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/...

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

📣 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-...

📣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...

Christopher Eccleston was tired of being bombarded with dishonest gambling ads that devastate families. So he made his own. youtu.be/5NZ-EH2S8nc

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

Promoting gambling promotes harm!

'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...

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...

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...

The time is now for @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social to act on gambling ads. Bereaved families have urged him to come good on his 2021 pledge take the ads off London transport. www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...

Hats off to @carolinerussell.bsky.social for continuing to push the Mayor of London to do the right thing on gambling ads. We can't wait for central government to opine on this topic. We need local leaders up and down the country to demand change.

What is going on? Everton and Leicester City continue to advertise unlicensed gambling sites despite the Gambling Commissioning threatening prosecution that could result in imprisonment for officers of the clubs. CEGA's investigation reported in The Athletic. www.nytimes.com/athletic/621...

The Red/Blue, Labour-Tory team lines up to continue #GamblingHarm in football @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social @endgamblingads.bsky.social

📢 BREAKING: An investigation by CEGA has found illegal gambling websites promoted by @evertonfc.com and Leicester City FC are still easily accessible to British Consumers, a month after the Gambling Commission warned them of potential prosecution if found to be the case...

Today my colleagues & I sent a letter of concern to the minister for gambling. The evidence shows clearly that the gambling industry is a vector of harm, not a partner. We urge the government to change their position. www.bmj.com/content/388/...

Suppressing the negative impact of the gambling industry in parliament after taking hospitality from the gambling lobby leaves questions to answer. I think this is potentially quite serious for Stephanie Peacock. As ever - hats off to @privateeyenews.bsky.social

Great news that #Sheffield City Council have introduced a Gambling Harms Prevention Strategy including a clear understanding of the harmful impact of advertising & marketing - a national ban on all gambling ads would really support this @endgamblingads.bsky.social @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social

The secrecy of special measures that allows operators, like Betfair, to avoid regulatory action is completely inadequate and allows for deaths to occur. I have now launched a judical review claim to challange the GC's decision not to investigate Betfair. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

6 in 10 parents say child financial harms are a problem that needs dealing with. A new report by #ChildFinancialHarms consortium lead @parentzone.bsky.social outlines the action needed to address this growing problem. Read more here: parentzone.org.uk/article/six-...

In shock news, gambling industry use same strategy as tobacco industry This excellent analysis sets out how this happens and why that matters

Global coverage of the Gambling Commission's investigation of Stake after our complaint. Big Q's remain: 1⃣ Why are dodgy Gambling Co's allowed to operate in GB without their own licence? 2⃣Will the regulator let them get off without sanctions? 3⃣Will @DCMS get control to protect children?

BREAKING: Following our complaint about illegal marketing, the notorious multi-national gambling operator STAKE will be leaving the UK market. Good riddance. But this will do little to change a system that facilitates predatory gambling ads. www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/news/article...

London's saying NO to Gambling Ads. @sadiqkhanlondon.bsky.social has wanted them off London Transport since 2021, but central government is getting in his way.

📢 @moneyandmentalhealth.org have joined the Coalition to End Gambling Ads 👏 Founded by @martinlewis.moneysavingexpert.com the charity launched a Gambling Harms Action Lab last year. Money and Mental Health are the 3rd new member in 2025. cega.org.uk/leaders-from...

A 'frightening' case that has been condemned by the judge, but the Gambling Commission has known about such practices for years, and it's still happening.

Haringey are the first council in the UK to join the Coalition to End Gambling Ads! Councillor @ldasneves.bsky.social explained to Eddie Nestor on BBC London why they've taken a stand for the health of their citizens, and why society can choose to 'permit but not promote' gambling.

www.bmj.com/content/388/... Ending gambling adverts could prevent harm to millions of adults and children in the UK Very much this Tell me why this isn't the most no brainer of no brainers!! @profkevinfenton.bsky.social @endgamblingads.bsky.social

The Faculty of Public Health @fphuk.bsky.social have joined @adphuk.bsky.social and @rsph.bsky.social as members of CEGA to call for an End to Gambling Ads. @profkevinfenton.bsky.social and @willprochaska.bsky.social write in @bmj.com on why and how to achieve it. www.bmj.com/content/388/...

If you have kids, the chances are they play those free phone games you can download from the app store. Do you monitor what they see while they are playing? Perhaps you should. My latest investigation. inews.co.uk/news/how-gam...

Second story this week on the gambling industry targeting children with adverts. The regulator and the Government are losing control. inews.co.uk/news/how-gam...

Fantastic that Public Health Scotland are taking up the fight against the vested interests in gambling policy making. www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/...

A shocking example of gambling advertising using sexualised content to push gambling amongst a young audience. Hats off to @endgamblingads.bsky.social for calling this out. Listen to our podcast episode on gambling ads with CEGA's Will Prochaska: shows.acast.com/better-witho...

Porn stars used to promote gambling to children over social media - what could wrong? Covered in the Telegraph, our letter to Lisa Nandy lays out how the system of advertising regulation in the UK isn't fit for purpose. www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...

So the ASA don't think Stake have a UK gambling licence - and therefore this ad isn't their problem 🤔 We've let them in on the Gambling Commission's dirty secret - that it allows dubious foreign companies like Stake to piggy back off of UK gambling licences. Let's see what happens next

We've submitted a complaint to the ASA about this gambling advert by Stake featuring pornographic actress Bonnie Blue. It clearly breaches rules to stop gambling being linked to seduction and appealing to young people. Let's see if the ASA or Gambling Commission do anything about it.