Chris, UK Member of Parl

Evans acknowledged the government’s new evidence-based approach to reducing gambling harm but warned that more needs to be done. He argued that early exposure to gambling could increase the risk of addiction later in life. He also stressed the need for sports-related gambling ads to be carefully regulated to protect children involved in spo

Drawing parallels to the historic ban on tobacco ads, Evans pointed out that gambling has become deeply embedded in sports culture, from TV to online commentary. He called for a modern update to the Gambling Act 2005 to reflect today’s mobile-driven reality.