UK Report Calls for Ban on Gambling Ads: Is This the Answer to Address Gambling Harm?
A House of Lords Liaison Committee’s report in the UK has called for a comprehensive ban on gambling advertising, marketing, and sports sponsorship. The report notes that between 1 and 1.5 million British adults, around 2.4% of those aged 18 or over, meet criteria for problem gambling. It argues…
First reported by Gambling Insider.
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