German politician urges countries to impose 9pm gambling ad watershed

German Commissioner for Addiction and Drug Issues Burkhard Blienert has issued a clarion call to governments worldwide, championing a 9pm watershed on gambling ads. Blienert, a member of Germany’s governing Social Democratic Party (SPD), warned that a rise in advertising from betting brands may lead to a commensurate rise in problem gambling. He called on governments to take action now, suggesting countries should institute a 9pm watershe...