USI backs Labour Party bill to regulate gambling advertising and calls for action from Government
[…]and other entertainment from gambling by preventing gambling from being advertised on television and online. USI supports this aim and says action is badly needed in this area, as many people – particularly young people who have grown up with such advertising constantly shown in association with sporting events – now see sport and gambling as intrinsically connected. USI Vice President for Campaigns, Craig McHugh said: “Sport is losing a lot of its meaning, particularly among young people. In commentary and punditry, it is now completely normal and standard to hear analysis given in terms of the effects on betting […]