The government has produced a set of draft proposals that will regulate the content of adverts promoting gambling on television. Currently only the National Lottery is allowed to advertise itself on TV. However, from next year, online gambling sites and the new breed of Las Vegas-style casinos will be able to promote themselves - with certain restrictions.

A consultation document published by the Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP) sets out some draft proposals that would place limits on the claims that can be made by anyone trying to pull in the punters.