Great Britain lags behind' Europe on betting ad regulation, says gambling charity
Briefly

"Restrictions on ads by bookmakers and casinos are increasingly becoming the norm across Europe in response to public health concerns, according to a report commissioned by GambleAware."
"GambleAware is calling for policy changes to address public health concerns around the impact of gambling marketing, including a pre-watershed ban on broadcast adverts, restrictions on gambling content and marketing online, and a blanket ban across sports."
"There is strong evidence to show that gambling advertising increases participation and therefore risk; exacerbates harm; and normalises gambling as just a bit of harmless fun', particularly among children..."
"Despite survey data suggesting that two-thirds of people think there is too much gambling advertising, with even more supporting tougher curbs on social media (74%) and TV (72%)."
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