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Whilst there is no direct biblical command not to gamble, it is far from silent on the topic. In fact, gambling can often lead to or exacerbate traits we are clearly instructed and warned to steer away from, such as greed, the love of money and selfishness.
Our vision is to see laws passed that will help protect vulnerable problem gamblers from further harm. We also want to see existing laws strengthened so the gambling industry is brought properly to account.
I am incredibly grateful to CARE for proposing the MOSES amendment to me and for working closely with me until we reached the point of success. If it was not for CARE developing the amendment MOSES would not be being rolled out across the UK this June. CARE has achieved a very important public policy success that will help some of the most vulnerable in our society.
In 2005, under the then Labour Government, MPs passed the Gambling Act, which introduced new regulations around gambling.
Find out moreCARE supports the first serious legislative attempt to reduce the maximum stake on highly addictive Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) from £100 to just £2. The Bill is published in the House of Lords.
Find out moreThe Clement-Jones Bill receives its Second Reading in the House of Lords and CARE's maximum stake reduction proposal for FOBTs is mentioned during the debate.
Find out moreNew polling shows 72 per cent of MPs want tougher regulations on high stake FOBT machines, as public pressure also begins to build.
Find out moreIn his Autumn Budget Chancellor Philip Hammond announced that the Treasury will be delaying the cuts to Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs) until October next year. This means that bookmakers will be set to make a whopping £1.8 billion before the maximum stake is reduced.
Find out moreThe sport's minister Tracey Crouch MP has resigned over the Government's decision to delay cutting the maximum stake on Fixed Odds Betting Terminals (FOBTs).
Find out moreAfter years of campaigning by CARE and other groups, the new maximum stake on FOBTs of £2 finally comes into force across England and Wales.
Find out moreIn its General Election Manifesto, the Conservative Party promised to launch a review of the 2005 Gambling Act
The Gambling Commission announced that from April 14, 2020 credit card gambling will be made illegal. CARE greatly welcomed this move.
CARE produces books, papers, study guides and more to equip you, and your church, to think and explore these big topics in our culture and our society.
We have become increasingly concerned about the framework governing gambling policy and practice, which is failing to protect consumers and those who are vulnerable to gambling-related harm. Given the significant link between gambling and negative lifestyle, health, and well-being, we argue that a public health approach is the right way to address the challenges posed by gambling-related harm.
Read MoreFind out why we called for urgent reforms to regulate the use of Loot Boxes in video games
In November 2020, CARE made a submission to a call for evidence on Loot Boxes. We're concerned because of the credible link between Loot Boxes and problem gambling. We urged the UK Government to bring the regulation of Loot Boxes into the Gambling Act.
Read moreIf you live in Northern Ireland, you can respond to the public consultation on gambling policy which is currently running until 5pm on 21 February, 2020. CARE has put together a guide to help you think through how to answer the important questions.
Consultation GuideCARE
The Gambling Act 2005 sought to strike a delicate balance between the autonomy of the individual with the need to protect the vulnerable. But has it failed?
read moreA group of ex-gambling addicts and family members of people who died as a result of gambling-related suicide are urging football clubs across the UK to end gambling sponsorship.
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Our God hears and answers prayers. Let's pray for those struggling with gambling addiction
Contact your MP and ask them to call on the Government to hold the promised inquiry into gambling laws sooner rather than later
Learn more about CARE's work on problem gambling