All bets are off: why the Guardian has decided to reject gambling advertising

We believe our primary obligation is to do the right thing for our readers, says the chief executive of Guardian Media GroupSupport our open, independent journalism todayThe gambling industry has grown rapidly in recent years, and Britain and Australia have led this global expansion. Many people like the occasional bet, but the advent of 24/7 betting apps on smartphones, marketed to the public through billions of pounds and dollars in advertising across all forms of media, has placed high stakes