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flag TV gambling ads during the 2022 World Cup boosted betting among young men in England, raising concerns about current regulations.

flag A University of Sheffield study found that television gambling ads during the 2022 FIFA World Cup in England increased betting activity among men aged 18 to 45, with betting frequency rising 16% to 24% and the likelihood of placing a bet up 22% to 33% on ad-supported channels. flag Researchers warned current regulations may be insufficient, as ads triggered new gambling behavior and raised overall participation, increasing harm risks. flag The Betting and Gaming Council countered that licensed bookmaker ads have declined to 2.7% of UK ads, with 20% dedicated to safer gambling, and highlighted a voluntary "whistle-to-whistle" ban that reduced children’s exposure by 97%, stressing that illegal sites pose greater risks due to unregulated advertising and no age checks.

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