

Abolish All Television Advertising Related to Gambling


Abolish All Television Advertising Related to Gambling
The issue
Every day, countless viewers are exposed to tempting and often misleading advertisements for gambling on television. This sends a harmful message, particularly to young and vulnerable people, implying that gambling is a risk-free and profitable pastime. Research shows that continuous exposure to such advertisements can lead to the development of gambling-related problems, especially among people with existing vulnerabilities. According to a study by Bournemouth University, gambling adverts on TV have increased by 600% since the law was eased in 2007. This relentlessly promotes a culture of risk and instant reward, which can lead to financial ruin and devastate families. Our society deserves better, and it is high time we returned to stricter regulation regarding advertisements of this nature on television. By signing this petition, you are advocating for the removal of all gambling-related advertisements from our TV screens to safeguard our communities.

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The issue
Every day, countless viewers are exposed to tempting and often misleading advertisements for gambling on television. This sends a harmful message, particularly to young and vulnerable people, implying that gambling is a risk-free and profitable pastime. Research shows that continuous exposure to such advertisements can lead to the development of gambling-related problems, especially among people with existing vulnerabilities. According to a study by Bournemouth University, gambling adverts on TV have increased by 600% since the law was eased in 2007. This relentlessly promotes a culture of risk and instant reward, which can lead to financial ruin and devastate families. Our society deserves better, and it is high time we returned to stricter regulation regarding advertisements of this nature on television. By signing this petition, you are advocating for the removal of all gambling-related advertisements from our TV screens to safeguard our communities.

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Petition created on 31 October 2024