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With the launch of our report today, Lord Foster of Bath, Chair of Peers for Gambling Reform, highlights how the balance has shifted too far towards permissive advertising and why stronger protections are urgently needed.
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Peers for Gambling Reform & @GR_APPG have today published a new report on the impact of gambling advertising on children and young people in the UK.
With £1.5-£2bn spent annually and clear links to harm, stronger protections are urgently needed.
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PGR member, Lord Butler of Brockwell, highlighted the growing concern over children’s exposure to harmful in‑game loot boxes. Gambling‑like gaming, self‑regulation, and influencers continue to put young people at risk - the Government must urgently review the necessary regulation
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Peers for Gambling Reform retweeted
3 Dec 2025
Fantastic question by @BeccyCooper4Lab today at PMQs on the need for widespread reform to gambling advertising. #GamblingAds #GamblingReform @10DowningStreet @DCMS
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26 Nov 2025
Lord Foster of Bath, Chair of Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), responds to today’s Autumn Budget announcement on increased gambling taxation.
#GamblingTax #Budget2026 #PeersforGamblingReform
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Peers for Gambling Reform retweeted
26 Nov 2025
Online gambling and its profits have grown rapidly, increasing social harms to families and communities.
That's why the government is increasing tax on online gaming from April 2026 to raise over £1 billion for public services, while protecting horseracing and bingo halls.
ALT Text: Raising taxes on online gambling, slots and games - strong foundations - secure future. Imagery: A person holds an online slots game. The Government crown and Budget 2025 logo are visible.
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13 Nov 2025
A statement from the Chair of Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR), Lord Foster of Bath, following the publication of the Young People and Gambling Report 2025 from the @GamRegGB (Gambling Commission) earlier today.
#PGR #GamblingCommission #OnlineGambling #GamblingAdvertising
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31 Oct 2025
Peers for Gambling Reform (PGR) welcome the @SMFthinktank's new report. It underlines the urgent need for updated licensing regulations and stronger powers for local communities. The Government must act to modernise the licensing framework and empower our communities.
30 Oct 2025
Labour has promised to revitalise Britain’s High Streets as part of its push for local economic growth.
But do the UK’s gambling rules mean our shopping parades are turning into gambling hotspots? 🎰
@jamiegollings @jranoyes @jake_sheps investigate in our latest report.
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21 Oct 2025
PGR recently hosted a successful Gambling Reform Summit, bringing together a wide range of voices to explore the future of gambling regulation in the UK.
See the highlights below 👇
#GamblingReform #peersforgamblingreform #PGRSummit2025
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Peers for Gambling Reform retweeted
23 Sep 2025
Gambling harm is a serious public health issue and I was pleased to take part in the Peers for Gambling Reform Summit recently.
We must recognise gambling harm as a public health challenge that calls for compassion, urgency and meaningful reform.
#GamblingReform #PublicHealth
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18 Sep 2025
The ASA continually fails to protect children from gambling advertising online.
They are exposed to advertising through games, social media and even within apps designed for children - with many adverts specifically designed to appeal to children.
The Government must act.
17 Sep 2025
Advertising regulator accused of failing to protect children from gambling marketing
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5 Sep 2025
📢 Message from Lord Foster of Bath, Chair of (PGR), following the successful Gambling Reform Summit earlier this week. On behalf of PGR, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a thoughtful and constructive discussion.
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3 Sep 2025
Bringing the #GamblingReformSummit to a close, we now hear from Derek Webb, Founder of The Campaign for Fairer Gambling
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3 Sep 2025
Honoured to welcome Sir Iain Duncan Smith MP (@MPIainDS), Chair of the Gambling Reform APPG (@GR_APPG) to deliver a keynote speech at the #GamblingReformSummit
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3 Sep 2025
We are pleased to welcome our final panel of the #GamblingReformSummit looking at how we can empower our local communities to tackle gambling related harm
🗣️ @DawnButlerBrent @alexisconran @MiliKPatel @BrentLabour @Jackie_olden1 @DannyCheetham @GamLearn @PccJoyAllen
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3 Sep 2025
After an informative morning of discussion, we now move onto our next panel at the #GamblingReformSummit focusing on what a public health approach to gambling means
🗣️ @BeccyCooper4Lab, Dr Matt Gaskell MBE, Liz Ritchie MBE, Professor Rebecca Cassidy, Lucy Hubber
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3 Sep 2025
We now welcome Tim Miller, Executive Director of the Gambling Commission (@GamRegGB), to deliver the second keynote speech at today’s #GamblingReformSummit
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3 Sep 2025
Time for the next panel of the #GamblingReformSummit where our speakers will discuss what progress has been made to reduce gambling ads
🗣️ @AlexBallingerMP @CliveTyldesley @WillProchaska @LeonXiaoY @vickishotbolt @mattzarb Aaron Abbott
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3 Sep 2025
Our first panel underway at the #GamblingReformSummit asking the question ‘Can you reduce harm and grow the gambling industry?’
🗣️ Lord Foster of Bath, Rob Davies, Dr James Noyes, Professor Heather Wardle and Professor Jim Orford
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