"With the support of campaigners across the country, we fought, organised and delivered." Excellent from @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Coalition to End Gambling Ads
@endgamblingads.bsky.social
Millions of people are harmed by the gambling industry every year in the UK. The Coalition to End Gambling Ads is a campaign to stop gambling being promoted.
This is a major step forward. The scrapping of the outdated “Aim to Permit” rule will give councils power to say NO to betting shops and slots venues. Well done to all those who made it happen including @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social Now let’s go further.
The @cityofyorkcouncil.bsky.social has joined CEGA! 19 local authorities have now joined the fight against gambling ads. And it’s a fight we’re going to win. www.york.gov.uk/news/article...
New report reveals scale of gambling harm in York and calls for urgent action – City of York Council
New report reveals scale of gambling harm in York and calls for urgent action
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Councils of all political stripes are calling for an end to gambling ads to protect their residents. For an incoming Prime Minister looking to signal change, this would be a popular policy says @willprochaska.bsky.social in Politics Home. www.politicshome.com/members/arti...
An inspirational story here about Sheffield City Council demonstrating proactive leadership in public health policy by joining the Coalition to End Gambling Ads. Let's see this in #Cardiff #Caerdydd too! @endgamblingads.bsky.social nowthenmagazine.com/articles/she...
Sheffield is calling time on gambling adverts – and reimagining what public space is for
Cities around the world are curbing ads that cause harm to us and to the planet.
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Ending gambling ads ticks every box for government, writes @willprochaska.bsky.social in Politics Home today. It would protect children, grow the economy, save taxpayers money, and is backed by voters across the political spectrum. politicshome.com/members/arti...
Policy positions don’t get any easier for government than banning gambling ads
Ahead of a House of Lords Liaison Committee session on gambling, Will Prochaska argues that banning gambling advertising, sponsorship and marketing...
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I suspect Charlie Dewhirst MP is well known to @ashorguk.bsky.social Here he is yesterday resisting calls for gambling reform by referencing the hard time his friends in Big Tobacco have had - neglecting to mention the tickets he got to the Kebab awards from Philip Morris.
The APPG on Gambling Reform and Peers for Gambling Reform have published their report on gambling advertising. It's a detailed and powerful piece of work, which should give the Government all the impetus it needs to start taking action to protect public health. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Recommendations for Reform | APPG on Gambling Reform
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling Reform, together with Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), has today published a report focusing on the impact of gambling advertising on children and young p...
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The gambling industry employs very aggressive marketing strategies despite the huge impact that gambling has on people's health & lives - it is good to see this @adphuk.bsky.social policy statement calling for a ban on all gambling advertising, promotion & sponsorship @endgamblingads.bsky.social
Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH)@adphuk.bsky.social · 5mo ago📣 We have published a new policy position statement highlighting the impacts of gambling harm and recommendations Government can take to address it. Stronger national action is needed to prevent these harms, including adopting a new Gambling Act. 👀 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/adphgambling
📣 We have published a new policy position statement highlighting the impacts of gambling harm and recommendations Government can take to address it. Stronger national action is needed to prevent these harms, including adopting a new Gambling Act. 👀 Read more ➡️ bit.ly/adphgambling
Congratulations to @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social on her appointment as Minister for Public Health and Prevention. We look forward to supporting her work to prevent gambling harm, which is going to benefit greatly from the Department of Health's leadership.
How ‘Dark Patterns’ in Sports Betting Apps Keep Users Gambling Mobile sports betting apps’ frictionless designs, personalized notifications and 24/7 availability have many gambling addiction experts worried @endgamblingads.bsky.social www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-...
How ‘Dark Patterns’ in Sports Betting Apps Keep Users Gambling
Mobile sports betting apps’ frictionless designs, personalized notifications and 24/7 availability have many gambling addiction experts worried
scientificamerican.com
📣New research from Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG)shows that reducing spending on tobacco, gambling & confectionery would boost the economy by keeping ££ in the UK. #HealthEqualsWealth 👀⬇️ sarg-sheffield.ac.uk/news-media/n...
New research shows that spending less on tobacco, gambling and sweets is good for the UK economy - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
A new study from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) has found that public health policies which reduce spending on harmful products can actually provide a significant boost to UK jobs and ...
