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Coalition to End Gambling Ads

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Millions of people are harmed by the gambling industry every year in the UK. The Coalition to End Gambling Ads is a campaign to stop gambling being promoted.

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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
If you're at this year's Labour Conference, join our event on Monday at 4pm. Chaired by @jranoyes.bsky.social, with Gambling Minister @vickyfoxcroftmp.bsky.social, @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social, @alexballingermp.bsky.social, Charley Buckley @moreincommonuk.bsky.social and @willprochaska.bsky.social
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
After hearing our evidence, the House of Lords Liaison Committee is today calling for a "comprehensive ban on gambling advertising." Now the Government must act.
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
A sector that’s had its way for far too long may be about to experience the overriding feeling of 99 per cent of its customers – what it’s like to lose. @willprochaska.bsky.social in today’s @politicshome.bsky.social www.politicshome.com/members/arti...
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
"With the support of campaigners across the country, we fought, organised and delivered." Excellent from @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
This is a major step forward. The scrapping of the outdated “Aim to Permit” rule will give councils power to say NO to betting shops and slots venues. Well done to all those who made it happen including @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social Now let’s go further.
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
The @cityofyorkcouncil.bsky.social has joined CEGA! 19 local authorities have now joined the fight against gambling ads. And it’s a fight we’re going to win. www.york.gov.uk/news/article...
york.gov.uk
New report reveals scale of gambling harm in York and calls for urgent action – City of York Council
New report reveals scale of gambling harm in York and calls for urgent action
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Councils of all political stripes are calling for an end to gambling ads to protect their residents. For an incoming Prime Minister looking to signal change, this would be a popular policy says @willprochaska.bsky.social in Politics Home. www.politicshome.com/members/arti...
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AdBlock Cardiff @adblockcardiff.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
An inspirational story here about Sheffield City Council demonstrating proactive leadership in public health policy by joining the Coalition to End Gambling Ads. Let's see this in #Cardiff #Caerdydd too! @endgamblingads.bsky.social nowthenmagazine.com/articles/she...
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Sheffield is calling time on gambling adverts – and reimagining what public space is for
Cities around the world are curbing ads that cause harm to us and to the planet.
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Ending gambling ads ticks every box for government, writes @willprochaska.bsky.social in Politics Home today. It would protect children, grow the economy, save taxpayers money, and is backed by voters across the political spectrum. politicshome.com/members/arti...
politicshome.com
Policy positions don’t get any easier for government than banning gambling ads
Ahead of a House of Lords Liaison Committee session on gambling, Will Prochaska argues that banning gambling advertising, sponsorship and marketing...
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Will Prochaska @willprochaska.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
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.
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Will Prochaska @willprochaska.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
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/...
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Recommendations for Reform | APPG on Gambling Reform
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Gambling Reform, together with Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), has today published a report focusing on the impact of gambling advertising on children and young p...
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Adfree Cities @adfreecities.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
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
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 27/03/2026
📣 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
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
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.
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Billy Linehan 🇪🇺🇮🇪 @billylinehan.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
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-...
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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
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
📣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...
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New research shows that spending less on tobacco, gambling and sweets is good for the UK economy - Sheffield Addictions Research Group
A new study from the Sheffield Addictions Research Group (SARG) has found that public health policies which reduce spending on harmful products can actually provide a significant boost to UK jobs and ...
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Christopher Eccleston was tired of being bombarded with dishonest gambling ads that devastate families. So he made his own. youtu.be/5NZ-EH2S8nc
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Stacking the Deck (90 Second)
YouTube video by CEGA
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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
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...
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Same old, same old - josimarfootball.com
Correspondence between the Premier League and the British government suggests that, contrary to expectations, elite English football clubs will be allowed to pursue commercial relationships with illeg...
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Association of Directors of Public Health (ADPH) @adphuk.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
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...
