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Gambling charity helpline sees highest calls on record in January

A gambling charity has had its highest number of calls for any month on record and said the cost-of-living crisis is causing people to turn to the potentially addictive activity. GamCare said the National Gambling Helpline which it operates took ...

28 Feb 2023 at 07:11

Record number of people contacted gambling helpline in 2023 – figures

A record number of people sought help for gambling problems through the national helpline last year, according to new figures. Some 52,370 people called the National Gambling Helpline in 2023 looking for information, support and counselling – a ...

31 Jan 2024 at 00:01

Charity urges those struggling with gambling following Euros to seek support

A charity is urging anyone struggling with gambling following the Euros to reach out for support after registering a 10% increase in calls on the 2021 football tournament. GamCare, which operates the National Gambling Helpline, said it was ...

18 Jul 2024 at 00:01

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

The rising cost of living is expected to lead to an increase in harmful gambling among women as they try to supplement their household income, a charity has warned. GambleAware said nearly one in four women (24%) aged 18-49 who gamble ...

22 Sept 2022 at 02:17

Online slots challenges grow as Government consults on new gambling legislation

The percentage of online gamblers seeking support for problems related to slot machines has almost doubled in the past five years, new figures show. Of those who disclosed difficulties with online gambling on the National Gambling ...

21 Sept 2023 at 09:19

Survivors of gambling addiction welcome Government reform proposals

Plans for reform announced by the Government are a step in the right direction, survivors of gambling addiction have said. Proposals including a statutory gambling operator levy helping to fund treatment services and research, ...

27 Apr 2023 at 17:01

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