Ant and Dec accused of 'pushing gambling'
- Saturday Night Takeaway has gambling features based on sections of ITV show
- It features pre-recorded clips of the duo talking to gamblers as they playÂ
- It  also lures players by offering a £10 sign-on bonusÂ
TV stars Ant and Dec have been accused of exploiting young fans by launching an online gambling game that capitalises on one of their most successful shows.
Saturday Night Takeaway has several gambling features based on familiar sections of the ITV show, which regularly attracts eight million viewers.
It features pre-recorded clips of the duo talking to gamblers as they play. And it lures players by offering a £10 sign-on bonus, on the condition that money of their own is added.
TV stars Ant and Dec have been accused of exploiting young fans by launching an online gambling game that capitalises on one of their most successful shows
The game also boasts that it makes rival sites ‘look like a wet Wednesday washout’.
But John Myers, whose son Ryan, 27, took his own life in 2014 after running up online gambling debts, criticised the pair for their involvement.
Mr Myers, from Liverpool, said: ‘Ant and Dec doing this annoys me. Pushing gambling like this makes it socially acceptable. It never shows the heartbreaking downside.’
Matt Zarb-Cousin, of Campaign For Fairer Gambling, added: ‘Young people will have grown up with Ant and Dec’s show, so that makes this game all the more tempting.’
ITV said: ‘Users must be over 18 to sign up. There are also strict rules in place on how the service can be advertised. Ant and Dec feature as part of the show, rather than a direct endorsement.’
Saturday Night Takeaway has several gambling features based on familiar sections of the ITV show, which regularly attracts eight million viewers
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