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This Library Paper looks at the regulation of gambling advertising in Great Britain.
Gambling advertising: how is it regulated? (321 KB , PDF)
What does the law require?
Under the Gambling Act 2005, gambling operators selling into the British market must have a Gambling Commission licence to transact with, and advertise to, British consumers. The Commission’s Licence Conditions and Codes of Practice require operators to comply with the Advertising Codes, administered by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The Codes are designed to ensure that gambling adverts do not:
Adverts that breach the Codes have to be amended or withdrawn. If serious or repeated breaches occur, the ASA can refer advertisers to the Gambling Commission and broadcasters to Ofcom.
Concerns about advertising
Gambling advertising has increased substantially since the 2005 Act came into force. This has led to concerns about its impact on children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The relationship between gambling and sport has come under particular scrutiny.
What is the gambling industry doing?
The Betting and Gaming Council represents around 90% of the UK’s betting and gaming industry (excluding lotteries). Its Code of Conduct requires adherence to an Industry Code for Socially Responsible Advertising.
What is the Government doing?
The Government has said that the rules on gambling and advertising must be “suited to the digital age”. The Gambling Act Review sought views on, among other things, the impacts of gambling advertising. The Review ran from 8 December 2020 to 31 March 2021 and received approximately 16,000 submissions. In a PQ response of 1 March 2022, the DCMS said that a response would be published in the “coming months”.
Gambling advertising: how is it regulated? (321 KB , PDF)
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A debate on a statutory gambling levy will take place in Westminster Hall on Tuesday 7 June 2022, from 9:30am. Carolyn Harris MP will open the debate.
This Briefing looks at calls to extend the Gambling Act to loot boxes.