Written questions

Gambling: Advertising

Lords · Question HL13011 · Tabled 16 Dec 2025 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record

Answered 18 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Baroness Bakewell of Hardington Mandeville

To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to protect children from gambling advertisements online.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Twycross, 18 Dec 2025

All gambling operators who advertise in the UK must comply with advertising codes, which are enforced by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) independently of Government. These codes apply across all advertising platforms, and include a wide range of...