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<p>There are strict controls on the content of all gambling advertisements, including
broadcast adverts and online. Gambling operators who advertise in the UK must comply
with the advertising codes, which aim to ensure gambling advertising does not target
or appeal particularly to children or young people, or exploit vulnerable people.
TV adverts must be pre-cleared by Clearcast and the Advertising Standards Authority
(ASA) acts on complaints and proactively checks the media to take action against misleading,
harmful or offensive advertisements.</p><p> </p><p>Our Review of Gaming Machines and
Social Responsibility Measures set out a package of measures to strengthen protections
further. These include tougher guidance from the Committees of Advertising Practice
(CAP) on protecting vulnerable people, with further guidance on children and young
people due soon, tougher sanctions for operators who breach advertising codes and
a multi-million pound safer gambling advertising campaign.</p><p> </p><p>The Industry
Group for Responsible Gambling has announced that it will extend its commitment not
to advertise on TV before 9pm to include advertising during sporting events. It has
announced that the changes are expected to come into effect in summer. Its industry-wide
code for socially responsible advertising also requires all TV adverts to feature
a responsible gambling message for the duration of the advert. Separately, Sky will
offer customers the option to opt out of TV gambling adverts from 2020. These are
welcome steps by industry to respond to public concerns, and it is important that
all those who benefit from gambling advertising think about how they can be socially
responsible. We will continue to monitor issues around advertising and consider any
new evidence carefully.</p>
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