As a gambler, what would you have felt about this? Especially if you were betting on the very same sporting match? Do you think that this was effective in reducing gambling rate in the country?
I don't think anyone who gambles already would feel any different, but that's just my opinion. Even if I was betting on that particular game, I wouldn't care much for gambling ads being shown before, during or after the game. It really doesn't make any difference to me. The ads don't have any effect on the outcome of the game So why should I care?
If it made a difference in the reduction rate of gambling, I doubt that. Although, it may have helped reduce the number of people
(majorly minors)who gets exposed to gambling and ends up gambling steadily.
A good move by the UK government.