UK MPs and Lords mount combined assault on betting advertising

Thursday, April 23, 2026 8:41 PM
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  • Patrick Killeen, SBC News

Gambling reform lobbyists in both the House of Commons and House of Lords are continuing to pile pressure on UK betting advertising.

A fresh report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling Reform (GRAPPG) and Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR) have made a combined case about the risks of gambling brands proliferating via advertising in the UK.

The cross-party groups of policymakers are particularly focused on how children and vulnerable people can be impacted by gambling advertising. The report argues that gambling advertising reform has been ‘limited’ and the UK is risking falling behind its international counterparts.

There are some familiar names behind the report.