Removing Ad Ban on Gambling too much too soon - Copeland
Ulster Unionist councillor Alderman Michael Copeland has said that the relaxation of advertising in relation to gambling is a worrying step.
In a statement, Mr Copeland said: “Advertising is designed to entice people toward a product. But when that product is gambling the government must be expected to exercise a greater degree of caution.
“Many will be concerned about the perceived haste government is displaying toward liberalizing the rules on gambling. And given their track record on the mainland, what does the future hold for Northern Ireland?
“Removing the ad ban on gambling, albeit in a qualified way, is too much too soon.”