Should gambling ads be normalized?

[robelneo]

Should gambling ads be normalized during sport matches?

3.5 messages every minute is not good. It’s harmful for the young audience who just go there to watch. The adult gamblers will just ignore these ads, but the youngsters or those who are not into gambling but only there to watch it will have a harmful effect. They should minimise showing ads and moderate them.
The betting platforms will pay just to advertise; it’s the job of the sports organisation to protect those who should not be exposed to these ads.

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As long as it is just like a normal commercial.

No urging of people to gamble. Example: "Come and play now." "Put your bets fast."
I mean, those are not commercials anymore. Those are inviting people to put their money on the line, and it will not be good if the kids see it. It's a different era now. Kids are smarter, more techy, and they are really good at using their smartphones. Some of the things they do, I don't even have an idea anymore.
Hopefully, they will also be regulated and filtered by those who handle advertisements that will come out on local televisions.

i agree with what you're saying. but even the ads we call “normal” don't just inform people or promote themselves. like the gambling-promoting phrases you mentioned, a drink company could also use a phrase like “try it now!” the harm gambling can cause is on a very different level, but if the issue is protecting children from being influenced, then almost every advertisement should be filtered.

after all, a child who can manage to gamble in the technological age can also do a whole host of other things that could harm them.

[EluguHcman]

Paul Tonko, a Democratic congressman, told the Guardian: “The constant barrage of marketing is especially dangerous for young and vulnerable groups and opens the doors for a new generation of potential gamblers to engage with this known, addictive product.”

Obviously, he is right. Looking at the range of enthusiasts that embraces gambling these days are more of people whose interests was caught by gambling ADs that has almost seem a normalcy because, those ADs keep popping almost all internet sites and the TV channels.

The rate of the marketing has become too high and terrifying that a lot of vulnerables will be victimized of addiction because, the urge will be extremely tempting to resist. And that jus how influential it would portray on young people to wrongly desire to gamble out of igbirants.

[hyudien]

This is business and they will compete for any advantage. We can even find gambling ads appearing on almost every social media platform we use. This isn't new and I don't have a problem with it but that doesn't mean I fully support it. The bottom line is that gambling ads must be regulated to prevent underage youth from becoming addicted or those who simply want to watch the game without the urge to gamble can be particularly vulnerable if constantly bombarded with gambling related ads. This is where the government needs to take action.

[Yamifoud]

Ads are a highly effective marketing strategy to gain interest from the community. It might not have been a normal scenario before, but we have to accept the fact that the situation is going to be normal these days. Seeing gambling ads on all online platforms seems to be very common, and while the government allows it, these things will be normal.

But yes, this will contribute negatively to the young audiences. The more young people see about gambling, the more we expect young people will gamble as well. That worries me. That is why, despite seeing this as normal, I believe we still need strict limitations on them as well.

[YOSHIE]

Should gambling ads be normalized during sport matches?

Overall if gambling advertisements do not change public perception, especially for gambling actions or activities that lead to public addiction or destructive and can cause risks to Sports gambling I think the normalization action is okay, but on the contrary if as I mentioned above, it is in contrast to gambling advertisements if normalized can change to risk or harmful activities And a negative impact on the general public, of course the action of gambling advertisements should not be normalized the reason I have mentioned above.

For this reason, the action of gambling advertising arguments for normalization in my view will not have a clear negative impact.

[bhadz]

Now that sports betting is growing bigger and bigger, should gambling ads be just normalized during sports matches or should it stay separate from sports? What's your stance on gambling ads during sport matches?

Lawmakers need to address that and create a law if there is a case study that it does impact the young ones and contributes to their potential addiction. We as adults know that any exposure that's done on the national telecast and television is still having a lot of audience. If they think that it's going to destroy a lot of these youngsters, they need to limit it at least on how long they'd show it during the live matches. Because if not, it will be a norm and for sure these broadcasts will be bombarded each in a while for the TV company and the sports organization to earn more.

[AbuBhakar]

This is business and they will compete for any advantage. We can even find gambling ads appearing on almost every social media platform we use. This isn't new and I don't have a problem with it but that doesn't mean I fully support it. The bottom line is that gambling ads must be regulated to prevent underage youth from becoming addicted or those who simply want to watch the game without the urge to gamble can be particularly vulnerable if constantly bombarded with gambling related ads. This is where the government needs to take action.

Most of the gambling ads usually just show a minimal gambling description and more on just promoting the brand since gambler itself already knew it was gambling on the name.

Underage usually doesn’t pay this annoying ads since they focus on the game rather than random ads that they have any idea what it is.

