The Health and Social Care Committee has raised the alarm over the serious harm caused by gambling, and warned the Government must take stronger action to protect vulnerable people.

A ban on gambling adverts across the London Underground has been delayed until a national definition of harmful gambling is established, Mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed.

Irish League footballer Aaron Hogg has shared his struggle with gambling addiction, which led to the loss of his house, car, and the breakdown of his marriage.

Healthcare professionals in England should screen for problem gambling, similar to alcohol and smoking addiction, according to new guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Families of individuals who took their own lives due to gambling addiction have criticised coroners for failing to address the link between gambling and suicide.

The UK government has announced new restrictions on online slot betting, capping spins at £5 for those 25 and over, and £2 for 18–24-year-olds.