 signatures
What the petition asks
We urge the government to ban gambling ads across all platforms (Social Media, Youtube, TV, Radio, etc). We believe that these adverts fuel addiction, harming individuals, families, and future generations. Gambling addiction is a serious public health issue with devastating and lasting consequences.
We believe that gambling ads harm children by normalising betting and fuelling the next generation of addicts. This leads to poverty, crime, and long-term harm. Under the new Online Safety Act, harmful content is restricted for under-18s—gambling ads should be too. Adults already know gambling exists, so advertising only serves to draw in vulnerable people, especially as many ads use gamification, bright colours, and flashy incentives clearly aimed at younger audiences and new potential gamblers.
Timeline
| 23 Sep 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 23 Mar 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,219
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
23 Sep 2025
Closed
23 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.