Those minors that already near the legal is the only problem but we can’t control them 100% because they are already on the curiosity stage.

[bitLeap]

Now that sports betting is growing bigger and bigger, should gambling ads be just normalized during sports matches or should it stay separate from sports? What's your stance on gambling ads during sport matches?

As far as I know, when watching football with friends, gambling advertisements never attract attention because everyone remains focused on the game. Unless you are not very interested in soccer and are easily distracted, you will usually be curious about the advertisements that flash across the screen. It is difficult to separate gambling advertisements from sporting events when both parties agree to place advertisements and the football channel provider benefits from it.

[acroman08]

Now that sports betting is growing bigger and bigger, should gambling ads be just normalized during sports matches or should it stay separate from sports? What's your stance on gambling ads during sport matches?

It should stay separate from the sport. There are a lot of people, including kids, watching sports, and kids are very impressionable, Constantly seeing gambling ads on sports matches could influence them to try it out. Also, I feel like gambling ads(if you ask me majority of ads that have nothing to do with sports) are derailing the sport if it is constantly shown.

[retreat]

Now that sports betting is growing bigger and bigger, should gambling ads be just normalized during sports matches or should it stay separate from sports? What's your stance on gambling ads during sport matches?

I'm not against gambling advertising, but excessive advertising isn't good, especially on sports broadcasts where children can watch them. It can potentially expose them to gambling at a young age. In the UK, this is regulated through the "Whistle-to-Whistle Ban," which prohibits gambling ads from being shown on TV from five minutes before kickoff to five minutes after the match ends. This regulation is expected to reduce exposure to gambling ads among minors.

However, in regions like the US, this regulation could be problematic, as gambling operators don't want to lose market share from sports advertising and sports organizers who depend on sponsorship funds. So, this presents a challenge for regulators and gambling operators.

[gunhell16]

There should be a specific audience or target, but as i can see even the young saw gambling ads, there should be a specific target, like if the user is under age, he/she should not see any gambling ads, only the adult should see it, when it comes to tv commercials we cant do anything to set those rules, but it is better for the gambling ads to be put on a place where children are less visible that is just my opinion.

I'm one of those people who no longer likes watching TV, and it's been a while since I've watched it. I get my news, entertainment, and other things from social media, so I don't really know if there are gambling ads on TV shows like sports, like football, basketball, or other shows. But what I see on social media is that gambling ads are always present. Whether it's on Facebook, Instagram, or other platforms, I always find them, including when watching live football matches.
Gambling ads on social media might not be obvious to minors, but if they were on TV, I think they could see them. Furthermore, many minors are now using social media, so I think it's not unusual for them to see gambling ads.

Well, it's true that a lot of minors are using social media platforms these days. A prime example is the popular Facebook, and it's well-known that the app has millions of users.

This is especially true in our country, where even kids as young as five are already using cellphones and gadgets. Minors in elementary and high school are regular users of Facebook,
so I don't think gambling ads are a good thing because of these minors.

[Jawhead999]

Maybe in the future we will have an option to watch sports with censored gambling ads version.

Similar like how Youtube have ads for the companies who want to rent the space and the customers have an option to subscribe premium version to get rid from ads.

Like it or not, I think gambling ads should be normalized, they're the one who make the whole events run well. Are people happy to see their favorite team can only afford mediocre players? are people happy to see the event get cancelled due to lack of funds?

[Aanuoluwatofunmi]

Paul Tonko, a Democratic congressman, told the Guardian: “The constant barrage of marketing is especially dangerous for young and vulnerable groups and opens the doors for a new generation of potential gamblers to engage with this known, addictive product.”

Obviously, he is right. Looking at the range of enthusiasts that embraces gambling these days are more of people whose interests was caught by gambling ADs that has almost seem a normalcy because, those ADs keep popping almost all internet sites and the TV channels.

The rate of the marketing has become too high and terrifying that a lot of vulnerables will be victimized of addiction because, the urge will be extremely tempting to resist. And that jus how influential it would portray on young people to wrongly desire to gamble out of igbirants.

Do you know that what we often Google search also determines what often comes as a frequent ads we often see online brought as suggestions for us, because we are inclined towards the related information that are of almost same, which we can also see that some people don't often get ads being advertised to them online, because they are not the type that gambles or know search the Internet for other gambling related information we may want.

[TopTort777]

Should gambling ads be normalized during sport matches?

Hockey fans are bombarded with gambling logos and adverts – sometimes as often as every 13 seconds – during TV coverage of high-profile games, according to exclusive research shared with the Guardian.

Viewers of June’s Stanley Cup finals encountered an average of 3.5 marketing messages from betting firms every minute, a new study by the University of Bristol found.

