The Church of Scotland has called for a gambling adverts ban, as well as a ban for pay-day loan companies marketing. The “normalization” of gambling has had a “damaging effect on the lives of thousands” across the country, a report from the Church’s society council said. It has been published ahead of the Commonwealth Games and calls for a lasting legacy from the sporting events, particularly for deprived areas. Glasgow 2014 has no such sponsors but Scottish Premiership side Hearts are sponsored by Wonga, while Rangers recently announced a new shirt sponsorship with online casino 32Red. Both would be in…