London’s gambling harm rate is almost double the national average, as Mayor looks at an advert ban on the tube

London’s gambling harm rate is almost double the national average, as Mayor looks at an advert ban on the tube

Ministers are facing fresh calls to agree on a formal definition of harmful gambling so the Mayor of London can impose a ban on betting adverts on public transport. Sir Sadiq Khan has previously promised to ensure Transport for London (TfL) prohibits the promotion of casinos and gambling websites across the Tube network. However, until […]

Harrow representative joins calls for government action to enable TfL gambling ad ban

Ministers are facing fresh calls to agree on a formal definition of harmful gambling so the Mayor of London can impose a ban on betting adverts on public transport. Sir Sadiq Khan has previously promised to ensure Transport for London (TfL) prohibits the promotion of casinos and gambling websites across the Tube network. However, until the Government draws up a definition, any City Hall policies could be subject to legal challenge. Last week Lon…