Gambling-related adverts saturated the media during the opening weekend of the English Premier League (EPL) season, a new study has shown. The Christian Institute has criticised the Government’s long-delayed gambling review for failing to tackle gambling advertising. the overwhelming and inescapable nature of gambling messagingAcross all media channels, the study “identified a staggering total of 10,999 gambling messages. But challenging the Minister’s statement, Dr Matt Gaskell – Clinical Lead for The NHS Northern Gambling Service – argued: “The evidence is clear that gambling advertising drives consumption, which increases harm. “Our children, young people, and those experiencing harm or in recovery continue to be exposed to ubiquitous gambling advertising, and the Government have chosen to expose them to harm.”

Source: The Guardian October 02, 2023 12:03 UTC