WATCH: Campaigners demand an end to football betting ads

A group called 'The Big Step' are visiting some of Scotland's biggest football stadiums this weekend to demand the sport cuts ads and sponsorships with gambling firms

Author: Lewis MichiePublished 11th Feb 2022

Campaigners are marching to some of Scotland's biggest football stadiums this weekend to demand an end to betting ads in the sport.

'The Big Step' is a UK wide campaign.

The group set off from Edinburgh's Ainslie Park this morning (February 11th) before stopping at Easter Road and Tynecastle.

They'll finish today in Livingston before travelling to Glasgow tomorrow.

On Sunday they'll gather at the likes of Celtic Park, Ibrox and the national stadium Hampden Park.

We've been speaking to some of their members, including people who have battled gambling addiction for years, unable to enjoy their favourite hobby without reminders of betting.

WATCH: The Big Step march through Scotland

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