Petition Ban TV adverts of gambling sites and betting firms sponsoring football shirts.

Gambling addictions are costing the country £1.2bn.
The increasing relationship between football and gambling is normalising gambling and influencing our vulnerable children and young people. 24/7 access to online betting via smart phones will soon cause a national epidemic. It needs to be stopped

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Although not involving a chemical like an addiction to smoking, alcohol or drugs the problem or compulsive gambler is just as much an addict. They will have financial and relationship problems. They could end up in prison or even committing suicide - suggested rates being 20%.
In 1965 the British Government banned tobacco advertising and in 2005 banned sponsorship of global events.
They need to do the same with gambling and betting firm sponsorships before more lives are ruined.

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Date closed 29 December 2018
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