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Christopher Eccleston was tired of being bombarded with dishonest gambling ads that devastate families. So he made his own. youtu.be/5NZ-EH2S8nc
Stacking the Deck (90 Second)
YouTube video by CEGA
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New for @josimarfootball.bsky.social. And depressing. Correspondence between the Premier League and the British government suggests that elite English football clubs will be allowed to pursue commercial relationships with illegal betting operators in the future. josimarfootball.com/2026/01/13/s...
Same old, same old - josimarfootball.com
Correspondence between the Premier League and the British government suggests that, contrary to expectations, elite English football clubs will be allowed to pursue commercial relationships with illeg...
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Millions of people are affected by gambling harm every year in the UK. New polling from @endgamblingads.bsky.social & @moreincommonuk.bsky.social has found that 70% of people support tougher curbs on gambling ads & sponsorship. www.theguardian.com/society/2026...
UK ministers face increased pressure to restrict gambling ads
Polling indicates strong public backing for a much less permissive approach to promotion, including sponsorship
theguardian.com
Sadiq Khan pledged to ban gambling ads on London transport but says he can't unless central government completes a review of whether ads are harmful. But there is no govt review taking place so...the stalemate continues. Meanwhile the number of gambling ads is soaring.
Gambling firms spent nearly £5m to advertise on TfL since London mayor’s ban pledge
Sadiq Khan’s office blames delay on lack of government guidance on links between gambling ads and harm
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Christopher Eccleston has joined forces with CEGA to call on the Government to end all gambling advertising. Watch Chris explore the issues and make a 'real' gambling ad of his own. www.youtube.com/watch?v=R6uf...
Stacking The Deck - with Christopher Eccleston
YouTube video by CEGA
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Concerning reports that @itvx.com will be offering the most harmful gambling products in the world to its customers - us. As a public service broadcaster is this really in the public's service?
Mis and dis information. Notes for PH professionals gregfellpublichealth.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/m... 1. Why it matters. Direct and indirect harm 2. Why it happens 3. It's not new 4. How it happens 5. Tactics to combat. Individual and systemic
10 more councils have joined the Coalition to End Gambling Ads! Local authorities across the UK are stepping up to protect residents from the harms of gambling advertising. cega.org.uk/councils-joi...
Yesterday I went to Westminster for a gambling reform evidence session, sharing residents views. Proud to sit alongside @endgamblingads.bsky.social as 1st local authority in country to join the campaign. Good to speak w/ Beccy Cooper MP who shares our public health concerns & is a vocal advocate.
'Harm from gambling is not inevitable - it is preventable.' As a start how about: 1️⃣Constrain the addictive products 2️⃣End gambling advertising 3️⃣Shield policy makers from gambling lobbyists @willprochaska.bsky.social on the BBC Red Sofa
I reacted to BBC File on 4's investigation into the failure of gambling venues to protect customers - which won't be a surprise to anyone except apparently the Government and the Regulator.
Government policy is to grow the gambling industry. That means more addiction and more suicide. Time for a rethink. - @endgamblingads.bsky.social & @mzc.bsky.social
'It’s a sorry indictment of football authorities that players like Paqueta get read the riot act for gambling offences whilst his club is enabled to promote dangerous gambling products to fans.' @willprochaska.bsky.social on West Ham's new sponsorship deal. dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba...
West Ham agree sponsorship deal with gambling firm amid Paqueta probe
EXCLUSIVE: West Ham United - whose star player Lucas Paqueta remains the subject of a spot-fixing probe - have agreed a new shirt sponsorship deal with another gambling company.
dailymail.co.uk
Another European Country considering ending all gambling ads. 👏👏👏 It's time for UK policy makers to catch up.
A CEGA investigation has found Premier League clubs Leicester, Wolves & newly-promoted Burnley are advertising unlicensed gambling sites that accept UK customers. These clubs are thumbing their noses at the Gambling Commission & letting down their fans. news.sky.com/story/premie...
Premier League clubs at risk of legal action over unlicensed casino sponsors
The Gambling Commission has warned that club officers could face fines or imprisonment if found to be promoting sites that unlawfully accept UK customers.
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We're sponsoring a session on gambling and public health at @thefabians.bsky.social Health and Care Mission Summit. Gambling harm must be understood first as a health harm. Fantastic that this will be discussed today with @annieashton2705.bsky.social fabians.org.uk/event/fabian...
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