Calls for Stricter Regulations on Gambling Ads: A Public Health Concern
2025-03-24
BBC
A leading public health official is advocating for a crackdown on gambling advertisements, drawing parallels with tobacco ads. According to Peter Roderick, the public health chief of City of York Council, the alarming rate of young people engaging in gambling - with over one in 10 participating - is just the beginning of a larger issue. As the UK grapples with the consequences of problem gambling, there is a growing need for responsible gambling practices and stricter regulations on online betting and sports betting ads to protect vulnerable individuals, particularly young people. This public health concern requires immediate attention and action.
