To hate the rise in TV adverts for online gambling?

[HelenofToys]

Is it just the accessibility which changed to make it more popular? Are there laws against advertising it?

There is literally nothing to be said for gambling and these adverts are going to encourage vulnerable, disatisfied or bored people into wasting hundreds of pounds on a very quick thrill. Not to mention those who will get too heavily in to it and as is well documented it can become a terrible addiction which literally ruins lives.

I am particularly pissed off with the ones aimed at women, so brainless and patronising.

So am I being AIBU, do the gambling companies have just as much right as others to tout their wares on TV?

Wow! A (mostly) harmonious AIBU thread. Glad I'm not alone. I wonder if there is anything which can be done about it. I might try writing to my MP and voice my concern (for all that it will help) - not sure where else to start? Anyone got any ideas? It's only getting worse and I certainly don't want to see it increasing any further.

YADNBU

Is so destructive and a sad indictment of our society. Each advert just reminds me of the misery and despair that is out there and the bloodsuckers that are more than happy to exploit people.

I feel sick that Labour allowed the deregulation and it is no surprise that George Osborne and his amtes blocked attempts to re-regulate last year.

I think we need to get Corbyn to make this a priority.

As others said, no good comes of it.

Yanbu!