It’s on operators to step up and stop gambling harm before it’s too late

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

Gambling operators must do more to identify & protect vulnerable customers before serious harm occurs. Stronger safeguards, earlier intervention & better affordability checks are needed to prevent people from losing more than they can afford and falling into financial, emotional and social hardship.

I’m Jake, a recovering gambling addict. I know firsthand the pain this addiction causes—financial strain, broken relationships, and emotional turmoil. Gambling can destroy lives before anyone realises. I’m speaking out to raise awareness and urge operators to take responsibility, protect the vulnerable, and prevent others from suffering the same devastating consequences I endured.

You should not be able to lose more than you can afford. I nearly lost my life and I won’t sit back and do nothing.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

As written, this petition isn't making a clear and direct request of Government or Parliament. If you want to see action in this area I suggest you submit a petition which calls on the Government to do something specific.

Timeline

2 Jun 2026	Petition opened for signatures
30 Jun 2026	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 30 Jun 2026

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