Paul Tonko, a Democratic congressman, told the Guardian: “The constant barrage of marketing is especially dangerous for young and vulnerable groups and opens the doors for a new generation of potential gamblers to engage with this known, addictive product.”

Now that sports betting is growing bigger and bigger, should gambling ads be just normalized during sports matches or should it stay separate from sports? What's your stance on gambling ads during sport matches?

What is normalized? Frequency of gambling ads shown during event? Or the length of a gambling ad? First of all gambling are the main sponsors of sports. "Normalize" gambling ads, and pro athletes wont earn millions, but get hundred thousand contracts instead. Seeing 3.5 gambling related ad every minute is indeed a lot, but I dont think that fans really notice that, as they are focused on the game.

What about PepsiCo being main sponsor of NHL? This refreshment drink logo is shown during whole game - full of sugar drink endangers kids with diabetes - ban it !

[Samlucky O]

Like I said earlier my stance on this will not change anything. Gambling site has the right to decide where their ads will appear weather during sports matches, social media streaming platform, on Mobile games, on billboards and many places they chose, all they want is to promote their business and no one can detect for them where and how to advertise it.

I agree with you that this thread or discussion will not change anything, but I do not agree with you that gambling sites have the right to advertise anywhere they want. Gambling sites should not be allowed anywhere there is under 18 presence. The only way you can win this is because the government are also making money from gambling and they do not really care about what is happening than to make money from it.

Do you also agree with me that there is no place that is best suitable for gambling site to display their ads or run promotion? Because everywhere a Gambling ads is displayed there is always an underaged person under 18years who should not supposed to watch such ads. Even in football or sport viewing centers you will find under age persons viewing ads. If gambling site don't have the right to display ads everywhere for the sake of children under 18, then show me a place where they have the right to display it without children 18 not available.

[qwertyup23]

Gambling advertisements should be normalized but heavily regulated in order to prevent misuse and undue influence to minors and to the youth.

Given that there is a presumption that every man of legal age is already responsible to their life-decisions, the minds of minors and the youth are critically sensitive to the point that they can get addicted easily. This is exactly the reason on why there have been multiple regulations recently controlling advertisements of gambling and its limitations to access.

Now that sports betting is growing bigger and bigger, should gambling ads be just normalized during sports matches or should it stay separate from sports? What's your stance on gambling ads during sport matches?

It should stay separate from the sport. There are a lot of people, including kids, watching sports, and kids are very impressionable, Constantly seeing gambling ads on sports matches could influence them to try it out. Also, I feel like gambling ads(if you ask me majority of ads that have nothing to do with sports) are derailing the sport if it is constantly shown.

I definitely agree with you.

There must be a balance between promoting gambling vs its exposure to the youth especially when it is showed to sports games. Given that watching sports capture every age of its audience, there should be a prohibition regarding showing its advertisements to such.

[rachael9385]

A lot of people watch sports including adults, teens and kids as well so this isn't something that should be normalized to ensure that those that are not mature should not be influenced wrongly. But whether we like it or not this is something that cannot be controlled, gambling ads are mostly promoted by certain football clubs. Gambling ads cannot be completely erased from sports completely

[Justbillywitt]

If gambling ads are not done during sports events, should they be done during political rallies? Sports events are what fuels gambling and majority of the spectators are gamblers, so I don't see any problems with gambling ads during a sports events. As long as those ads are not interrupting with the sporting activities I don't have any problems with that.

[arwin100]

Should gambling ads be normalized during sport matches?

Hockey fans are bombarded with gambling logos and adverts – sometimes as often as every 13 seconds – during TV coverage of high-profile games, according to exclusive research shared with the Guardian.

Viewers of June’s Stanley Cup finals encountered an average of 3.5 marketing messages from betting firms every minute, a new study by the University of Bristol found.

Paul Tonko, a Democratic congressman, told the Guardian: “The constant barrage of marketing is especially dangerous for young and vulnerable groups and opens the doors for a new generation of potential gamblers to engage with this known, addictive product.”

Now that sports betting is growing bigger and bigger, should gambling ads be just normalized during sports matches or should it stay separate from sports? What's your stance on gambling ads during sport matches?

Well they should regulate it so well since somehow we cannot deny the fact that there are lot of minors also watching those big sporting events.

But it should be done thru join efforts by regulators also with the parents guiding their minor childrens and teach them towards what they need to know about gambling especially if they asked question about betting on sports they love to watch.

I also think that they would pay less attention on the logos or ads they see since for sure the focus of young people is on the game and also to the athletes they support.