"This is a welcome move from the leading industry operators who are taking the initiative to respond to public concern." Britain ’s Radio Gambling Association ( RGA ) , made up of betting firms including Ladbrokes and SkyBet , agreed to stop adverts during live sports broadcasts . concern has been growing about the sport televised and its impact on betting , with concerns it is contributing to the increase in problem gamblers in the country , estimated at 430,000 by the Gambling Commission . The RGA has confirmed no adverts will be shown for a short period before and after matches , with those starting before the 9 pm watershed but finishing after . All sports are included except for horse racing , which is heavily reliant on television .
Britain ’s Radio Gambling Association ( RGA ) , made up of betting firms including Ladbrokes and SkyBet , agreed to stop adverts during live sports broadcasts . concern has been growing about the sport televised and its impact on betting , with concerns it is contributing to the increase in problem gamblers in the country , estimated at 430,000 by the Gambling Commission . The RGA has confirmed no adverts will be shown for a short period before and after matches , with those starting before the 9 pm watershed but finishing after . All sports are included except for horse racing , which is heavily reliant on television .