PETITIONRejectedPetition · petition.parliament.uk
Ban gambling adverts to protect vulnerable people, like tobacco ads were banned
Introduce a UK-wide ban or strict restrictions on gambling advertising across TV, radio, online and public spaces, similar to tobacco advertising laws, to protect vulnerable people from addiction and financial harm.
Last fetched 03 May 2026 · petition.parliament.uk
Signatures
6
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 6/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 6/100,000
Background
Gambling ads are everywhere – football, YouTube, bus stops, and social media – constantly targeting people under financial stress. These adverts exploit vulnerability and make recovery from addiction much harder. I’ve seen how easily people can be drawn back in. It’s time for stronger protections like those used against tobacco marketing.