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Want betting ads away from city buses: 'Game ads tempt delicate souls' | BT Politik - www.bt.dk Advertising for games and betting on city buses, light rail and other public transport in Odense Municipality must end. At least, if it is up to the Liberal Party, which has now asked to have the proposal forwarded for consideration in the city council. “We propose it to spare that delicate souls be tempted. We believe we have a moral and ethical responsibility not to expose children, "explains Araz Khan, who sits on the city council for the Liberal Party. He stresses that the party will not ban games, but only to advertise them in public transport. “It has nothing to do with ideology because we do not limit the games. We want to avoid them getting a platform in public transport, which is paid for by the taxpayers. " gambling advertisements in public transport. Where does the border go - what else should be banned? “The limit right now goes by whether it is something that creates an addiction. Is it life threatening? Does it affect mental health? ”“ We know that addiction divides families and destroys young people's opportunity to become part of the community of the future. It is no different with gambling than with alcohol and drugs. ”An addiction that Morten Vester Nielsen put into words. "It's about the kick it gives every time you play and chase money - fast money. But at some point it takes over and you become totally irrational in your actions, "explained the 28-year-old after-school teacher. In Denmark, you can exclude yourself from playing gambling. This can be done by registering in the Danish Gaming Authority's register of voluntarily excluded players, also called Rofus. The latest figures from the Danish Gaming Authority from 2020 show that more than 25,000 people are registered in the register. The proposal from the Liberal Party is presented as a so-called right of initiative proposal. It has been submitted for consideration at the next city council meeting, which will take place on June 1st. UKRAINE SOURCES THE FIRST 30 DAYS ARE FREE UKRAINE B.T. sets Team of the Year Accused by six women B.T. reveals Tivoli explains Supermarkets confirms Researchers: Apologies Reveals Professor: ABROAD Witness in court: Police: shocking Berlingske Media A / S Pilestræde 34 DK-1147 Copenhagen KTlf. +45 33 75 75 33 CVR.no .: 29 20 73 13