Great Britain ‘lags behind’ Europe on betting ad regulation, says gambling charity

Public health concerns fuel restrictions across comparable markets, yet UK remains lenient'

Great Britain lags behind" Europe on measures to restrict betting adverts, according to a report released days after official data showed a sharp increase in the number of children with a gambling problem.

Restrictions on ads by bookmakers and casinos are increasingly becoming the norm" across Europe in response to public health concerns, according to a report commissioned by GambleAware, the UK's leading gambling charity.