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Tragic teacher became addicted to gambling from young age, inquest told

A 24-year-old English teacher who killed himself after battling a gambling addiction started betting on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) when he was at school aged 16 or 17, an inquest heard. Hull University history graduate Jack Ritchie died in ...

21 Feb 2022 at 17:25

Football

Gambling sponsorship in football – the state of play

The Premier League has announced its clubs have collectively agreed to withdraw gambling sponsorship from the front of matchday shirts from the end of the 2025/26 season. Football’s commercial relationship with the betting industry has been ...

13 Apr 2023 at 14:04

William ‘not happy’ with gambling firms sponsoring football shirts

The Prince of Wales “made clear” he is “not happy” with gambling companies sponsoring football shirts, the bereaved parents of an addict have said. Liz and Charles Ritchie both received MBEs from William at Windsor Castle on Wednesday for ...

28 Jun 2023 at 16:30

Removal of betting ads from Premier League shirts ‘a start’ – bereaved father

A former gambling addict and a bereaved father have said the Premier League’s decision to remove betting sponsorship from the front of matchday shirts is “a start” and an “acceptance of the harm caused” by such adverts in football. John ...

13 Apr 2023 at 21:02

Bereaved parents say fight is not over on tackling gambling harms

Two bereaved parents campaigning to raise awareness of gambling-related suicide have insisted stronger action is needed to tackle the problem, including an end to all gambling advertising. Liz and Charles Ritchie, who set up the ...

27 Apr 2023 at 13:39

Lack of advertising ban in gambling plans ‘a gaping space’, say bereaved parents

An absence of a proposal to ban gambling advertising is a “gaping space” in Government plans, two bereaved parents campaigning for change have said. Liz and Charles Ritchie, who set up the charity Gambling with Lives following ...

27 Apr 2023 at 15:47

Football

Sandro Tonali needs ’empathy and support’ after being banned for 10 months

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali deserves “empathy and support” for his gambling issues rather than a 10-month ban, campaigners have said. The 23-year-old has been suspended for 18 months – eight months of which has been ...

26 Oct 2023 at 17:59

Football

Sandro Tonali’s reported ban brings calls for ’empathy and support’ from charity

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali deserves “empathy and support” for his gambling rather than a reported 10-month ban, campaigners have said. The Big Step campaign, part of the Gambling With Lives charity, claims asking ...

26 Oct 2023 at 14:15

Football

Gambling sponsorship in football – the state of play

13 Apr 2023 at 13:30

Parents of gambling addict, 24, speak out ahead of his inquest

The parents of a 24-year-old gambling addict who killed himself have said changes to betting laws could save lives but have been delayed. An inquest for Jack Ritchie being held this week will consider issues ...

20 Feb 2022 at 09:55

Local News

Gambling ‘a significant public health risk’ in Northern Ireland

Gambling should be recognised as a “major public health risk” in Northern Ireland, a new report has recommended. The Stormont Executive has been urged to treat gambling similarly to alcohol and tobacco with ...

24 Jun 2024 at 16:33

Some 2.5% of the adult population may be experiencing problem gambling – survey

Some 2.5% of the adult population may be experiencing problem gambling, according to a new survey by the sector’s regulator. Campaigners immediately warned that the Gambling Commission’s survey of 9,804 ...

25 Jul 2024 at 14:02

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