Petition · Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Mandatory ID Cards and Purchase Limits for Scratch Cards
Open for signatures
19 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to introduce mandatory ID verification and a daily limit of 5 scratch cards per individual to reduce gambling-related harm and promote responsible play.
Every year, thousands of people struggle with gambling addiction, and scratch cards are often seen as a harmless entry point.
We want to:
- reduce excessive gambling and protect vulnerable adults and young people
- make it harder for people to buy unlimited quantities
- encourage responsible gambling while allowing adults to purchase scratch cards in moderation.
Just as ID is required for many age-restricted products, a properly age-monitored system could we believe promote safer gambling and reduce financial harm, while maintaining access for those who gamble responsibly.
We want to:
- reduce excessive gambling and protect vulnerable adults and young people
- make it harder for people to buy unlimited quantities
- encourage responsible gambling while allowing adults to purchase scratch cards in moderation.
Just as ID is required for many age-restricted products, a properly age-monitored system could we believe promote safer gambling and reduce financial harm, while maintaining access for those who gamble responsibly.
Timeline
| 10 Jul 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened
10 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.