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GAA ban betting companies as sponsors?

0byme75341jo28 · 2018-02-24 17:14:04

https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2018/0224/943213-gaa-vote-to-ban-gambling-sponsorship-deals/ Great idea. Gambling addiction is a scourge and these sort of ads are used to exploit those vulnerable. I doubt the responsible gamblers amongst us would be affected by these advertisements. EDIT: "?" was a mistake, could a mod edit…

24-02-2018 6:14pm

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https://www.rte.ie/sport/gaa/2018/0224/943213-gaa-vote-to-ban-gambling-sponsorship-deals/

Great idea. Gambling addiction is a scourge and these sort of ads are used to exploit those vulnerable. I doubt the responsible gamblers amongst us would be affected by these advertisements.

EDIT: "?" was a mistake, could a mod edit the title please?

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#2 24-02-2018 9:12pm

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It’s a nice gesture to make- I can’t see it making a whole pile of difference but they should still be commended for passing up cash to take a moral stance

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