{"links":{"self":"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/772455.json"},"data":{"type":"petition","id":772455,"attributes":{"action":"Mandatory ID Cards and Purchase Limits for Scratch Cards","background":"We call on the UK Government to introduce mandatory ID verification and a daily limit of 5 scratch cards per individual to reduce gambling-related harm and promote responsible play.","additional_details":"Every year, thousands of people struggle with gambling addiction, and scratch cards are often seen as a harmless entry point.\r\nWe want to:\r\n- reduce excessive gambling and protect vulnerable adults and young people\r\n- make it harder for people to buy unlimited quantities\r\n- encourage responsible gambling while allowing adults to purchase scratch cards in moderation.\r\n\r\nJust as ID is required for many age-restricted products, a properly age-monitored system could we believe promote safer gambling and reduce financial harm, while maintaining access for those who gamble responsibly. ","committee_note":"","state":"open","signature_count":12,"closing_date":"2027-01-10","created_at":"2026-06-12T07:28:44.805Z","updated_at":"2026-07-11T12:13:20.000Z","rejected_at":null,"opened_at":"2026-07-10T11:52:56.565Z","closed_at":null,"moderation_threshold_reached_at":"2026-06-14T13:31:00.000Z","response_threshold_reached_at":null,"government_response_at":null,"debate_threshold_reached_at":null,"debate_scheduled_on":null,"scheduled_debate_date":null,"debate_outcome_at":null,"creator_name":"MR DAVID MCLOUGHLIN","rejection":null,"government_response":null,"debate":null,"departments":[{"acronym":"DCMS","name":"Department for Culture, Media and Sport","url":""}],"topics":[],"signatures_by_country":[{"name":"Germany","code":"DE","signature_count":1},{"name":"United Kingdom","code":"GB","signature_count":11}],"signatures_by_constituency":[{"name":"Brent West","ons_code":"E14001123","mp":"Barry Gardiner MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Chorley","ons_code":"E14001170","mp":"Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP","signature_count":3},{"name":"East Wiltshire","ons_code":"E14001217","mp":"Danny Kruger MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Ribble Valley","ons_code":"E14001443","mp":"Maya Ellis MP","signature_count":3},{"name":"Salisbury","ons_code":"E14001460","mp":"Rt Hon John Glen MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"South Ribble","ons_code":"E14001491","mp":"Mr Paul Foster MP","signature_count":1},{"name":"Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe","ons_code":"W07000085","mp":"David Chadwick MP","signature_count":1}],"signatures_by_region":[{"name":"North West","ons_code":"B","signature_count":7},{"name":"London","ons_code":"H","signature_count":1},{"name":"South West","ons_code":"K","signature_count":2},{"name":"Wales","ons_code":"L","signature_count":1}],"other_parliamentary_business":[]}}}