Tag Archives: All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling-Related Harm (APPG GRH)

Iain Duncan Smith asserts reformists will not ‘stamp out gambling’

SBC News Iain Duncan Smith asserts reformists will not ‘stamp out gambling’

Sir Iain Duncan Smith has described British gambling laws as some of ‘the most liberal in the world’, arguing that urgent change is needed on consumer protection. Speaking to BBC for a recent feature on the White Paper were former Conservative Party leader, and Dr Mark Gaskell, Clinical Lead for the NHS Northern Gambling Service.  Both prominent supporters of change to the …

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ITV: Euro 2020 gambling advertising ‘will be significantly reduced’

SBC News ITV: Euro 2020 gambling advertising ‘will be significantly reduced’

ITV has responded to the calls from Scottish National Party (SNP) MP Ronnie Cowan to suspend gambling advertising during the upcoming 2020 UEFA European Championships. During the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the free-to-air terrestrial broadcaster ran 172 betting-related ads throughout its coverage, whilst over £2.3 billion was wagered in the UK on the tournament. In its statement, ITV detailed: “The …

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