Northern Ireland calls for gambling advertising restrictions

The Westminster Government is being urged to act immediately on gambling advertising by the Northern Ireland Assembly's All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling, which emphasizes the necessity of extensive regulatory reforms.

Strong protections are offered by the Republic of Ireland's new law, which gives the gambling regulator the authority to regulate the frequency, locations, and hours of advertising.

Importantly, it also forbids branded apparel or products aimed at youth and advertising that could appeal to children.

 

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The Northern Ireland Assembly's All-Party Group on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling is urging the Westminster Government to implement immediate regulatory reforms on gambling advertising. This call follows the introduction of strong protections in the Republic of Ireland, which empower regulators to oversee advertising's frequency, placement, and timing. Notably, the new law prohibits branded items targeting youth and ads appealing to children, highlighting the need for similar measures to safeguard vulnerable populations in Northern Ireland.