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UK public support ban on gambling ads at sports events, says charity

GambleAware says government has ‘overlooked’ the problem and calls for pre-watershed advertising ban

The Guardian - UK · Jun 27, 2024

People seeking mental health help ‘should be asked about problem gambling’

New guidance said people with depression or anxiety could be at a greater risk of gambling addiction

The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023

Government proposals on gambling finally expected to be published

A White Paper is expected to include the introduction of a levy on operators to fund research, education and treatment for problem gamblers.

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2023

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Campaign launched to tackle stigma of gambling harm

Three quarters of those who experience problems with gambling do not feel able to open up to family and friends, a survey for GambleAware suggests.

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Many football fans anxious about World Cup betting losses, poll suggests

Charity GambleAware is encouraging people who bet to manage their behaviour by deleting apps and setting a spending limit.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Hairdresser blew £70,000 - two years' salary - in FOUR hours on online slot machines

Once she won tens of thousands over a week, Christine Tolaini then gambled the lot to lose £70,000 in just four hours. She said she 'hit rock bottom' and the crushing incident prompted her to get help

Daily Mirror · Oct 29, 2022

Fears for increase in harmful gambling among women as cost of living bites

GambleAware said a quarter of women who already gamble expect to gamble more in the coming months due to the cost of living crisis.

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2022

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Number of women treated for gambling doubles in five years

‘Women’s motivations for gambling are to escape the pressure of everyday life,’ says head of GambleAware charity

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2022

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