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One in eight ‘likely to bet on World Cup’ as fans urged to track spending

Of those who typically bet on football matches, nearly half bet more than £5 on a single match, according to a survey.

Evening Standard · Jun 10

Nationwide records 9% jump in spending on gambling

The building society highlighted signs of a potential gambling problem.

Evening Standard · Feb 27

How to tell if your partner has a gambling problem

If your partner is struggling with gambling issues, you might be dealing with a lot of stress

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

UK cost of living crisis leading people to gambling, says charity

Survey by GamCare found gamblers trying to win money for bills, or using betting shops to stay warm

The Guardian - UK · Apr 9, 2023

What are the gambling laws in the UK and what laws are proposed?

Gambling became legal in the UK in 1960, but how have things changed since?

Evening Standard · Mar 29, 2023

Gilly Flaherty lifts lid on mental health battle, Jill Scott message and Liverpool aim

Flaherty joined Liverpool in the summer from West Ham and is working alongside Paul Merson as part of the TalkBanStop campaign

Liverpool Echo · Dec 9, 2022

Children of problem gamblers ‘more likely to be bought scratchcards’

Exclusive: findings of UK survey come as charity warns early exposure risks creating a pathway to addiction

The Guardian - UK · Aug 29, 2022

S Club 7 star Jo O’Meara reveals past struggles with gambling

The pop star has opened up about her former gambling habits

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2022

S Club star Jo O'Meara speaks for the first time about secret gambling addiction

Jo O'Meara shot to fame with nineties chart toppers S Club 7, but the singer says she became addicted to gambling on fruit machines as a 'form of escape'

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2022

S Club 7 star calls out ‘lack of empathy’ for gambling addicts

Jo O’Meara recalls her issues with fruit machines and says addiction ‘can happen to anybody at any time’

The Guardian - UK · Jun 22, 2022