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UK House of Lords Committee Calls for Near-Total Ban on Gambling Advertising, Citing Public Health Crisis

A House of Lords committee has urged sweeping restrictions on gambling advertising in the UK, framing the issue as a growing public health concern linked to rising problem gambling rates. The comprehensive report recommends banning direct marketing, inducements, and sports sponsorships while transferring regulatory authority to the Gambling Commission.

UK House of Lords Committee Calls for Near-Total Ban on Gambling Advertising, Citing Public Health Crisis
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A House of Lords committee has urged sweeping restrictions on gambling advertising in the UK, framing the issue as a growing public health concern linked to rising problem gambling rates. The comprehensive report recommends banning direct marketing, inducements, and sports sponsorships while transferring regulatory authority to the Gambling Commission.

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