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UK ministers face increased pressure to restrict gambling ads
Polling indicates strong public backing for a much less permissive approach to promotion, including sponsorship
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Rob Davies @byrobdavies.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
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.
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Gambling firms spent nearly £5m to advertise on TfL since London mayor’s ban pledge
Sadiq Khan’s office blames delay on lack of government guidance on links between gambling ads and harm
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 05/01/2026
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...
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Stacking The Deck - with Christopher Eccleston
YouTube video by CEGA
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
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?
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Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 14/12/2025
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
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 01/12/2025
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...
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Lucia das Neves @ldasneves.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
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.
Lucia sitting with panel of experts sitting in wood panelled committee room in house of commons.Table showing gambling marketing restrictions in different european countries, showing uk has least (none).Lucia and dr Beccy Cooper MP at the appg for gambling reform.
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Another Green @anothergreen.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
Promoting gambling promotes harm!
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
'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
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Will Prochaska @willprochaska.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
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.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
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
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 12/06/2025
'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...
dailymail.co.uk
West Ham agree sponsorship deal with gambling firm amid Paqueta probe
EXCLUSIVE: West Ham United - whose star player Lucas Paqueta remains the subject of a spot-fixing probe - have agreed a new shirt sponsorship deal with another gambling company.
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
Another European Country considering ending all gambling ads. 👏👏👏 It's time for UK policy makers to catch up.
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
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...
news.sky.com
Premier League clubs at risk of legal action over unlicensed casino sponsors
The Gambling Commission has warned that club officers could face fines or imprisonment if found to be promoting sites that unlawfully accept UK customers.
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
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...
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Fabian Society Health and Care Mission Summit | Fabian Society
Fabian Society
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
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...
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Bereaved families urge Sadiq Khan to honour pledge to ban gambling ads on Tube
Families who have lost relatives to gambling-related suicide beg mayor to act on his 2021 pledge to ban betting and casino ads on London transport
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
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.
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
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...
nytimes.com
Everton, Leicester accused of breaching guidelines by advertising unlicensed gambling firms
Neither club responded directly to the accusation but maintain they are confident they are complying with the regulations.
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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
The Red/Blue, Labour-Tory team lines up to continue #GamblingHarm in football @gamblingwithlives.bsky.social @endgamblingads.bsky.social
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 15/03/2025
📢 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...
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Rebecca Cassidy @profrcassidy.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
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/...
bmj.com
Learning from tobacco control to tackle gambling industry harms
The use of tobacco industry tactics by the gambling and other health harming industries means governments must act to prevent large scale avoidable harm, argue May van Schalkwyk and colleagues When ...
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Will Prochaska @willprochaska.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
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
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Adfree Cities @adfreecities.bsky.social · 25/02/2025
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
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Gambling ads: a no brainer for a national ban? - Adfree Cities
Given the harms caused by gambling, and the risk of children becoming addicted, why is gambling advertising such a Wild West? Adfree Cities's Charlotte Gage has been finding out why regulation isn’t w...
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AnnieAshton2705 @annieashton2705.bsky.social · 16/02/2025
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...
theguardian.com
Betting giants spared regulatory action after secret deals with watchdog
Controversial ‘special measures’ regime under fire after failures were not made public
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 14/02/2025
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-...
parentzone.org.uk
Six in ten parents concerned about child financial harms | Parent Zone
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Greg Fell @felly500.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
In shock news, gambling industry use same strategy as tobacco industry This excellent analysis sets out how this happens and why that matters
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
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?
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
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...
gamblingcommission.gov.uk
Consumer information notice: Stake leaving GB market
Consumers are being advised that Stake.uk.com will no longer be a licensed website from next month.
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
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.
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
📢 @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...
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Leaders from mental health, local government, and public health join CEGA in 2025 – CEGA
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 02/02/2025
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.
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Coalition to End Gambling Ads @endgamblingads.bsky.social · 01/02/2025
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.
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