Northern Ireland legislative group calls for gambling advertising restrictions
The Northern Ireland Assembly’s All-Party Group (APG) on Reducing Harm Related to Gambling is pressing the Westminster Government to take immediate action on gambling advertising, highlighting the need for comprehensive regulatory reforms.
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Speaking at a recent launch, APG Chair Philip McGuigan MLA praised the recent Gambling Reform Act in the Republic of Ireland, stating: “This is the first comprehensive reform of gambling law in the south of Ireland in almost seventy years.
“These changes, including a 5.30am to 9.00pm watershed on when gambling advertising can be broadcast on television and radio and a de facto ban on gambling-related social media content, will provide protection to those who may be at risk of gambling harm.”
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