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Paul Merson: we have to look again at gambling’s relationship with football’

10 March 2022

Paul Merson, former England and Arsenal footballer, has spoken out against the gambling industry’s heavy use of advertisements during sports games, and criticised players and managers who appear in betting ads.

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Bereaved parents of gambling addict slam UK Govt inaction

7 March 2022

The parents of a young man who tragically took his own life after becoming addicted to gambling have strongly criticised the UK Government for failing to regulate the "predatory" betting industry.

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MP’s receive £100k worth of gifts from gambling firms ahead of gambling law review. 

23 February 2022

More than 30 MPs received gifts totalling more than £100k from various gambling agencies ahead of a landmark review of UK gambling laws, it has emerged.

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Parents vie for gambling law reforms after son’s tragic death

23 February 2022

The parents of a 24-year-old man who took his own life after struggling with gambling addiction hope an inquest into his death will inspire faster reform of Britain's permissive laws.

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NI betting industry should be subject to legal duty of care

15 February 2022

Press release: For immediate release, 15.02.22

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Government confirms delay to gambling law review

10 February 2022

The UK Government has confirmed further delays to its long-awaited reform of gambling laws, prompting fears over lives being ruined through gambling addiction.

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While for some, gambling is just harmless fun, for a significant minority it causes genuine devastation. Our vision is to see laws passed that will help protect vulnerable problem gamblers.

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